For “Straight Drop”, I wanted something that got right to who Franklin was becoming, while still not fully getting to who he totally became. At this point in the album, Franklin has started his new career path and has seen some of the fruits of his labor, but more importantly he sees what probably lies ahead, and it’s inspiring him to mash on the gas. I wanted the beat to be a trunk rattler, reflecting the aura of dope boys riding around to something that would act as a theme song for them, regardless of if the story being told on it is predicting what their future outcome may be. The brash bravado, the acknowledgment of this whole new world, the spotlight, all while trying to keep a mask on for anonymity; “you can thank me in advance, don’t even mention it…”. It all comes together on a song that on the first listen is a head nodder, and by the third is a red light of what’s to come. The Other Guys nailed what I was going for sonically, leaving room for me to bring it home, full swing. “So picture me comparing the look on a junkie’s face/ to the look on my mama’s face when her money’s late/ and we’re mirror to mirror, there’s no cutaways/ so excuse me for choosing to peak the other way…”   -Skyzoo

Skyzoo & The Other Guys - Straight Drop

The third single off Charlie Smarts & DJ Ill Digitz' debut album 'CHARLIETAPE' is entitled "Mezzanine". Produced by the legendary GOAT 9th Wonder. With some of the highlight bars on the album, Mezzanine raises Charlie Smarts lyricism to another echelon. 9th Wonder's timeless soul chop production sets the perfect backdrop, while DJ Ill Digitz deftly plays with the beat in mixshow fashion. This is true NC Hip Hop at its finest.

'CHARLIETAPE' the debut album from Charlie Smarts & DJ Ill Digitz is dropping 4.28 c/o M.E.C.C.A. Records & Fat Beats https://linktr.ee/djilldigitz

Charlie Smarts & DJ Ill Digitz - Mezzanine (Prod. By 9th Wonder)

Omakase

Three Piece

Awful Thing

vocals by Pale Jay
produced by Chris Keys

art by Matt Cole

from the Mello Music Group album "Omakase"

Share a Dream

Pale Jay & Chris Keys - Share A Dream

Produced by Mike & Keys, ACtheproducer and Quin Jaye
Mixed & Recorded by MixedbyCA - Christopher Anthems

Be Solid (Instrumental)

The last Autolect album released was in early 2020. 4 years after the moniker went dormant. It sets a new personal record for Hasan as a serial artist. He released several albums under different names and labels. Unique and unconventional, born in Maryland, Hasan grew up in the UK and mostly in California. The acute angles of travel have given Hasan a unique view and style. After releasing Woodbridge /83, Hasan returned from Malaysia. He then started another series as dHUA.

Woodbridge 83' (Blackstone Siddi Edition)

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04 WhenLoveIsNew!!!!!!!!!

T3's Mixtape drop in 2011 feat . Focus Vice, Rapper Big Pooh, Phife, Joe Sudda ect

What you Want

2012. Skyzoo & Torae rocking the "Lessons from IX Lives" instrumental off "A Friendly Game of KT". Much love to those two brothers.

Torae & Skyzoo "Polo Duvets" Prod By. 14KT & IXLives

Artist: Thurz
Song: Dangerous ft. Big Wy
Producer: ML3
Project: Loot Pack

Loot Pack

Dangerous

Dangerous ft. Big Wy

When discussing the contemporary sound of Los Angeles, one would be remiss to omit production duo MIKE & KEYS (formerly The Futuristiks). Known for creating luxurious tapestries of brilliantly composed, surgically precise sonic poetry, it's clear that the duo's proprietary potion can only be achieved by their undeniable chemistry.  

Inspired equally by the synthy G-funk bounce of West Coast icons Dr. Dre & mentor DJ Quik, and the hypnotic, sample-centric production of Hi-Tek & J Dilla, MIKE & KEYS perfect balance of new and nostalgia reaches far beyond the confines of California. The MIKE & KEYS sound is appropriately described by critics as "masterful" and the legendary Redman as "Nineteen Ninety Now." 

The 6x Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling Mike & Keys are widely known for executive producing Nipsey Hussle’s Grammy-nominated masterpiece, Victory Lap as well as music with artists including Jay Z, Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Dom Kennedy, Dave East and Buddy (amongst many others).

Be Solid (Instrumental)

Mike & Keys

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