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Snoop Doggy Dogg - Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto

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Rafiki - WSU (We Salute You) 1

While music itself is certainly an art form (and one of the greatest, depending on who you ask), its message can become that much more powerful with an accompanying visual. Driving that point home is the Miami by way of Queens emcee, Lex One, and his release of “I’m Sorry”—an honest and gripping single about heartbreak, which is complemented by stunning artwork from Duane Planes.

You may know renowned artist Duane Planes rom his incredible depictions of Pusha T, Smoke DZA, Young Thug, and many others over the years. And he, Lex, and NYC art hub FAMO joined forces to release a limited-edition print of the amazing artwork. So as you listen to the stirring track produced by Yasha Malekzad, you can purchase a T-shirt and/or a high-quality 11x14 print of Planes’ work. Both are limited to 50 copies, though, so those of you diggin’ this better move quickly and head over to Lex’s website to cop: http://lexone.uno

If this is your first time hearing Lex’s material, be sure to peep his LP, Gold Plaque, which was released on January 25th of this year. In addition to “I’m Sorry,” the LP features a number of other highlights, including “Ima Beast” (feat. PR$FIT), as well as, “They Know” (feat. Lucian White).

“I’m Sorry” is now available for stream, while Gold Plaque is available for purchase through all major digital outlets.

Promo Video: https://youtu.be/BhC9TTDTScM

Lex One Online:
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexOneGTPS
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexonegtps
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexOneGTPS
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lexonegtps

• Duane Planes: http://www.duaneplanes.com
• FAMO: https://www.fewaremadeoriginal.com

Gold PLaque

🔥Free Download🔥

Lex One - I'm Sorry (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Master Roshi

Endless Together

Endless Together (feat. Daisy)

First official track! from Solo Island
Engineered by Roj & Twinkie

Never Go Back

Never Go Back (Prod By. Cashmoney Ap)

Purchase / Support:
https://bluntone.bandcamp.com/album/samskara

"According to various schools of Indian philosophy, every action, intent or preparation by an individual leaves a samskara (impression, impact, imprint) in the deeper structure of his or her mind. These impressions then await volitional fruition in that individual's future, in the form of hidden expectations, circumstances or unconscious sense of self-worth."

Samskara

Samskara EP

Samskara EP (Preview)

not me (feat. @twofeetmusic)
additional vocals by @bridasilva

talk for free 
i keep falling down when i stand on my feet
feeling like a clown when I say what I mean 
when I say what I mean
x2

i don't want your words (nah baby) 
I don't want your words

cuz i
feel like i'm falling 
while i'm drawing 
plans for the morning 
while you're mourning 
me cause I'm leaving 
i'm not feeling free
na na not me 
x2

constantly 
ridiculed by scorn and all your doubts of me 
holding onto dreams you say will never be
you say will never be
x2

i don't want your words (nah baby) 
I don't want your words

cuz i
feel like i'm falling 
while i'm drawing 
plans for the morning 
while you're mourning 
me cause I'm leaving 
i'm not feeling free
na na not me
x2

x

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Not Me (feat. Two Feet)

@lil_xan
@crashrarri
@tylayaweh
@bengreat513
@oohdembeatz

No Shame

LIL XAN - No Shame ft. Rarri x Tyla Yaweh x Ben Great 🚫 (Prod by OOHDEM BEATZ)

Youssef Swatt's - Entre Délires et Freestyles Nocturnes #3 (Prod. O2B)(Single)

En attendant l'album : Vers l'Infini et Au-Delà

Réalisation : Oeil 2 Boeuf production
Instru : Bearded Skull 
Rec/Mix : Phasm (Studio 87)

contact/booking : youssefswatts@gmail.com

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Un gros big up aux Crayons pour nous avoir laissé réaliser ce clip à leur exposition. 
Fb : Les Crayons
youtube.com/watch?v=ou_jurQd3kU

YouTube

Youssef Swatt's - Entre Délires et Freestyles Nocturnes #3 (Prod. O2B)

Tempted 
Album - FLEUREVER 🌺
Produced by T-Minus & Lantz
Additional Production by Sean Fischer
Artwork By Amber Park

Tempted 🌺

$teven Cannon ft. Aris Ray - When I'm Gone (Prod. by OOHDEM BEATZ)

Nostalgics (Buy-Links): http://smarturl.it/RogaRaphNostalgiks

Videos: 
• “Won’t Stop”: https://youtu.be/OLUTgSuULck
• “Stand Up”: https://youtu.be/xgNxmfT-a38

“I’m always doing me. That's the whole objective. Everybody has their own perspective and that's what I've always loved about hip-hop.”—Roga Raph on his new album

'Nostalgiks' is the culmination of several years of hard work, introspection, and most importantly growth from New York emcee/producer, Roga Raph. His throwback-meets-modern aesthetic is one that will inspire and intrigue listeners no matter their familiarity with the genre, and his latest project is the perfect showcase of his always-evolving skill set.

Those who heard his 2015 debut, 'Visionary Shift,' were introduced to an artist who was doing a lot of soul searching and trying to find his place. While Raph is still looking for something new on 'Nostalgiks,' he’s also substantiated his spot in the underground rap scene as an artist worth checking for. You can hear this on standout singles like “Stand Up” and “Won’t Stop,” which are anchored by slick, sample-flipping production, crazy-intricate rhymes, and sing-along choruses.

As the title implies, there’s an undeniable old-school vibe on 'Nostalgiks, 'and Raph knows that some listeners will try to put him in a box. “I anticipate that people will try to categorize me for having ’90s influenced music, but the fact of the matter is I love all types of styles,” he says. “I like to consider myself an ‘experimentalist,’ always trying to enhance the feel whether it be through beats or flow.”

That desire to experiment and “enhance the feel” is what makes the album so compelling from the jump. Raph sets the tone on the blistering head-nodder “Bring It Back” and never lets up, whether he’s tinkering with left-field vibes on “Swimming” or straight-up unloading bars on “Where Ya R.”

'Nostalgiks' is now available through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms, via 2inphinity. 

Tracklist:
01. Welcome 
02. Bring It Back
03. Shining
04. Swimming
05. They Know
06. Stand up
07. Intermission
08. Where Ya R
09. My Way
10. Thang Thizzle
11. Won’t Stop
12. Intervention
13. Outro

Roga Raph Online: 
• Website: http://www.2inphinity.com
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RogaRaph
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2inphinity
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/roga-raph
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rogaraph

Nostalgiks

Roga Raph - Where Ya R

Underground hip-hop luminaries from East to West unite as Gift Of Gab is joined by R.A. The Rugged Man and A-F-R-O on the new track "Freedom Form Flowing".  Taken from Gift Of Gab's new EP "Rejoice! Rappers Are Rapping Again!", which is now available at https://www.patreon.com/giftofgab.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3dtIyt6U1E

Gift Of Gab + R.A. The Rugged Man + A-F-R-O - Freedom Form Flowing

The Legendary Kool G Rap Returns With New Album, ‘Return Of The Don’ June 2nd, 2017

Pre-Order 'Return Of The Don' on ITUNES and get "Wise Guys" Now https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/return-of-the-don/id1232016873

Hip Hop’s golden era constituent, Queens’ native, the godfather of Mafioso rap, legendary and influential emcee,  Kool G Rap, broke out in the late 80s and early 90s as one half of the duo with DJ Polo. Together, Kool G Rap and DJ Polo released three undisputed classic albums; beginning with their debut album, Road To The Riches (1989), Wanted: Dead or Alive (1990) and Live and Let Die (1992).

Simultaneously, G Rap and DJ Polo gained notoriety as members of the Juice Crew, whose noteworthy membership includes DJ Marley Marl, Big Daddy Kane, Masta Ace and Roxanne Shante At the height of  hip-hop’s golden age, The Juice Crew was the definition of innovative and not only influenced the culture as a whole (style, lyricism, creativity), but also impressed the importance of style, substance and technique upon the next wave of ambassadors (Nas, Jay-Z, Big Pun, Ice Cube, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G. etc).   

After a successful run with DJ Polo and the Juice Crew, G Rap embarked on a solo-career, with his solo debut, 4, 5, 6, appearing in 1995, which was preceded by Roots of Evil (1998) and The Giancana Story (2002) which featured AZ, Nas, Joell Ortiz, Mobb Deep, and CNN. Six years later, G Rap released Half a Klip (2008), which included production from DJ Premier and DJ Marley Marl. 

On 6-2-17, Kool G Rap will release his new solo album, Return Of The Don, which is entirely produced by MoSS and features a veritable who’s who list of new and familiar spitters; Freeway, Noreaga, Cormega, Raekwon, Sheek Louch, Saigon, Termanology, Fame, KXNG Crooked, Conway The Machine & Westside Gunn (the newest signees to Eminem’s Shady Records) and the late Sean Price.  “Rest in peace to Sean Price who I was fortunate enough to record with” G Rap commented. 

“What motivates me to get in the studio is really being in that creative zone that you cannot just enter on demand” G Rap stated.  “It is more like an extremely powerful vibe that overcomes you. It’s triggered by hearing a particular track, or being inspired by another artist; or, a life experience that makes your mind and heart open up and lyrics just pour from your soul in the capacity of an avalanche.  That’s what The Return Of The Don represents; an amalgamation of past, present and future and a tribute to some of my most favorite spitters worldwide; this is my salute to those artists."

Canadian born (and a Toronto resident), MoSS’ production credits are instantly recognizable and have resulted in over 2 million record sales worldwide. Ghostface Killah’s smash hit “Kilos”, Raekwon’s ”Have Mercy”, Obie Trice’s entire Special Reserve album and most recently his debut producer album, Marching To The Sound Of My Own Drum, which featured appearances from Joe Budden, DJ Premier, AZ, Joell Ortiz, Sean Price, Jon Connor, Skyzoo, Inspectah Deck, Havoc, Slum Village and others.  
MoSS reflected on the creative journey that would become Return Of The Don. "G Rap and I have worked together a few times over the years and we reconnected and started recording songs that ended up being the foundation to The Return Of The Don.  The album kind of took on a life of its own."


Kool G Rap "Return Of The Don" Tracklisting & Credits:

1.) “Return Of The Don”
2.) “Mack Lean” feat. Fred The Godson & AG Da Coroner
3.) “Criminal Outfit” feat. Noreaga
4.) “Wise Guys” feat. Fame (M.O.P.) & Freeway
5.) “Out For That Life” feat. Raekwon
6.) “Times Up”
7.) “Capitol Hill” feat. Manolo Rose, Sheek Louch & Cormega
8.) “Running” feat. Termanology & Saigon
9.) “World Is Mine” feat. KXNG Crooked, Willie The Kid & Pearl Gates
10.)  “Popped Off” feat. Sean Price & Ransom
11.) “Rest In Peace” feat. Conway The Machine & Westside Gunn


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Return Of The Don

Wise Guys

Pre-Order on ITUNES

Kool G Rap feat. Fame (M.O.P.) + Freeway "Wise Guys" (produced by MoSS) cuts by Statik Selektah

Gin and juice - Snoop Doggy Dogg

Ol' Dirty Bastard-RZA___Black Widow

A remix of Raekwon's Criminology ft Ghostface Killah