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Halsted - Salmon Crouquettes; Produced by No ID

The new street single from Skyzoo & Torae: "All In Together" feat. Sean Price & Guilty Simpson, produced by Black Milk. The album "Barrel Brothers" hits stores and itunes on 5/27. And if you're in NYC make sure to catch the album release party at SOBs the night of 5/27 as well. Twitter: @Skyzoo / @Torae

All In Together (feat. Sean Price & Guilty Simpson) Explicit

Skyzoo x Torae x DJ Premier= "The Aura". Nuff said... 

The Aura, produced by DJ Premier (co-produced by Antman Wonder). The new single from the "Barrel Brothers" LP, in stores NOW: http://bit.ly/1joNnol. 

Twitter: @Skyzoo / @Torae

The Aura

Skyzoo & Torae - 4 Bar Friday

Durag Dynasty Generals Planet Asia and TriState release "Neighborhood Dope Dealers" another display over Just Blaze production. Extended Capes Episode 1 Coming Soon. 

Neighborhood Dope Dealers

Week number 2 came to me fairly easy. Pretty much a freestyle. I was in a place where I didn't know if I wanted to speak or sing but I needed to get these words out. Hope you feel me.

Reneé

Another Night On The Roof (Another Night on The Roof produced by Flying Lotus)- FlyLo Thurs 2

Performed by Tanika Keys, Ron John & Shawn Taylor 
Featuring Kay (The Foundation)
Produced by Kay & Luke of The Foundation

Free Download

Six Minutes 'til Sunrise "Let It Flow" featuring Kay (The Foundation)

KidMu - GLAD YOU CAME (prod Kosfinger)

In anticipation of his 2015 European tour and in celebration of The Ecology, here's a gift for all of Fash's fans: 100 Bars.

Download/Stream The Ecology: https://Fashawn.lnk.to/TheEcology

For Tour Dates & Tickets - http://www.fashawn.ca/schedule/

Buy on iTunes

Fashawn - 100 Bars

DJ Premier feat. Papoose - Hold The City Down

Termanology & Reks team up on Panoramic, the first single off ST. Records producer Billy Loman' s debut album "9-5". Dropping 2016. 

Termanology & Reks - Panoramic [prod. Billy Loman]

The last month has been filled with "1st's" for Torii Wolf; premiering her debut solo track, 1st,” with Pitchfork and the corresponding video with Vevo,  announcing her debut solo album, Flow Riiot, (that just happens to be produced by DJ Premier) and now her “1st” remix featuring Dilated Peoples; which was premiered today by Mass Appeal. 

The original version of “1st” found Premier digging into his past catalog and reshuffling the deck on a Rakka Iriscience vocal sample from his “Good As Gone” production which appeared on Dilated Peoples Directors Of Photography album to create another spellbinding scratch-chorus “I’ve seen the last come first, I’ve seen the first last.” With the release of the remix today, “1st” has officially come full circle as Torii and Preemo recruit Evidence and Rakka to officially join them; and with their respective verses and Premier implementing extra punch to the drums and additional piano harmonies—the “1st” (Remix) sounds like an entirely different song.

“I changed the arrangement of Torii's verses and removed the second verse completely” Premier relayed to Mass Appeal.  “I added some extra piano harmonies and it fit on the first attempt. I played all of the sounds; including the piano so there are no samples on the original nor the remix.  Ev and Rakaa sent me 24 bars in total and I split them up into a sixteen and an eight bar set up.   They sounded so good from the original it was a no brainer to get them on the Remix.” 

“When I first laid the song down with Preem we didn't really know where the song would end up" Torii stated.  Preem makes the beat and I express the emotion it evokes inside of me. From there it evolves. Preem is brilliant and he found the perfect line from “Good As Gone” to throw into the mix of the song. I am blown away by what Evidence and Raaka have come up with on this Remix. I love how well they were able to connect with the concept. To feel understood and to hear how other people can unleash a similar emotion (in their own words) and share an understanding of the story is an incredible feeling.” 

Discussing the “1st” (Remix) with Mass Appeal, Ev and Rakaa discuss how Remix discussions began in earnest almost immediately.   “I thought it was dope right off the bat” Evidence shared.  “I kept playing it and really peeped what she was talking about; and felt it even more. Of course I was excited that Preem was cutting our voices up.  I think every rapper secretly wishes that will happen to them.” Rakaa expressed similar sentiments “When I first heard the original, I was kind of shocked because I didn't know we were going to be such an integral part of the song. It's just a line, but Premier put that coal under pressure until it became a diamond. The power and emotion of Tori's voice mixed with a uniquely dope chamber of Boom-Bap created something that is somehow both dark and brilliant--almost haunting. I wanted to be a part of any remix that they were doing immediately, so it was an honor to get the call from my big brother.”
 
“1st” and its accompanying Remix offer just a glimpse at the musical symmetry and bond Torii developed with Premier; a Hip-Hop king who has a habit of contributing and producing historic projects behind the boards. Torii Wolf’s forthcoming debut brings a full clip of moods, range, and vast musical talent. Torii and Premier’s collaborative union bum-rushes the walls of genre, age, and expectations to let the world know there’s a Flow Riiot going on.

For More Information:
https://twitter.com/toriiwolf
https://twitter.com/REALDJPREMIER
https://twitter.com/dilatedpeoples 
http://www.toriiwolf.com/ 
http://premierwuzhere.com/
https://www.facebook.com/toriisound/?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/DJPremierOfficial
https://soundcloud.com/premier-wuz-here
https://www.instagram.com/toriiwolf/ 
http://instagram.com/djpremier#


Flow Riiot

Torii Wolf f/ Dilated Peoples “1st” (Remix) (Produced by DJ Premier)

Check the tune from Elzhi feat Royce Da 59 "Life's A Bitch"
Elzhi was formerly a member of legendary hip-hop group Slum Village. "Elmatic" - his solo album - is a tribute to Nas' first album "Illmatic" (1994). Elzhi is featured in a commercial for Braun and as an "Emerging Artist" presented by Chrysler.

Elzhi - Lifes A Bitch Feat Royce da 59

A fresh soul vibe produced by inDJnous. Featuring exceptional west coast lyricist, Blu and Brooklynati's own, Tanya Morgan (Von Pea & Donwill).

You Sound [single]

You Sound ft. Blu & Tanya Morgan

Planet Asia’s ‘The Golden Buddha’ will be released on Jan 19th 2018 via Brick Records

Pre-order Planet Asia’s The Golden Buddha now from iTunes: http://apple.co/2AfyoOb

Pre-order The Golden Buddha on CD: https://shopify.undergroundhiphop.com/products/planet-asia-the-golden-buddha-cd

Pre-order The Golden Buddha LP on Vinyl: https://shopify.undergroundhiphop.com/products/planet-asia-the-golden-buddha-vinyl-lp-record

Watch Planet Asia’s “Fireworks” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNg20nLUiiI

Planet Asia helped jump-start the West Coast independent hip-hop movement and has solidified himself as one of the most consistent and respected MCs in the game over his 20+ year career.   He dropped his debut EP with producer Fanatik in 1998, and followed up quickly with the singles "Definition of Ill" (Stones Throw) and "Place of Birth" (ABB Records).  In 2001, The Source Magazine gave him the ‘First Round Draft Pick’ and ‘Independent Album of the Year’ awards for How the West Was One, which was recorded with fellow CA rapper Rasco under the group name Cali Agents.  This landed him a deal with Interscope Records, where he was signed until 2003 without releasing an album.  

Planet Asia was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002 for his feature on the song "W" by Mystic and was later signed to Avatar Records, which released his official debut album, The Grand Opening, in 2004.  It earned him another ‘Independent Album of the Year’ award from The Source.  Later, he started his own imprint Gold Chain Music, on which he has churned out multiple projects.  He has also collaborated on albums with the likes of DJ Muggs (Pain Language), Evidence (The Medicine)and Madlib (Cracks In The Vinyl) among others and released songs with artists such as Linkin Park, Bun B, Talib Kweli and Ghostface Killah.

The Fresno MC is fresh off of a strong 2017 which featured well-received collaborative albums with producers DirtyDiggs (Dirty Planet) and Apollo Brown (Anchovies). For 2018, Asia teamed up with Bay Area producer izznyce for a true solo project, The Golden Buddha, sure to be considered the next classic in his vast catalog.

The Golden Buddha was produced entirely by izznyce (producer for Superstar Quamallah and more) and features AZ, Hus Kingpin, Turbin, Marvelous Mag, Killa Kali, TriState, Xiomara and The Architect.

Today, Asia releases the first visual from the project, “Fireworks,” which was premiered by Hiphopdx.

Speaking on the project, Planet Asia says: “This album represents the foundation of what Planet Asia is about and that is ‘balance’. Me and izznyce also took our time with the record, and had a chance to really vibe out and make the type of music we personally like that will stand the test of time!”

Checkout the Hiphopdx Premiere: https://hiphopdx.com/videos/id.26430/title.dxclusive-planet-asia-preps-for-chinese-new-year-in-fireworks-video

Tracklisting For Planet Asia’s ‘The Golden Buddha’:

1.) ‘Magnetic Lord’            
2.) ‘Fireworks’      
3.) ‘Hood Legends’ feat Cuts by The Architect     
4.) ‘Smart Too Late’       
5.) ‘You Are King’ feat Xiomara
6.) ‘I Climb’ feat Marvelous Mag, Xiomara & Hus Kingpin       
7.) ‘Shots At Your Highness’ feat Turbin
8.) ‘Pieces Hittin’
9.) ‘Salute My G’s’ feat Marvelous Mag
10.) ‘Black Egypt’ feat TriState
11.) ‘Royal Blood’ feat Killa Kali       
12.)’ Siddhartha’
13.) ‘Take It Higher’ feat Xiomara
14.) ‘Fast Not Slow’ feat AZ
15.) ‘Fly Writtings’  (CD Bonus Track)   
 

Previous:

Listen to Planet Asia’s “Hood Legends”: https://soundcloud.com/brickrecords/planet-asia-hood-legends-prod-by-izznyce-feat-cuts-by-the-architect

Listen to Planet Asia f/ Turbin “Shots At Your Highness”: https://soundcloud.com/brickrecords/planet-asia-shots-at-your-highness-feat-turbin-prod-by-izznyce

the Golden Buddha

Fast Not Slow

PLANET ASIA f. AZ "Fast Not Slow" (prod. by izznyce)

Some "Gorilla Rap Drinking Earl Grey Tea" music for your day. In the words of Sean P: "I WAS GONNA PUT THIS ON MIC TYSON BUT THE PRODUCER LEAKED IT OH WELL ENJOY." 

Mic Tyson dropping This Fall!

Sean Price - Smoov P

Skyzoo & Torae present..."Barrel Brothers" 

Featuring DJ Premier, !llmind, Black Milk, Jahlil Beats, Blu, Sean Price, Guilty Simpson and more! 

In stores and online May 27th via First Generation Rich Inc./Internal Affairs Ent./Loyalty Digital Corp./Empire Distribution

Twitter: @Skyzoo/@Torae
Instagram: @SkyzooTheWriter/@Torae


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