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The introspective track asks "Who's keeping me from the top? It's Me.  What keeps me punching the clock? It's Me... In the end I have to face Me."

Ugly Heroes continue to connect with listeners through their self-titled debut album.  As they begin booking their fall and winter tour schedule, Apollo Brown and company wanted to drop one of their non-album bonus cuts on everyone.  Red Pill & Verbal Kent both deliver heart felt vocal performances, while Apollo Brown mixes things up for a minute giving us some double-time hi-hats to go with his snares.

Ugly Heroes - Me (Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent, Red Pill)

New Album Coming "The City Under The City" 10/15 

The enigmatic producer L’Orange and lyrical mastermind Stik Figa prepare to take listeners into the middle of two worlds.  While they delve into the concepts of urban legend and mental divergence, The City Under The City is a product of the strange melding of textural bliss and verbal dexterity.  Featuring Rapsody, Open Mike Eagle and yU, among others, L’Orange & Stik Figa help you find color a monochromatic world.

Lyrics:
Where the drum roll, numskull
Aint you seen the white horse, aint you seen the gun smoke
Funds low these bums broke, chatting with Colombo
Peeling back the moon roof, and now my skin is sun soaked
Aint no rocket science, but I need space
Aint been to compliant, mama saying that I need faith
Being self-reliant we just ash when they cremate
Go ahead and pick a star, which one would you replace
Balls full of gas, they don’t even need names
Earth's about the cash, working on a pre-paid
Flame to the glass, inhale and then relieve pain
Life a lot of things, she aint never been no cheap date
Slave in a free state, discovering the cub bards dry
Listen to the engine putter brother give another try
Pop mutters, baby sucking on her mother’s for another night
Gunfire is another lullaby
[Verse 2]
And from the end is where this poem starts
No regards, watering the rose and still we grow apart
Hopeless hearts, anxious dip your toes with sharks
I’m floating in the ocean on top of shards of Noah's Ark
Ride the wave cautious, and then I set sail
Arrived on dry land, walking, on an egg shell
With lead bells, blowing the whistle man I just left hell
Nothing to regret well except maybe that death smell
Behind the red veil enjoying the best seats
The rest grieve, nothing to show for it but prestige
Wonder what success brings, I go against the jet stream
Knowing one man's night mare is another’s wet dream

L'Orange & Stik Figa - "Blind Tiger"

Blame One & J57 connect with Exile to remix "B.L.A.M.E.57" from their recently released album "Walk in the Sun". 

Blame One & J57 - B.L.A.M.E.57 (Exile Remix Featuring Rhettmatic)

Mos Def Next Universe (dude26 RMX)

"When I woke up this morning I started throwing Sean P acapellas on some of my newest beats and came up with this little tribute mix.  Then Duck Down James hooked me up with some footage of P and I added a little nyc street footage I shot.  I filmed and edited the whole thing myself so it's a little rough but I wanted to make something for Sean.  

Also, funds are being raised to directly assist Sean Price's family moving forward,  if you can afford it, please click this link and make a contribution: www.crowdrise.com/seanp.

He has a mixtape dropping August 21st.  I heard it, it's dope.  Make sure you buy a copy of that because proceeds from the album will go
directly to his family as well."  -Green

Sean Price "Live from the Bedroom" Tribute Episode

Dexter remix from DJ Adlibs track Streets featuring Planet Asia.

Dj Adlib - Tofu & Alter

Hi-Hat Club Vol 5 - Haus & Garten” Remix EP

Tofu is the white cat on the front cover, Alter is the spotty one on the back. Both share their crib with DJ Adlib who is extending his Hi-Hat Club record “Haus & Garten” with this EP. “Tofu & Alter” assembles six remixes by Dexter, James Pants, Julian Dyne, TBRCK, Danny Breaks and Adlib himself. Featuring Declaime, Black Spade,  Frank Nitt, The Primeridian, Panet Asia and Adi Dick (Fat Freddy's Drop) on vocals. Robert Winter did the photos and Chicken George the artwork.

Tofu ist die weisse Katze vorne auf dem Cover, Alter ist die gescheckte auf der Rückseite. Beide wohnen bei DJ Adlib, der mit dieser EP seine Hi-Hat Club Folge „Haus & Garten“ verlängert. „Tofu & Alter“ kommt mit sechs Remixen von Dexter, James Pants, Julien Dyne, TBRCK, DAnny Breaks und Adlib selbst. Am Mikro sind Declaime, Black Spade,  Frank Nitt, The Primeridian, Panet Asia and Adi Dick (Fat Freddy's Drop). Robert Winter hat die Photos gemacht, Chicken George das Artwork.

Side 1

1. Been Around the World feat. Declaime  (Julien Dyne Remix)
2. Wine feat. Black Spade & The Primeridian  (DJ Adlib & TBRCK Remix)
3. Streets feat. Planet Asia  (Dexter Remix)

Side 2

1. Bang It Out feat. Frank Nitt  (James Pants' TW3 Mix)
2. Lordamercy  (Danny Breaks Remix)
3. Uschi feat. Adi Dick  (DJ Adlib Remix)

Produced by DJ Adlib
Original versions appear on the album Hi-Hat Club Vol.6 Haus & Garten


Mixed & Mastered by Erik Breuer at the Brewery Cologne
Photos by Robert Winter
Artwork by Chicken George


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Exclusive Pre-Sale

DJ Adlib - Streets feat. Planet Asia (Dexter RMX)

"The Newport Authority 2 album was inspired by politics & industry bullsh*t that prevented this material from being included on PA2: The Director's Cut. Shylow and I went in and created a separate album to hold people over until PA2 drops in July. Attached with Intro, interludes and fully mixed & mastered by Joe Nardone. With confidence I can say this is not a mix tape. It will also be available on vinyl LP via Fat Beats for the heads that appreciate physical product, because I still do. I've included songs I recorded with legends such as Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Tragedy Khadafi, Lil Fame and The Artifacts. But, I've also got joints on here with some talented up and comers such as First Division, MidaZ and Big Gutta. Plus the sh*t is free - so enjoy!"
-Marco Polo

Newport Authority 2
01 “Intro” f. Shylow
02 “Fame For President” f. Lil Fame (of M.O.P.) (scratches by Shylow)
03 “Double eXXecution” f. Torae & Ruste Juxx
04 “Terrified” f. Big Gutta & Jaysaun
05 “Gospel Rap” f. Malcolm & Martin
06 “What's Wrong” f. Rakim
07 “Back To Work” f. Artifacts (scratches by Shylow)
08 “Nite & Day” f. Big Daddy Kane (scratches by Shylow)
09 “Long & Winding Road” f. First Division & Large Professor
10 “BK 2 NJ” f. Das EFX (scratches by DJ Revolution)
11 “That Sh*t” f. MidaZ The Beast
12 “Stand Up” (Remix) f. Tragedy Khadafi, Lil Fame (of M.O.P.), Adrian Younge & The Delfonics
13 “Cur$ed” (What's Wrong Remix) f. Rakim & Reggie B.

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Instagram: MarcoPoloBeats

PA2: The Director’s Cut drops July 2013 on Soulspazm Records. PA2 features appearances from Organized Konfusion (yes, a new Organized Konfusion track!!), Gangrene, Talib Kweli, DJ Premier, Masta Ace, Posdnuos (De La Soul), Kardinal Offishal, Styles P, Nature, Rah Digga, Slaine, Celph Titled, Ill Bill, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. & many many more.

Check out the first single from PA2 – “G.U.R.U.” featuring Talib Kweli and DJ Premier
itunes.apple.com/us/album/g.u.r.u…mier/id637265221


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