Vol.370 Hell On Earth

J.PERIOD x Jay Elect x BIG x Jigga.  

Details: http://jperiod.com/music/album-view/jperiod-jayelectronica

Listen to #MARCH9REVISITED: http://jperiod.com/music/album-view/march9revisited

J.PERIOD x Jay Electronica "In The System (J.PERIOD ReFix)"

Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump

The Art of Getting Jumped

Unkut Premiere: http://bit.ly/102VC7w
If you've been listening to Hip-Hop for a while now, you'll come across some common tropes. Beyond the fashion trends and throwback rhymes, is seems like some of the best acts in the genre rely on the dynamic between deejay and emcee. From DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Eric B. and Rakim, Gang Starr and of course, Rahzel & DJ JS-1, these duos have forged a bond that makes the music that much better, but yet they also understand the roles that they each provide. While we often hear of the rapper's exploits, it's a breath of fresh air to hear some rhymes that give the man behind the wheels some credit. For the neck snapping collision of horns and drum work found on "Sample Abusers," you can expect some fire from DJ JS-1, a man who's got the gusto to open up the beat to a hilarious sample from Season 6, of Curb Your Enthusiasm. With a trio of verbal assassins -- AG, Sadat X and Neek the Exotic, who all take us on a trip down memory lane on their experiences with some of their favorite producers, the track comes across as a genuine anthem for those cats who are scheming for that big break. If you're in desperate need of some good ol' fashioned Boom bap to get you though the week, look no further than the Queens Hip-Hop fanatic, DJ JS-1 and his recently released producer LP, 'It Is What It Isn't,' which is available on CD through Fat Beats or UGHH, and can be purchased for download through all major digital retailers.

Buy-Links:
• iTunes: http://bit.ly/10PJUO5
• Fat Beats: http://bit.ly/1BRRgfq
• UGHH: http://bit.ly/1sFdTUX

Twitter:
• DJ JS-1:  https://twitter.com/DJJS1
• AG: https://twitter.com/AGofDITC
• Sadat X: https://twitter.com/SadatX
• Neek The Exotic: https://twitter.com/NeekTheExotic

Tracklist: 
 01. Turn the Tables (feat. O.C.)
 02. It Is What It Isn't (feat. Blacastan, Illa Ghee &Trez)
 03. 110 Percent (feat. Breeze Brewin', Homeboy Sandman & Kyle Rapps)
 04. Give A Damn (feat. Dynasty, Eternia & Sara Kana)
 05. Forgotten (feat. Spit Gemz, Wes & Nutso)
 06. Pay Attention (feat. Soul Khan)
 07. Interference (feat. Esoteric & Ras Kass)
 08. Letchuknow (feat. Strick & Eklips)
 09. Whatever It Takes (feat Murs & Fashawn)
10. Higher Level (feat. Brother J & Professor X)
11. DieHard (feat. Erick Sermon, Rahzel & Buckshot)
12. Klick Clique (feat. KRS-One & Torae)
13. Groom Lake (feat. C Rayz Walz)
14. Show Shockin' (feat. El Da Sensei, Tame One & Reef the Lost Cauze)
15. Infinite (feat. Ruste Juxx & Sav Killz)
16. Profreshionals (feat. Ill Bill & Slaine)
17. Love Me Not (feat. Kurious, Craig G & Smooth B)
18. My Neighborhood (feat. Pack FM)
19. Soo Real (feat. Rasheed Chappell & Wordsworth)
20. Sample Abuser (feat. AG, Sadat X & Neek the Exotic)
21. STCAF (feat. Lordroc, Eternal, Melo Malo, Lifelong, Truth & Cerebral)

DJ JS-1 (feat. AG, Sadat X & Neek the Exotic) - "Sample Abuser"

KELLEN DE VOS - GRAND SLAM

A Future Without A Past

Show Me a Hero

Beneficence "Basement Chemistry" album (CD/2LP/cassette/digital), in stores worldwide January 29. Features and production include Inspectah Deck, MC Eiht, Masta Ace, AG of D.I.T.C., Chubb Rock, El Da Sensei, Dres of Black Sheep, DJ Spinna, Da Beatminerz, L'Orange, MindsOne, Confidence, The Legion, KON Sci, and many more.

Order the album on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/basement-chemistry/id1061764926

Order the album on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019P2HJB6

Order the album on CD, 2LP, or cassette:
UGHH:
http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/beneficence-basement-chemistry/IAR037CD/
Fat Beats:
http://www.fatbeats.com/products/beneficence-basement-chemistry-cd
HHV:
http://www.hhv.de/shop/de/artikel/beneficence-basement-chemistry-white-vinyl-edition-458082
Vinyl-Digital:
http://www.vinyl-digital.com/en/Hip-Hop-Rap/Basement-Chemistry.html

Videos:
"When The Sun Comes" feat. Masta Ace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b98rwefDac

"Digital Warfare" feat. Inspectah Deck 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX0q3hBQTwk

:: About Beneficence and 'Basement Chemistry' ::

After dropping back to back classics with "Sidewalk Science" (2011) and "Concrete Soul" (2012), Brick City veteran and Ill Adrenaline Records co-founder Beneficence unleashes his 6th solo LP "Basement Chemistry". Armed with the true sounds of the golden era Benef drops rejuvenated flows and shares mics with hip-hop's elite lyricists. The lineup includes Inspectah Deck (of Wu-Tang Clan), Masta Ace, MC Eiht, El Da Sensei, AG (of D.I.T.C), Dres (of Black Sheep), The Legion, Chubb Rock, MindsOne, and Estee Nack (of Tragic Allies). Once again the close Artifacts affiliate traps the listener into slick, thought provoking rhymes backed by hard hitting yet soulful production from DJ Spinna, Da Beatminerz, 12 Finger Dan, Confidence, L'Orange, Presto, KON Sci, Jazz Spastiks, and many more. 19-tracks strong, the dusty and raw sounding full length displays a perfect blend of street jewels like the Inspectah Deck laced "Digital Warfare" and the Masta Ace inspiring anthem "When The Sun Comes". The P Original produced banger "EZ As 1-2" opens the album brilliantly showing Benef's relaxed but witty cadence. "Basement Chemistry" travels down many avenues including the battle rap driven joint "Against The Grain" and storytelling saga "Maui Vacation". The album's formula stays true to the game with obscure samples, intricate cuts, and official boom bap sound.

:: Social media ::

Website:
http://www.illadrenalinerecords.com

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/illadrenalinerecords
http://www.facebook.com/rahim.b.muhammad

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/ILLADRENALINE
https://twitter.com/BeneficenceReal

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/illadrenalinerecords
https://www.instagram.com/beneficencereal

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/illadrenalinerecords


Buy on iTunes

19 - Beneficence - Make It Hot (Jingle Jangle 2.0) [feat. The Legion & Dres of Black Sheep]

Everything Is Everything

Return of the Dread

The Best of X Clan (Feat. Brother J)

To The East

Y2k The Album

The Operation (feat. Nashawn)

https://linktr.ee/wearedelasoul

De La Soul is back—but did they ever really leave? After delivering their seminal debut 3 Feet High and Rising in 1989 with the production genius of Prince Paul, the New York City-bred trio of Posdnuos (Pos), Dave and Maseo went on to further impact Hip Hop culture with five more groundbreaking albums: De La Soul Is Dead (1991), Buhloone Mindstate (1993), Stakes Is High (1996), Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump (2000) and AOI: Bionix (2001). But once the digital age exploded in the late ‘90s, De La Soul’s celebrated catalog was unavailable to stream. As the decades passed, the tight-knit group forged ahead anyway—touring the world, connecting with their adoring fanbase and making music on their own terms. Following 2004’s The Grind Date, De La Soul took a hiatus from making albums, but joined The Gorillaz on the track “Feel Good Inc” which won them a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Collaboration.  In 2015, the group raised over $600,000 on Kickstarter from fans to independently release their album and the Anonymous Nobody, which was their first #1 on the Rap Albums chart, and was also nominated for a Best Rap Album Grammy.   

However, the demand for unreleased De La Soul music was palpable and the cry for access to the first six albums grew louder. Unfortunately, De La Soul was stuck riding a roller coaster of stalled negotiations, dashed hopes and dead-end conversations with their old label, and the group nearly gave up. 

"We have lived without the music up for long, these six albums haven’t been up—ever,” Pos says. “We got used to knowing they weren’t up.” In June of 2021, Tommy Boy Music was acquired by Reservoir, giving De La Soul’s catalog a new home.  In March of 2023, the six missing albums were finally available to stream.  But sadly, right before the catalog release, Dave, the beloved member of De La Soul, passed away. Though bittersweet, De La Soul preserves his legacy and the ongoing impact of their music. 

As iconic songs such as “The Magic Number”, found new life in the film Spiderman: No Way Home in 2021, De La Soul continues to resonate with a diverse population of people. 

As Pos notes, “We’ve noticed over the past several years of tour like, ‘Wow, there’s a father here with his child who also is here with their child. ‘We’re generational. To me, there’s nothing more gratifying than that. That means something. That’s telling about a group. What we were doing wasn’t just stuck to that time.”

“We really naturally been that group for everyone,” Pos says. “It was never about we’re just here for this community, that community, this set of people or these certain fans of Hip Hop culture. We see music as music. We’ve been very resilient, even being a group that didn’t have our music up [on streaming platforms]. We still had these beautiful opportunities through young people finding out about us through a commercial or Spider-Man. Now that it can all be there for people to gravitate to, I’m really happy about that.” 

De La Soul's impact on the musical landscape is immeasurable, with 3 Feet High and Rising widely regarded as one of the most influential albums of its era. Pioneering inventive sampling, playful lyrics, and eclectic beats, the album broke new ground and set a standard for creativity in the genre. Recognizing its cultural significance, the album was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress.