“Boombox” is the second single from Tanya Morgan producer/emcee Von Pea’s forthcoming debut solo effort, Pea’s Gotta Have It., a concept project themed around his high school days. While the production value and intelligent lyrics are still present, “Boombox” exudes more of a quiet, controlled energy than previous single “The Yorker.” “This song isn’t a lyrical exercise as much as it’s a vibe,” Pea explains. Producer Aeon sees... Read More →
Acclaimed and controversial Jamaican-born emcee Canibus is proud to announce the release of his brand new LP entitled C Of Tranquility. The 15 track album will be available on October 5th from Interdependent Media, the label responsible for releases from Tanya Morgan, Finale, J*DaVeY, Moe Green, K’Naan, and co-founded by Evan “TRUTHLiVE” Phillips. C Of Tranquility, Canibus’ tenth studio album, features production credits from DJ Premier, Jake One, Scram Jones, The Bizness,... Read More →
Apollo Brown’s beats have no boundaries, clearly witnessed as the amazingly talented soul artist Ayah has called upon his production talents for a remix to the latest single off her recent album, 4:15. Unlike the rapper-filled tracks on Apollo’s debut album, The Reset, “4:15 (Apollo Brown Reprise)” is strictly a soul jam. Set at 4:15 in the morning, the song has Ayah asserting her discontent for a lover’s negligence, over a smoothed-out, mellow instrumental crafted... Read More →
Nearly four years have passed since the release of Trek Life’s acclaimed debut solo album Price I Paid. Since its inception Trek has garnered the respect and attention of the game’s hottest talent, including the likes of Aftermath recording artist Bishop Lamont, ?uestlove, and Jazzy Jeff. Today, the young emcee puts his verbal prowess to the test of mass appeal once again with the official physical release of his sophomore album Everything Changed Nothing. Produced by Washington... Read More →
The Niceguys, a four-man Houston-based hip-hop group with southern roots and musical sensibilities that stretch far beyond the city’s limits, are excited to announce the release of their debut full-length, The Show. The album, being offered both as a free download and through digital retailers, will be available September 28, 2010 via 265 Pro/The Pi Group. Following the late-2009 release of the group’s much buzzed about EP, The Green Room, The Show is no exception to the group’s... Read More →
After releasing her first single, “Zane One,” from her debut album L.A. Woman, Zane One is back with another track from the LP entitled, “Kingdom”. This time, she exposes the flaws of hip-hop over a dub-influenced beat, filled with crispy drums and a thick riding bass line. With “Kingdom”, Zane One continues to set herself apart from the masses, as her verses aggressively confirm the current state of hip-hop. Despite the troubles she reveals, Zane also expresses... Read More →

