“Straight up…this is that raw ish. Slaps. Face Twisters. Hard beats. All these joints were made in a span of 08’-11’. It all started when I first got into the Red Bull Beat Battle in Detroit end of 08’. I was never known as a beat battle type producer and believe it or not, I actually don’t like battling with beats. However, that was my first time ever battling with beats. Knowing I was battling, I definitely found myself in [...]
Wrapping up 2010 with a big win from the Red Bull Producer Battle, 14KT has kicked off 2011 by bringing us some new tracks. “Friends” is his latest instrumental track made available as a free download. Check out his other latest joints including “Hard Times”, which helped to seal his victory from the Red Bull Contest.
Download “Friends”: http://soundcloud.com/14kt/14kt-friends
A3C alum, Naledge of Kidz In The Hall has dropped a new mixtape, Naledge Is TwentySomething in celebration of the Chicago emcee’s birthday. The mixtape, presented by Braniac Society and KidzInTheHall.com is hosted by DJ Moondawg and features Murs, Freddie Gibbs, GLC, Willie the Kid, Rapper Big Pooh, Skyzoo, Mikkey Halsted, Sulaiman, and more. And on top of that, he’s got production by Jake One, Double-O, Nez & Rio, and Deshaun Porter. You definitely wanna cop this one! Get the download at [...]
Simeon of The Primeridian, another A3C alum, and producer Grant Parks cook up some heat in the backyard kitchen and recruit Shev Rock for that special sauce on this midsummer JAM! Keep your eyes peeled because their is definitely more where this came from!
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Looks like A3C alum Rita J is following up her last album with quite a few dope videos and remixes. Her recent release is a remix of the song “Body Rock” off her Artist Workshop album on All Natural, Inc. The “Body Rock” remix produced by Illmind also features JC Brooks. You definitely may wanna grab one this quick!
Rita J “Body Rock” remix feat. JC Brooks produced by Illmind by allnaturalinc
Black Spade (a.k.a. Stoney Rock) along with Union LA and Trackstar brings you the refreshing new mixtape entitled “Build & Destroy.” He handles most of the production duties and features friends and frequent collaborators like Coultrain, Simeon (The Primeridian), Vic Spencer (Brainiac Society), ADaD, Rockwell Knuckles, Corey Black, Vic Mensah, Rita J, J Davey, Wafeek and others… Enjoy the download!
“i Heart” Black Spade from Drew Jordan on Vimeo.
MC, singer, and producer Black Spade aka Stoney Rock prefaces his upcoming Build & Destroy mixtape with a video for the song “I Heart” (shot by Flying Fish and Ryan). Alongside fellow MC’s Simeon of The Primeridian & Vic Spencer of the Brainiac Society, the song, which samples the Beatles’ “All My Love” song, and video are CLASSIC!
I caught up with Stones Throw artist, Aloe Blacc after his performance at the Shrine in Chicago and got the opportunity to talk with him about the show, his music, influences and upcoming projects. Here is what he had to share:
It appears that Doom is headed abroad. It was just announced that he will be touring Europe and this comes off the heels of last months release of his new track from Madvillain, Papermill.
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Check out his upcoming dates.
Tacklebox – The Cool Kids
If you haven’t checked out the latest mixtape Tacklebox by The Cool Kids, now is the time to grab the free download. It’s no surprise that Chuck Inglish continues to lay down some solid tracks with Ski Beats and Tye Hill aka Produktionix also contributing to the project. It’s got a cool and laid back feel well complimented by the lyrics of both Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish.
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