Anti-Lilly & Phoniks "All Good Things" (Album Stream)

There’s a certain kind of album that doesn’t demand attention — it meets you where you are. All Good Things by Anti-Lilly & Phoniks is exactly that type of record. Quietly powerful. Thoughtful. Built for late nights, long walks, and moments when you need something honest playing in the background — not background music, but companion music. Phoniks handles the boards with a soft but confident touch. The production is soulful without being heavy-handed — warm samples, gentle drum patterns, and a dusty jazz feel that nods to boom-bap tradition while staying comfortably modern. Nothing here is rushed or overcrowded. The beats breathe. They give space for reflection. You can feel the care in the sequencing — like the album was meant to be played straight through, not cherry-picked. And Anti-Lilly fits this sound perfectly. His delivery is conversational, almost diaristic. Anti-Lilly leans into clarity, vulnerability, and self-awareness. He talks about growth, anxiety, creative doubt, love, gratitude — the kind of internal conversations most people have but don’t always articulate well. What makes All Good Things stand out is its emotional sincerity. There’s optimism here, but it’s earned — not forced positivity. Anti-Lilly acknowledges the lows alongside the highs, understanding that both are part of the same journey. The album feels like a checkpoint rather than a victory lap — a moment to pause, reflect, and keep moving forward. Tracks flow naturally, each one building on the last without dramatic swings. It’s cohesive, calming, and deeply human. The title says it all — not as an ending, but as a reminder that moments, phases, and feelings all pass… and that’s okay. Anti-Lilly & Phoniks deliver another record that feels genuine, comforting, and should absolutely stay in rotation. Dig into their new album All Good Things below...

Donnie Propa "Straight From The Crate Cave: Wu-Tang Clan" (Mix)

UK's Donnie Propa is back again with his latest installment in the Straight From The Crate Cave series -- this time he pays tribute to the Shaolin swordsmen, Wu-Tang Clan. His mix includes gems from Wu-members like Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Cappadonna, U-God, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, GZA, RZA, Method Man, Wu-Syndicate, Killah Priest, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Killarmy and more. Essentially all 9 core members and various Wu-Tang affiliates. In traditional style, Donnie Propa completes the mix utilizing 100% vinyl, giving it that classic feel. The mix is available digitally and on cassette HERE. 

De La Soul "Cabin in the Sky" (Album Stream)

De La Soul returns with their 10th studio album, Cabin in the Sky, a deeply personal and emotionally charged album. More than just a collection of songs, this project serves as a journey through reflection, love, and healing, a space where pain transforms into art, and remembrance turns into rhythm. Cabin in the Sky features production by Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and Supa Dave West, among others. The album honors the legacy of Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur and extends that tribute to all loved ones lost along the way. Through reflective lyricism, soulful samples, and the unmistakable De La groove, Cabin in the Sky captures the beauty and the heartbreak of carrying on. One of the most beautiful collection of songs to be released this year - it's in constant rotation. Favorite track: "Yours," feat. Common and Slick Rick. Cabin in the Sky also features Killer Mike, Yummy Bingham, Q-Tip, Nas, Bilal and more. De La Soul is one of the most important groups of all-time.  Props to Mass Appeal and Nas for releasing this phenomenal project. Dig into the LP below...

Rest In Peace, Trugoy the Dove. Show respect: cop this album HERE!

Awich "Okinawan Wuman" (Album Stream | Prod. by RZA)

Awich is a prominent Okinawan rapper, known as the "Queen of Japanese Hip-Hop," who blends traditional Okinawan culture with global hip-hop influences. Her new album, Okinawan Wuman, is fully produced by RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, and showcases her journey, resilience, and unique perspective on life, love, and heritage. Okinawan Wuman features collaborations with A$AP Ferg, Lupe Fiasco, Westside Gunn, MIKE, and Joey Bada$$. The album explores themes of grief, strength, and identity, drawing from her experiences moving between Okinawa and Atlanta, her husband's murder, and raising her daughter as a widow. It's a solid release! Listen to Awich's album Okinawan Wuman below...

Apollo Brown & Ty Farris "Run Toward The Monster" (Album Stream)

Run Toward The Monster is one of those albums that doesn’t flinch. It sounds like two artists meeting at the exact right moment — not to chase relevance, but to tell the truth clearly. Apollo Brown lays the foundation with production that’s heavy and soaked in soul. These aren’t beats built for spectacle. They feel lived in. Weathered. Like they’ve already survived somethin. And then Ty Farris doesn’t waste a second. His approach here is direct and disciplined. No overreaching. No fantasy rap. Just grown-man perspective, delivered with precision and weight. He raps like someone who understands the cost of avoidance — that running from fear only gives it more room to grow. The “monster” in this album isn’t a metaphor you have to decode. It’s anxiety, trauma, responsibility, doubt, pride — the things most people circle around instead of confronting. Apollo’s beats amplify that tension perfectly. The soul samples are gritty, sometimes ominous, sometimes reflective, always grounded. Drums knock without overstatement. The music leaves space — and Ty fills it with clarity. This is the kind of pairing where neither artist overshadows the other. They move in sync, locked into the same emotional frequency. There’s nothing flashy here. No attempt to modernize the sound for playlists. No empty hooks chasing momentum. Just intentional rap music, built on survival, self-awareness, and standing firm in who you are — even when it’s uncomfortable. This is cold-weather listening. Headphones on. World muted. An album that doesn’t offer escape, but instead encourages confrontation. And in that honesty, it finds its power. Dig into Apollo Brown & Ty Farris's LP below...