Blu & Roy Royal "Royal Blue" (EP Stream)

Introducing "Royal Blu," the highly-anticipated collaborative EP by Blu and producer Roy Royal. Bursting onto the scene with undeniable chemistry, the dynamic duo from the heart of California delivers an electrifying fusion of boom-bap beats and soulful samples that redefine the essence of West Coast hip-hop. From the moment you hit play, "Royal Blu" captivates with standout tracks like 'The Same OG', 'LA Blue', and the mesmerizing 'The Priceless' featuring Cashus King. Each song showcases Blu's unparalleled lyricism and Roy Royal's masterful production, creating an immersive journey through LA and beyond. Following Blu's acclaimed projects in 2023, including the collaborations with Real Bad Man and Nottz, "Royal Blu" marks a triumphant return to his roots, solidifying his status as one of the West Coast's finest MCs. With Roy Royal's soulful chops and Blu's unwavering conviction, every track feels like a passionate ode to their beloved city. Listen below...

Awon & Parental "Sublime" (Album Stream)

A new MC/producer duo is on the rise, please welcome the collaborative effort "Sublime" by Awon (MC) and Parental (producer from Paris, France). The smooth but mind-blowing lyrics by Awon paired with Parental's Jazz-infected beats make their debut album another sureshot for all Jazzmatazz heads. The project consists of 13 tracks in total plus all instrumentals and the features include fan-favorite Anti-Lilly, Pete Flux, Tiff The Gift, Fresh Daily, Debonair P, Alcynoos, Saï T & Dan Amozig. Much love to the homie Awon and the whole Don't Sleep Records camp. Listen to Sublime below...

Masta Ace & Marco Polo "Richmond Hill" (Album Stream)

Richmond Hill, the highly anticipated follow up to Masta Ace and Marco Polo's Breukelen Story, is inspired by Marco's childhood in the titular neighborhood, a small town in Ontario, just outside of Toronto. Between interstitials about Marco's passion for hip-hop and cartoons, his struggle with addiction, and the support of his parents, Marco Polo and Masta Ace tackle the issues of the day head-on with clarity, the rapper using his decades-worth of rapping experience to slice through the producer's warm soul samples and crisp percussion. A cinematic journey that explores how the past echoes through the present, the album welcomes guest appearances from notable names from all eras of rap history, including Inspectah Deck, Coast Contra, Blu, Che Noir, Speech of Arrested Development, Masta Ace's longtime collaborators Stricklin and Wordsworth, and many more. The joint 'Below The Clouds' with Blu is an absolute BANGER! Listen to their new album Richmond Hill below...

Mista Sinista "ReBorn" (Album Stream)

Mista Sinista officially started DJing in 1986 and joined the X-Men in 1992. They later became the X-ecutioners and released two albums. Mista Sinista toured the world several times with the X-ecutioners and was a tour DJ for Common, Beatnuts, Joe Fatal and Lauryn Hill just to name a few. Some of his album credits include The Beatnuts Street Level LP and Common’s Resurrection LP. His work was also highlighted on Fat Joe’s sophomore release, Jealous One’s Envy. He continues to perform worldwide and is featured on The Rewind with DJ Safire which airs weekly on Beatminerz Radio. Mista Sinista’s debut LP is a mix of well-produced tracks along with live turntablism. The project features emcees Mr. VooDoo, Ill Bill, Vinnie Paz, The One Chadio, U.G. & The former MC Jean Grae to name a few. This album also features Rugged One, Q-Bert, The Cut Lieutenant, Ace & Rob Swift. Production credits on the project include Mista Sinista, Steve Dee, Nick Wiz, Statick, Eitan Noyze, Cee da Cuban & DJ Safire. Listen to Mista Sinista's ReBorn streaming below via Fat Beats...

J.Period "Revisionist History" (Mixtape)

J.Period presents Revisionist History [Hip Hop 50: Remixed], a collection of 50 exclusive J.PERIOD remixes paying tribute to iconic MCs - including Nas, Rakim, Black Thought, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Ms. Lauryn Hill, 2Pac and more - remixed and re-imagined over 50 classic beats from legendary producers including DJ Premier, Jay Dilla, Pete Rock, Mobb Deep, Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest and more! Recorded LIVE in Brooklyn and originally aired on Rock The Bells Radio. Revisionist History arrives in tandem with the release of Dan Lish’s new book, “Ego Strip: Book 1,” which features original illustrations of Hip Hop icons including Kool Herc, Questlove, KRS-One, Queen Latifah, De La Soul and more. Imagining our Hip Hop heroes as characters in otherworldly fantasies, Dan Lish drawings capture the essence of Hip Hop creativity in visual form and have made for perfect the visual accompaniment for J.Period’s Live Mixtapes in recent years. Listen to this fine mixtape below...

Westside Gunn & Conway "Hall & Nash II" (Album Stream)

Hall & Nash 2 is the collaborative album by Westside Gunn & Conway The Machine, entirely produced by The Alchemist. "When I first linked with Westside Gunn & Conway, the original plan was to do a Hall & Nash 2 tape. From the first day in the lab, I knew I needed these guys on my beats more than they needed my beats. The shit was coming out crazy, they linked with School Boy Q one day at my spot and made one, we knew we had something good. While we were finishing the project, they signed their deal with Shady. We ended up changing the plan to drop H&N2, and over time used some of the songs for different things, but a handful of songs never came out, & the original version of the album was never released. Now for the first time, the OG version of Hall & Nash 2 will be released on vinyl, cd and tape." Listen to their collaborative album H&N 2 below...

Dr. Dre "The Chronic" (30th Ann. Mix by DJ Filthy Rich)

Hard to believe, but it’s been over 30 years since The Chronic reshaped the sound and direction of hip-hop. West Coast G-Funk at its most refined, The Chronic was part sonic revolution, part cultural flashpoint. So when Toronto’s own DJ Filthy Rich dropped his 30th Anniversary Mix, the bar was high. Fortunately, Rich didn’t miss. What you get here isn’t just a greatest-hits run-through or a typical blend tape. Filthy Rich approaches this with the reverence and detail the project deserves—blending original Chronic tracks with rare demo versions, live freestyles, unreleased instrumentals, sample flips, and commentary snippets that provide context for what made Dre’s debut solo project so iconic. In true Filthy Rich fashion, the transitions are clean, the track selection is razor-sharp, and the mix feels less like a nostalgia trip and more like a museum exhibit—curated by someone who knows the culture and respects the art of the mix. If you were around when The Chronic dropped in ‘92, this’ll take you right back to that feeling of hearing it roll out of car trunks and tape decks everywhere. If you weren’t... this is as solid a crash course as you’ll find.

Elzhi & Oh No "Heavy Vibrato" (Album Stream)

Known for weaving together complex rhymes with style, Elzhi has been rapping circles around the competition for more than two decades. After years as a member of iconic group Slum Village, Elzhi’s impressive solo career has included projects produced by acclaimed artists like Black Milk, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Khrysis, and Will Sessions. Now, the Detroit emcee is linking with California beat maestro Oh No for the new collaborative album Heavy Vibrato. The project is a thrilling showcase for Elzhi's lyrical wizardry and cinematic storytelling, as Oh No breathes new life into a compelling tapestry of jazz samples, producing the entire collection. "The only thing you need to absorb this experience is an open mind," says Elzhi. With guest appearances by Blu and Guilty Simpson, Heavy Vibrato taps into an undeniable frequency. Stream their album Heavy Vibrato below...