Black Moon "Enta Da Stage" (30th Anniversary Mix by Filthy Rich)

30 years of Black Moon's Enta Da Stage! I [still] remember being in the basement of my boy Chris' spot in Queens, and his older brother pulling out this cassette tape! While it was many of the remixes that from vinyl and maxi-singles that added life to this project, the full LP version is still incredibly dope on its own merit. Wreck and Nervous had shit on lock and can't front on Weeded Records neither. Props to Toronto's DJ Filthy Rich for unveiling this 30th anniversary mix and sharing the following message, "The LP was one of the bricks in the foundation for the Golden Era of east coast hip-hop. Da Beatminerz raw, dusty beats created a unique sound that became the signature of the Boot Camp Clik. This album was very influential to me, so I've decided to put together this mixtape tribute to the NYC legends. Remixes, blends, party breaks, OG samples & B-Sides." Torre Pentel on the comic art above. Dig into another really dope tribute mix from DJ Filthy Rich below...

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V Knuckles & Phoniks "The Next Chapter" (Album Stream)

Welcome to "The Next Chapter," the brand-new hip hop album by Boston's own V Knuckles and beatmaker Phoniks. With a remarkable presence in the underground hip-hop scenes of Boston and Cambridge for over two decades Knux has made his mark globally as part of the legendary group NBS (Natural Born Spitters), gracing stages on six continents. The title, "The Next Chapter," signifies Knuckles' journey as he embraces a new life chapter, settling down with his fiancé and welcoming a baby boy into the world. This narrative unfolds through beats and rhymes, capturing his evolution and newfound inspiration. Knuckles and Phoniks brought a team of underground legends with them on this project including the iconic Inspectah Deck (of Wu-Tang Clan), Fredro Starr (of Onyx), Termanology, Edo. G, Reks, Awon, Flash (of NBS), and more. Each artist adds a unique flavor, resulting in a dynamic and captivating album that not only pays homage to underground hip-hop's roots but also propels it into 'The Next Chapter.' Listen to it V Knuckles & Phoniks' collaborative album below...

Beneficence & Jazz Spastiks "Summer Night Sessions" (Album Stream)

New Jersey, Brick City hip-hop MC Beneficence and UK based producer duo Jazz Spastiks unearth a timeless treasure with the release of their collaboration album "Summer Night Sessions". With a completely jazzy street feel and slick written, soothing, intellectual lyrics the Ill Adrenaline co-founder releases his 8th full length album. Over 25 years of successfully releasing independent music, Beneficence set the bar high by using lo-fi, jazzy boom-bap sounds masterfully. Well selected guest appearances in these "Summer Night Sessions" include Skyzoo, Saukrates, Doodlebug (of Digable Planets), Awon, El Da Sensei (of The Artifacts), J-Live, Rakaa Iriscience (of Dilated Peoples), Kid Abstrakt, and Shabaam Sahdeeq. On the first single "Do This, Do That" feat. Awon, Beneficence flows smoothly over simple but captivating horns reminiscing about his come up on the music scene. "At the time I was seated behind Diddy and Biggie, '95 Source Awards keys to the city". "Mic Epps" displays lyricism in its finest form when Beneficence playfully pans between a reference to comedian Mike Epps and microphone episodes. "Civilize 'em with a mic check, I get funny on 'em, Mike Epps, you coming ugly imma swipe left, what we giving you is priceless, the nicest!". The musical marriage between the beautiful sounds of Jazz Spastiks and the sharp pen of Beneficence is tactfully done with rich and hypnotic bangers for hip-hop lovers with an ear for certified dopeness. Listen below...

Supastition "Every Last Word" (Album Stream)

Supastition returns with the first edition of a two-part project. Part One is entitled ‘Every Last Word.’ The two projects are connected in music, concept, and artwork and will be released in tandem a few months apart. Recorded during his most challenging moments throughout the past few years, Supastition documents his struggles with health issues, anxiety, anger, and grief from losing loved ones. The project was written, recorded, and produced by Supastition. As a bonus, the Deluxe Edition also includes the instrumentals and physical vinyl is available for the project as well. Props to DJ Robert Smith who features on the project with razor sharp cuts and as always, Supa overdelivers with introspective lyrics and clever rhymes. Listen to Supa's Every Last Word below...

DJ Premier "Beats That Collected Dust, Vol. 3" (Instrumental Album)

DJ Premier is back with a bang, unleashing the third volume of his iconic series, "Beats That Collected Dust." Renowned for his unmatched production skills, Premier has curated a masterpiece that's pure hip-hop at its core. These beats, originally crafted for artists like Westside Gunn, Kendrick Lamar, and Kanye West, now emerge from the shadows as a testament to Premier's timeless artistry. In a digital age, Premier pays homage to hip-hop's roots with an exceptionally limited vinyl release of the project too. Don't miss out on owning a piece of hip-hop history, order HERE and listen to the project below! Y'all know it, DJ Premier is undeniably the G.O.A.T. in my eyes!

Marco Polo & Torae "Midnight Run" (Album Stream)

The wait is finally over, Torae & Marco Polo return with their sophomore release Midnight Run, the follow up to their classic debut album Double Barrel. Midnight Run packs 11 tracks that will instantly satisfy fans of the elite lyricism and hard hitting production the duo is known for. The intro “Reloaded” sets the tone from the very beginning and stand outs such as “The Return”, “Makin’ Up” and “Oh No” maintain the momentum throughout. With no guest verses, no bars off and no filler Midnight Run gets directly to what you’ve been waiting for from the “Gray Sheep” Torae and Marco Polo. Go back and dig into Double Barrel too! Good to see them back in the studio together.

Nas "Magic 3" (Album Stream)

Capping off one of the most remarkable runs in modern Hip-Hop history, Magic 3 marks the trilogy of Nas' second album series executively produced by Hit-Boy, the final piece in the producer-rapper duo’s incredible album run. Alongside the King’s Disease trilogy, Nas and Hit' have flooded the music world with six albums in three years, with all being released through Nas' very own record label, Mass Appeal. Released on Nas' 50th birthday, and the year Hip-Hop turns 50 as well, Nas first teased the album during the intro track to Magic 2, “Abracadabra”, when he rapped: "2020 when we did the first one, five album run, not a cursed one, it’s a blessed one / By the time y'all hear this, we be halfway through the next one." Similar to the second Magic album, the LP came with little orchestrated hype, as Nasir ultimately announced the final Hit-Boy-produced album on September 12th, 2023. Nas revealed the tracklist for his seventeenth studio album in the hours before it’s release. The LP contains fifteen songs, with one feature (Lil Wayne on “Never Die”). All told, the duo’s six albums have produced over 80 tracks, with memorable guest appearances from The Firm, Eminem, A$AP Rocky, 50 Cent, and Lil Wayne along the way. As this streak of high-quality music has etched it’s name into the history books, the next step in Nas' illustrious career remains to be seen. - via Genius. Happy Born Day to one of the G.O.A.T.s, Nas! Stream Nas and Hit-Boy's Magic 3 below...

Blu & Real Bad Man "Bad News" (EP Stream)

Real Bad Man keeps expanding his circle of collaborators by teaming up with fellow LA native Blu on their brand new collaboration effort "Bad News". Blu's introspective, intricate and mind bending rhymes perfectly blend with Real Bad Man's fresh and sample-heavy productions, creating a unique piece of works, boasting guest appearances by NY legend CL Smooth as well as Planet Asia, Cashus King, Donel Smoke and Definite. While only 8 tracks, this is a great little EP that showcases Blu's ability to wrestle with demons and come out the other side with unique perspectives and introspective lyrics. They overdelivered with this one, check out Blu/RBM's latest, Bad News, below...