In 2008, the Polish production team known as The Returners teamed up with backpack 'artifact' El Da Sensei on an EP that took everyone by surprise, Global Takeover. The trio form like Voltron once again for the release of their full length LP, Nu World, featuring guest spots from Treach, Sean Price, Akrobatik, Reks, Tiye Phoenix, John Robinson, and more.
Much like the 2008 EP, El's chemistry with The Returners is immediately heard with face punishing throwbaps and booms and Primo-like samples. The gritty Polish noise never overpowers Da Sensei; instead, it absorbs and bows to his commanding cadence. Below is my favorite cut from the new album, which was released on June 18th on Asfalt Records. I've also added the first video from the record, "Pain."
Clandestine is when something is "carried out in a secretive manner..." and even though these tracks weren't meant to be released under a cloak, they found their way within the shadows of your iPods. Here are some of my favorite "secret" gems from 2009, blended together for your enjoyment. The streaming mix has 3 more bonus tracks that couldn't fit on the zipped version. Happy New Year and here's to a year of hip hop that I know will be even better than 2009.
Every week I will toss up a BLOG BUZZ post that contains the dopest independent tracks released on various blogs. Consider this your one-stop blogosphere filtration system where only the good shit survives. You can check back with the post by going to the WRITTENS tab above and selecting BLOG BUZZ.
Notes: Zumbi (1/2 of Zion I) is dropping yet another Science of Breathe mixtape entitled Science Of Breath Vol. 4, which features the likes of: K’Naan, Talib Kweli, Mistah Fab, U-N-I, Gift Of Gab, and many more. This will be released via iTunes on November 24, 2009.
Download: Sean Price- Goodnite ft. Petro & Royce 59 Notes: First leak off of Sean Price's upcoming mixtape, Kimbo Price: The Prelude to Mic Tyson. Kimbo Price dropping October 27th.
Download: Sean Price- Megasean Notes:See above. I'm a sucker for anything Transformer related.
Download: Kam Moye- Stars ft. John Robinson Notes: I dig their chemistry, which is why I personally selected this track to share off of Kam's upcoming solo record, Splitting Image.
Download: Crooked I- Mr. Pigface Notes: In my opinion, the only redeeming track from Crooked I's highly anticipated EP,Mr. Pigface Weapon Waist.
These are posts from the old WhiskeyTeeth.com website. You can find open download links from all types of independent hip hop artists, as well as videos, mix tapes, free albums, and more.
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