Video: MF Grimm- Legend of The Golden Warrior

Animated visuals from You Only Live Twice: The Audio Graphic Novel.

Video: Zion I- Always

Zion I's 7th studio album, Atomic Clock, is available now.

Dela- Summer Madness

Dela is quietly having a solid 2010 after his emergence in 2008-2009 with the release of two critically acclaimed mix tapes, Atmosphere Airlines 1 and 2, and debut album, Changes of Atmosphere. On this lastest cut, Dela flips a Kool & The Gang classic and adds a pinch of his signature jazzy flavor that will have you reminiscing of your past summer.


Download: Dela- Summer Madness

Marco Polo Video Interview

Pound Magazine sits down with producer Marco Polo to talk about his career, DJ Premier's influence, and the standard DJ Khalil has set.

Low Budget Crew- Low Budget Christmas 2

The Low Budget crew bring in the holiday season (as they did last year) with another Low Budget Christmas LP. This second edition release features beatflips by all of the Low Budget producers, Kev Brown, Oddisee, yU, Kaimbr, ChoppyChop, and RoddyRod. There are also a few vocal tracks mixed in there as well. So if you're tired of the same old generic Christmas songs every year lower the boom... as well as the budget, and let this one rock.

Download: Low Budget Crew- Low Budget Christmas 2

1. Happy Holidays Kragenoff

2. Kev Brown - Snowfall (Happy Holidays)

3. RoddyRod - Donny's Carol

4. yU - We Three Kings

5. Oddisee - Kissin Clause

6. Kaimbr - Carolofthebells

7. RoddyRod - Christmas Carpet

8. Kev Brown - Christmas Wish (feat. Tanzania)

9. Kev Brown - Egg Nog

10.Kaimbr - MerryChristmas2u

11.ChoppyChop - YezzleBeeb

12.yU - O'Forgot O'Christmas

13.Kev Brown - We're Car-roll-ing!

14.RoddyRod - Cold Outside (Christmas Time)

15.Happy Holidays Kragenoff (Last In Line)

Video: Kero One- Stay on the Grind ft. Ohmega Watts

Here is Kero One's latest music video from his second solo album, Early Believers. "Stay on the Grind" pays homage to Kero's skateboarding roots and features underrated producer/MC Ohmega Watts.

Illvibe Collective- Authentic Raw ft. Supastition & Reef the Lost Cauze

The 5-man Philadelphia based DJ crew, Illvibe Collective, is preparing the release of their new album, All Together Now, on Soulspazm Records for 2011 release date. The new album features guest spots from Supastition, Reef the Lost Cauze, John Robinson, Bahamadia, Invincible, Finale, Hezekiah, and more. Below is the first taste from the record featuring one of Supa/Kam Moye's last collaborations after announcing his retirement earlier this year.


Download: Illvibe Collective- Authentic Raw ft. Supastition & Reef the Lost Cauze

Blu- SLNGBNGrs! (Prod. Dibia$e)

New track from Blu and Dibia$e that sounds like transmissions from a SNES system on mushrooms. This is yet another random leak from Blu's forthcoming No York album that is supposed to see a release date any day now.


Download: Blu- SLNGBNGrs! (Prod. Dibia$e)

Video: Dolla Will & Casual

Another banger produced by DJ Toure. Directed by Casual, Edited by Opio. Album coming soon!

Video: Solillaquists of Sound- Gotham City Chase Scene & Marvel

Whiskey Teeth Rookie of the Year candidate, Cloudy October, just sent me over this AMAZING video from Orlando, Florida hip hop collective, Solillaquists of Sound. I've heard the name circling around the internet for years now, but have never bothered to check them out-- big mistake. Above is their latest video for "Gotham City Chase Scene" from their second album, 'No More Heroes'. This video is a prequel to the clip "Marvel" released earlier this year (which can be found by clicking here since embedding has been disabled).

Video of the year?

Following on the heels of the grippingly stark clip for "Marvel," Solillaquists of Sound return with a video for "Gotham City Chase Scene." The second in their trilogy of videos from their 2009 album No More Heroes (Anti-/Epitaph) and once again directed by producer/visionary X:144, "Gotham City Chase Scene" lives up to its name, featuring a squad of agents in hot pursuit of the SoS members. 

Shot on a zero dollar budget in the heat of Orlando's summer (temperatures during the shoot went as high as 100 degrees!), "Gotham" proved to be a true community effort; the video features the talents of local Parkour group Team Zoic (http://teamzoic.com), as well as appearances by prominent members of the city's art and music scenes. The Solilla crew wound up shooting enough footage for a short movie during their grueling shooting schedule (an effort that will be highlighted in an upcoming behind-the-scenes documentary). 

The end result is a compelling, action-packed clip that demands multiple viewings, and acts as a revealing prequel to the "Marvel" clip (also posted below). Stay tuned for the third installment in Solilla's video trilogy...

video edited, directed & cinematography by X:144 (Maged Khalil Ragab) on NO budget.. not one penny!

more info & lyrics at solilla.com

Oddisee & Stik Figa- From the Top EP

I've been pumped for this collaboration project since Stik Figa told me about almost a year ago. A taste of what's to come in 2011:

Riding the success of "From The Top," the first single from the Mello Music Group compilation, Helpless Dreamer, and his mini-documentary released earlier this week, Stik Figa is treating fans with the release of the Oddisee produced From The Top, a brand new five-track EP - for free.

Matching Stik's stylings step for step, Oddisee continues to show off his wide ranging production abilities, utilizing dusty drums and string, horn, and guitar chops throughout to create a multitude of mood-altering backdrop for Stik's musings. "The production Oddisee provides makes these moments fully realized moments," says Stik. "I'm excited for people to hear it, it's somewhat of a coming out party."

Stik Figa and Oddisee will also be releasing their own currently untitled album together in 2011. Stick Figa is also working with long time collaborator D/Will to release their album together titled, Crown & Coke.

The download below contains HQ clean & dirty versions of the tracks, instrumentals, and acapellas. I also added my favorite track, Bucket.


Download: Oddisee & Stik Figa- Bucket
Download: Oddisee & Stik Figa- From the Top EP

Hoodini & KinG- Mine!

A few months ago I was introduced to Los Angeles based duo Hoodini & KinG! through one of my bandcamp hunts. The duo's free debut album, Hoodini & KinG! Present: A California Classic, serves as a perfect introduction to both of their bright futures. Hoodini's methodical flow and back-to-the-basics rhyme schemes command your ear, making his music easy to digest and replayable. Tracks like "Photoshop," "Curbs," "Los Angelez," and "Humble Endings" show not only his poetic prowess, but his ability to make contagious 'underground' music that fans of all backgrounds can connect with. These potent ingredients, when mixed with KinG!'s bright and summery beats, have an alchemist's effect, allowing us to scoop up this free handful of treasure left by The Turban and The Crown.

Here is their latest effort, Mine!, featuring one of my favorite beats from KinG! thus far.

Mine! by KinGthee

Video: Vakill- Armor of God Trailer

Get familiar. Tentative track list on the flip side.

Track list [via Prefix]

Disc 1

1	Intro
2	Armor of God (prod. by Jake One)
3	Beast Ballad f. Juice, Rhymefest, Nino Bless & Crooked I (prod. by Panik)
4	Sick Cinema (prod. by Panik)
5	Heavy (prod. by Panik)
6	Endless Road f. Vizion (prod. by MGI)
7	Armorgeddon (Shit On You) (prod. by Jake One)
8	I Came 4 U (prod. by Panik)
9	Wild Wild (prod. by Bluntologist)
10	The Apology (prod. by Joe Blow)
11	NWA (Nigga Wit Appetite) (prod. by Panik)
12	Lynch (prod. by Croup)
13	Mean Mug Muzik (prod. by Panik)
14	You Don’t Know (prod. by Panik)
15	Bi-Polar (prod. by Panik)
16	Proof (prod. by Jake One)
17	God Given feat. Juice and Astonish (prod. by Panik)

The Grouch, Eligh & Brother Ali- How The Grouch Stole Christmas Tour Theme Song

Hip Hop's first Christmas gift has been given via The Grouch, Eligh, and Brother Ali and their theme song for the How the Grouch Stole Christmas Tour. The tour was kicked off last night at the El Rey theatre in Los Angeles and continues tonight in San Diego. Check below for the song stream/download, as well as the rest of the tour dates on the flip side.

How The Grouch Stole Christmas (prod. Brother Ali) by rhymesayers

12.02 - San Diego, CA @ Soundwave - Buy Tickets
12.03 - Tempe, AZ @ Club Red - Buy Tickets
12.04 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre - Buy Tickets
12.05 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre - Buy Tickets
12.06 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre - Buy Tickets
12.07 - Salt Lake City @ Urban Lounge - Buy Tickets
12.08 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory - Buy Tickets
12.10 - Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo - Buy Tickets
12.11 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom - Buy Tickets
12.12 - Bend, OR @ Domino Room - Buy Tickets
12.14 - Sacramento, CA @ Tropicana - Buy Tickets
12.15 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent - Buy Tickets
12.16 - Oakland, CA @ New Parish - Buy Tickets
12.17 - Santa Clara, CA @ Avalon - Buy Tickets
12.18 - Visalia, CA @ Cellar Door - Buy Tickets
12.19 - San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew - Buy Tickets

Video: Intuition Got Fired and Recorded Himself Rapping

Intuition got an unexpected pink slip to go with his Thanksgiving leftovers today. To celebrate, he recorded a work-in-progress Equilibrum laced track in one take over iChat. I'm taking the whiskey references as a thinly veiled nod to his favorite blog on the internet. If you think Intuition should record this, let him know on twitter.

Intuition's 2010 album Girls Like Me is available to purchase via iTunes and Bandcamp.