Video: Krondon ft. Teefliii - 7 Eleven (prod. by Cardo On The Beat)

Krondon of Steady Gang fame is readying his solo debut "Everything's Nothing", and recently dropped these visuals for his his Teefliii-assisted jam "7 Eleven", which finds him and SAS members treating the conveinance store like a fuggin' club, which is why it's genius...

Also, only Kron could get me to post a joint that sounds like this.. so, ahem, Auto-tuned.. just click play..

Single: Gensu Dean & Planet Asia - Faces On The Dollar

Texas boom bap meets Fresno, CA hardcore as Gensu Dean teams with Planet Asia for this righteous dose of ill, via "Faces On The Dollar"...

In case you didn't know, PA and Gensu have gone ahead and  created a collab album titled "Abrasions", that is due out Feb. 26th..

Dam-Funk - Tranquil Funk (Cassette from 94')

Hol up, Dam-Funk just dropped a cassette that he gave out to close friends back in the 90s??

Ahhh man, pass that my way...

More info on "Tranquil Funk" below:

Recorded in 1994 in my bedroom, this is: “Tranquil Funk”; which was a 16 track cassette tape only given out 2 close friends & associates in my Pasadena, Ca. neighborhood, without any intentions of getting a ‘record deal’ or any of the sort. I was just doing what I love: Music.At this time in my life I was very young in the mind (via the ‘immature use’ of the ‘N’ word, in ‘some’ of these tracks & a word I NEVER will use in ‘my own personal music’ ever again), yet musically advanced amongst my peers. This ‘limited time only’ FREE DOWNLOAD is a snapshot in time, in relation 2 my story & origins within this music game.

News: Big Boi Reveals He Didn't Vote For Barack Obama

I guess it may surprise some, but Big Boi ain't no Democrat.. to the contrary, Sir Lucious Leftfoot is actually a Libertarian, and not only that, in this interview with HuffPost Live, the longtime ATL emcee divulged that he voted for Gary Johnson this past presidential election, not Barry Obama... Hmmm.. some may have a problem with that, personally, I think it shows what we've all known all along, Big Boi ain't no fool.. he's paying attention.

 While I will say that his political views definitely don't align with mine, and that he should def. take a further look into the Libertarian ethos and just what they really stand for *cough* they're closet Republicans *cough*, I'm happy he's an independent thinker and unafraid to state so.

Single: Joey Bada$$ - Unorthodox (prod. by DJ Premier) [Radio Rip]

Ahhhh man.. I was already a Joey Bada$$ fan, but this pretty much cements his status to me.. anytime you get this man Premo to co-sign you, you're well on ya way, and old heads with staunch notions for the old school will accept you..

On a sidenote, I guess that Mountain Dew is gettin in the friggin' music game.. make of that what you will.. In any case, this is the Radio Rip of "Unorthodox"; Joey's new track, that features classic Premo production...

Scholarman - Euphonious

Big fans of Scholarman need to check in here, as the emcee/producer drops a new, 30-track instrumental tape that is so diverse and melodic, you'll be running it back over and again..

Get your stream on here for free, then break the man off his proper $6.99..


ScholarMan begins his 2013 year with a new beat mix titled “Euphonious,” containing over 20 instrumentals. The 25-minute plus project contains a wide variety of melodies and sounds ranging from hip-hop, r&b to soul. This project continues his instrumental movement, following up The Lasting in which he dropped in 2012. Euphonious is available for free download for a limited time, thereafter it will be available on iTunes, Spotify and other digital outlets.

Single: Talib Kweli ft. Black Thought & Rah Digga - Art Immitates Life

What a lineup we got here right? Talib recruits fellow untouchable emcees that define a generation in Rah Digga and Black Thought for "Art Immitates Life"; one of the new leaks off his upcoming new LP, "Prisoner Of Conscious" that's due out on April 23rd...

What else can I say about this except that it's absolutely what you wanna hear from Talib and that it'll make you nostalgic for the good ol' days, i.e. the late 90's..

Single: Progress ft. Slaine, Reks, Ea$y Money and Termanology - Progress

Some good ole' hardcore shit right chea.. courtesy of four cats outta the Bean that specialize in the craft..

Term, Slainey, Ea$y Money, Reks and Progress himself go in on a Termanology-produced gutta-thon... enjoy..

Video/Interview: Robert Glasper For OutDaBox TV

If you're like me and you enjoy a modern Jazz artist who really puts some soul and effort into his work than look no further for the next interview you peep...

The Jazz Pianst and composer known as Robert Glasper speaks to OutDaBoxTV on his beginnings in music, his highly acclaimed album from last year "Black Radio", it's effect on older and younger generations alike and a possible collab project with MF Doom?? Tune in..

Single: Stik Figa ft. JL - 900 Racks

Stik Figa Mayneee!! 

Brand newness from one of the brightest ew Midwestern stars out there... and yeah, it slaps... 

I'm a few days late on this one, but be sure you don't miss it.. features JL and LegendaryKnocks.com on the beat... 

Single: Vast Aire - Royal Purple Bag (prod. by Bill Cosmiq)

All you longtime Cannibal Ox fans perk up, Ya boy Vast Aire just dropped new heat..

In the form of "Royal Purple Bag", Vast gives ya'll the initial tatste of what his new EP, "The Iliad" is gonna be all about.. I personally am highly excited.. Highly..

Single: Nature - Miracle (prod. by Velotz)

QB veterano and one of my longtime favorite MC's ever that I feel never got enough shine, AKA Nature drops a new one that I'm sure so many ppl can identify with.. or maybe not..

Nate delves into the thought process behond so many ppl reaching out for his help, guidance and all around assistance.. and how the pressure builds on him a bit..

Production handled by Velotz..

Audible Doctor - The Winter Tape

Just as well all are gripped in the throws of yet another completely effed up Winter, braving the below zero temps, we get a bit of a  respite in the form of BBAS member Audible Doctor's newest drop, "The Winter Tape", that is only four tracks deep, but provides just what you want..

Featuring emcees Has-Lo, J Nics and Davenport Grimes, you can rest assured the lyrics are taken care of.. Bundle up this Winter and make sure you have this witcha..


The Audible Doctor - The Winter Tape

Video: MED ft. Georgia Anne Muldrow - Candlelight

MED links with soul songstress supreme Geogia Anne Muldrow for a truly laid back and powerful message, delivered in the form of "Candlelight"; a new joint off MED's previously released "Bang Ya Head 3"..

News: Vinnie Paz Announces Retirement via Facebook

Sad day for all longtime JMT fans out there as well as anyone who dug Vinnie's solo work as well..

from Vinnie's FB:

"I've done a lot of things in my life. Music has done things for me I never imagined, but performing in front of 1,300 kids in Italy... where I'm from? Where my father is from? It was the most beautiful experience of my life. I felt my father with me. They chanted my name: "Vin-Cen-Zo, Vin-Cen-Zo." I cried onstage for the first time in my life. For the first time in my life, I felt like I did my father proud. I can retire now. It's been a good run. Thanks."

Despite this apparent retirement, Vinnie is still touring with Ill Bill, Pharoahe Monch, OC, AG, DJ Eclipse and others on the Rap Mayhem tour and is still scheduled to play at the Brooklyn Knitting Factory on Jan. 29th.

Video: Rapsody ft. Raheem DaVaughn - Non Fiction

Jamla's 1st lady Rapsody adds some dope visuals to her "Non-Fiction" track, off her already available and highly acclaimed debut LP "The Idea Of Beautiful" ... 

North Click crooner Raheem DeVaughn adds his vocals to the chorus and Rapsody dismantles the verses.. you know what time it is..and we love the black and white videos around here!

Singles: Con Artiste (Roc C & Chali 2na) - Check Da Rhyme Freestyle b/w Chitown

Two Cali residents with Chi-Town roots link together again for a two new tracks off their upcoming 2nd album..

The duo of Roc C and Chali 2na, now going by 'Con Artiste' instead of just '___Artiste' give you a righteous "Check The Rhyme" freestyle and a new joint titled "Chitown"..

Single: P.A.P.I. (Large Professor & NORE) - Built Pyramids

My goodness man.. somethin' real real nice for all the 'trapped in the 90s' dudes such as myself...

Really bangin cut produced by Large Professor that also finds him handling the chorus works and droppin a verse alongside his Queens veterano bretheran, Noreaga..

Soak in this heat and get ready for Nore's upcoming album, "Student Of The Game", comin soon..

Single: AZ - Genesis (freestyle)

AZ The Visualiza takes time outta his new year to release a highly proper new freestyle.. over, of all things the Intro to his longtime collaborator's most classic LP...

"Doe Or Die II" is still apparently on it's way... we're waiting patiently..

Video: Blu - Amnesia

L.A. favorite and always arty farty, Blu, comes with some new visuals for a random, but very ill track known as "Amnesia", thee title track from his "Amnesia EP" release from Feb. of 2011..