Cover Art: The Yancey Boys - Sunset Blvd

Ahhh it's almost here... read the details below..

On October 29th, Delicious Vinyl will release the second Yancey Boys album entitled “Sunset Blvd.” Consisting of Illa J (J. Dilla’s younger brother) and Frank Nitt (Frank N Dank), the album features production entirely from the late, J. Dilla, featuring a new batch of beats that was recently unearthed. The album features Common, T3, Talib Kweli, Posdnuos of De La Soul, Guilty Simpson, J. Rocc, DJ Rhettmatic and others. As Frank Nitt states, “We created an album that would make Dilla proud. But this isn’t a nostalgia trip: Dilla’s beats were so future-forward that they’re right on time in 2013, and we’ve assembled the best artists possible to represent that.”

Cover Art: Oh No - Disrupted Ads: Audio Dispensary System

One of the west's best producer/emcee's, Oh No is readying his latest project; "Disrupted Ads: Audio Dispensary System", which will feature 17 tracks worth of music and unreleased instrumentals.

The guest list is tantilizing as well as Oh No has recruited names like Chali 2na, Roc C, Psalm One, MED, Blu, Declaime, his frequent collaborator The Alchemist and more..

The ads roll out on January 29th...

Cover Art/Video: Sean Price's Mic Tyson and "I See"

Sean P is almost back on the scene with his, how should I put it, unique, brand of non-stop, hardcore, verbal wordplay that really is somewhat untouchable these days...

Today, via the Duck Down website, we got the cover art for "Mic Tyson", which drops on Oct. 30th and the new minute and a half video for "I See" ... Which features P riding around Rome in one of those cool lil' cars... so yeah.. lol.. get ready!!

Cover Art: Skyzoo - A Dream Deferred

BK's best new hope, Skyzoo is readying his sophomore release "A Dream Deferred" on October 2nd via Faculty/Duck Down records... here's our first look at the 14 track offering's artwork...

An original piece done by Fabian Ciraolo, this cover is definitely nice, def. memorable.. can't wait to hear the music contained, which I've no doubt is equally dope..

Cover Art: Beanie Sigel - This Time

With news breaking that Sigel is yet again headed back to prison on a tax evasion beef, the Broad Street Bully is making the most of the publicity and droppin "This Time" on August 28th...

Hate to see him returning to those institutions, but with the economy the way it is, the tax man is coming for those debts.. ask Wesley or Lauryn..

Good luck Beans...

Cover Art: Stu Bangas & Vanderslice - Diggaz With Attitude

Two of the east's best new hardcore and pulp beatmakers in Stu Bangas and Vanderslice are readying their new LP "Diggaz With Attitude", and quite frankly, I expect it to be one of the better compilation style jumpoffs this year...

Splitting the production duties between themselves, the album is set to feature the proper accompanying vocals from Roc Marciano, Apathy, Reef The Lost Cauze, Slaine, Ill Bill, Vinnie Paz, Smiley The Ghetto Child, Blacastan, Evidence, Wais P and more..

Lookout for this later this year...and the 1st official single next week..

Cover Art: Nas - Life Is Good

All Nas Album covers tell a story... What's the tale here? Perhaps a subliminal shot toward an ex-wife who wore a green dress to their wedding? Maybe, maybe not..

July 17th kiddies...

Cover Art: DJ Babu - Konnichiwa Bitches - Babu Loves Japan

Babu goin in on Japanese records, film scores, anime samples and the like?

Maaaaan, get over there and cop it!!

“Several months ago my friends B+ and EC hit me up about doing a mixtape consisting of Japanese records. B, E and myself had all been on ridiculous digging missions together before and they had known that I had lost my mind in Japan a couple times copping Japanese joints… so this idea made perfect sense… this mix contains a lot of tv and movie soundtracks and scores, studiobackground music, anime soundtracks, funk, pop, rock & soul with the common thread being dope funky music! I hope u enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed putting this together!”-Babu

Cover Art: Oddisee - People Hear What They See

The DMV-bred, and now NYC dwelling monster of a dual talent, Oddisee dropped the artwork for his upcoming project "People Hear What They See" , recently and I gotta say, this is a dope look.. definitely a nice look for the black and white route...

June 12th is the date you can cop this release...go ahead and handle that!

Cover Art: EL-P - Cancer For Cure

Ominous, almost foreboding right?

We got to hear a single from EL-P's new joint already, today we get the actual cover art that is probably some type of code *waits for the Def Jux fans to formulate hypotheses about what the symbolism is behind this*

"Cancer For Cure" drops May 22nd on Fat Possum Records...

Cover Art: Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music

The time when Killer Mike unleashes his new LP "R.A.P. Music" that is entirely produced by EL-P is almost here...

The album's acronym stands for Rebellious African People's is sure to be a masterpiece. From what we've already heard, I expect this to be one of the best albums we get in the 2012...

Cover Art: Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips

Ha! This is gonna be great...

Here is the artwork for Action Bronson and Part Supplies' forthcoming new mixtape "Blue Chips" that right now is scheduled to drop on Monday..

Cover Art: Mello Music Group - Self Sacrifice

This should be really good...

Mello Music Group is just about the nicest indie rap label out there at the moment and this new compilation album that will feature all new music from their considerable roster (yU, Oddisee, Apollo Brown, Gensu Dean etc,) and some well known names (O.C., Kenn Starr, Has-Lo, Finale, Roc Marciano) will not disappoint..

Slated for release on the 27th of this month people... pre-order here if ya like..

Cover Art: De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 Present...First Serve

De La returns!! I can't wait man... We're talking about a group who's albums were routinely copped by me the day of release.. One copy on cassette, one on CD... and it's like that..

Here's the skinny on their upcoming new LP, "First Serve", due out April 2nd:

The ‘First Serve’ album tells the story of two dreamers in a basement struggling to start their musical career, the battles they face, through to the point that they eventually release their debut single, ‘make it big’ and their hard work and persistence finally pays off. As we know that is rarely where the story ends and the story of ‘First Serve’ is no different. Taking place in an animated world that could have been imagined by Hawley Pratt on Magic Mushrooms, the high spirited and often hilarious journey is pure old school hip-hop; skits, disco, beats, funk, quips, burns and hustlin’ all included. Ain’t nothing gonna stop us now...

Cover Art: Lee Bannon - Fantastic Plastic

Here's ya first look of Sac Town producer Lee Bannon's cover for his upcoming release, "Fantastic Plastic", due out Feb. 28th.. more info below..

Sacramento, California producer Lee Bannon is readying his latest project, Fantastic Plastic for February 28 release. The Plug Research album will be Bannon’s most recent work, after 2009′s Big Toy Box, 2011′s BTB2: Circus Cuts, and projects with Termanology & Ea$y Money, Willie The Kid and C Plus. 

Fantastic Plastic features artists that the NoCal beat-maker has previously worked with, including Wu-Tang Clan’s Inspectah Deck, Del The Funky Homosapien and Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids. Also featured is yU of Diamond District. The album will receive national distribution from The Orchard.

Cover Art: Homeboy Sandman - Subject: Matter

Homeboy is readying his first release on Stones Throw.. here's your first look at the cover to the 6 track effort that will feature production from names like Audible Doctor, Ben Grymm, 2 Hungry Bros and Jonwayne among others..

Cover Art: Raekwon - Unexpected Victory (mixtape)

Once again, usually don't put up mixtape covers, but seeing as how mixtapes are swiftly becoming the new "albums", well, therein lies my new dilemma... what the hell, it's Rae man..

"Unexpected Victory" will drop expectantly on the 25th... i.e. your holiday hell day, lol.. J/P ppl..

Cover Art: Gangrene - Vodka & Ayahuasca

Psychedelic rap has been born man.. and The Alchemist and Oh No are right there out front  ushering the new sub genre right along and pushing the boundaries of creativity in a medium that already has been proven to be massively creative on it's own

Their 2nd group album drops on January 24th, and the cover art looks like one of your burnt out uncle's favorite Psych-Rock posters from the 70's.. righteously dope stuff man... righteous..

Cover Art: Kooley High Presents...David Thompson

The North Carolina collective Kooley High is back, readying their 2nd LP the enigmatically titled "David Thompson"....

As a longtime Nuggets fan you know I ain't mad at that title at all! The high flying forward who possessed the handles of a guard and spent 7 seasons in Denver and was frequently referred to as "Skywalker" will long be remembered for his insane vertical (a legitimate 48 inches) and smooth game..

You might be wondering why these new jacks selected him as the title and what the whole connection is, if so, read below...

Produced by DJ Pr!nce, Napoleon Wright II, and Tecknowledgy… This new project pays tribute to Kooley High’s NC roots as they try to reach the astronomical heights David “Skywalker” Thompson did when he lead the N.C. State University basketball team to their national championship win in 1974. David Thompson features guest spots from Skyzoo, Median, King Mez, Homeboy Sandman, and The Kid Daytona.

You can grab this new project on December 6th via Fat Beats.

Cover Art: Common - The Dreamer/The Believer

Nicely done... Personally, I digs the Pyramid imagery and the gold accenting.. reminds me of a Santana or Earth, Wind & Fire cover... Can't wait for this record...we get it on December 20th..