Buffalo & Detroit are America’s broken dream. They are once thriving cities, now known for frigid temperatures and violent crime. The cities were birthed in a different era, forged in fire, built of cold steel. It follows that the rawest … Continue reading Apollo Brown & Che’ Noir Announce New Album ‘As God Intended’
The newest signee from Mello Music Group, Red Pill’s debut full length album is finally here. The Detroit native has been described as “unflinchingly grim” and “hilariously self-deprecating.” The new album, Look What This World Did To Us, is an introspective journey, revealing intimate details through unabashed honesty and satirical absurdity. Self-analysis and loathing may come through initially, but what truly impresses about Red Pill is the talent and control of a veteran rhymer. Having found success in his group Ugly Heroes with Apollo Brown and Verbal Kent, Red Pill’s new album is a project that strives to establish his … Continue reading Red Pill (of Ugly Heroes) Releases Solo Album + Stream
Pete Rock announced his new album “Petestrumentals 2” last week. The long anticipated project is set to release June 23rd with Mello Music Group. The Fader premiered the first beat “One, Two, A Few More” along with the announcement. Pete plans on letting loose a few sneak peaks before release day, along with some interesting visuals, touring, and more. Pete Rock was raised in Mount Vernon, but his face belongs on Mount Rushmore. The Chocolate Boy Wonder perfected an art form, inspired millions, and soundtracked a generation. By contrast, Teddy Roosevelt seems like a chump. This is the man who Dilla … Continue reading Petestrumentals 2
Archaeological Logic The West Coast’s premiere political poet is back, Ras Kass spits razor sharp reflections over fast rising Detroit producer Apollo Brown’s most buttery beats. Special guest Pharoahe Monch grabs the mic and digs into his memory to extract … Continue reading Apollo Brown & Ras Kass H20 feat. Pharoahe Monch & Rakaa Iriscience
Blasphemy, the collaborative album from esteemed Mello Music Group producer Apollo Brown and Ras Kass, is a thought-provoking and highly personal treatise on the unspoken. No “ism” is out of bounds, no topic too untoward. Whatever you hold sacred isn’t above aggressive inquiry. The album displays their undeniable synergy. When Ras Kass crucifies supposed facts over Apollo’s beats, it’s clear he is the West Coast’s preeminent philosopher. When Apollo’s blaring suites soothe your soul, it’s an ontological fact that he ranks among the best producers in the game. With Blasphemy, the duo has delivered the truth. The new album comes … Continue reading Apollo Brown & Ras Kass Announce New Album Blasphemy
The son of Sudanese and American parents, Amir Mohamed AKA Oddisee was born and raised in the United States capital city of Washington DC, spending hot summers in Khartoum learning Arabic and swimming in the Nile. Growing up amidst the sounds of New York Hip Hop, his father playing Oud, Go-Go, and gospel, Amir took his first steps as an MC producer in the analog basement studio of his legendary neighbor, Garry Shider (Parliament Funkadelic). Convincing his entrepreneurial father that he too had business acumen, Amir laid the check from his first commercial release on the kitchen table before his … Continue reading Oddisee & Olivier Daysoul – People Hear What They See Australian Tour
The Silent Titan comes forth with his second solo production record since his debut, For The Rest of My Days dropped worldwide in September, 2011. Travel, movement, time, space, speculation, nostalgia, and observation; These everyday circumstances are the themes highlighted on this record. The Silent Titan aka Tom Charuk is a producer from Australia working consistently behind the boards to develop a worldwide following through his hip-hop roots.Soulful, hard hitting, sample heavy production, seamlessly intertwined with live instrumentation, synthesis, and an array of talented vocalists, makes this release a monumental benchmark in The Silent Titan’s ever expanding portfolio. Always providing originality with … Continue reading The Silent Titan – Outer Circle Movements
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