Sizemen Vs. John Graham "Veterans Of Foreign Wars"

"John Graham's crazy quick whitty and smooth lyrics and flow, over French producer Sizemen super dope, african beat. Press play and enjoy the dopeness of this international collab..." -Word Is Bond

Soldiers in the armed forces and rhyme, John Graham salutes you. About a week ago Graham reached out to me for the artwork on this Sizemen produced track presented by Word Is Bond as a part of their Versus series. In order to really get my creative process going, I need to hear the music for which I am designing art. Once the track began and Graham started to rhyme, I was captivated. I knew this cut was a winner. After a second listen I knocked out two potential covers in just about 20 minutes. I gave it a third listen to make sure the art got the point. I really dig the track. I hope you enjoy it too. Press play. Chea!

  WORD IS BOND VS.: Sizemen Vs. John Graham - Veterans Of Foreign Wars by TheWordIsBond.com

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Slim The Mobster "Whose House" feat. Kendrick Lamar

Whether or not we'll ever see Detox from Dre, we all know he's working. The latest Dre protege comes in the form of rapper Slim the Mobster, who released War Music, hosted by DJ Whoo Kid today. Available via the good folks over at DJBooth, the project features Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Prodigy and more, with production from Dr. Dre, Jake One, Nottz, Bink and more. Solid project. Check out one of my favorite cuts below and if you dig it, head over to the Booth to stream/download the full project. Enjoy. Chea!



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Koncept "Watch The Sky Fall" feat. Royce da 5'9 (Prod. by Marco Polo)

THE SKY IS FALLING! Ha!

Koncept is consistent with his music. His new single continues that trend of consistency. The Brown Bag AllStar drops off his lead single from his debut album, Awaken, which drops December 13 on Soul Spazm Records. With Marco Polo on production and Royce da 5'9"on the feature, Watch The Sky Fall does a great job setting the tone for the new project. Hit play and enjoy this one. Chea!

  Koncept "Watch The Sky Fall" feat. Royce da 5'9 (prod. by Marco Polo) by iamKoncept 

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What I'm Watching: Kayo "Be A Star" (Prod. Classified)

Kayo has been making waves north of the border for sometime now. With his new project, One: The Prequel, on the way, he drops off the video for the Classified produced Be A Star. Shot and edited by Andrew Flemming, it's pretty solid. Hit play and enjoy.

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NEW RELEASE: Rufio "fifth" [Beat Tape]

Another fresh project from the Sacramento scene, this time by way of producer Rufio. With just a few vocals including a Sac anthem featuring Chuuwee, fifth is essentially a beat tape. Solid from beginning to end. And now a word from Rufio before you press play:

"I believe every five years of ones life drastically changes. "fifth" is compiled of last minute beats made just for ths tape and as well as beats that has been stashed away. Mello, uplifting, and hard drums, enjoy the tape."

Enjoy. Chea!


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What I'm Watching: Murs “S-K-I-B-E-A-T-Z” feat. Locksmith

Murs "S-K-I-B-E-A-T-Z" ft. Locksmith [MUSIC VIDEO] from DD172 on Vimeo.

Ski killin' 'em with an apple in hand? Ha! Check the latest vid from Murs Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation, with a cut paying a tribute to the man behind the boards Ski Beatz. Simple, yet cool video. Enjoy. Chea!

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Moses Rockwell x Kae B "You, Me & Everyone Else That We Know"

Rochester, New York's Moses Rockwell linked up with long-time friend and associate Kae Kiz for a five track EP that Moses calls, "a toast to the socially awkward." Moses handles the vocals and Kae Biz holds down the production and arrangements, while Sharp serves as executive producer, engineering and mixing You, Me & Everyone Else That We Know. Solid project. Enjoy. Chea!



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Charmingly Ghetto "Lyrical Bliss"

Boston native Charmingly Ghetto gears up for the release of his new project Study A'Broad: The International Mixtape by dropping off the latest single Lyrical Bliss, with DTunez on production. CG definitely brings a fresh energy to his music and I dig it. Look out for the new project presented by our fam over at DonutsandMilk.com expected out next Monday. In the meantime, enjoy this track. Chea!



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What I'm Watching: The Roots: "Tip The Scale"

Another haunting set of visuals for the latest track from The Roots off of their upcoming project undun. As previously mentioned, The Roots will deliver up their concept album in December, which "is an existential re-telling of the short life of one Redford Stephens (1974-1999)." Tip The Scale finds Stephens, walking the streets of his tough neighborhood. When faced with such a rough reality, we'd want to tip the scale too. I'd say enjoy the video but it would be more fitting to say embrace it.

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FreshNerd "Real Talk" feat. Joose & Signif

The first time I heard Joose rhyme was on producer FreshNerd of 100 Akres The Eddie Murphy Beat Tape. I thought the Tampa by way of Michigan emcee was pretty dope. It's great to see they've teamed up again on Real Talk with that same chemistry, bringing along a TMB favorite Signif to such a solid cut. FreshNerd, dope. Joose, dope. Signif, dope. Bruce "Sigala" Fielder's piano solo, dope. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

  "Real Talk" ft. Joose & Signif by 100 Akres Cassette Label

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What I'm Watching: Yinka Diz "Wind in My Caesar" feat. Marky

Fresh set of visuals for the Yinka Diz featuring Marky track produced by El Puto Coke. I thought Wind In My Caesar was a solid track when I first heard it. Cool video to go along with that energy. Enjoy. Chea!

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Kalae All Day "Datura-Stramonium" feat YC the Cynic

Almost a year ago I heard and posted this cut from Harlem's Kalae All Day and YC The Cynic from the Bronx. It showed up in my inbox again today. The duo work with the MF Doom instrumental and make it their own in the fresh track Datura-Stramonium. Now being re-released ahead of the November 22nd drop of her new project Pass Time & Crass Lines. I thought the track was solid a year ago; I still think so. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

  Datura-Stramonium feat YC the Cynic (Produced by MF Doom) by Kalaeallday 

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