‘theDEMO’ is Zimbabwean born, Mancunian Chuckz’s debut release under Room2 Records. This 19 track Mixtape featuring production from Kydro, Michael Dugas, Dave Powell, Nooon, oG $wank, Mankub, ALTO SOUNDS, J cuz 94, Kid In The Middle, Mac_reaL and Suzuki Kaioh.
With features from: Mothership Connection, Rejoice, Job The Realist, Free Wize Men, and DJ Cutterz.
Stream and download here
While the 90’s may have been a pinnacle time for producers in terms of innovation, experienced heads can tell who’s in the game to make a quick buck and who’s crafting songs to help diversify the genre’s existence. If you fall under the latter — that is to say, you enjoy sharp lyrics and beats that’ll force you to spit your best 16, then Long Island’s very own Diabolic will be right for you with his DJ Premier produced single, “Diabolical Sound,” taken from his forthcoming LP, ‘Fightin Words’.
As the legendary Premo builds upon his signature style to create a sinister anthem akin to what brought him to the forefront of the game during the genre’s Golden Era, Diabolic delivers bar after bar of creative genius that runs circles around your typical radio rapper’s cookie cutter rhyme scheme. “Diabolical Sound” is the first lead track taken from Diabolic’s ‘Fightin Words’ LP, which is set to drop on September 16th. The album includes features from Sean Price, Vinnie Paz, Celph Titled, RA the Rugged Man, and more.. stay tuned for more heat from Diabolic!
STREAM/PRE-ORDER: “Diabolical Sound” – SoundCloud • AudioMack • iTunes
PRE-ORDER ‘Fightin Words’ LP https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fightin-words/id900536153
Thanks to our homeboy SingerDread from the super world famous ThinkTank for this rad review of Crack Jon.
Cracker Jon and 2Late – Can Take The Cracker Out Of Croydon
Greetings all, I’m SingerDread, a new name here at HHLAT. I’m a rapper, producer, writer and lover of all things Hip Hop (and the other half of ThinkTank mate, gosh you just don’t know how to promote do you? – Aimee). So when I was given the oppotunity to write a review for the amazing guys and gal at HHLAT, I obviously bit their hand off at the chance. My first assignment: a High Focus release, Cracker Jon and 2Late – Can Take The Cracker Out Of Croydon.
After smashing the festival circuit and live shows touring with Verb T and Fliptrix, This is the debut album from Cracker Jon aNd 2Late. The album is Cracker Jon rapping you his story of life in Croydon set to the beautifully crafted soundtrack produced by 2Late. Cracker’s old-school rhyming style suits perfectly with 2Late’s style of production. A match made in…..Croydon? maybe, but definitely sometime back in the early 90s! This album is for the more dedicated Hip Hop listener but I’m sure I can safely assume that if you are a regular reader of HHLAT, you are exactly that. The skits on this album are perfect, and create the imagery and humour that are all over this album. Production value overall I give it 10/10 or 5 mics or discs or…..anyway it’s just very good. Another great thing about this album is the features. Everyone who features fully goes in, so I’ll list them all so as not to leave anyone out, and what a list…..
Sly Moon, Dubbul O, Smellington Piff, Eric Da Red, Dirty Dike, Lee Scott, Fliptrix, Leaf Dogg, Datkid and Strange Neighbour. All the cuts were by DJ Sammy B-side apart from one track featuring DJ Almighty.
My first review is nearly over and what more can I really say?
Great rapping, awesome production, a decent amount of decent features, and all topped off with some nice artwork. Produced by the fantastic 2Late.
So what are you waiting for?
Cracker Jon and 2Late – Can Take The Cracker Out Of Croydon
OUT NOW!
#blahblahblackjosh is a 16 track release from Manchester, UK rapper Black Josh. The release showcases the emcees unique flow, differing delivery styles and lyricism over production from the likes of Reklews, Konchis, Morriachi, Sam Zircon and more.
Black Josh – Paul Scholes (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Black Josh – Eczema (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
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@blahrecords
Local-Mu12 Member Julian Juellz released his Debut LP EMPLOYEE OF ART yesterday. The album features Skyzoo,Torae, Sadat X, NYOIL & more. The 10 track LP is a work of art and you can now download snippets version of the album. Check it out Now. Album is now available on iTunes and all other digital Retailers
“The Gemini Effect” is the first single from Idiomz’s remix album with UK based beatmaker GodzG. GodzG meticulously attacked the acapellas from The Gemini Effect and gave the project an uplift. This single features J-Hakeem and a video for the single is already done.
The Gemini Effect was conceived as a call and response whereas cunning is pitted with intellect to both expose and dispel the propaganda tool commonly referred to as the Gemini effect. J. Hakeem represents the cunning with his skillful use of word play and alternate meaning while Idiomz represents intellect crafting metaphorical references for enlightenment. In a musical landscape where it seems lyrics and meaning are being “dumbed down”, The Gemini Effect is deliberate in that once you have listened, you pretty much have no other choice but to ponder its intent.
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The Product is the latest album by UK based production duo Jazz Spastiks. Intitally only released via Digital Download and CD format, Dusty Platter are very happy to announce that they have teamed up with them to bring you the full 16-track album, on Vinyl!
Tracklist:
Side A:
1. The Product Intro
2. Power Of The Tounge (feat. Sach)
3. Drop
4. Dumb! (feat. Yesh)
5. Hits
6. Move (feat. Apani B Fly)
7. Tapedeck
8. Delicious (feat. Count Bass D)
Side B:
1. Flying
2. Select The Dialect
3. The Product
4. Frequency (feat. Moka Only)
5. Jazz Party
6. Woofers And Tweeters
7. Rhyming And Freestyling
8. Parley to Parlet (feat. Ladybug Mecca)
12″ Vinyl with 3mm spine and full colour sleeve. Limited to 500 copies only (350 copies pressed on black Vinyl, 150 pressed on white Vinyl).
Pre-order link: http://dustyplatter.bigcartel.com/ SHIPPING: On or around September 23rd, 2014
Audio Snippets
The Other Guys drop a new video in support of their latest album Seeds of Ambition. “15 Cents” is a fan favorite and the new visuals should win new fans over! As the hook goes, ‘I’m tryin’a make a dollar outta 15 cents. I’m tryin’a make a dime so I can pay my rent.’ “15 Cents” keeps things simple with realism and the struggles of everyday life. No Bentleys or Beamers over here! Throw a couple of dollars this way and cop the new album today.
‘Seeds of Ambition’ is available now on HiPNOTT Records. Grab the album at iTunes (mp3) and UGHH (Compact Disc) and stream the album in its entirety on Bandcamp and DJBooth.
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Video for the Edo G track ‘2 Turntables and a Mic’, Produced By Pete Rock. Taken off the New album ‘After all these Years’ In stores September 9th 2014
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Kool Keith – ‘Make A Rapper Upset’, Featuring Shade Clock & Fred Beanz, with production from Dj Junkaz Lou
Taken from the album ‘Demolition Crash’ out NOW and available here
CD Digipack : ughh.com/kool-keith-demolition-crash/JM78CD/
Buy on iTunes : itunes.apple.com/us/album/id843137543
Stream 500 Horsepower Feat Mr. Sche
Stream I Can Make This Work Feat Santa
Stream Non Stop Feat Rah Digga
Stream Eldorado (Ray West Rmx) Feat A.G
Stream Classy Feat Mr. Klutch
Stream Ricky Flair Feat Mr. Sche
Stream Eldorado Feat A.G
Stream Durant & Westbrook Feat Metropolis
Stream Where I’m At
Stream Spinning Wheels Feat Mr. Wonderful
Stream Wheelchair Beast Feat Metropolis
Stream Paradise Feat Megabone
Stream Strip Club Husband
