The Rugged Man recruits Hopsin and Jarren Benton of Funk Volume to rework “Underground Hits,” off R.A.’s new album “Legends Never Die.” Featuring a new beat from Mr. Green, plus Duck Down’s Ruste Juxx on the chorus.
Tru Lyrikks, is a 20 year old conscious emcee from Scarborough ON, Canada. Here is the latest video for his song “Self Expression”. The visuals are full of nature and give you a calm feel while vibing to the lyrics. The song was produced by his WISETeam partner Simon Dziapko aka Flawless Klang and the video was filmed/directed/edited by Jamyle Burchell aka Blackgod.
Mirage512 and Side Effect are from Austin, TX and are collectively known as The Undergrind. They have linked up with producer Dee Metto from Switzerland to deliver this remix banger “Lights Out”. Stay tuned for more collabs with Dee Metto coming soon!
It’s been almost 18 months since the release of the ‘John Nash – A Beautiful Mind’ Mixtape and since then Sullee J has been featured on Yahoo News , BBC Asia Network , The Source, All Hip Hop, Hip Hop Game, Complex Magazine, Vibe, 2DopeBoyz and other notable publications. As well as giving us here at HHL&T an in-depth and open Interview with our girl Aimee.
Through his pain and struggle, the budding emcee has asserted his will to help those less fortunate than him in the form of raising funds in aid of St. Christopher’s Home for Children in St. Kitts.
We are pleased to announce that on the 2nd September 2013 Sullee J will release the highly anticipated mixtape ‘Vicegerent’. ‘Vicegerent’ is a 30 track mixtape which features major artists such as: Shady Records Royce Da 5’9, Cashis, Diabolic, K-Rino, D12’s Kuniva, Wu-Tang DJ Trickalome, Canibus, Mark Deez & more.
Recording the project was a roller coaster of emotions but through the help of certain individuals Sullee J was able to realize his dreams. Vicegerent is a metaphor for Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness in your chosen path.
Sullee J – Vicegerent Promo Trailer [ Out 2nd September 2013 ]
Here is the video to “MY TrutH”, the first of a series of short films, illustrating songs from Papillon’s coming album “Calligraphy”.
The movie “MY TrutH” was filmed on Super 8mm, to honor and enjoy the technology of the past. 8mm film offered a classic way to grasp the light and texture of a day in the Life of Papillon, through the old school magic of celluloid.
“Calligraphy” is Papillon’s second solo album (following “The Amber Dawn”). This new project ventures further into the mind of a human hybrid, trying to find inner balance. It begins to unveil the point of view of the Peanutbutterfly in his search for understanding a confusing Human culture.
From Paris to Detroit, from Africa to the Caribbean, Papillon, a mixed blood humanoid, continuously churns the content of this planet’s melted pot, to extract the finest Butta music.
Stay aware, as more is to come from the ButterSide (including guest appearances by human artists like Amp Fiddler, Mike Wird,Jamal Bufford a.k.a. Buff One, 2YS, David Walters, Daz-Ini, John Banzai, Kinesis and many, many more).
Los Angeles’ emcee ethemadassassin releases his new album Soul on Fire on 17th September, and has launched the video for his new single “Can’t Get Enough”, first premiered by The Rap Up.
Originally based in Greensboro NC, he came up through the rap battle scene there in the 90’s where his reputation for firebrand lyricism grew quickly before releasing two solo albums. His previous album in 2008, “Tomorrow Never Comes”, enjoyed international support from MTV Base UK, Flava TV, Hip Hop Connection, Rap Attack Lives and Rap Network Charts.
He moved to Cali to form the group Veteran Assassins with fellow NC artist Veteran Eye. They have toured the west coast with Project Blowed’s Kandi Cole and released two albums featuring international producers and artists.
Soul on Fire includes production from NC and Los Angeles, as well as the UK’s Sci Fi Stu and France’s Kyo Itachi. The mix of rock, reggae & soul samples combined with driving beats and turntablism is the perfect backdrop for E’s delivery and wordplay. The new single Cant Get Enough is ideal for this summer with its laid back classic soul flava
More information on ethemadassassin at www.veteranassassins.com & you can follow him on twitter @ethemadassassin
The Bluntskins are a emerging Marijuana hip hop trio based in Manchester. The group consists of one DJ and 2 Emcees, Bill Sykes, Of Established Manchester Hip Hop Crew The Natural Curriculum. Cheech from Manchester Based Hip Hop Collective: The Mothership Connection and North West DJ & Producer Pro P.
In Mid June the band released 2 Videos via their YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/bluntskinsTV (see Videos below) which to date has clocked over 4000 hits (and counting) and have a release date for their Debut album, the self titled “The Bluntskins” OUT July 30th 2013. Off the back of producing and editing their music videos the band have gained a lot of support from both the Marijuana and Hip Hop communities.
Locally the group were approached by Dr Hermans and requested that the group provide them with stock of CD copies of the forthcoming album. Various Manchester Bloggers within the Fashion, Music and Popular culture domains have given features and shout outs to theirr Music/Videos. And of course their friends and accomplices in the Manchester Music scene (and beyond) have been getting in touch to support and collaborate with.
Nationally, With the content of The Bluntskins music being focused on getting high and promoting acceptance of Cannabis culture, they have been approached by NORML (National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) www.norml-uk.org and will be preforming at some of their national conference dates and demonstrations in September & October. Various hip hop Video/Radio stations, Blogs and Brands such as Cannabis Energy Drink have been sharing their music and been in contact to work with the group which is being discussed and worked at present. We The Bluntskins will also be performing at the sick Boom Bap UK Hip Hop festival on the 13th of September.
The Bluntskins are also being recognised Internationally and have gained air play and support from Triple 5 Soul (who now supply Bill Sykes with Clothing) DJ Eclipse (of Non Phixion & La Coca Nostra) has played their tracks on his “Half Time” Radio show on WNYU Radio and they’ve also gained welcome support from some of Amsterdam’s premier coffee shops – with videos being shared by them on Social Media – with note worthy shout to the groups personal own favourite – The Grey Area www.greyarea.nl (as they will be visiting them for the cannabis cup in November to discuss performances in Amsterdam and cross promotional activity)
That’s the introduction and the story of the Bluntskins so far. Now Check out their releases to date and check ’em out for yourselfs. Quite literally DOPE! But don’t take our word for it……