10_Ft_Ganja_Plant-Hillside_Airstrip-2001
(Reggae/Roots)

These guys capture that 70's roots/reggae sound perfectly. They have 4 albums Hillside Airstrip (01), Midnight Landing (03), Bass Chalice (05) and the recently remastered album (07). The majority of their albums are just the instrumental dub songs with the occasional vocals. But when they do drop vocals on the song its for sure going to be a good track. These albums are a must have to rock on the beach, cause you can't always be banging that 50 Cent.


10 Ft Ganja Plant - Born Free

10 Ft Ganja Plant - Pure Sugar

VA-Gang_War_Riddum-2007
(Reggae)

This was released last year on the Tuff Gong Label (The Marley fam's label). I slept on the song when I first heard it on Damian's myspace, but after recently seeing the video I realized that I f'd up. Peep the video. This cd is a "Riddum". A Riddum is a cd that uses the same beat on every song throughout the album. I don't understand why but you only see this with Reggae. R.I.P Cedella Marley.


Damian Marley - One Loaf Of Bread (Something For You)

Big_Boi_Ft._Andre_3000_And_Raekwon-Royal_Flush-(CDS)-2008
(Hiphop)

This is the first leaked single from Big Boi's new album "Sir Luscious Left Foot" due later this year.


Big Boi - Royal Flush Ft Andre 3000 and Raekwon

RZA-U_Cant_Stop_Me_Now_BW_Drama-(CDS)-2008
(Hiphop)

This summer on June 24th RZA will drop his newest album "Digi Snax". The track im posting is on the B-side of the single. With the beat in this track one would wonder why didn't RZA use these beats for the Wu album? The girl on the hook has a dope voice (Thea).


RZA - Drama Ft Monk and Thea

9th_Wonder_And_Buckshot-The_Formula-2008
(Hiphop)

New 9th and Buckshot from The Boot Camp Clik. This was the only track I was really feeling off this.


9th Wonder and Buckshot - Ready (Brand New)

Promoe-These_Walls_Dont_Lie-2004
(Hiphop)

The new Looptroop has inspired me to do a little mp3 diggin and look up albums I have not heard yet, from the Looptroop crew. Im sure peeps in Sweden would slap me if I told them I haven't heard this album. So to prevent getting slapped by a swede make sure you hear this album.


Promoe - These Walls Dont Lie

Blue_Scholars-Butter_and_Guns-EP-2008
(Hiphop)

Blue Scholars are definitely making their name heard with some amazing music these days. And this EP just adds to their resume of great records. This EP has 2 new tracks "Butter&Guns (Loyalty Pt 2)" and the autobiographical "27". You can get this at itunes on April 29th....I am def going to buy this as soon as it drops and you should too!


Blue Scholars - Butter and Gun$ (Loyalty Pt 2.)

The_Roots-Rising_Down-2008
(Hiphop)

The Legendary Roots Crew return with the anticipated release of "Rising Down". I just got my hands on it so im not going to critique it that much. But I will say through a first listen that Black Thought just tears it throughout the album. Rising Down features Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, Styles P, Saigon and many more. Go get it April 29th! The version of Rising Down I have posted here is the album quality, the last one was shite quality.


The Roots - Rising Down Ft Mos Def , Styles P

The Roots - Criminal Ft Saigon, Truck North

The Roots - Birthday Girl Ft Fall Out Boy

This is taken from his Demo ep from 2001. I would definitley like to get my hands on that. Redrama is a Finnish emcee, for those that don't know. The beat and sample on this track are great.


Redrama - Ronnie

Looptroop_Rockers-Good_Things-2008
(Hiphop)

For those that don't know, should know now!. Looptroop is the biggest hiphop act out of Sweden. They consist of 2 emcees Promoe , Supreme and Dj Embee. This is their newest album, its available right now on itunes. The beats are good for some headnodding and the emcees have the skills to make this good international hiphop. Peep Looptroop's myspace to preview the whole album. This album is dope!


Looptroop Rockers - Marinate

Looptroop Rockers - Ginger and Lemon

Looptroop Rockers - The Building

Tha_Dogg_Pound-Lets_Ryde_2Night_EP-2008
(Rap)


The Dogg Pound - Xmas Seasons Ft Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg

Sheek_Louch-Silverback_Gorilla-2008
(Rap)


Sheek Louch - Good Love

Daniel_Wesley-Driftin-2007
(Acoustic/Rock)

This is Daniel Wesley's solo acoustic album. Its pretty chill.


Daniel Wesley - Driftin'

Perfect Timing is taken from the "Unearthed" compilation being put out by Coalmine Records this year . M-Phazes adds his touch to this nice track with Cl Smooth and Skyzoo.


CL Smooth, Skyzoo - Perfect Timing (Prod. M-Phazes)

Atmosphere-When_Life_Gives_You_Lemons_You_Paint_That_Shit_Gold-2008
(Hiphop)

Atmosphere returns with their sixth studio album! It hits stores this tuesday, so go get it! This album is dope, plain and simple. I give this album 5 out of 5.


Atmosphere - You

Atmosphere - Painting

Atmosphere - Puppets

E_Dot_And_Darp_Malone_Are_Hero-HERO-2008
(Hiphop/Alternative/RnB)

E-Dot from Uncle Howie Records and Darp Malone from the Toronto area come together to make this unique album. There is plenty of variety on this album that is sure to be a hit. Album is on itunes now!


Hero - Mogadishu

VA-Raw_Poetix_Records_Presents-Global_Connection-2008
(Hiphop)

Sick Beat on this one....http://www.rawpoetixrecords.com/


Elephant Pelican - Readup

Mighty_Joseph-Empire_State-2008
(Hiphop)

Mighty Joesph is Vast Aire Of Cannibal Ox and Karnage. Murs lights up a dope verse on this track. Peep here.


Mighty Joesph - The Dark Ages Ft Murs

DL_Incognito-A_Captured_Moment_In_Time-2008
(Hiphop)

This is DL's newest album that is in stores now. Make sure to check him out in Vernon on the 16th. This album is mostly a disappointment for me, sadly. Tech twelve's beats are average and not great like how they were on Life Is A Collection Of Experiences. Im not sayin I want to hear another album exactly like L.I.A.C.O.E but I just want good quality music that I know DL can make. And with the last 2 albums it just doesn't seem to be there. The beat he did for Grand Scale is dope tho. As always don't take anyone else's opinion to heart before you hear it yourself, so go pick it up.


DL Incognito - Grand Scale

Little_Vic-Each_Dawn_I_Die-2008
(Hiphop)

Personally whenever I see an artists name start with little, lil or whatever prefix you wanna think of, I immediately hate. But this is one of those rare cases. Little Vic has the lyrics, beats, content, and a voice to back it up. Each dawn I die has DJ Premier and Buckshot helping out on the production tip.


Little Vic - The Exorcist (Prod. DJ Premier)

J-Live-The_Upgrade_Ft_Oddisee_Posdnous-CDS-2008
(Hiphop)

This is the first track leaked from J-Live's newest album "Then What Happend?" due out May 26th. This will be a banger no doubt! The 2na fish himself will be featured on this album also.


J-Live - The Upgrade Ft Oddisee, Posdnous

Debilorithmicos-Dimarts_I_Dijous-2008
(Hiphop)

Debilorithmicos are 2 producers from Barcelona, Spain. Their beats are very fresh and have a unique sound. And to even make it better they did a track with CYNE!


Debilorithmicos - Im Out Ft Cise Star and Akin

Atmosphere-Sad_Clown_Bad_Spring_12-2008
(Hiphop)

Just when you thought Slug and Ant ran out of material for these sad clown bad dub series, they go and drop the Bad Spring. It was originally going to come out April 29th but they leaked it on April fools day. Click Here to download the EP. And don't forget to buy When Life Gives You Lemons.... on April 22nd!


Atmosphere - Less One

Cise_Starr-Wolves_With_Flowers-CDS-2008
(Hiphop)

This is just a new track that Cise did with Sharpsound. Check it out. Also some good news from CYNE, they are dropping the new album (finally) in May. Its called Pretty Dark Things, it should be epic. Stay tuned for more info.


Cise Star - Wolves With Flowers

Archetype-Unfolding-2008
(Hiphop)

There is not much I can tell you about this group but that this is probally a Japan only release. They aren't on myspace and google only shows up pages in Japanese. But peep the song anyways.


Archetype - Keep It Coming

Braille_Ohmega_Watts_Surreal_DJ_Idull-Four_Days_In_Geneva-2007
(Hiphop)

While touring Europe the crew had 4 days off in Geneva, so they decided to rush into a local studio and bust out some new beats. When u get 3 dope emcees locked in the studio for 4 days your going to get some good music. Ohmega Watts handles the beats on this. Click Here to buy the album in Mp3's and u can listen to more songs off of the album.


Braille, Ohmega Watts , Surreal - Worlds Apart

Braille , Ohmega Watts, Surreal - Au-revoir

The_Black_Seeds-Keep_On_Pushing-2001
(Reggae/Dub)

This is New Zealand's Black Seeds first album from '01. Very dope and chilled out dub songs all over this. A must have for fans of the dub sound. You can hear Will Ferell's cowbell in that In Your Eyes track.


The Black Seeds - Hey Son

The Black Seeds - In Your Eyes (Dub)

Everliven_Sound-Freedom-2008
(Hiphop)

Everliven Sound are Cymarshall Law and Skit Slam. These guys have a dope sound to them, its reggae influenced hiphop. The beats are done by a production team (The Beatnikz) from Sweden. Make a point to hear all of this album, you wont be disappointed, its some good hiphop.


Everliven Sound - Outside Ya Front Door

Everliven Sound - Original Rudeboys

TQ-Paradise-2008
(Rnb/Rap)

Album hits stores April 28th. TQ really hasn't done anything good since "They Never Saw Me Coming" from '98. Paradise doesn't help much to his resume. The track with Krayzie Bone is pretty catchy and has made me post it.


TQ - Paradise Ft Krayzie Bone

Masta_Ace-Hits_U_Missed_Vol._3-(Bootleg)-2008
(Hiphop)

I am assuming this song is off of one these french guys albums. The beat is siiiick, love those horns....


Masta Ace - I Need A Beat Ft Kato and Dendenann

Estelle-Shine-2008
(Soul/Hiphop/Dub/RnB)

This is Estelle's debut album that is being released on John Legend's label. Estelle hails from London , England. This is a feel good album with good production to back it up, make sure to show your girl this album. Estelle has the number one song in the UK at the moment with "American Boy" so its only a matter of time before she blows up here. So hear this. The guest spots on Shine are Kanye West, John Legend, Cee-Lo, and Kardinal Offishall. With Will.i.am, Wyclef and Mark Ronson handling some of the production.



Estelle - You Are Ft John Legend

Estelle - Come Over