Royce_Da_59-The_Album-2008
(Hiphop)

Not to be confused with the Bar Exam 2 mixtape: is the official record "The Album". This album is not mixed at all and there are no DJ drops so I have no idea why the cover says so. In my opinion this album is lacking the beats that Royce deserves. The only top notch beat is brought by Carlos Broady. The same guy who produced most of 2004's Death is Certain. And that was a damn good album. That was his last good album coinsidentaly. Lets hope that Royce and DJ premier actually comes out..


Royce Da 5'9 - Angel (Prod Carlos Broady) Download!

Dujeous-Break_Bread_BW_Research-Promo_CDM-2008
(Hiphop)

Dujeous a 7 member hiphop group from the NY area. Its been awhile since we have heard a new album from these cats. They had a dope album in 2004 called City Limits with some great tracks. Check back for their new album "Day In, Day Out" due in November. Guaranteed it will have a few bangers.


Dujeous - Break Bread Ft John Legend Download!

Dead_Prez-Politrikkks-CDS-2008
(Hiphop)

This is the first single from the upcoming Dead Prez album "Information Age" These guys are the truth when it comes to the content and lyrics. In this song they are warning the people about having to much faith in Obama to make all these changes that he is claiming to make.


Dead Prez - Politrikkks Download!

The_Movement-On_Your_Feet-2004
(Reggae/Rock)

You know a album is really good when no matter how poor you are, there is still always money for music. Hence this album, I had no choice.... This album reminds of a some old school Pepper. But this album has alot more elements of Hiphop in it with a DJ scratching on the overdubs. Pick it up now at cdbaby, its quick and easy for some essential tunage.


The Movement - Down Down Download!

The Movement - Scary Download!

The Movement - On Your Feet Download!

The Movement - Purpose Download!

Natty-Man_Like_I-2008
(Reggae/Alternative/Roots/Soul)

This was released in August of this year from the London artist. Natty's music is very upbeat and soulful. If you are a fan of Finley Quaye, Mishka, Citizen Cope or The Beautiful Girls: Then chances are you will dig his music. Check the vid for "Bedroom Eyes" below.


Natty - Bedroom Eyes Download!

Natty - Badman Download!

Natty - Stoned On You Download!

Natty - She Loves Me Download!

Black_Milk-Tronic-2008-C4
(Hiphop)

If you have been up on your hiphop101 you know who this guy is. He produces and raps, this is his debut album. He pretty much sounds exactly like Royce....


Black Milk - Losing Out Ft Royce Da 5'9 Download!

Black Milk - Reppin For U Ft AB Download!

The_Knux-Remind_Me_In_3_Days-2008
(Garage/Hiphop/Alternative/Rock)

The Knux are 2 brothers (Al & Krispy Kreme) originally form New Orleans, now residing in L.A. They have a fresh sound that is hard to describe. Its kind of like a old school Outkast vibe. Al sounds like a Double K (PUTS) crossed with Del (Hiero). The beats are witty and off the wall in a good way. Their sound compliments their different vocal approach to each track. Thus making each track sound distinctivley different from each other. Both brothers are mutli-instrumentalists. Bass , Horns, Keys and with Al playing the guitar. These guys have alot of promotion backing them (rightfully so), and being on Interscope will gain them a ton of exposure. This album is pure fire and will be on my playlist for the next few weeks. I brrrrrrr stick em hahaha stick em, I brrrrr stick em......


The Knux - Hush Download!

The Knux - F!re (Put it in the air) Download!

The Knux - Roxxanne Download!

The Knux - Life In A Cage (Electric) Download!

Bloc_Party-Intimacy-2008
(Alternative/Indie/Rock)

New album from the British indie rockers due Oct 27th. That is one crazy cover...


Bloc Party - Halo Download!

Bloc Party - Biko Download!

Bloc Party - Talons Download!

Matisyahu-Shattered-EP-2008
(Reggae)

Good news for fans of the man they call Matisyahu. He is releasing his brand new album "Light" due early 2009. For now we get this EP that was released on the 10th, so go check for it on itunes.


Matisyahu - So Hi So Low Download!

Dialectrix-Cycles_Of_Survival-2008
(Hiphop)

We will look back on this era as the golden age of Aussie Hiphop. Hopefully the trend continues because everything that comes out of Australia is always on point with the production and lyrics. I want to move to the land of OZ just for the amazing music, nevermind the beaches. Dialectrix is a emcee from the Blue Mountains (also the home of Hermitude). Cycles of Survival is entirely produced by the very talented Chasm. This album hits stores Oct 18th and is being released on Obese Records (Hilltop Hoods).


Dialectrix - Outcast Download!

Dialectrix - Cycles Of Survival Download!

Dialectrix - Enough With The Games Ft Momo Download!

Shawn_Lee_and_Clutchy_Hopkins-Clutch_Of_The_Tiger-2008
(Hiphop/Soul/Funk)

These guys are both beatmakers in their own right and this is the collaborative effort. Besides this track the rest of the album is sleepable. I just liked the bass lines in this track I am posting, so check it out bidges.


Shawn Lee and Clutchy Hopkins - Full Moon Download!

Good_Intentions-Amador_Avenue-2008
(Rock/Reggae)

Good Intentions are a 3 piece band from San Diego. The album balances hard rock riffs, with chilled out acoustic jams, and smooth basslines guaranteed to have you grooving. These guys are just starting out I assume, they have no Myspace page which is a shame. You can either cop the cd at CD Baby or purchase the album from a MP3 Site which I just did.


Good Intentions - Day By Day Download!

Good Intentions - Binge Thinkin Download!

Good Intentions - Loosen Up Download!

Jackson_Jackson-Tools_For_Survival-2008
(Electronic/Rock/Pop)

This is one of the most unique albums I have came across in recent memory. The music keeps you guessing you will be asking yourself, whats going to come next? Its entertaining music to say the least. Harry Angus (The Cat Empire) and Jan Skubiszewski are Jackson Jackson from Australia. This is their second album click Here to check out the oddly infectious "Eliza" from the last album. Check itunes now for this refreshing album.


Jackson Jackson - Devil In Me Download!

Jackson Jackson - Hope For The Future Download!

Kaboose-Excuse_Me-2008
(Hiphop)

Kaboose is a emcee from Minnesota on Syntax Records (Braille). Royce Da 5'9 makes a appearance on a track and drops a nice verse. The beat on Follow Me Now is a hard hitting horn/snare beat with crazy left and right pans. The album is available now.


Kaboose - Follow Me Now Download!

Ziggi-In_Transit-2008
(Reggae)

Ziggi is a reggae musician from Holland and this is his second album. Some of you may remember the classic "Blaze It" from 2006's So Much Reasons. Blaaaaaazzzzze it, till your eyes turn red.......


Ziggi - Need To Tell You This Download!

Ziggi - Shackles and Chains Download!

John_Browns_Body-Amplify-2008
(Reggae/Roots/Rock)

Brand new JBB that is in stores and on itunes now! In my opinion their last album "Pressure Points" is a lot better. I am hoping it will grown on me because JBB are dope.


John Brown's Body - Amplify Download!

Incise-Nobodys_Story-2008
(Hiphop/Jazz)

Incise is a producer from Canada. But where I have no idea, unless you can recognize that skyline. This is his debut album and its pretty good, the beats outshine the vocals easily.


Incise - In Love With Two Woman Ft The 49ers Download!

Incise - Tock Ft The Stereotypes Download!

Eminem-Im_Having_A_Relapse-CDS-2008
(Hiphop)

Hopefully this is a sign of things to come from Eminem. Even though its not the best track he is at least back to his form. After the terrible Encore from '04 I lost all hope. His new album "Relapse" is due sometime in 2009 and will be produced by Dr Dre. I won't be holding my breath for it tho....


Eminem - I'm Having A Relapse Download!

Kayne_West-Heartless-CDS-2008
(Hiphop/Soul)

The latest Kanye track to hit the net, hopefully people can wait and not release all the good songs off this album before its released. 808's and Heartbreaks is due Nov 25th.


Kayne West - Heartless Download!

The_Mighty_Underdogs-Droppin_Science_Fiction-2008
(Hiphop)

The Mighty Underdogs are Gift Of Gab (Blackalicious), Lateef The Truth Speaker and Headnodic (Crown City Rockers) on the production. DSF features Damian Marley, Akrobatik, Mr Lif, DJ Shadow, Chali 2na, MF Doom, Tash, Zion (Zion I), and Casual. Pretty much a who's who of the bay area and with a line up like that what do you expect!? This album hits stores October 14th.


The Mighty Underdogs - So Sad Ft Damian Marley Download!

The Mighty Underdogs - Folks Download!

Vampire_Weekend-Vampire_Weekend-2008
(New Wave/Indie Rock)

Just heard these guys in one of my classes today. I guess it pays to pay attention. These guys are a well known band, but hey this genre isn't my forte. If you like the Kings of Leon, check em out! Click the cover for the bands myspace. The Ottoman track is from Nick and Norah's Infinite playlist soundtrack. I never gave it a chance due to how bad that movie looked...oops


Vampire Weekend - Ottoman Download!

Vampire Weekend - Walcott Download!

Thievery_Corporation-Radio_Retaliation-2008
(Electronica/Dub/Psychedelic)

TC needs no introduction. Just toss this is in the ipod and vibe out. This album is perfect for those moods where you just want to chill out and seep out of reality into the music. Hit up Itunes right now for the album, its worth it. If you have a Ninja on your cover it must be good...right?


Thievery Corporation - Radio Retaliation Download!

Thievery Corporation - Blasting Through The City Download!

Thievery Corporation - La Femme Parallel Download!

Pez-A_Mind_Of_My_Own-2008
(Hiphop)

This is another album to blindside me with more good music tonight. Pez is a emcee from Melbourne, Australia. The whole album is produced by a man named Matik. If you didn't know about this guy before (like me) then you better educate yourself on this guys resume. Because this album's production is top notch. The content of Pez' lyrics are so relevent with whats going on in the world right now (for the people that are aware) that it almost scares me. Especially the lyrics on "The Way It Should Be" when he talks about the fraud of money, the struggle of getting sheeple to open their eyes, and in verse 3:
"..........now ive come to find it lately that people treat me like I'm crazy, and they only try to label it as a conspiracy theory...."
If you ever want to jump over that "wall" thats in front of you I encourage you to watch Zeitgeist, The Movie or the newest one that has shook my world Zeitgeist: Addendum. Before you jugde, watch them.


Pez - Aint Got Time Ft Countbounce Download!

Pez - The Way It Should Be Ft Tys Download!

Pez - The Festival Song Ft 360 and Hailey Cramer Download!

Black_Grass-Three-2008
(Hiphop/Funk/Break/Jazz/Soul/Dub)

This guy has some of the coolest, funkiest beats I have ever heard. Black Grass is a DJ/Producer from Brighton , UK. The album boasts vocals from J-live, Dionne Charles, Aaron Phiri, and more artists I have never heard. But rest assured the vocal contributions keep up with his amazingly funked out vibes. Put this on your must hear list ASAP. Click the cover art for the myspace.


Black Grass - Set It Straight Ft J-Live

Black Grass - This and That Ft The Good People

Black Grass - Stormy Weathers Ft Jah Marnyah

Sway-The_Signature_LP-2008
(Rap)

Sway is from the UK and this is his second solo album. Dont know much about him so if you care use your friend Google. I know some of you will hate on this, it wont grace a mix but its worth a shot.


Sway - Fit 4 A King

Spooks-(Untitled_Demo)-2002
(Hiphop)

Recently in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica I was rocking out a hostel with the lovely portable speakers and I got a request for some classic Spooks tracks off of 2000's S.I.O.S.O.S. Vol. 1. To my disappointment I realized that I completely forgot about how good that album was. Tracks like Karma Hotel, Things Ive Seen, and Something Fresh were and still are classic tracks. And yes I didn't have the album on the mp3 player...oops. But to get to the point I just recently updated my Spooks archive and I noticed this demo that I never heard before. So ya here is a track that you may have heard or not. But that brings up the question where the hell are the Spooks?! The last album they put out was in 03'. Spooks, drop some new shit por favor!


Spooks - Change

Outerspace-Gods_Fury-2008
(Hiphop)

The Philadelphia based duo of Planetary and Crypt The Warchild are back with their third album. Its in stores now.


Outerspace - Our Father

Outerspace - Hail Mary

VA-Iller_Sessions-2008
(Hiphop)

This is a compilation that is being released with Iller Clothing. It features nice tracks from Jurrasic 5, Macklemore, Rasco (Cali Agents), RA Scion (Common Market).


Rasco - Lets Get It

Trufam - Reminisce

Jedi_Mind_Tricks-Monolith-CDS-2008
(Hiphop)

Vinnie Paz, Stoupe and yes! Jus Allah are back together again to bring in the fall with a new JMT record. It should not disappoint! Check for it on November 11th.


Jedi Mind Tricks - Monolith

Anthony_Hamilton-Cool-CDS-2008
(R&B/Soul)

The best man in Soul music is back with his newest album "The Point Of It All" dropping November 17th. Check the cool first single here:


Anthony Hamilton - Cool