Vee-State_Of_Mind-2009
(Hiphop/Jazz)

Japan once again represents with the jazz infused hip-hop production that they are the best known for. I can't find much info on this album but I can tell you that it features CL Smooth, Strange Fruit Project, and Pase Rock. For fans of Nujabes, Himuki, Kenmochi Hidefumi.


Vee - Da Piano Ft CL Smooth Download!

Vee - Ill City Breezy Ft Strange Fruit Project Download!

The_Grouch_And_Eligh-All_In_Ft_Pigeon_John_Gift_Of_Gab-CDS-2009
(Hiphop)

This track is a great start to the new G&E album 'Say G&E' due to hit stores and digital outlets April 7th. This album is shaping up to be a banger! For fans of Living Legends, Pigeon John, Blackalicious.


The Grouch and Eligh - All In Feat Pigeon John, Gift of Gab Download!

The_Holdup-Stay_Gold-2009
(Reggae/Rock/Hiphop/Dub)

Well its pretty clear that after one listen through Stay Gold that this is easily my favorite reggae/rock album of the year so far. This album prompts you to realize how good the reggae/rock scene has been of late. With groups like the Holdup and The Movement, the future is looking pretty good for the budding scene (you know what scene I'm talking about). Just listen to Chronic Song and BOOM your a fan of The Holdup, yes its that easy. Grab the digtal album off of CDbaby right now for 10 bucks. For fans of Slightly Stoopid, The Movement, Dirty Heads.


The Holdup - Chronic Song Download!

The Holdup - Selfish Man Download!

Cunninlynguists- Strange_Journey_Vol_1-2009
(Hiphop)

Yes its good, of course it is. Cunninlynguists represent 100% quality every time they release anything. If you haven't pre-ordered yet your going to have to wait for the digital release on April 14th. This is Vol 1 of the Strange Journey albums that Cunninlynguists will be releasing with Vol 2 due to be released in Fall of 2009. Strange Journey Vol 1. features Suffa and Pressure (Hilltop Hoods), Promoe and Supreme (Looptroop Rockers), Slug (Atmosphere), Inverse, Substantial, Pack FM, Tonedeff, Nappy Roots and more. For fans of Tunji, EMC, Panacea.


Cunninlynguists - Hypnotized Ft Pack FM, Club Dub Download!

Kero_One-Early_Believers-2009
(Hiphop/Jazz/Soul)

The DJ/Producer/Emcee from the Bay Area is back with his new album 'Early Believers' due out April 7th. Early Believers is a easy flowing album with jazzy beats and smooth vocals that will ease out your mind. The albums features the likes of Ohmega Watts, Ben Westbeech and the 'Stevie Wonder of Finland' Tuomo. For fans of Channel Two, Mabanua, Black Grass.


Kero One - Lets Just Be Friends Ft Tuomo
Kero One - This Life Ain't Mine

Peter_Bjorn_And_John-Living_Thing-2009
(Indie/Pop/New Wave)

PBJ are back with their newest offering dropping this Tuesday. After a quick listen through, Lay It Down is still my favorite track off of the new album. Nevertheless Its still a solid album so I suggest you pick it up. For fans of Just Jack, Vampire Weekend, The Pilots.


Peter Bjorn and John - It Don't Move Me Download!

Easy_Star_All-Stars-Easy_Star's_Lonely_Hearts_Dub_Band-2009
(Reggae/Dub)

The guys that brought you the very dope Dub Side Of The Moon (2003) and Radiodread (2005) are back putting the reggae twist on the classic Beatles album. Guest vocals on this project include Matisyahu, Steel Pulse, Luciano, Micheal Rose (Black Uhuru) and many more. Look for this album to hit itunes April 14th! For fans of SOJA, 10 ft Ganja Plant, The Beatles.


Easy Star All-Stars - With A Little Help From My Friends Ft Luciano Download!

Thrive!-Thrive-2008
(Reggae/Rock/Hiphop)

Thrive! is a new band from the Nor Cal area with band members Aaron Borowitz (Vocals/Guitar), Kenny Rogers (Drums/Vocals) and Ian Gleason (Bass/Vocals). You can pick up this album via CDbaby by clicking HERE and for more band info click the cover art for their myspace page. This is a pretty sold debut album, to me its more of a demo but if these guys stay on the grind I am sure we will be hearing some more good music from them in the future. For fans of Rebelution, Mike Pinto, Passafire.


Thrive! - Sufferin Download!

Thrive! - Lie To Yourself Download!

Thrive! - Away From Everything Download!

Rhombus-Future_Reference-2005
(Hiphop/Reggae/Dub)

Here goes some more flavor from New Zealand. Rhombus is a very diverse group that brings the hiphop element crossed with some soul, electronica and that good ol rub a dub style. Rhombus consists of 2 producers (Simon Rycroft and Thomas Voyce) and MC Imon Star. This is Rhombus' second album, also released is 'Bass Player' from 2002 and the self titled album just recently released last year. Click the cover art to check out their myspace and info to purchase their albums! For fans of Panacea, The Black Seeds, dDub.


Rhombus - True Rub-A-Dub Style Download!

Rhombus - Mile High Download!

Rhombus - Spread Love Download!

dDub-Medicine_Man-2008
(Reggae/Dub/Roots)

Medicine man is the newest album from the New Zealand based group dDub. For fans of John Brown's Body, The Black Seeds, 10ft Ganja Plant.


dDub - Camel Song Download!

Botanics-Release_The_Peace-2005
(Hiphop/Funk/Rock)

Sometimes I stare blankly at my screen and wonder if I have sucked the internet dry of good music. That thought is always a short lived because somehow the good music just seems to show itself when you least expect it. Take for example this hiphop group from Sydney who bring a original sound with the live instrumentation to make some really dope music. These guys are soon to release a new album this year so untill that drops I will be having this album to listen over. Check back later for a review on their album. For fans of Hilltop Hoods, The Herd, The Lowdown.


Botanics - Signature Dish Download!

Botanics - Magnolia Download!

Mat_Mchugh-Seperatista!-2008
(Acoustic/Folk)

The voice behind The Beautiful Girls released a solo album back in '08 for those that missed it. I had a crappy version posted of 'Darling This Scene Must End' last year but I feel the need to show you guys a good version of the best song off this album. You can get this album on itunes right now. For fans of The Beautiful Girls, John Butler Trio, Katalyst.


Mat Mchugh - Darling This Scene Must End Download!

Grand_Analog-Electric_City_Ft_Shad-CDS-2009
(Hiphop/Funk/Alternative)

This is the first released track (courtesy of URBNET records) taken from Grand Analog's new album, 'Metropolis Burning', slated for release on May 26th. Grand Analog is Odario on the vocals, DJ Ofield on the 1's and 2's, Catalist on the keys, Warren Bray on the bass, and Damon Mitchell on the guitar. With a solid track like this I will be looking forward to hearing this album. Check back later for a review on this album. For now click the pic to check out Grand Analog's myspace. For fans of Crown City Rockers, Channel Two, Sweatshop Union.


Grand Analog - Electric City Ft Shad Download!

High_Tide-Right_There(Ruff_Mix)-CDS-2009
(Reggae/Acoustic)

This was just leaked via The Pier. Look for a acoustic album, The Rooted, from High Tide with 9 tracks later this year. Click the cover art to check out more tracks off of High Tide's latest album. For fans of Hor!zen, Jon Wayne And The Pain, Sabotage Soundsystem.


High Tide - Right There (Ruff Mix) Download!

Metric-Fantasies-2009
(Indie/Rock)

The more I get sick of rappers the more I start to dab into other genres. A couple years ago I would of never seen myself liking some Metric. Pack FM is right. This album hits itunes April 14th. For fans of Lily Allen, Ladyhawke, Cupid Lee.


Metric - Help I'm Alive Download!

Royksopp-Junior-2009
(Electronic/Trip-hop)

Can't say I have heard of Royksopp before but as soon as I heard this beat It was destined for a post. These guys are from Bergen, Norway. I'm pretty sure these guys are going to regret that album cover in a few years. This album is on itunes right now. For fans of Hermitude, N.A.S.A, Santogold.


Royksopp - Royksopp Forever Download!

Martin_Jondo-Echoes_And_Smoke-2006
(Reggae/Hiphop)

Just a couple of days ago I posted the new acoustic album from the German reggae singer. This was his first album from 2006 that sees him in a better element than the acoustic album in my opinion. I hate to make the comparison in voices but he sounds like Akon without the autotune. I can see why some people would not like his voice but I like it so here it is. For fans of Collie Buddz, Ziggi, J Boog.


Martin Jondo - The One Download!

Martin Jondo - Jah Gringo Download!

Martin Jondo - Hurtful Game Download!

Common_Market-The_Winter's_End-EP-2009
(Hiphop)

I had no idea that one of my favorite hip hop acts had a new EP out!. This EP has 5 new tracks with the last track being a very very sick Sabzi instrumental. You can preview the EP HERE and once you hear it you will want to go cop it on itunes ASAP. Once again RA and Sabzi bring high quality hiphop for the masses. For fans of Blue Scholars, Macklemore, Move.meant.


Common Market - Escaping Arkham Download!

Just_Jack-Embers-CDS-2009
(Indie/Electronic)

This is the first single from the UK artists new album 'All Night Cinema' due March 30th. I really like the strings in this track along with the overlapping of his vocals. For fans of Nightmares on Wax, Peter Bjorn And John, Vampire Weekend.


Just Jack - Embers Download!

Martin_Jondo-Pure-2009
(Reggae/Acoustic)

Martin is a singer/songwriter from Berlin, Germany. I have not heard of Jondo's previous albums but judging from this smooth acoustic album I will be looking to get a hold of his discography. Click the cover art to check out more songs from Martin Jondo. This album is on itunes now. For fans of Ziggi, Elan, Stephen Marley.


Martin Jondo - Little Closer (Don Krutscho Mix) Download!

Classified-Self_Explanatory-2009
(Hiphop)

Classified is back with more of his honest, egoless music. Self Explanatory is Classified's major label debut with Sony, so its finally great to see Class get his dues. Self Explanatory hits stores April 7th. Now just let the music speak for itself and LISTEN UP. For fans of Atmosphere, Sweatshop Union, DL Incognito.


Classified - They Call This (Hip-Hop) Ft Royce Da 5'9 Download!

Classified - Up All Night Download!

Cunninlynguists-Dont_Leave_(When_Winter_Comes)_Ft_Slug-CDS-2009
(Hiphop)

March is just flying by, already we have the release date steadily approaching for Strange Journey Vol 1 (March 24th). The guys at Qn5 just released this pre-album teaser for us and once again the production from Kno is immaculate. Along with Natti and Deacon is Slug from Atmosphere who trade verses over a heavy hitting kick supplemented by a soothing sample, that is very Knoesque if you know what I mean.


Cunninlynguists - Don't Leave (When Winter Comes) Ft Slug Download!

The_Chicharones-Swine_Country-EP-2009
(Hiphop)

Josh Martinez and Sleep are back to follow up 2006's When Pigs Fly with 7 new songs. You can order the album HERE. For fans of Sandpeople, Josh Martinez, Pigeon John.


The Chicharones - On My Own Download!

The_Pilots-Self_Titled-EP-2009
(Indie/Rock)

Its a rarity when a band hits you up and wants you to check out their stuff and it is actually not terrible. So its good when you finally get a band that is worth checking out. The Pilots are a 5 piece band from South London, they have no official album out but you can check out more tracks on their myspace by clicking the pic. For fans of Bloc Party, Vampire Weekend, Death Cab For Cutie.


The Pilots - Alarms Download!

Jon_Wayne_And_The_Pain-Jon_Wayne_And_The_Pain-2009
(Reggae/Acoustic/Ska/Hiphop)

JWATP is a 4 piece band Based out of Minneapolis. You can get the album right now for 10 bucks on CDbaby. This is a pretty good debut album if you ask me and will put these guys on my map. Click the cover art for the bands myspace and a show near you. For fans of Sabotage Soundsystem, Mike Pinto, Close Enough.


Jon Wayne And The Pain - None More Dat Download!

Jon Wayne And The Pain - Vibe Download!

Scarub_And_Very_Present-The_Classic_EP-2009
(Hiphop)

Scarub (Living Legends) and Very aka Afro Classics are back to follow up 2001's self titled album. To be honest I can't even remember what the last album sounded like, but judging from the tracks off of this EP I will be giving it a re-listen. The Beats are instant ear grabbers, Scarub's flow is superb and Very easily holds his own. Look for this to hit itunes March 10th. For fans of Living Legends, 3MG, Luckyiam


Scarub And Very - Do Things Download!

Scarub And Very - Woah Download!

Brother_Ali-The_Truth_Is_Here-EP-2009
(Hiphop)

Ali is one of the best emcees doing it right now and this is brand new EP due this tuesday. The EP features Nine tracks with 2 rare b-sides and one track with Slug. You can get the album on itunes this tuesday or pre-order HERE. For fans of Atmosphere, P.O.S, Heiruspecs.


Brother Ali - Good Lord Download!

Brother Ali - Real As Can Be Download!

Three_Legged_Fox-Not_As_Far-2009
(Rock/Alternative/Reggae)

Three Legged Fox is a Philadelphia based band consisting of Kyle Wareham (lead vocals, guitar), Mike Brody (lead guitar), Eric Weisenstein (bass), and Kory Kochersperger (drums). This is 3LF's second album and was produced by the well known producer/engineer Chris DiBeneditto. Not as Far features the awesome JBB horns on 3 tracks, SOJA's Jacob Hemphill drops a verse, OG from Slightly Stoopid on the Congas and Mark Boyce from G.Love and Special Sauce on the keys. Going through this album will take awhile considering every song is good, so don't plan on skipping any tracks. With a solid album like this its only a matter of time before people start piling into venues to see these guys play. Check out my fav song (I Believe) off this album with Jacob from SOJA and the legendary JBB horns! Not as far drops on March 17th on itunes and CD baby, so go get it! For fans of Iration, Tomorrow's Bad Seeds, SOJA.


Three Legged Fox - I Believe Feat Jacob Hemphill Download!

Three Legged Fox - Not As Far Download!

Three Legged Fox - Maybe I'm Sorry Download!

Eligh_And_Jo_Wilkison-On_Sacred_Ground-2009
(Hiphop/Folk/Acoustic)

Eligh and His Mother (Jo Wilkison) give us a mother/son/hiphop/folk album that does a great job in crossing the two genres. I think its really cool that they did this album together, it makes me want to do a album with my mom, haha. The album features The Grouch, Pigeon John, and Slug of Atmosphere. Hit up itunes on March 10th or if you prefer a hard copy go HERE. For fans of Living Legends, Atmosphere, Pigeon John.


Eligh and Jo Wilkinson - Safe Ft Slug and Pigeon John Download!

Kid_Cudi-Sky_Might_Fall_(Prod)_Kanye_West-CDS-2009
(Hiphop)

I have seen Kid Cudi all over the blogs for the last few months but have been reluctant to check him out due to the overflow of so much crap out there. But I heard this track on the new Transformers trailer and liked what I heard. Kanye is back in his 808 style production, that snare sounds pretty dope if you ask me. Cudi's anticipated album ' Man on The Moon: The Guardians' is due this summer. For fans of Kanye West, N.A.S.A, The Knux.


Kid Cudi - The Sky Might Fall Download!

Diego_Roots-Good_Times-2006
(Reggae/Surf Rock)

Diego Roots is Chris Mcconnaughey (vocals), Ryan Kelley (guitar), Josiah Panella (drums), and Brandon Jensen (bass). These guys rep a chilled out sound for the under the influence listener. For fans of The B Foundation, Stick Figure, Bendouin Soundclash.


Diego Roots - Lay Your Body Down Download!

Diego Roots - Hatian Girl Download!

Diego Roots - Good Times Download!

Nightmares_On_Wax-Mind_Elevation-2002
(Hiphop/Soul/Reggae/Electronic)

Nightmares On Wax is a DJ/Musician, George Evelyn, also known as DJ E.A.S.E from the UK. At 1:25 this song just kills it.For fans of John Brown's Body, Everyday Prohpets, Thievery Corporation.


Nightmares On Wax - 70's 80's Download!

VA-Vibrations_Reggae_01_Jamaica_Shines_Everywhere-2009
(Reggae/Dub)

This cd is a collection of reggae artists from all parts of the world. I can't seem to find any info on this compilation due to the fact that any info on this is only in french, so I am assuming this was released in France. This album is packed with some really good artists like The Black Seeds, Natty, Katchafire, Easy Star All Stars....Although the tracks that are featured on this are not new. Except I have never heard most of it, for example this Black Seeds song I have never heard. And same goes for the 340ml who are a very cool sounding band from Mozambique, Africa. 340ml only have one album out from 2004 called 'Moving', you can bet I will be on the lookout for it. Check back later for more on 310ml. For fans of Xavier Rudd, Symbiosis, The Beautiful Girls.


310ml - Midnight Download

The Black Seeds - Send A Message Download!