Sapient-Letterhead-2008
(Hiphop)

As you can see I have been doing my homework on the Sandpeople roster. Sapient is quickly becoming one of my favorites from the group but not from his raps but the tracks where he sings. I am not saying he's not a good emcee but I really enjoy Sapient the most when its just him, a acoustic guitar and his production. All my favorite Sandpeople tracks are from Sapient in his singing style. They always put the Sapient singing track at the end, maybe they are self conscious about it? Maybe I have wierd taste, but whatever it is I would love to hear more. Listen to my favorite Sapient sangin tracks 'Gladys' and 'Synthetique Princess' You can get this album HERE. For fans of Macklemore, Sandpeople, Sev Dust.


Sapient - King Tunders Download!

Illmaculate_and_Onlyone-Police_Brutality-2009
(Hiphop)

Its hard to scroll through a album like this one because every beat grabs your attention and your forced to listen to each song carefully. Expect to give this a in-depth listen, this is not your average insta-delete album. Immaculate is from the Sandpeople, who have been pushing out some good music from all members lately. You can preview the album via CdBaby and purchase it there. For fans of P.O.S, Doomtree, Macklemore.


Immaculate & Onlyone - Angels And Demons Download!

Immaculate & Onlyone - Whatever Ft. Sapient Download!

VA-Friends_Of_Jesus-2003
(Reggae/Rock/Hip-hop/Roots)

This is a compilation album produced and recorded by Jesus Wore Dickies. On this album is Half Pint, Slightly Stoopid, Toko Tasi, Jack Maness, plus many more reggae/rock bands. Now go ahead and listen to one of the best voices. For fans of Slightly Stoopid, Phileano, Toko Tasi.


Half Pint - Never Let Go Download!

Elephant_Traks-Trampled:The_Elephant_Traks_Remix_Album-2006
(Hiphop)

Elephant Traks is a record label in Australia that is home to some of the best artists/groups in aussie hiphop. Included in the roster is Urthboy, Ozi Batla, Hermitude, Chasm, The Herd, Astronomy Class and many more. Check out their site HERE. This album is full of remixes of past songs from the likes of Hermitude, Unkle Ho, Plutonic Lab, CountBounce (TZU) and more. Now that I am on the topic of Elephant Traks, you can be on the lookout for a new Urthboy album "Spitshine", and a new Astronomy Class album 'Pursuit Of Happiness' due May 2nd. Click HERE to download the new Urthboy single Hellboy and click HERE to check out Astronomy Class' first single titled 'Where You At'. For fans of Hermitude, Urthboy, The Herd.


The Herd - Can't Breathe (Hermitude Remix) Download!

Sandpeople-Money_Is_On_Their_Minds-CDS-2009
(Hiphop)

The 10 deep collective Sandpeople are releasing a new EP "Long Story Short" on May 26th. These guys have been on my radar for awhile now so I expect the EP to be stellar. For fans of Macklemore, Doomtree, P.O.S.


Sandpeople - Money Is On Their Minds Download!

Corey_Harris-Zion_Crossroads-2007
(Roots/Reggae)

Corey Harris is a reggae musician who currently resides in Virginia. This is his last album that he released, check out his discography here. Click the cover art for his myspace. For fans of Peter Tosh, 10Ft Ganja Plant, Bob Marley.


Corey Harris - Ark Of The Covenant Download!

Wilderness_Crew-Wilderness_Crew-2008
(Hiphop/Soul/Alternative/Reggae)

There is a need for me to do a re-up on this sick album. It seems that when I first heard this album I didn't realize how good it was, I guess you call that 'Sleeping'. So shouts to the friends who know good music and help me out when I slip up! Make sure to grab this album from Cdbaby just click HERE. For fans of Sweatshop Union, The Movement, Dirty Heads.


Wilderness Crew - Widen Your Eyelids Download!

Wilderness Crew - Perfect Match Download!

Paperboys-Lonesome_Traveller-CDS-2009
(Hiphop)

Finally after 4 years of patiently waiting we get a brand new Paperboys album due this August (according to their label's A&R). This first single boasts the live band sound with the choir chorus. When I met Vinnie in '06 he said they were changing up their style to record with a live band so expect the new album to sound a lot different from their past albums. You can get this single on itunes right now just click HERE. And check back in August for a review on the new yet to be titled album!


Paperboys - Lonesome Traveller Download!

RAC-Heavy-2009
(Reggae/Rock/Dub/Punk)

This is my first taste of RAC and it does not disappoint! RAC is a 4 piece band from Glendale, Arizona. I just bought this off of itunes and so should you. Just listen to 'First Mate' and you will be forced to buy it. For fans of Dirty Heads, Close Enough, Passafire.


RAC - First Mate Download!

State_Radio-Us_Against_The_Crown-2007
(Alternative/Reggae/Rock/Acoustic)

I am not sure how well known these guys are due to just coming across them in '09. State Radio is lead by the former singer of Dispatch (Chad Urmstom). State Radio has quite the discography dating back to their debut EP Flag Of The Shiners from 2002. You can bet its worth to take the time to check these guys out. Click the pic for the myspace and links to get your hands on their music. For fans of Three Legged Fox, John Butler Trio, The Beautiful Girls.


State Radio - Waitress Download!

State Radio - The Diner Song Download!

Phrase-Clockwork-2009
(Hiphop/Alternative)

Its about that time for some good new aussie hiphop. This time around its Phrase from Melbourne with a album that boasts good production with quality vocals. If you live in Australia you can pre-order this album HERE, it will be released on itunes April 24th. Clockwork features Bliss N Eso, Jackson Jackson, Wendy Matthews, and Daniel Merriweather. For fans of Bliss N Eso, Pez, Hilltop Hoods


Phrase - Spaceship Download!

Phrase - Persistence Ft Bliss N Eso Download!

Top_Shelf-Time_To_Wake-2008
(Reggae/Rock)

Top Shelf hails from the Northern California Area consisting of Carter Lane (Vocals), Drew Nicoll (Drums), Chad Goodlin (Bass), and Sean Erickson (Guitar). This is my first time hearing Top Shelf and I am happy with the end result of this album. I especially like Carter's vocals. You can grab this impressive debut album from CDbaby HERE and click the cover art to hit up their myspace. For fans of The Expendables, Pepper, Passafire.


Top Shelf - Down In The City Download!

Top Shelf - Time To Wake Download!

Top Shelf - Let The Music Play Download!

Promoe-Growing_Up_On_The_Road_Ft_Cosmic-CDS-2009
(Hiphop)

The always on point Swedish emcee Promoe is back with his monthly release. April's track gives us another beat produced by Astma & Rockwell. If you happen to be a reader from Sweden you can pre-order his new album HERE. The album is only in Swedish, but its ok for us English folk because every month Promoe drops heat, in English! For fans of Looptroop Rockers, Conscious Youths, Cunninlynguists.


Promoe - Growing Up On The Road Ft Cosmic Download!

Mojo_Morgan-Got_Mojo?-2009
(Reggae/Rock/Roots/Hiphop/Alternative)

Yea I know that is a lot of descriptions for the genre but its needed to describe Mojo Morgan's music. This is Mojo Morgan's first solo album branching out from his band, Morgan Heritage. This album hits digital outlets April 7th. For fans of Micheal Franti & Spearhead, Wyclef Jean, Three Legged Fox.


Mojo Morgan - Red Light (Roxanne)

Mojo Morgan - Reggae Avenue

Black_Gandhi-Joy-2009
(Roots/Reggae/Acoustic/Soul)

Here are some sweet reggae tunes for a hazy Sunday afternoon. Black Ghandi is from Barcelona, Spain. They have songs in English and Español. Get this album right now from itunes. For fans of Half Pint, SOJA, Natty


Black Gandhi - New Life Download!

Black Gandhi - Music Of The City Download!

The_Grouch_And_Eligh-Say_G&E!-2009
(Hiphop)

After hearing the first 2 leaked singles (Say G&E, All In) I thought this album was going to be a banger. And yea I was right this album IS a banger. I always worry that groups release the best tracks before the album drops but that is not the case for this album. Say G&E is mostly produced by Eligh with Flying Lotus, Rick Rock and Amplive all producing one track each. Featured on this album is Atmosphere, Pigeon John, Gift Of Gab, Blu, Mike Marshall and Sage Francis. The album hits stores and itunes on April 21st. You can order a hard copy from the very reliable Accesshiphop HERE. I am only posting up one track here out of respect for how good this album is and the need for us to go out and buy it. Trust me that this album has many more good tracks. The Legends kill it again. For fans of Living Legends, Atmosphere, Sandpeople.


Grouch And Eligh - Comin Up Ft Mistah Fab Download!

The_Five_One-The_Green_Complex-2008
(Hiphop/Reggae/Rock/Indie)

Its always good to hear original music that combine all different genres of music into a melting pot of free flowing creativity. You can pick up this album via itunes, just click HERE. Click the appealing cover art to peep some more songs from their myspace. For fans of Phileano, Botanics, Rootdown.


The Five One - Fiveoneband Download!

The Five One - Playground Download!

The_Seed-Big_Outside-2009
(Acoustic/Roots/Rock/Reggae/Folk)

Representing Springfield, Missouri is the 3 piece band 'The Seed'. This is their debut album and you can get it now from CDbaby for 8 bucks. Like I always say at the end of the posts if your a fan of The Beautiful Girls your going to like this album plain and simple. The album is a easy listen, great for a lazy beach day. Check out their myspace page HERE. For fans of The Beautiful Girls, Mat Mchugh, Symbiosis.


The Seed - Friday Download!

Mike_Pinto-Everything_I_Got-2009
(Acoustic)

This limited edition CD showcases Mr. Pinto in a stripped down element with his acoustic guitar. You will find acoustic versions of past favorites such as Bill's Song, Temptation, Backburner and many more goodies. You can pre-order the album via CDbaby, just click HERE. For fans of Jon Wayne And The Pain, G.Love, High Tide.


Mike Pinto - Bad Luck Download!

VA-One_Big_Family_Vol_4-2009
(Reggae/Rock/Hiphop)

I have always admired the Japanese music scene for how big it is for such a small land mass. And the fact that you are usually big in Japan before anywhere else. Japan has a big reputation for loving music, there is a huge following for jazzy hip-hop and most of it never gets released over here. So thank the world for the internet. (Note to big brother: If you ever shut the internet down, LOOK OUT!) But yea anyways recently I found out (thanks Pier.org!) there was a following of reggae/rock forming in Japan with new bands and fans alike popping up. So the guys at One Big Family Records were nice enough to reach out and give us the album. On this compilation is artists from Long Beach (Toko Tasi, Phileano, Jack Maness, LBDA) Live@subs from Australia and Japan bands (Seven Beach Dub Taste, Pampas Field Ass Kickers, Sunset Bus). The compilation is very diverse and gives you a taste of whats to come for the Japanese reggae/rock scene. So the next time your in Japan go buy this and say whatup to Satoshi for me! For fans of Toko Tasi, Close Enough, LBDA.


Phileano - Here To Take You Download!

Sunset Bus - Remenber Ft Toko Tasi, Phileano Download!

Pampass Field Ass Kickers - Ippuku Download!

Tonedeff-The_Distance_(Prod_by_Kno)-CDS-2009
(Hiphop)

This dope track is from the new Cunninlynguists album 'Strange Journey Vol 1'. The album is out now and can be purchased on itunes by clicking the cover art. When I first made the post on the new album I wanted to post up this track but now thanks to QN5 we have the all clear to give you a free download. Remember to stay on the lookout for the new Tonedeff and Kno album titled 'Chico and The Man' due this year. It should be epic! .For fans of Cunninlynguists, Tunji, Pack FM.


Tonedeff - The Distance (Prod. Kno) Download!

Clear_Conscience-On_The_Rocks-2009
(Reggae/Rock/Dub)

Clear Conscience is coming out with a brand new album that you can pre-order right now and get a bonus track that will NOT be on the itunes version. Simply click the cover art to hit up their myspace to pre-order. On The Rocks features Half Pint, Daddy Scotty (Chapter 11), NoNeedz, and Giraffe Aftermath. Don't miss out on this dope album! For fans of Pepper, Slightly Stoopid, The Expendables.


Clear Conscience - Sensi Time

Clear Conscience - End Of The World Ft NoNeedz

Mr_Green-Classic_Beats_Volume_2-CDR-2009
(Hip-hop)

Its beats like this one that make you wish an emcee was rapping over this beat. Mr. Green's production is hard hitting and I love it. Peep his amazing skills with the chop during the bridge . For the past month Mr. Green has been selling beats for 200$ a piece. His myspace says the deal ends April 10th, so get at him asap if you need beats. I'm pretty sure if I was a rapper I would be buying his beats. Click the pic for his myspace. For fans of Pacewon, Marco Polo, DJ Premier.


Mr. Green - Big Loud (Instrumental) Download!

The_49ers-The_Ultrasound-2009
(Hiphop)

Check out the 49ers (2 emcees: Jas Mace and Marchitect) from Newark, Delaware. Click the pic for the myspace and info on where you can get their music. For fans of The Tones, One Be Lo, Bored Stiff.


The 49ers - Fresh Style Download!

Soulution-Shine_Through-2009
(Hiphop)

Soulution is an beat maker from the Netherlands and this is his debut album. Shine Through has a good selection of emcee's like Supastition, Talib Kweli, Asheru, Project Move and many more. The track I am posting here is actually a remix of the original version from Project Move's 2005's Love Gone Wrong:The Butterfly Theory. For fans of One Be Lo, Strange Fruit Project, Dujeous.


Soulution - Hey Now Ft Project Move Download!

Zutra-Rasta_Revival-EP-2008
(Reggae/Rock)

Here is another band worth checking out from Huntington Beach, CA. This nice EP is for sale on CDbaby and itunes right now. Look for a double disc new album slated to drop at the end of the summer. Check back for a review on that and for now go pick this up for 5 bucks. Click the pic for Zutra's myspace page. For fans of Iration, Passafire, Rootdown.


Zutra - Under Da Sun Download!

Kid_Cudi-Poke_Her_Face_Ft_Kanye_West_Common-CDS-2009
(Hiphop)

I wasn't too sure of this track when I first heard it but it has grown on me over the past 2 days. So here it is, and its got an Autotune-less Kanye!! Image courtesy of Kanye's BLOG. For fans of N.A.S.A, Kanye West, Estelle.


Kid Cudi - Poke Her Face Ft Kanye West, Common Download!

Mims-Guilt-2009
(Hiphop/Reggae)

I am a big Ky-mani fan and its hard to pass up on this track, so don't be fooled by the album cover. For fans of Damien Marley, Stephen Marley, Collie Buddz.


Mims - One Day Ft Ky-Mani Marley Download!

Blame_One-Days_Chasing_Days-2009
(Hiphop)

Blame One is an emcee from the San Diego area. Blame said himself that this album is his best work to date and he was right! You can get this on itunes or get a hard copy HERE. Days Chasing Days is a concept album ".....about us all forming routines and patterns in our life and trying to go outside of that to accomplish something near to our own hearts" The album features production from Black Milk, Exile, Blu, Kankick. And on the vocal tip is Sean Price, Blu, and Aloe Blacc. Oh and Blame One, if your reading this (in regards to your lyrics in Blame Me), understand that good music like yours WILL be heard. The industry is changing and its my goal to start that change with this blog. For fans of Apathy, Jedi Mind Tricks, Outerspace.


Blame One - Blame Me (Prod Rath Khy) Download!

Blame One - Documentarian (Prod Exile) Download!

K-Os-Yes!-2009
(Hiphop/Alternative/Rock)

The anticipated follow up to 2006's Atlantis:Hymns For Disco is the brand new album Yes! Its available right NOW on itunes so go get it. This album is good from front to back, I am definitely stoked to have this on the play list for the next month! For fans of The Roots, Common, K'naan.


K-Os - I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman Download!

K-Os - Burning Bridges Download!