Ancient_Astronauts-We_Are_To_Answer-2009
(Hip-Hop/Reggae/Electronic/Funk)

One of the best things about music is that out of nowhere dope releases just fall into your lap. Case and point with this solid debut effort from these 2 producers who currently reside in Cologne, Germany. Ancient Astronauts are Kabanjak and Dogu. The album features The Pharcyde, Raashan Ahmad (Crown City Rockers), Tippie Irie + many more. Check out the highlight of the album with Raashan's joyful mastery. We Are To Answer will be released June 9th on ESL music. Pick up the album HERE. For fans of Hermitude, Cyne, Crown City Rockers.


Ancient Astronauts - Risin' High Ft Raashan Ahmad

Ribsys_Nickel-Going_For_Broke-2006
(Reggae/Rock/Alternative)

Hailing from the haven for reggae/rock (Santa Cruz, CA) , is the 4 piece band Ribsy's Nickel. I am digging this album and I'm sure most of you will too. The album is currently out of stock from CDbaby right now. So here are 2 songs to hold you over. I suggest hitting up the band and see if you can buy the album directly from them (If its still in print). For fans of Tomorrow's Bad Seeds, The Expendables, Good Intentions.


Ribsy's Nickel - Livin' Download!

Ribsy's Nickel - Lies Download!

Natty-The_King_Had_A_Dream-CDS-2009
(Reggae/Acoustic)

This track is a heart felt dedication song to Obama's Inauguration. I love the song, but I have to disagree with his faith in Obama. The message is good but I like to judge someone on their actions over their words. For fans of Elan, Ziggy Marley, Half Pint.


Natty - The King Had A Dream Download!

SOJA-I_Don't_Wanna_Wait-CDS-2009
(Reggae/Dub)

I know that has been out for awhile now. The way I look at is that the die hard fans (like me) have already bought this. So this is for the new fans who are not familiar with one of the best reggae groups doing it. Look for the new album to drop this Summer! You can grab this single on itunes HERE. For fans of Easy Star All-Stars, 10Ft Ganja Plant, Ziggi


SOJA - I Don't Wanna Wait Download!

Current_Swell-Protect_Your_Own-2009
(Folk/Acoustic)

This is Current Swell's new album that has been available at their shows since January. If you were lucky enough to see them, you probally already have this album. The band is working out the kinks to get this album on itunes at the moment. But to hold you over check out this highlight track. For fans of Jack Johnson, Daniel Wesley, Matt Costa


Current Swell - Young And Able Download!

Chali_2na-Comin_Thru-CDS-2009
(Hip-Hop)

Chali 2na from the legendary Jurrasic 5 is finally dropping a solo album! This is great news and is sure to be a great album. Chali has always been a fan favorite with his signature voice and confident flows. You can grab the 'Lock Shit Down EP' right now on itunes that features Talib Kweli, a unreleased track and the acapella/instrumental of the title track. Click HERE to buy the EP. And look for the new album (Fish Outta Water) to hit stores and digital outlets July 7th. For fans of Jurrasic 5, Dujeous, J-Live.


Chali 2na - Comin' Thru Download!

The_Crest-Suicide_King_Ft_Pigeon_John-2009
(Hip-Hop)

Its been a long 4 years since the last CREST album. But this summer the guys from Madison, Wisconsin will follow up 2005's Skeptik. Personally I am happy to hear this because I have not heard much from these guys in awhile. The new album 'Cheerful Robots' will be released July 7th! Keep posted for more info for an album you will need to buy. For fans of Macklemore, Pigeon John, Atmosphere


The Crest - Suicide King Ft Pigeon John Download!

Sandpeople-Long_Story_Short-EP-2009
(Hip-Hop)

Are you sure you a ready for a song like this? The Dapper Mob is a elegant track in ways that please me with every twist and turn this track takes me on. Once again its Sapient on the production and singing vocals. This track may take a few listens for it to sink in. The instrumental outro at 4:14 is musically brilliant and had my head bobbin' in amazement. Long Story Short is out on itunes right now, click HERE to get it. Saaaaaaaaaaaandpeople.... For fans of Sev Dust, Doomtree, Immaculate.


Sandpeople - The Dapper Mob Download!

The_New_Rebelution-La_Pierre_Ft Jon_Wayne_Dessa-CDS-2009
(Reggae/Hiphop)

From the myspace play-list these guys have going for their debut album its looking to be a promising album. The new album titled 'Till The Break Of' can be ordered right HERE. Dessa from Doomtree makes an absolute stunning cameo in this gem of a track. And its to be noted that Jon Wayne is the lead singer from his group, Jon Wayne And The Pain. But you already knew that right? For fans of The Crest, Doomtree, Jon Wayne And The Pain


The New Rebelution - La Pierre Ft Jon Wayne, Dessa Download!

Grand_Analog-Metropolis_Is_Burning-2009
(Hip-Hop/Rock/Alternative/Reggae)

Grand Analog give us a new album that is full of grimey guitar riffs complimented by ear pleasing "baritone" raps from Odario. 'Metropolis Is Burning' will be available in stores and digital outlets May 26th. For fans of K-Os, Crown City Rockers, The Knux


Grand Analog - Play My Kazoo Download!

Grand Analog - Take It Slow Download!

One_Drop-One_Drop-EP-2007
(Acoustic/Reggae/Roots)

One Drop is a reggae band from San Diego consisting of James Alger (Vocals, Guitar), Bart Negalia (Guitar, Back Up Vocals), Art Gener (Bass) and Jim Hathaway on the drums. You can pick up this EP and the new full length via CDbaby HERE. For fans of Mat Mchugh, Steel Pulse, Slightly Stoopid.


One Drop - Wake Up Download!

High_Tide-Not_For_Profit-EP-2006
(Acoustic/Reggae)

This EP was recorded as a promo release for High Tide's 2007 album 'Play Me Reggae'. Ed B's vocals are very smooth over the stripped down sound of the acoustic guitar and percussion drums. I find this EP very easy to enjoy. You can grab this EP on CDbaby for 5 bucks HERE. Look for a new acoustic Ep to be released very soon. For fans of Hor!zen, The Movement, Jon Wayne And The Pain.


High Tide - On A Roll Download!

High Tide - Irie Melody Download!

Santanero-Santanero-2009
(Reggae/Rock)

Santanero is a 8 piece band from Utrecht, Netherlands. You can grab the debut album for 8 bucks from CDbaby HERE. For fans of Fuzzcat, Staylefish, Passafire.


Santanero - Hell No Way Download!

Chapter_11-Going_For_Broke-2007
(Reggae/Hip-Hop)

Chapter 11 is Stone Tone, Kepwon and Daddy Scotty on vocals with Jungle Josh (Drums), Joe Chang (Keys), Issac (Bass), Steve McQueen (Guitar), Tommy Hanes (Percussion), Tim Wu (Saxaphone), Jace One (DJ) and on additional raps is Big Nes. These guys rep that Long Beach Dub sound to a tee. Click HERE to get this dope album from itunes. Look for the new album Premium Blend due anyday now. For fans of Clear Conscience, Close Enough, The Holdup


Chapter 11 - Sufferin Man Download!

Chapter 11 - Life Tuff Download!

Julian_Marley-Awake-2009
(Reggae)

I remember checking out Julian's discography a while back and thought he didn't quite stack up to his brothers. But this album puts Julian up a couple notches in my book. Awake hits itunes and stores May 26th! You can get the first single 'Boom Draw' on itunes just click HERE. As anyone with a decent taste in music knows, "If it has a Marley in it, you know its going to be good" For fans of Damien Marley, Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley


Julian Marley - Just In Time Download!

Julian Marley - Violence In The Streets Ft. Damian Marley Download!

The_Lyricists-Transmittin_Live-EP-2009
(Hip-Hop)

The Lyricists are a hip-hip trio based out of Port Huron, Michigan. The group consists of emcee's Illtone, Rym-Benda and DJ Haus Diesel. You can grab this EP via CDbaby HERE. For fans of Braille, Marco Polo, EMC


The Lyricists - Grown Up Ft Braille, J-Pope Download!

Ancient_Astronauts-I_Came_Running-(Promo_CDS)-2009
(Hip-Hop/Dub/Reggae/Funk)

The Ancient Astronauts are Kabanjak and Dogu from Cologne, Germany. The album drops June 9th on ESL music. Featured on this album is Raashan Ahmad (Crown City Rockers), The Pharcyde, Tippa Irie, Azeem + more. Check back later for a review on this promising album. For fans of Hermitude, Cyne, Depth Affect.


Ancient Astronauts - I Came Running Download!

Fabio_Musta-Passport-2009
(Hip-hop)

This is the first producer I have ever heard out of Italia, but it does not come as a surprise. Fabio Musta has been in the Italian hip-hop scene since the early 90's and now has a record deal with the indie powerhouse Babygrande. Passport has an pretty dope array of featured emcees from USA to the local Italian artists. Featured on this album is Akrobatik, Termanology, Slum Village, Strong Arm Steady, Substantial, Elias, Reks + many many more. Pick up the album on itunes HERE. For fans of Masta Ace, EMC, The Problemaddicts.


Fabio Musta - Open Up Their Eyes Ft Jeru The Damaja Download!

Steel_Pulse-African_Holocaust-2004
(Reggae)

I have never really checked for Steel Pulse but after this album I feel pretty dumb for not. Steel Pulse is the biggest Reggae outfit out of the UK. I'm sure they don't need a introduction. So please don't hate on me for never hearing any Steel Pulse. Hit up itunes for this album HERE. For fans of Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Wailing Souls.


Steel Pulse - No More Weapons Ft Damian Marley Download!

The_Regiment-A_New_Beginning-2009
(Hip-hop)

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan are The Regiment consisting of 2 emcee's IseQold, OSI and the DJ, The Arch-E-Tect . The hard hitting beats lay the backdrop for these guys to bring that classic boom bap hip-hop that everyone loves. Hit up CDbaby right now to buy the Mp3's just click the album art. For fans of Dan Johns, Supastition, Elzhi.


The Regiment - Old School Vibe Download!

Eminem-Relapse_(Bonus_Tracks)-2009
(Hiphop)

This song needs a post simply because you need to hear it. This is the type of style that I wish was consistent with all of Relapse. This is one of the two bonus tracks included in the Deluxe Version Eminem has up on his site, click HERE to pre-order. Relapse is in stores May 19th.


Eminem - Careful What You Wish For Download!

Jazz_Liberatorz-Fruit_Of_The_Past-2009
(Hiphop/Jazz)

Jazz Lib are already back at it with the follow up to last years impressive 'Clin d'oeill' This album is not like Clin d'oeill in the fact that this album contains mostly instrumentals. The emcee's featured are Mos Def, Aloe Blacc (Eamanon), Declaime, Fat Lip, Dela + more. You can grab the new album from itunes right HERE. For fans of Ohmega Watts, Dela, Strange Fruit Project


Jazz Liberatorz - What's Real Ft Aloe Blacc Download!

Eminem-Relapse-2009
(Hip-Hop)

If only the whole album could be on the same level of this track. Relapse hits stores and digital outlets May 19th.


Eminem - Beautiful Download!

De_Jah_Groove-Rock-Bottom_Jackpot-2007
(Reggae/Dub/Rock/Funk)

Check out these guys from Melbourne, Australia. The sad thing is this band just recently broke up. Its too bad because their music is good. You can get this album on itunes right now. For fans of The Cat Empire, Symbiosis, The Beautiful Girls


De Jah Groove - Right Place, Right Time Download!

De Jah Groove - Mellow Stages Download!

Tahuna_Breaks-Reflections-2008
(Reggae/Roots)

Tahuna Breaks is another great band from New Zealand. My favorite aspect of their music that catches my ear right away is the overall feeling you get from the instrumentation. Each track on Reflections has a different clever arrangement of skanks and tasty break downs. Its just simply easy to say that this band is good and you should probally make the effort to hear this album. Tahuna Breaks will be releasing a brand new album 'Black, Brown and White' that is due to hit us in August. So as always check back later for that. You can get 'Reflections via itunes right now. For fans of John Brown's Body, dDub, The Black Seeds


Tahuna Breaks - Sunshine Download!

Hilltop_Hoods-Chase_That_Feeling-CDS-2009
(Hip-hop)

This is the first single from the new Hilltop Hoods album 'State of The Art' due to hit stores and digital outlets June 12th. The first single boasts a nice piano loop with the backing string section courtesy of the Adelaide Symphony. The track I am posting here is of lower quality, I would love to buy the track off of itunes but you can only purchase it from the Aussie itunes store. Another reason to hate on itunes. BOOOO! For fans of Bliss N Eso, Pez, Dialectrix


Hilltop Hoods - Chase That Feeling Download!

Cyne-Water_For_Mars-2009
(Hip-hop)

I have always had an affliction for Cyne's music ever since I first heard their music back in '03. In my eyes they have dropped two classic abums in 'Time Being' and 'Evolution Flight'. Their last 2 albums (Starship Utopia and Pretty Dark Things) did not hit the same for me, but with the new album, 'Water For Mars' , Cyne is back to their classic form. This album is going to go down as one of the best of the year for me. This album is thick with substance, quality beats and dope rhymes. Check back when I find out when we can buy this over here. This album is out in Japan right now on P-Vine records. For fans of Panacea, Cunninlynguists, Nujabes.


Cyne - This Year Download!

Cyne - Cise Download!

Audiodub-Daytime_TV-2009
(Reggae/Rock/Ska/Alternative)

Reggae vibes, heavy guitar solo's and good vocals is what your going to get with Audiodub's new album. I love the build up of the 'Save Your Soul' track, its easily my favorite track off the album. After that track check out the sick guitars on the 'Outro'. To hear the rest of this album make sure to pick it up May 16th on itunes and all other digital retailers. For fans of 311, Tomorrow's Bad Seeds, The B Foundation.


Audiodub - Save Your Soul Download!

Audiodub - Outro Download!

Ziggy_Marley-Family_Time-2009
(Reggae/Acoustic/Folk/Kids)

Ziggy is back with a new album that is directed towards the little ones. Its a happy album full of ballads and songs that are not just for the kids. I am a big fan of anything Marley related and its hard not to have a soft spot for this album. It makes me wanna hit up the park with my kids (if I had kids) and just play around. This album is on itunes right now, it features Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Judah Marley, Rita Marley, plus many more. Go check it out! For fans of Jack Johnson, Mat Mchugh, Donavon Frankenreiter.


Ziggy Marley - Family Time Ft Judah Marley Download!

Ziggy Marley - Cry Cry Cry Ft Jack Johnson, Paula Figa Download!

Still_Time-Stream_Of_Consciousness-2007
(Indie/Rock/Folk/Reggae)

Thanks to one of our beloved readers for passing on the tip to check these guys out! Still Time is lead by the strong vocals of Dan and backed by Paul on the bass, John on the drums and Haircut on the guitar. You can grab this album on itunes right now. And if your just tuning into these guys (like me) you will be glad to know that they are releasing a brand new album that you can pre-order HERE. So get your ears out and grab these 2 albums. For fans of Daniel Wesley, Current Swell, State Radio.


Still Time - High Tide Download!

Still Time - People See Download!

The_Lunar_Funk_Theory-Self-Titled-2009
(Reggae/Rock/Funk)

Here goes some easy going funky vibes from The Lunar Funk Theory who currently reside in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Click HERE to buy the album from CDbaby and click the pic to hear more songs from them! For fans of The Movement, Rootdown, Iration.


The Lunar Funk Theory - Love Is Endless Download!

High_Ceiling-Illusions-2009
(Reggae/Rock)

High Ceiling is a 4 piece band from Shelton, WA. These guys have been making music since 2004, so this is their second album. You can get this album and their first album 'Angle Of Response' from CDbaby, just click HERE. For fans of Passafire, Top Shelf, Zutra.


High Ceiling - Illusions Download!

Flox-Take_My_Time-2006
(Reggae/Dub/Electronic)

This is the first album from Flox released back in '06. After hearing the new album I had to go check out this one. Drum and Bass is easily my favorite tune off of this. You can get the rest of this album and the new album 'The Words' on itunes right now. For fans of Micheal Franti And Spearhead, John Brown's Body, Everyday Prophets.


Flox - Drum & Bass Download!

NoNeedz-The_Getaway-2009
(Hiphop)

This man has been blowing up my speakers for the last few months with his verses on the new Clear Conscience album and the work in '08 he did with Close Enough. Now its time for NoNeedz to rep a new solo album with 13 new tracks. I was originally introduced to NoNeedz music through his vocals in the Close Enough band, and I must say I really miss the reggae/rock mixed in with his music. But after hearing this album it's easy to see that Noneedz can excel with his music in any element. His subject matter is very down to earth and its something I can personally relate to. This album is NoNeedz best solo album to date and Its worth the 10 bucks to pre-order. Just click the Buy Now below (all you need is a visa). The album will be shipped out in June, click the pic for his myspace. For fans of Close Enough, Clear Conscience, Canto I


NoNeedz - Don't Stop The Record

NoNeedz - Problems In Common

Flox-The_Words-2009
(Reggae/Dub/Electronic)

Here is some headnodic reggae/dub music from Flox, who hails from France. Check for this on itunes right now. For fans of Micheal Franti And Spearhead, John Brown's Body, Everyday Prophets.


Flox - Killing U And Me Download!

Flox - The Words Download!