Cormega Rhyming On Sunset & Mayhem’s Show on WNYU 89.1 in 1997

Cormega live in 2006, via youtube.com/user/grandgood

Staff Sgt. John A. Thorburn as himself, on the set of R.A. The Rugged Man's new movie, God Takes, God Gives

Exclusive interview and pics over @ fangoria.

spotted at Crate Kings

New song that I’m enjoying this morning by Bristol producer Ewan Hoozami with Whichcraft from NY on vocals.

Ewan Hoozami Feat. Whichcraft – Timber

Oh zhiit, this is bananas on a variety of levels and frequencies. Vocals, visuals, music, emotion, historicity.

Smiff-N-Wessun (Coco Brovaz Era), O.C., and Diamond D rhyming On Funkmaster Flex’s show in 1998. The only thing worse than a thousand boring DOA freestyles in 09 or all the terrible A Milli freestyles of 08 would be the thousand or so forgettable Benjamins freestyles of 1997-98. I wonder if Flex still sneaks in that 24/7 beat for rappers when they come through.

Smif-N-Wessun, O.C., Diamond D Rhyming On Funkmaster Flex Show In 1998

Download the entire Blaps, Rhymes, and Life Vol. III by Illmind and Dub MD here. Thanks Matik

D-Black – Superbad (prod by Illmind)

Battery Records is going to release the shelved Q-Tip album Kamaal the Abstract in September.

Kamaal the Abstract is an intensely idiosyncratic and revealing record. To that end, Q-Tip produced the entire album himself, even playing several instruments. What comes from Kamaal is a daring mélange of soul, supa-cool jazz, headnodding hip-hop, and organic pop magic in the vein of Stevie Wonder or Prince. Check for the superlative figures of saxophonist Kenny Garrett, a one-time member of Miles Davis’ ensemble, on the breathy “Abstractionisms.” Or the fluid flute lines of Gary Thomas, another Davis sideman, on “Do U Dig U.” Elsewhere, note Tip’s ambitious production, arrangements, and even sung stylings.

But make no mistake: Kamaal the Abstract still boasts all the earmarks of Q-Tip’s inimitable mic control. Listen to him blaze through a spiced narrative on “Even If It Is So.” Or paint vivid images on “Blue Girl.” The album has been re-mixed and re-mastered for sonic impact, though it retains the original album artwork. Neil Levine SVP/GM of Battery Records is proud to release this buried treasure from Q-Tip: “Kamaal the Abstract/Q-Tip is a true visionary and ahead of his time. These songs sound more contemporary now than when they were first recorded”. Kamaal the Abstract drops September 15th. Better late than never.

From Awol & Factor album titled Owl Hours. Peace to Fake Four Inc.

Awol One & Factor Feat. Xzibit – Brains Out

via Stones Throw

Mixed by DJ Woof. via The Official, peace to Matik.

Prophit: Cause When You Stop Dreaming, It’s Time To Die… Sampler

via East Village Radio

Stretch Armstrong’s Exclusive EVR Radio Show

Mr. Stretch Armstrong graced us with his presence yesterday in the EVR offices. He quietly slid into the booth and effortlessly moved from house to freestyle, electro pop and indie disco and came full circle with prog, trance and a bit of garage. He pretty much covered it all. New tracks from Fools Gold’s Duck Sauce, Clubfeet, Mike Snow and East Village acid trobadors Cubic Zirconia were a few of our favorites.

Milk kills it.

More reasons to miss the Alkaholiks.

From her upcoming Wolverine mixtape.

S.T.R.I.Z.Z.Y – Bring It All Back

Fifth song from Ayentee’s Curiosity Saved The Mouse project.

Ayentee – Hollyworld

via Circle Into Square

Fake Four Inc.: A Record Label Sampler Vol. 1

#1 Myka 9 – To The Sky – Produced By Factor
#2 Gregory Pepper And His Problems – Drop The Plot
#3 Lord Fowl – Terminus Est
#4 Boy In Static – Candy Cigarette
#5 Awol One And Factor – Celebrate
#6 Delby L – Grandpas Old Favorite
#7 Sole And The Skyrider Band – Nothing Is Free Remix By Radical Face
#8 David Ramos – Pulse – Myopathic Remix By Scubacop
#9 Pretend Youre Happy – Tear Down The Walls
#10 Ceschi – Bad Jokes – Produced By DJ Scientist
#11 ICon The Mic King And Chum Cool Aide – I Am So Cool
#12 Tommy V – Minka Sombra
#13 Mad Gregs – 87 Year Old Brain
#14 Factor – Had It Made