Category: Tape of the Week
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Soopa: Golden (Mixtape)
I had the opportunity to sit down with this guy for a podcast (which you will have shortly). Today however we get the Golden tape that shows that the Cincinnati emcee may be young by age but in tune with the Renaissance period of hip-hop known as the Golden Era. He delivers ten tracks of…
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A-Hi: A Work Of Art (EP)
Chicago hip-hop is alive and well. With the likes of Chance the Rapper, Rockie Fresh, Alex Wiley I have no choice but to add the homie A-Hi to the list. His latest EP, A Work Of Art embodies that raw underground sound with a Chicago twist. Seven tracks of abstract audio and dope lyricism. Relax…
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Tragedy tha Beast: The Manifestation LP
After a couple of dope releases Tragedy tha Beast lets go of the The Manifestation LP. This is truly my best body of work thus far. Everything from the title, to the album cover, to the music is meant to symbolize my transition from sitting in front of my computer writing rhymes to becoming a…
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Blitz The Ambassador: The Warm Up EP
Before we get his 3rd album Afropolitan Dreams, Blitz The Ambassador lets go of his 7 track sampler, The Warm Up. Relax and Listen after the jump.
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Sikai – Painkilling: Summertime Sick (Album)
A couple of day Sikai gave us a preview to his Painkilling: Summertime Sick album and today we get the full length tape with production from Clams Casino, Talen Ted, Bobby Music, Treadway, Dsavagebeats and more. Relax and Listen below.
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Cam Young: Mirrors (Album)
After seeing this artwork a couple of weeks ago I knew we had a lot in store from Cam Young’s Mirrors album. Trust me when I say that this project does not disappoint. Cam Young along with Carl So Lowe, Kj Fox, Kelly Portis, Boom, Kajmir Royale, Ace AP chipped in on the production with…
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Nickelus F: PTPT (Mixtape)
If you are looking for something out of the ordinary then you should be able to appreciate Nickelus F latest tape, PTPT. He dropped it under his moniker Sweet Petey. This is one of those tapes that you sit back with the headphones on, sip on some Arizona tea and zone out. Relax and Listen…
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Fresh Kils: The Fresh Meat Tape (Beat Tape)
Producer Fresh Kils took the time to put together a collective of instrumentals from this summer. The results…HEAT! Relax and Listen below.
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Ed Rowe & Concept: Essenchill (Album)
The one thing that I truly appreciate about the internet and hip-hop is that it allows some of the best collabs to take place. That is exactly what happened when Atlanta emcee Ed Rowe linked with New Zealand producer Concept. The two used jazz and soul to create the musical landscape known as Essenchill. Relax…
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Al-Fatir: Man From The Sky (Album)
Connecticut emcee Al-Fatir dropped his latest Man From The Sky. The long-awaited follow-up to the 2012 album Faded Dreams. Relax and Listen below.
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Kaddie Lak & Kenneth Cartel: A Summer With Charlotte (EP)
I pressed play about 20 minutes ago on this EP with Kaddie Lak & Kenneth Cartel and my head haven’t stopped moving yet. Relax and Listen below.
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Go Dreamer: The OuttaHere Project (Mixtape)
Some more dope music from the land of The Flush. Go Dreamer long awaited project features Big K.R.I.T., Curtis Williams, Scotty ATL, Trinidad James, Tuki Carter & more. Relax and Listen below.
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Nick Astro: SUPER16 (Album)
Its not everyday when you come across an emcee with true originality. That happened for me about an hour ago when I pressed play on Nick Astro’s SUPER16 project. Dope presentation of audio art. Relax and Listen below.
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Frank Mackey & Sey: First Batch (EP)
Frank Mackey & Sey drops off a few records to hold us over before their album later this year. Relax and Listen below.
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Taylor Dunn: Collective Theory (Mixtape)
I’m almost upset that I’m just now catching wind to the Philadelphia based emcee/producer Taylor Dunn. His third project Collective Theory hit the net a couple of days ago. Relax and Listen below.