Photo courtsey of Rhymesayers Ent.

Today I want to give a round of applause to Rhymesayers Entertainment Group for always, always keeping me up to date with new joints from their long lists of artists. Today I would like for you to view and witness I Self Devine’s new mixtape, The Upliftment Struggle. For some upliftment and struggle are not used in the same sentence, but isn’t it true that to uplift yourself, a community or a movement that there will be struggle along the way?

Today check out this personal video of Devine’s chat about the mixtape while he welcomes you into his own personal solitude nest. Feel free to download the The Upliftment Struggle mixtape. Enjoy.

Download: The Upliftment Struggle (Mixtape)

From Chile to Detroit Dj Dacel has made an ever lasting impression in the states with his Dj/Turntablist skills. He recently teamed up with Illa J and Frank Nitt to release “San Jaukings to Detroit” from his fourth coming album, entitled “Escape”. Push play!

Dj Dacel feat illa j & Frank nitt – Sn Juakingz to Detroit 2011 by Dj Dacel

Ok, I am and have been totally stoked about this album so I of course will share with you. Why? Well because I like you.

Eligh and Amp Lives’ “Therapy @ 3” is beyond good, great or fantastic and even dope, it’s live futuristic true skool style with a new fit. Song after song is fresh with Amp’s table techniques and Eligh fast rhyme and delivery skills its one to note in your books my fellow followers that this album will be given awards and played for years to come.

This week they dropped another video “Beautiful Addiction” featuring Grieves and Blake Hazard with direction from Dahweed Telles. The story line of the video is pretty on point and a bit comical. But before you watch the newest from this duo you must watch video Amp Live for President. Filmed right here is Sacramento at Ace of Spades just minutes before the doors opened to the “How the Grouch Stole Christmas” Tour. Yes it’s true, I was there. The talent, beats and rhymes that are in this video is all of the reasons why I love and live for Hip Hop.

Beautiful Addiction Video

For some the word HEIRO means an important element to Hip Hop and for the others it just might be entering into their mental music dictionaries. For me, it’s emotional and highly relevant for this is half of the name of a group that has become an important part of Hip Hop culture.

Hieroglyphics’’ own Pep Love has made it back to our current stages in music with his new album dropping March 6th, 11 years since his album Ascension. Rigmarole is a 17 track no filler album that is sure to give his present listeners a taste of just who he is while refreshing past listeners minds reminding us that he is simply Dope.

Currently touring on the Rebelution Tour with The Grouch this veteran of West Coast Hip Hop is still original and very much present.

Check out his new videos, tour dates, store and album pre purchases via www.peplovemusic.com

Portishead and J Dilla had a jam session and came up with a bunch of bright ideas.  No, that didn’t really happen, and yes, I am exaggerating. Nonetheless, this album got slept on and tossed aside like… well, you know where I’m going with this pun.

What really happened…

STOUPE THE ENEMY OF MANKIND, known for his production godliness in his decade-long run with Jedi Mind Tricks,  met Liz Fullerton while recording on Vinnie Paz’s Season of the Assassin LP.  They realized they made a good team and they fashioned this album and this dynamic duo became known as DUTCH.  2010.

Yes, this is triphop.  But I wouldn’t say it isn’t hiphop.  Just because nobody is cuffing the mic nor wearing a fitted cap doesn’t mean it shouldn’t go down as hiphop!  Is it hiphop?  Who cares.  If you’re a hiphop head, you want this.

Stoupe is by far my favorite producer, with good reason (I’m a real music snob).  Not only can he produce angry, aggressive, epic hiphop, he can also produce a beautiful gem such as this:

And this is the kind of style that’s abundant throughout it.  Also, I feel I should mention the song “Just Before the Rain” since it was the promo song from before it was released.  Lovely singing.

This album not getting recognized and commended for its eminent artistic prowess takes away from my will to live.  So please support it.  Let them know that we need more of this style.  What else do you need to know?

BUY THE CD

or

BUY THE MP3 (also on iTunes, if you want locks on your sound files)

If you’re reading this bottom part, it’s likely that you still don’t have the album.  And that’s a problem, jefe.

Once again, World Hood coming out with the style that can’t be found anywhere else.  If you don’t already have it, buy their first album, and download the Mundo Libre single off the upcoming EP.


And on a side note, don’t hesitate to bump “Pescador”.
Pescador

Buy their album.

Seattle’s own, J. Pinder teamed up with Bay Area legend, Mistah F.A.B. for the track “Dream Killers.” Today, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming music video recently shot in San Francisco. Both J. Pinder and Mistah F.A.B. discuss their take on the song “Dream Killers” and what it means to them, while viewers get to enjoy a sneak peek on the upcoming music video dropping next week.

DOWNLOAD: J. Pinder’s single – Go Far

Twitter: J. Pinder

Check out Charity Starts at Home, the first solo album by rapper Phonte (Formerly of Little Brother). This album is going to be Phonte’s stairway to stardom due to his first-class lyrics followed by an array of marvelous production. His brother 9th Wonder blessed four of these tracks including my personal favorite Not Here Anymore feat. Elzhi (Formerly of Slum Village). There are even more amazing features from Evidence, Pharoahe Monch, Median, Big K.R.I.T., and others. This album comes equipped only with songs that keep you rockin’ your head. He even shows off his superb singing skills on tracks like To Be Yours and Gonna Be A Beautiful Night. I’m definitely amazed at his artistry on this album because he exhibits such high caliber work in both the singing and rapping arenas. This album certainly made my top 10 favorite albums of 2011. I’ve  also been following Phonte as apart of The Foreign Exchange with Netherland super-producer Nicolay. Nicolay is a favorite of mine all on his own. He played a huge part by overseeing this project as the executive producer, and this is what makes every track one for the record books. I recommend this album to anyone who are big Hip Hop and R&B nuts. You can follow Phonte and The Foreign Exchange tour dates and album releases at The Foreign Exchange.

DOWNLOAD: Charity Starts At Home

Planet Asia helped jump-start the West Coast independent hip-hop movement, releasing a slew of popular 12-inch singles on upstarts like Stones Throw and ABB Records in the late 90s that established him as one of the leaders of a crop of talent that included the likes of Dilated Peoples, Madlib, Murs, and Jurassic 5. Now, Planet Asia is back with his first retail album in four years, the star-studded Black Belt Theatre, which hits stores everywhere via Gold Chain/Wandering Worx/Greenstreets on February 28th, 2012.

DOWNLOAD: Planet Asia’s “Golden State” (produced by Dirtydiggs)

Brother Ali drops a new track.

DOWNLOAD: Brother Ali – Sweet (Potato Pie)