Drop This - Reds, Franko Fraize + DPF

"Drop this" FT Reds, Franko Fraize, DPF by J-roots

New track here produced by a man called J-Roots. The track is a nice laid back beat with rhymes delivered by Redeye (of Chronicredeye), Franko Fraize and the Uk legend DPF. Its taken from J Roots forthcoming release 'Burnt Fingaz Vol 2'.

Definatly not to be slept on!

Starcrusher - The Birds (for robert v)

This is a beat by Starcrusher posted on Akai MPC Forums. Just wait for the break, classic drums heard in a new way sample chops are deep too. Check out his soundcloud HERE and link the video to his youtube channel for more.
p.s Apologies for bein slack on the posts...busy workin on Soul Junk.

P.L.O, Sonnyjim & Mudmowth -Heat (video)

Half a vid here for the Sonnyjim and Mudmowth track that was posted a couple of days ago. I say half a vid, as it's only the Eat Good half of the EG/Associated Minds collabo that is present.

As I mentioned a few days back, this track is taken from a collaborative EP that the 2 labels have put together. The Highball EP, which is "coming soon"...

Raekwon - Ferryboat Killers (Video)

Here's another video from Raekwon's recent Shaolin vs Wu-Tang album. Classic Rae this, crime stories over a menacing strings based beat provided by The Alchemist.

Charlie Mac presents MAB -One Song A Day Keeps The Doctor Away (Free Download)

MAB and Charlie Mac are back again with another sick project,dont sleep on the Abnoxshuz fam.
Free Download here

DON'T FLOP - Okwerdz & Dizaster Vs Tenchoo & Lego

The U.K.'s Tenchoo and Lego take on two of the biggest battlers in the world.
Tenchoo's debut album Scary Movie is coming soon.
Check Lego's youtube here and Tenchoo's youtube here

[MUSIC VIDEO] Divine Rights - "Ong Bak" - (Prod. The CrateZ)

First time hearing these fellas, they've got a mixtape on the way too.

'Thoughts Released (Revelation 1) - M.C. Mell'O' (album review)

Re-releasing old music, at a guess, must be pretty big business; take a good old album, re-package it, re-master it etc and then sell it to new customers as well as the old ones who only have it on vinyl – sounds like a plan, eh?

What if you’re re-releasing UK Hip Hop from the early 90s? Does it still work?

I’m one of those Hip Hop fans who can appreciate the contribution of the older stuff (i.e. 80s and early 90s rap) but rarely listens to all but the very best of it. And what makes the best the best? The fact that it’s timeless; it always sounds fresh and although it’s of its time it isn’t dated.

Thankfully, Original Dope have picked a good ‘un with MC Mell’O’’s ‘Thoughts Released (Revelation 1)’. Right from opener ‘Our Time’ you understand why MC Mell’O’ was in demand as a support act for the very biggest 80s/90s artists – there is something accomplished and rounded about his music, both in the production and the lyrics. You also realise that this is an album which you shouldn’t overlook.

‘Our Time’, ‘A Total Eclipse of the Art’, ‘All Terrain M.C.s’ with Sparki, the poppy and uber-positive ‘Open Up Your Mind’ and ‘The Boss’-sampling ‘Subtraction’ are the standout tracks from the original track list. Despite being of good quality, the six bonus tracks are a credit to whoever decided on the original track list – many artists today could learn a thing or two about what to leave on the cutting room floor.

Scorzayzee - Fighter

Big new tune from Notts finest Scorzayzee. The track is called fighter. The video is a well made narrative directed by Stuart McDonald. The beat is produced by Nick Stez.

This is taken from a forthcoming EP from Scorz titled 'War To The Puzzle' out 18th April. I believe thats to build up to the album 'Peace To The Puzzle' set to be released later this year.

Murs - Varsity Blues 2 (video)

New music from LA's very own Murs right here, produced by frequent collaborator Aesop Rock, who also produced the latest Felt album that Murs did with Slug. This sees the versatile MC on an angsty, introspective tip, trying to live up to his claim in the hook that "they say I'm only good when the session is depressing"...

This is the title track from his brand new EP, which dropped last week.

Dead Man Walkn - Archive Amnesty 2 (Free Download/Beat Tape)

One of my favourite producers since i first heard him a couple of monthes back, Dead Man Walkn drops another beat tape after the success of the last one.
Its safe to say youre going to be hearing a lot of music from him in the near future and he's already produced bangers for Wordsmiff, Genesis Elijah and plenty more.

Anyway download it here
Become a fan here and contact him to buy beats etc.

As you may well be aware already, Eat Good records, and Associated Minds are teaming up to release an EP featuring virtually the whole roster of each of the two labels.

This is the lead track from the Highball EP, featuring Eat Good frontman Sonnyjim, and AM's Mudmowth, fresh from the release of his excellent Sledgehammer Kisses set with Metabeats. The heavyweight production comes courtesy of P.L.O. If this is any indication, the Highball EP is definitely one to look out for...

Tenchoo - Fire in the Booth

Listen to Tenchoo absolutely smash it on BBC 1xtra last night.
You can stream it here and it starts at 1 hour 26 minutes and keep your eyes and ears peeled for his debut album Scary Movie on Haji's Yard/First Son Records mid-april.
You can also download The Promo ep for free here
and become a fan here

Lewis Parker - Dangerous Adventures preview

Dangerous Adventures preview by Lewis Parker

Late pass on this one...just clocked it at suspect packages. Lewis Parkers latest project Dangerous Adventures will feature Planet Asia, Killa Sha, Vast Aire and many more rhyming over his dusty percussion and cinematic samples. Check out the preview above for snippets of the project that will be released as a limited vinyl soon. Keep em peeled....

Tabanacle feat Remus - I Try

Big track here from an artist called Tabanacle. Tabanacle has been around for a minute recently appearing on BBC 1Xtra's Fire in The Booth.

This track features Taskforces very own Remus. Its also on Charlie Sloths 'Grimey Limey' record label.

A nice laid back track to compliment this sunny weather!