DJ Shadow releasing early material from 1992-1996

Scheduled for release on June 5th, "Total Breakdown: Hidden Transmissions From The MPC Era, 1992-1996" is a major new archival release exposing Shadow's early production on the Akai MPC. Included among the highlights are instrumental tracks from an aborted 1994 EP planned with The Gift Of Gab, which...Read more

DMX releasing new album & heading out on tour

DMX will be releasing his brand new studio album, Undisputed, on June 26th which is set to feature appearances from Busta Rhymes, Jennifer Hudson and Tyrese, as well as the production talents of Swizz Beatz and Deezle. In addition to the new album, DMX has just announced promotional tour dates wh...Read more

Oh No releasing Ohnomite next month

Following two successful collaborative efforts alongside fellow producer/rapper The Alchemist as the power duo Gangrene - 2010’s Gutter Water and 2012’s Vodka & Ayahuasca - and the 2011 gem with The Alchemist as Gangrene & Roc Marciano, the Greneberg EP; The Oxnard, California based beat-smith and e...Read more

Yasiin Bey (aka: Mos Def) will be in London on May 26

The mighty Yasiin Bey, formally known as Mos Def, will be performing in London on Saturday, May 26. Regarded as one of hip-hop's most introspective and insightful artists, Mos Def has shaped a career that transcends music genres and artistic medium. With the release of 'Universal Magnetic', Mos b...Read more

Freestyle competition to feature Canibus Vs. Dizaster

War: A consequence of our natural tendency to dominate. A physical manifestation of our innate desire to crush the competition. An evolutionary examination intended to single out “The Best”. On June 9th 2012 war will be waged and history will be made. In the Hip-Hop world, battling is perceived...Read more

Fokis & RP releasing album with hip-hop pioneers

"Pass Dat" featuring King Sun is the second official single off of Fokis' upcoming "Vintage Album", Produced by HipHipHeredia (Fokis' Older Brother). King Sun was one of the first and most successful Afrocentric hip-hop artists in the early 90's, he was a force on and off the mic. His Gold Selli...Read more