Actual Proof – The Free EP

9th Wonder’s new proteges Sundown and Enigma put together this excellent debut EP, featuring production from 9th himself, E. Jones, AMP and Mo Heat.

Download: Actual Proof – The Free EP

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Ganzobean – Ganzo Goes To Detox

From Ganzobean:

The Jack Whites present… Ganzo Goes To Detox. A 5 track EP of instrumentals that I made during my time back in MN after The Awful Truth Tour. There are a couple ideas behind this project. But the main one is that these songs are meant to convey the feelings of someone in detox. I want you to see thru their eyes, starting from the incident that landed them there, all the way up to being released and the days in between. I hope you enjoy and… Welcome To Detox.

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Klassik – Death Of A Beatmaker EP

From Klassik:

“Death Of A Beatmaker”, the debut EP from Milwaukee’s own Klassik, is a five-track opus of sonically complex and original production coupled with clever, creative, and inspirational lyricism that is as intriguing as it is personal. Touching on everyday subjects in innovative, genre-bending formats, Klassik provides his own unique take on what it feels like to really pursue a dream. Detailing that very pursuit with fellow InkRed artist OYE on “ChasingTheFame”, the duo’s introspective offerings on how to conquer the ups-and-downs of dream chasing combine effortlessly with Klassik’s smooth, soulful melodies on the chorus, lending itself heavily to 90s era R&B/Hip-Hop. Keeping with the theme of pursuit, Klassik and the only other feature on the project (Milwaukee artist Blizz McFly), triumphantly declare that they are a force to be reckoned with on “WeUp/EverybodyDown”, surpassing many of their peers with exceptional lyricism, and a densely layered and symphonic production style not seen in a Hip-Hop setting since “Late Registration”. From start to finish, “Death Of A Beatmaker” is a masterfully arranged and thought-provoking work that is a melting-pot of genres, combined to evolve Klassik’s fearless originality into a new standard of musicality, and lay to rest all else that is not that.

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VerBS – The Progress Ep 2: Fuck YEa MAn

If the very first track “Stop Acting Like A Douche” doesn’t convince you to download VerBS’ latest project The Progress Ep 2: Fuck YEa MAn, someone might have something to tell you…

Described by the only man in LA who gets away with wearing a fanny pack as “Awesome-GOD: a collection of new shit, collabs and remixes 17 tracks deep with some surprises yeah” the 17 track EP features all sorts of goodness. Check the track listing after the jump to see for yourself.

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Alyssa Marie – Welcome Home

We would like to introduce you to newcomer Alyssa Marie. This eight track EP titled Welcome Home is the Boston-bred emcee’s debut release which she describes as “intensely personal and fervidly honest”. You gotta love a girl that spits fire over Atmosphere’s “Fuck You Lucy”. The album was mixed by Canadian producer/engineer Fallen.

Do yourself a favor and download this album right now. You can thank me later.

Download: Alyssa Marie – Welcome Home (Bandcamp)

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Central Services (EL-P & Camu Tao) – Forever Frozen In Television Time

From El-P

everything you might want to know about Camu Tao’s KING OF HEARTS.

Camu Tao’s first and final solo album “KING OF HEARTS” up for pre order HERE.  It is being put out by defjux and fat possum records collaboratively. you can check out fat possums amazing roster HERE (they are behind such greats as the Black Keys and many many more).  It drops on august 17th.

King Of Hearts is essentially a collection of demos and unfinished songs camu had created for his album.  some were recorded professionally, some were not.  his sickness prevented him from finishing them all.  We felt that the music, even in its raw form, was beautiful and needed to be heard.  Camu needs to be heard.

on that same pre order page is a FREE download for the Central Services album “FOREVER FROZEN IN TELEVISION TIME”.  CS was a collaborative record between myself (el-p) and Camu Tao.  It was created in late 2004, early 2005 but never released.  We intended to release it in conjunction with Camus solo record, but sadly due to Camus sickness and eventual passing, everything got delayed.  You dont have to pre order KING OF HEARTS to get the download, but we hope that you do.

When you pre order “KOH” you also have the option to buy an “i love camu” t-shirt. ALL proceeds from these t-shirts go directly to charity.

EVERY DIME DEF JUX MAKES FROM KING OF HEARTS GOES DIRECTLY TO THE SMITH FAMILY.  we will take NO profit.

i will be in Camus home town of Columbus Ohio to host a celebration of the life of Camu and the release of KING OF HEARTS on august 16th.  This event was planned in conjunction with Camus fiance and is free with a $5 suggested donation, all of which goes to the james cancer hospital which is the same hospital that helped camu during his horrible sickness.  Thanks for your support of this amazing man and his music.

love,

el

Download: Central Services (EL-P & Camu Tao) – Forever Frozen In Television Time

Pre-Order: Camu Tao – King Of Hearts

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SLik d – SunShine

From SLik d:

What up yall. SLik once again saying Thank You for downloading yet another project from me. I do this for you,me,fam,friends,future honeys,artist..everyone that have yet to hear my music. Ive made this project because I wanted to give people something to listen to for the rest of summer. Simple. It was gonna be the promo tape for my new vibes commin out. But I changed my mind and added some tracks that needed to be bumped this year. I wont write too much. Enjoi yall and have a good 2nd half of summer

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Steddy P & DJ Mahf – While You Were Sleeping

“And It’s Like That” is the first single from While You Were Sleeping, the half EP, half Mixtape collaboration between Steddy P & DJ Mahf that dropped today.

From the press release:

While You Were Sleeping, a collaborative effort from the “Show Me State” duo Steddy P & DJ Mahf, celebrating two years of music and touring across the Midwest. The project begins with Side A, a brand new EP from Steddy and Mahf, featuring production from Info Gates, Deuce Fontane (Soul Servers), KrackaTraxxx, Jake One, and Splitface. On Side B, DJ Mahf handles the Mixtape portion remixing popular songs from Steddy’s catalog with the finest variety of hip hop beats spanning the last fifteen years. While You Were Sleeping is over an hour of FREE, never before heard music from Steddy P & DJ Mahf. Engineered by Matt Sawicki for Suburban Pro Studios. Guest appearances by Ces Cru, Prof, Approach, Big Zach (Kanser), and Mathias (Earthworms).

Artwork after the jump.

Download: Steddy P & DJ Mahf – While You Were Sleeping

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Intalek & Ritchcraft – Lives And Vibes

The Lives And Vibes EP from Intalek and Ritchcraft was created by the rhymer & producer (respectively) over the course of a month after the two met on Twitter and created a ‘musical bond’.

Follow the download link in the player to hear/download the result.

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Sab The Artist – Sab The Artist EP

Sab The Artist today offered thanks to the supporters making The Awful Truth tour a success;

Thanks,

I’d like to thank everyone who has came out to the Awful Truth tour. Seeing all of your faces has been great, and it’s only been a week out. We’re in Portland, Or tonight and I’m ready to get busy. Also my new project Sab The Artist EP is physically available on the tour and digitally online. Thanks for your support on that, I’ve been getting great feedback from those who have copped it. It’s fantastic. I’ll see you in the next city.

Hit the jump for dates still to come on Sab The Artist’s Awful Truth tour with Abstract Rude & follow the link below to purchase the Sab The Artist EP.

Purchase (via Bandcamp): Sab The Artist – Sab The Artist EP

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