The press release that accompanied Black Milk’s “Welcome (Gotta Go)” discusses the creation of his new album Album Of The Year, from guest features to label choices & the personal hardships the Detroit emcee/producer dealt with. Give it a read & hit the jump for the September 13th release’s tracklisting.
Black Milk, Detroit’s latest heir to a long musical legacy, has partnered with indie hip-hop purveyors Fat Beats and New York creative agency/record label Decon to release Album Of The Year. Expounding on his sample-based approach, the title serves as a double entendre; Album of The Year is his greatest professional achievement and is the immediate product of his experiences during the last 12 months. Taking into consideration the loss of several loved ones, it is easy to assume his music would reflect a certain emotional state. Though he addresses these personal difficulties, Milk interprets them as an opportunity to reflect on life’s virtues; Album Of The Year is celebratory and vibrant.
Black Milk’s last effort, 2008’s Tronic, was amongst the most celebrated of the late aughts, and he has only refined his approach since. The sonic nuances of Milk’s previous, sample-heavy albums are still in tact but Album Of The Year doesn’t stop there. Black Milk has employed bassist Tim Shellaberger, the versatile horn player and string arranger Sam Beaubien and drummer Daru Jones to help flesh out an album that is simultaneously classic and forward thinking.
Not satisfied with simply providing auditory landscapes for others, Milk laces each and every track with his own introspective lyrics. The only guest verses come from fellow Detroit heavy hitters Royce Da 5′ 9″, Danny Brown, and Elzhi of Slum Village. Vocalists such as Mr. Porter, AB, Melanie Rutherford, and Monica Blaire contribute harmoniously,but the spotlight is firmly affixed on Black Milk. Album Of The Year is his opus and we’re fortunate to watch a master at work.
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The promo for E.Super’s debut album Side A went up just this morning, but if Open Mike Eagle & Intuition as car thieves wasn’t enough to pique your interest in the collaboration between LA producers Maestroe, Kuest1, Alwayz Prolific and Alpha MC see if “Embedded In Me” & “We Super” do the job.
Purchase links at Alphapuprecords.com.
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Flip Them Guys, the collaboration between Sean J & Soy, are back with the second leak from their upcoming mixtape WTF? (Who The Flip). Described as “an emotional rollercoaster of honesty and arrogance over a mellow chopped-sample beat… Sean J shows the difference between an FTG track and normal Sean J and Soy collaboration… cockiness.”
Expect the DJ Sureshot mixed, Reign Clothing Boutique presented WTF? (Who The Flip) mixtape in the next few weeks. More from Sean J at SEANJisSOMEAN.com & Soy at Soysauce1ne.blogspot.com
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After dealing with many dramas & delays St. Joe Louis are almost ready to release their full length project 30,000 Ft High and Rising. The album’s precursor, The Almost There EP, was released back in March & included the original of the “Electric Company”. For the remix the trio (composed of producer/emcee Elete & emcees Tom Chase and Michael Cardigan) enlisted Brown Bag Allstars’ J57.
Give “Electric Company Remix” a listen & visit St. Joe Louis’ Bandcamp page for more (including the free download of The Almost There EP).
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Hopie Spitshard gives us a chance to hear “Beautiful”, her track with Luckyiam from the San Francisco law student/emcee’s upcoming album Raw Gems.
Keep up with Hopie via Hopiespitshard.com.
Image via 24kmilky.com
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At 20, with a 4 year old child, New Zealand’s Lady Sheeq decided she wanted to be a b-girl. She found her way into what was that country’s number one break crew Qwik n Ezy, before eventually starting her own Disruptiv Allstars. In the years since she’s been in TV commercials & had her own radio show, now she concentrates on making music.
Download: Lady Sheeq – Becos Of Love ft Rachel Fraser
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While it’s a couple of months yet before you can lay your hands on Black Milk’s Album Of The Year the Detroit producer/emcee today offered up “How Dare You”. It’s not going on the album, but you’re probably going to want it in your headphones.
Cop Black Milk’s Album Of The Year September 14.
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Bay Area producer Rizzlino is back with another joint featuring Living Legends’ Luckyiam. There’s not a lot of info offered up with the track but you can keep up with both via their Twitter accounts (Rizzlino’s here & Luckyiam’s here).
Download “Do What I Say, Say What I Do” by hitting the down arrow on the player above & if you missed their collaboration that dropped back in March “Pass It On (Haa Haha)” sort that out by clicking here.
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Not much heard from in recent months Little Rock, Arkansas producer/emcee know:Juander today reminded us what his sound is about with a snippet of the unfinished “Toast Supreme”.
In a recent blog post he described his forthcoming project thus; “This time, same energy, different passion, and when you finally have it in full… it’ll be free… and it’ll make you feel about hip hop what you did when you first fell in love with it.”
The snippet isn’t downloadable, but give it a listen & keep up with know:Juander on Twitter.
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Swedish hip hop group, Trainspotters shot over this cut. They call it a “summer jam” for real fans of hip hop. Sick beat laced by Academics.
Transpotters’ album, Dirty North, their debut will be out in August from Swedish music group Whoa.nu.
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