Lateb & Kore - IK&YK

 

Lateb & Kore Drop “IK&YK (I Know & Y’all Know)” — First Single Off Forthcoming EP "&" Massachusetts Hip-Hop artists Lateb & Kore have officially unveiled their latest single “IK&YK (I Know & Y’all Know),” the lead release from their new EP "&" (out now via Bandcamp). The track showcases the duo’s sharp wordplay, undeniable chemistry and raw delivery over a finely crafted backdrop by Mello Dee. The cinematic soundscape amplifies the duo’s uncompromising verses and director Cahl Benecchi captures the intensity and essence of the track through striking visuals. “IK&YK” serves as a statement piece, setting the tone for a project that promises to push boundaries while staying true to the fundamentals of authentic Hip-Hop. Check it out now!

Streaming links

https://song.link/IK-YK 

https://song.link/lateb-kore-and

Status The Marlboro Man ft. REKS & Krookid Hooks "Connoisseur"

 

CONNOISSEUR is the new single by Status The Marlboro Man featuring REKS and Krookid Hooks. From the second the intro starts it's undeniable that CONNOISSEUR is a head nodding banger. REKS starts the song with perfect cadence and tone. His lyrics move through the beat with precision only a veteran Emcee could master. The chorus is simple and catchy, with quick cuts and voiced samples. You will soon be chanting "Connoisseur" along with the beat. Status is the second Emcee on the track, blending battle ready punchlines and world conscious commentary. Hooks ends the song with tongue in cheek metaphors and hilarious punchlines. This is a prime example of three Emcees who have mastered their craft.

The beat is produced by Status on the Akai MPC 2000xl. The tempo is slow but still energetic. Status is a master at producing old-school boom bap tracks with modern overtones. CONNOISSEUR clocks in a just around three minutes and is perfect for any hip-hop head's playlist, mixtape or compilation. Add this to your collection today.

Status The Marlboro Man is a pioneer in the Denver hip-hop scene and is known for creating perfect underground hip-hop, as well as promoting shows in Colorado. Krookid Hooks is a hardcore underground Emcee and digital creator who has worked with REKS, A-F-R-O, Eyvre, Status and more. Status and Hooks have collaborated with Slaine, Son Doobie, Nine, Sadat X, El Da Sensei and more. REKS is a legendary Emcee from Massachusetts and is currently dominating the underground scene with hit after hit. He has collaborated with DJ Premier, Artisin and more. Find CONNOISSEUR on all digital platforms now!

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/5Dfjo35UC3jbYeHSJKn2nj?si=FCVPQHriTUOf96Oych9xug 

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/in/album/connoisseur-feat-reks-single/1832335750

LATE - No Compassion (Produced by Tricksta) Official Music Video

This is the 3rd music video from the new EP LATE - Five Windows

Stream on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/6QOxgVIQrs8xubLa9LjWhn 

VT Union ft. Clipse (Malice) & Bobby Konders "Make Rume" prod. by Statik Selektah

AfterLyfe Music proudly announces the reissue of “Make Rume,” the standout 2009 single from Vermont’s own Hip Hop supergroup, VT Union. Originally featured on their third album, The VT Union Is Dead, the track returns as part of AfterLyfe’s Legendary Vol. 2, the latest installment in their ongoing VTU compilation series and available now.

The Legendary series is dedicated to the memory of the late DJ A-Dog (Andy Williams)—a beloved Vermont icon whose legacy continues to inspire through music and a message of positivity.

Produced by acclaimed producer Statik Selektah, “Make Rume” delivers a raw, piano-laced soundscape tailored for true Hip Hop purists. The track is elevated by a standout guest verse from Malice of the legendary duo Clipse, making this collaboration a timeless moment in Hip Hop that still resonates more than 15 years later.

More than just a reissue, “Make Rume” stands as a cornerstone of Legendary Vol. 2—a project that pays homage to Malice’s impactful and enduring legacy. By spotlighting this powerful record, VT Union and AfterLyfe Music reaffirm their mission to celebrate and preserve the voices that have shaped the hip hop culture.

 

CD & Bandcamp

https://vtunion.bandcamp.com/album/legendary-volume-2 

Streaming

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/vtunion/legendary-volume-2-2

Stray Bullet - Go-Getter Gems feat. REKS

Rising rap force Stray Bullet teams up with underground hip hop legend REKS to deliver “Go-Getter Gems”, a striking anthem for soul-driven hustlers navigating the modern-day chaos and focus in equal measure.  On “Go-Getter Gems”, Stray Bullet and REKS bring up a lyrical masterclass over a cinematic and drum-heavy instrumental, while guiding through their own manifestos that serve as a blueprint for self-reliance and grind. REKS, a revered figure in the independent rap scene, unleashes seasoned fire to the record, bridging the gap between legacy and the next wave. Together, the duo strikes with precision and purpose, cementing “Go-Getter Gems” as more than a track. It’s a mindset. Moscow-born and American-schooled, Stray Bullet is a boundary-breaking MC with a voice that’s as sharp as his name. Rooted in the core values of hip hop but shaped by a global perspective, he delivers hard truths with style, clarity, and unapologetic authenticity. Having soaked in the culture since day one, he now steps onto the US scene with a bold statement, and a heavyweight feature to back it up. He is currently working on an EP. 

 

Streaming and download links

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/straybullet/go-getter-gems-feat-reks

Jus-P x Luey the 4th - "Malcolm X in a Rugby" ft. Timbo King, Thirstin H...

Jus-P and Luey the 4th release the powerful single "Malcolm X In A Rugby". The soulful compelling track produced by GS Advance features  Wu Tang Killa Bees Timbo King and Solomon Childs as well as the Lo Life general Thirstin Howl the 3rd.  "Malcolm X In A Rugby" is the first single from GS  Advance fully produced joint project Jus-P &  Luey the 4th "Take Everything: Lo Life meets Wu Tang" on Chambermusik/ Thrice Great Records. 

Stream on Spotify

https://music.apple.com/us/album/malcolm-x-in-a-rugby-feat-timbo-king-thirstin-howl/1835556441

Blame One ft. Errol Dunkley "Heaven" (prod. by CHILL-ILL)

 

BLAME ONE is an MC, graffiti writer and b-boy from San Diego, California. Over the course of his almost thirty-year career as a rapper, he has released seven solo albums and several EPs as well as participating in various groups and collectives. Over the past decades, he has collaborated with the greats such as Aloe Blacc, Sean Price, Blu & Exile, Planet Asia, Main Flow, Thes One (People Under The Stairs), Fashawn and many more.

Now the North County hip-hop veteran has releasd his new record called LONG AWAITED: THE EP via the Austrian hip-hop label SOULCHAIN RECORDS - produced entirely by CHILL-ILL. For the 3rd single HEAVEN rapper Blame One teams up with reggae legend ERROL DUNKLEY from Kingston/Jamaica for a genre-blending anthem that fuses reggae rhythms with smooth hip-hop vibes.   

With an infectious beat built on roots reggae samples, the track brings positive energy and timeless sound. This collaboration delivers a fresh yet nostalgic vibe.

Streaming and download links

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/blameonechillillsoulchainrecords/heaven 

The new 6-track EP is OUT NOW on vinyl via Soulchain Records with more features like legendary soulsinger & rapper ALOE BLACC from Los Angeles and east coast heavyweight CRAIG G (Juice Crew) from Queens/New York.

Available from Bandcamp

https://soulchainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/long-awaited-the-ep 

HHV

https://www.hhv.de/records/artikel/blame-one-long-awaited-the-ep-1273439

Big Shug x Lil Fame x M-Dot "Lift Up" (prod. by DJ Mirage)

 

DJ Mirage "Background Check" beatmaker album, coming on all digital platforms + vinyls / cds / audio tapes September 3rd.  Including guest appearances by B-Real (Cypress Hill), Capone (CNN), Action Bronson, KRS-One, Lil Fame (M.O.P.), Masta Ace, Edo G, Eto, Elcamino, Ché Noir, M-Dot, Rakaa (Dilated Peoples), Big Shug (Gangstarr Foundation), Hus Kingpin, Raz Fresco, Planet Asia, Black Soprano Family, 7xvethegenius, Termanology, Reks, Nowaah The Flood, Mark 4ord, Reek Osama, Napoleon Da Legend, The Hoodies, Oba The Great, DJ Fly, DJ Pone... 

Streaming and download links

https://song.link/liftup

RA K7NG & DJ KAWON - “Chapter 10”

 

RA K7NG & DJ Kawon have just premiered their latest music video, “Chapter 10”, a hard-hitting visual from their new project, The Book of RANU. Continuing their legacy of thought-provoking lyricism and gritty, golden-era production, the video showcases the duo’s signature chemistry and cinematic storytelling. Directed by RA K7NG himself, the piece blends raw street imagery with sharp social commentary, echoing the struggles and resilience at the heart of their sound.

Streaming and download links

https://madgoodrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-book-of-ranu

Wild Samson - Planet Of The Nautikans

 

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Q5khB4dHLTOO1RMks1MqF

X-Raided x C-Bo - Soldier | Official Music Video

J. Stalin - I Ain't Shit (Official Video) ft. 4 rAx

CurrenSy - "Rich Uncle" [Official Video]

Halfcut & Cole The God - Soul Ice feat. Daniel Son & Str8 Trip

 

Halfcut & Cole The God (aka Cutty & Cole) Drop Chilling New Single “Soul Ice” Featuring Daniel Son & Str8 Trip

After the buzz worthy video/single "Green Stacks," Canadian underground heavyweights Halfcut and Cole The God return with a powerful new single titled "Soul Ice", a gritty and atmospheric track featuring lyrical assassins Daniel Son and Str8 Trip. The track is a bold offering from the North, blending raw street poetry with glacial production that cuts deep. The visuals shot by Da Kid T (USOM Films) were filmed in the Canadian Rockies and offer the perfect companion to the song's frigid undertone. The soundscape by Cole is soaked in ominous, boom-bap textures that mirror the unforgiving cold of the Canadian streets. Halfcut delivers his signature sharp, unfiltered bars, while Daniel Son—one of the most respected emcees in the underground—slides through with calculated aggression. Rising spitter Str8 Trip adds fuel to the fire with a hungry and unrelenting verse, making this a true cipher of verbal warfare. "Soul Ice" is out now on all DSPs and is taken from their upcoming project "The Relentless Two" dropping everywhere 8/5/25.

https://song.link/soul-ice 

Bugsy H. & Mephux - 90's In A Nutshell

 

Bugsy H. & Mephux Deliver Raw Nostalgia with New Album “90’s In A Nutshell” 

Boston Rap heavyweight Bugsy H. teams up with acclaimed producer Mephux to drop their highly anticipated joint album, "90’s In A Nutshell" — a gritty, unapologetic homage to the golden era of rap. The project doesn’t just nod to the 90’s — it lives in its DNA. "My block growing up was called "the nutshell," it was between two warring projects in the south end. So it [the title] was a play off that my block was the 290th block of Shawmut ave." says Bugsy H.  With razor-sharp lyricism, cinematic street tales and Mephux’s hard-hitting boom-bap soundscapes, "90’s In A Nutshell" feels like a time capsule cracked open, reimagined for today’s audience. It’s equal parts homage and evolution, blending raw authenticity with a modern edge. The chemistry between Bugsy H.’s commanding presence and Mephux’s unmistakable production creates a soundscape that is as nostalgic as it is necessary in today’s climate of disposable singles and fleeting trends.

90’s In A Nutshell is available now on all major streaming platforms.

https://album.link/90s-in-a-nutshell