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Jez Dior - Hide
Jez Dior ain’t goin’ nowhere, but he sure knows how to Hide. Not featured on the solo tip since guesting on mdnt‘s Dreamcatcher back in February, the Los Angeles native has reemerged from the woodwork with...Read More
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LiKWUiD - Circle of Life
First things first: if you, like me, immediately thought of The Lion King‘s Elton John-penned opening number upon reading the title of LiKWUiD‘s latest feature, then take a moment to banish that song from your...Read More
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Kami De Chukwu x Tokyo Shawn - For the People
Kami De Chukwu and Tokyo Shawn may be part of Chance the Rapper‘s SAVEMONEY collective, but padding their retirement accounts isn’t the sole, or even the primary motivation behind their hustle. Above all, they do...Read More
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ANTHM - Be Still
Booth favorite ANTHM’s latest, visually-assisted release is entitled Be Still. The title is kind of ironic, though, because an effort like Be Still acts as a reminder that the Manhattan native is always on the rise. ...Read More
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Skylar Grey ft. Thurz - Final Warning (MisterMike Remix)
Last month, Skylar Grey shared her plans for dealing with a cheating ex in a not-so-conventional way on Final Warning. Had I been the ex, I would most likely would have joined witness protection instead of explaining myself,...Read More
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Mariah Carey ft. Miguel - #Beautiful
When two artists with vocal styles as powerful, yet disparate as those of pop veteran Mariah Carey and RCA Records hitmaker Miguel jump on a track together, there’s no telling what will result—but you can safely bet...Read More
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Shortcircles ft. Sarah K Melfy - On My Mind [Premiere]
A buzzmaking producer and engineer hailing from Oakland, California, Matt “Shortcircles” Tamariello is preparing to release his debut studio album (the follow-up to a pair of 2012 EPs) via Plug Research. As a taste of...Read More
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Pharoahe Monch ft. Mr. Porter - Haile Selassie Karate
Ethiopia’s regent from 1913 to 1930, Haile Selassi is a beloved figure in African history thanks to his political thought and commitment to internationalism, as well as the reforms instituted during his reign. (The...Read More
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Gensu Dean & Planet Asia ft. David Banner & Tragedy Khadafi - Thyself
During his recent trip to Africa, Cali underground mainstay Planet Asia picked up more than the usual assortment of souvenirs; his travels also left him with a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom. On new promo single...Read More
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M.I ft. OnCue - Write It Down
While some emcees are only in it for themselves, M.I has a more altruistic reason for entering into the high-risk, high-reward business of hip-hop: he wants to put on for his crew and supporters. In order to do that, however,...Read More
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Gilbere Forte’ ft. Active Child - Nolita
With the ink still drying on his contract with Epic Records and a stellar mixtape lead single under his belt, Gilbere Forte’ could hardly be in a better position, career-wise. Romantically? That’s quite a...Read More
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Novel - Pretty Scars
If there’s one thing Novel‘s music has taught us, it’s that a beautiful exterior can hide tremendous pain; many of the ATL Renaissance artist’s most acclaimed features have seen him dressing ugly...Read More
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Lyfe Jennings - Boomerang
Regardless of where your spiritual beliefs lie, you should think twice before to scoffing at the notion of karma. One way or another, the world seems to work itself out so that what goes around always comes around. Veteran...Read More
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Tree ft. Danny Brown - No Faces
When Chi-Town newcomer Tree ogles the dancers at his local strip club, he sees acres of bare flesh, but No Faces at all. What could be the cause? If I were a neurologist, I might diagnose him with prosopagnosia, a brain...Read More
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Hannibal Stax & Marco Polo ft. Torae - Warriorz Drum
Last month, B.K. rhymesayer Hannibal Stax and veteran producer Marco Polo kicked off promotion for their collaborative debut album with 48 Bars of Death, a grimy, lyrically-oriented selection which earned praise in the Booth...Read More
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Logic ft. Dizzy Wright - Young Jedi
Listen to Young Jedi you must. In Logic, the Force is strong. OK, enough of that; as much as I would like to do this whole write-up in Yoda-speak, I have other matters to attend to today. Young Jedi is a fresh song release...Read More
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Wrekonize - Anxiety Attacks
For artists who break through as part of a collective, branching out into solo material offers an opportunity to delve into subject matter of a more personal nature. The desire to get real about his inner conflicts was...Read More
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