Really happy to comeback to hearing this @ShortmanScore teaser track that is slated for his upcoming project B4 It All Happens, dropping 11-11-11, rappers gonna wish they was nice as this. Props.

-Matik

This is smooth as f*ck! Cocaine 80′s is a collective of No ID, Common, Steve Wyreman, Rob Kinelski, Kevin Randolph, James Fauntleroy, Makeba and others. No ID is the best producer out right now in my opinion, he makes real music and brings the best out of every artist he’s worked with. Perfect blend of a beat not overpowering the emcee yet providing them the perfect canvas to convey their message. Make sure to cop the new Cocaine 80′s EP Ghost Lady for the low price of a tweet, sweeeet!

Probably my favorite artist right now, @KendrickLamar touched down in NY yesterday for the Gramercy Theatre CMJ show sponsored by The Source. Just look at the crowd participation for his songs, not many emcees can control a crowd the way his music does. After the cut we have the ever popular P&P, Ronald Reagan Era, and more. Footage courtesy of ToySldrs. [..]

BX/Harlem emcee @dblack408 is officially 9 tracks in from his Mr. October Returns series, and this last week is the last stretch to witness the calm before the storm. D-Black is in the process of recording his next project Success Story and let me just say the masses are not ready for what is about to hit them. This is just light work compared to what’s in store. Be sure to check out the previous Mr. October series’ and more of his discography via his bandcamp.

@KrisKasanova is building a rep of putting out great quality projects the way they’re supposed to be done. With 2 under his belt, I’m surprised more people aren’t up on the BK phenom. I’m pretty sure that will all change after War Paint makes it rounds; 14 tracks that’ll make you a believer of the Red Hook emcees song making abilities and unique sound courtesy of producer Ibe. Check his bandcamp for more!

DOWNLOAD: Kris Kasanova – =War Paint= LP