This is a nice 17 track demo/album release that was sent to me from the man himself, Micah James. I had never heard of Micah, but decided to give the joint a spin in any case. I was pleasantly surprised to hear some very unique delivery and wordplay, instead of the usual cookie cutter Myspace rapper. He has some excellent production on the project as well from Bombay and Ro Blvd. I suggest you check agoraphobia or hit him up on his Myspace link below.

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New track from a Potholes family member, Sene. In preparation for his next release, ADayLate&ADollarShort, he is dropping some freebies for us. This Brooklyn emcee is one of my favorite up and coming artists, and has been on my radar since he dropped his compilation, Elevator Music. Make sure to check out this joint, and keep a lookout for Sene’s exclusive artist column coming on Potholes In My Blog!

Sene – Whateva Wheneva

Album Review: Count Bass D – L7 (2008)

Rating: 3 out of 5 Potholes

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Album Review: Convinced – Refreshing (2008)

Rating: 3 out of 5 Potholes

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New project in from El Prez & Dale Danja called Perfect Strangers. L.A. has been a hotbed for new artists as of late, this is just another great example right here. Been checking for El Prez since his Daily Show EP and have seen him pop up around the internet on a consistent basis since then. Be sure to keeping checking for both these guys in 2009 here on Potholes In My Blog.

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Album Review: Trek Life – New Money (2009)
Rating: 4 out of 5 Potholes

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Album Review: 14KT – The Golden Hour: Soundtrack (2008)
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Potholes

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New Q-Tip remix featuring Busta Rhymes, Raekwon and yes, Lil Wayne. Just get over the fact that dude is on the track and give it a listen. Raekwon absolutely tears it up and Tip is doing his best Marley Marl impression from “symphony” – classic!

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Potholes In My Blog is proud to present Cymarshall Law to Open Mic Presents… Cy, an MC hailing from New Jersey has been making quite a ruckus in the Hip-Hop community. His most recent release with producer Mr. Joeker, Hip Hop In The Soul, has been receiving rave reviews. Co-signed by none other than the Blastmaster himself, KRS-One, and a member of the highly regarded Rawkus 50, Cymarshall Law is a dope artist to watch out for in 2009.
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Reyn: What’s up Cy? Thanks for answering some questions with us. Who is Cymarshall Law?
Cy:  Cymarshall Law? A Sun, A Father, A Brother, Lover, Fighter, Freedom Writer and Not A Rapper, I’m an M.C.  A New Jersey representer, Mr. Hip Hop in the Soul formerly Flesh, I am Hip Hop, and it’s nice to make your acquaintance.

Reyn: Your newest joint with Mr. Joeker, Hip Hop In The Soul, has been out for a little bit now. Are you happy with the fans’ reception of the album so far?
Cy: Yes mos def this looks to be the album that will bring me around the world, the people are really loving it and I’m getting a lot of exciting new opportunities because of it.  More people, artists I grew up listening to want to work with me because they heard the album. I’m happy about that to say the least. Some heads are still not behind me fully and I think it’s a shame they wait to jump on the bandwagon and won’t just listen for what’s dope, because Hip Hop started out with you had to be different and original to make a mark, you had to be fresh. Now, it’s about who you know, so because I’m fairly new I’m still going through some people not accepting because they are unfamiliar with the work and people usually take longer to accept what they don’t know about it. It’s cool, it’s expected, but overall the response has been brilliant.

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Album Review: John Robinson – Who Is This Man? (2008)
Rating: 4 out of 5 Potholes

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