As the news came out last week that Dr. Dre’s long-awaited album Detox was pushed back yet again, this time to 2011, hip-hop fans, myself included, experienced a few emotions.  The weary, brave-hearted Detox apologists said, “Oh well, we can wait. We’ve waited this long, it will be worth it.  Everyone who has worked on it said it’s going to change the game!”  The smug, arrogant brand of hip-hop lover who never really listens to Dr. Dre anyway looked down their collective noses through their oversized non-prescription glasses and said, “Ha! We knew it would never come out! And even if it does, it’s going to suck anyway!”

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Editor’s Note: Normally, I would have tackled writing this story myself after an interview with the artist. But JC Poppe sent over this completed article that required so few edits that I decided to just run with it. It’s a moving story on how he created his acclaimed Sleep Therapy album amongst both beauty and chaos.

It was slightly after dinner that we would all receive the shock of our lives. My wife suddenly went completely white from a lack of oxygen. She couldn’t seem to catch her breath. She was suffering from the effects of having a pulmonary embolism. It was a blood clot from her hip, which was bothering her for a few days. The clot broke off and traveled through her heart into her lungs, making it nearly impossible for the oxygen and blood to properly flow through her body.

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Album Review: Shlohmo – Shlomoshun Deluxe (2010)
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Potholes

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Editor’s Note: Normally, I would have tackled writing this story myself after an interview with the artist. But JC Poppe sent over this completed article that required so few edits that I decided to just run with it. It’s a moving story on how he created his acclaimed Sleep Therapy album amongst both beauty and chaos.

I am an independent hip-hop artist that is relatively unknown within the genre. Since Nov. 1, 2008, I have been a refugee from my home, the Milwaukee metro area, a place that I greatly miss. I have also gone through the processes of putting together my very first album, becoming a father for the first time, and dealing with my wife having a medical catastrophe. I’m not sure that this is the most exciting story in the world, but it’s something that I feel is worth telling.

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Off Freeway & Jake One’s Stimulus Package dropping on February 16th. I got more than a few responses for not including this album on our Top 25 Most Anticipated For 2010. Hopefully this is an indication of the rest of the LP. Freeway, Raekwon and Jake One delivered on this joint. Props to YHTN

Download: Freeway – “One Thing” (Feat. Raekwon) prod. by Jake One

This is just the type of song I am looking for heading into the weekend. The homies Killing Skills team up with Redlight Boogie and Sean Price to create an absolute BANGER. I have had this song on repeat now the past hour or so, and I don’t see an end coming any time soon. Check it out and enjoy the weekend…

Alex from The Kickdrums just sent over this superb remix to The Constellations song, “Setback”. Featuring an ultra funky, danceable vibe, this is just sort of music you need to heat up your frigid winter days. For those familiar with The Kickdrums previous work, this track will come as no surprise, as it uses a beat rooted in hip-hop, but takes a definite step away from traditional hip-hop sounds. Stay tuned for more news regarding some outrageous plans The Kickdrums have brewing.

Download: The Constellations – “Setback” (Kickdrums Remix)

Earlier this week Cymarshall dropped his EP, Creator’s Kid, via Hipnott Records. I only got around to posting the announcement and video today, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t support this phenomenal project. Cymarshall is a monster on the microphone, and since he is holding down the dirty Jersey, I have no choice but to support! So get over to iTunes and add this to your library…

The homie DJ Low Key sent us this new Von Pea track “Toss It Over”. The track is off the DJ Low Key & Sounds Supreme – The Solution Tape #1. mixtape dropping in early February. The release of this mixtape is part of their three-year anniversary of their weekly party – The Solution; this is one of the premier nights for Hip-Hop in Denver, CO. Denver Solution has a massive post from June 2009 showcasing a Red Bull Music Academy-sponsored Solution night where Exile, DJ Day, Che Grand, Von and Donwill were surprise guests.

“Toss It Over” came together when four-time Solution guest and all around great rapper/producer, Von Pea from Tanya Morgan, recorded over an unreleased Suhburb beat. DJ Low Key & Sounds Supreme – The Solution Tape #1, will features exclusives and premiers from all three members of Tanya Morgan, Donnis, Ro Blvd, Median, Kooley High, Mike Baker, 1 O.A.K., Moe Green, Whygee, Kid Hum, Exile, DJ Day, Che Grand, Othello, DJ Vajra & more. We should have the new mixtape for you real soon. Props to DJ Low Key.

Download: Von Pea “Toss It Over” prod. Suhburb

DJ K.O. & the Elementality family return with the 3nd installment in a year long series of EP’s that will be released on a monthly basis.

Back on November 10, 2009, DJ K.O. embarked on a year long campaign to release 12 EP’s in 12 months. Living Out A State of Mind Vol. 3 is certain to pick up right where Vol. 1 & 2 left off. If you happened to miss Living Out A State of Mind Vol. 1 or 2 feel free to head on over to Elementality Productions right now to check it out!! Can’t forget to shout out the homie Objektiv One on the artwork!!

Download: DJ K.O. – Living Out A State of Mind Vol. 3