Trying to get back in the swing of things here on Potholes. Coming next is a fine mixtape from Donwill of Tanya Morgan fame. It’s nice to see the guys branch out a bit into their solo careers. We all know how successful they have been as a group, hopefully we see the same results as they stand alone behind the microphone. I am not positive, but I believe Von Pea and Ilyas should be coming along rather shortly with solo efforts of their own. We shall see about that. For now, give this tape a spin and feel free to share your thoughts after the skip… [Via 2dopeboyz]

Download: Donwill – Laura’s Tape

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

Jerm has been talking about this tape for a while, but finally, it is here. Teaming up with DJ Low Key, Jermiside gives us, Die Jerm Die. The tape features production from Jermiside, Von Pea, Aeon, G.C & Mike Jaye and features guest spots from fellow Lessondary members Donwill, Che Grand & Spec Boogie. Check it out and let us know what you think…

Download: Jermiside – Die Jerm Die Mixed by DJ Low Key

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Wait, it’s not October 15th yet? Oh well, here is Dumhi’s Indian Summer, a day earlier than expected! With appearances from cats like Donwill (Tanya Morgan), Che Grand, Al Mighty (MAGR), Shameless Plug, Jermiside, Flud, Mash Comp, Random, and more, this is bound to be a classic free release. To be honest, this kicks a lot of the free projects that are out right now to the curb. If you aren’t familiar with the work of Dumhi, I highly suggest you catch up and cop all the past releases. And if you need some additional convincing, check out the leaks from last week. I am sure that will diminsh any skeptism that you may have had. Special props goes to Objektiv One for providing some of the most beautiful artwork I have seen in quite some time. Check out the EP and share some thoughts after the skip!

Download: Dumhi – Indian Summer
Hard copies available on site as well!

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Not too long ago, Dumhi dropped the highly-acclaimed free EP, Flowers. Today we get our first peak at the upcoming EP, Indian Summer, with a double single leak, featuring Che Grand & Donwill on one, and Flud, ShamlessPlug & MashComp on the other. Two contrasting joints that give you a good idea of the diversity you can expect to see on Indian Summer. Check out the two leaks and let us know what you think after the skip… Props to Objektiv once again for providing us with the beautiful artwork!

Download: Dumhi – “Latest Activity” feat. Che Grand & Donwill
Download: Dumhi – “One Week In August” feat. Flud, ShamelessPlug & MashComp
Dumhi Bandcamp

October 15th: Dumhi – Indian Summer EP
(Exclusively Potholes/Dumhi)

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We dropped the sampler on you last week, but here is your chance to cop the EP in it’s entirety, brought to you by RIK. Couldn’t tell you I saw this collaboration coming between Rob Viktum and Donwill, but I am glad that it came together the way it did. They came hard with a handful of high-quality hip-hop joints, perfect for a casual listen as well as an in-depth breakdown. Give it a download and share your thoughts after the skip…

Download: Donwill & Rob Viktum – Aight, New Drink

Rob Viktum just tweeted this snippet mix preview of his upcoming project Aight, New Drink with Donwill, who you know as one-third of Tanya Morgan. It’s a five-track project featuring other members of the Lessondary crew, such as Von Pea and Elucid, and several other guests. If this mini-mix is any indication, you would be wise to hit up RappersIKnow on Sept. 1 to download this for free. I know I will.

Download: Rob Viktum & Donwill – Aight New Drink

With two thirds of Tanya Morgan (Von Pea and Donwill) and the always-on Elucid, these three members of the Lessondary crew bring us the first leak off Lessondary Radio entitled “We’re All In Power”. And, of course, they all come correct on the microphone as they spit over a beat taken from Exile’s fantastic Radio album, which dropped earlier this year. If this track is any indication, Lessondary Radio is going to be yet another dope release from this crew. And it’s looking like 2009 is the year of the Lessondary.

Download: Lessondary – “We’re All In Power”

It’s been a long time coming for Tanya Morgan, and we have been following their progress almost since the beginning. With a few stellar releases, I feel like they have finally made the breakthrough they deserved with their most recent effort, Brooklynati. And not only was it a fantastic LP, but the marketing scheme behind the album was flawless. If you haven’t noticed some form of promotion to move out to the lovely city of Brooklynati, then I have no idea where you have been. But moving back to the music, I know everyone here at Potholes, and most of you readers would agree that they put out one of 2009’s best hip-hop albums. With that said, I would like to introduce the three-man killing squad called Tanya Morgan, consisting of Ilyas, Donwill and Von Pea. Come sit with us as we discuss the new album, their hometowns, the music scene and much more!

Here is a preview, hit the skip for the full feature…

Reyn: Hey guys, thanks for coming by. How is everything?
Von Pea: Getting better!
Donwill: Chilly chill, homie…

Reyn: Moonlighting was your first real jump to the stage back in 2006. Three years later, you guys are about dropped one of the freshest, most highly anticipated LPs of the year. How have you guys grown as a group and matured as artists?
Von Pea: The album from ‘06 was recorded in ‘04 and honestly rushed, so I feel lucky that some people call it a personal classic. At the same time, I knew we could do a lot better with a full effort. I felt this way in ‘06! So, when it came time to do this one, we started in ‘06 and fully finished it up in January ‘09. We took our time, and just got better naturally. From the natural progression, the next step was just 
criticizing what we had. We weren’t going for perfect, but we did want 
to “get it right”.

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With one of the best releases this year in Brooklynati, Tanya Morgan comes strong with their video for the hit single, “So Damn Down”. It’s great to see some underground acts like this grow over the years into a much bigger presence in the hip-hop community. But anyway, I am sure you have heard enough about this album with all their great promotion, so sit back and enjoy this fantastic video.