TAGS : Skillz

I’ve been looking forward to this project ever since I checked the video for “The Letter”, which featured this Maryland-based MC going in on head-in-the-clouds rappers. But he did it in a way that didn’t sound cheap or phony, just honest. As such, I had to post Phil Ade’s The Letterman as soon as it dropped. And with features from Wale, Raekwon, Skillz, Raheem DeVaughn, and just a few others, it’s more than worth your time just to hear how Ade stacks up against his more established cohorts. Spoiler alert: He definitely does, and then some.

Hit the skip to download The Letterman and stream “The Letter” below. Props to DJ Booth.

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Here’s what looks like an insane (in a good way) tribute to my personal favorite group of all time – De La Soul. Mick Boogie & Terry Urban teamed up with a slew of artists (ranging from Tanya Morgan to Phife Dawg to 6th Sense to Camp Lo to Apple Juice Kid) for this project. I heard a leak the other day for Phife’s  “Peace Porridge” and I can tell you I was interested off that track alone. Download, enjoy, and give thanks to one of the greatest groups to ever do it as well as everyone involved on this mixtape. Hit the jump for the tracklist.

Download: Mick Boogie & Terry Urban – Le Da Soul