It’s been a long time coming, but we promise it’s worth the wait…Ladies and gentlemen, we’re proud to present to you, DJ Low Key & Sounds Supreme – The Solution Tape #1…Hosted by our good friends and some of our favorites artists out, U-N-I & Ro Blvd, and featuring exclusives and world premiers from some of the top new MCs and producers in hip hop including all three members of Tanya Morgan, Donnis, Exile, DJ Day, Che Grand, Buff1, Adad, 8thW1, Whygee, Kid Hum, Kooley High, Median, Theo Martins, Mike Baker, 1 O.A.K., Moe Green & more, as well as some of our favorite newer tracks. Please give it a spin and let us know what you think. Props to my homie DJ Low Key.

Download: DJ Low Key & Sounds Supreme – The Solution Tape #1 (hosted by U-N-I & Ro Blvd) [zip file]
Download: DJ Low Key & Sounds Supreme – The Solution Tape #1 (hosted by U-N-I & Ro Blvd) [podcast style version mp3]

Hit the jump for the track listing….

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Just hearing about this SMKA mixtape and what better way to spread it to the masses than with a new Tanya Morgan joint. New music from this Brooklynati trio is always a treat, but it’s even better when that music is fantastic like this. All three MCs kill it, especially Ilyas who flexes his double-time flow during the second verse. I can’t wait to hear what else these guys bring to the table in 2010, though it’s been announced all three members will drop a single album. Also cannot wait to hear the rest of this mixtape The 808 Experiment: Vol. 2, which drops Jan. 18.

Download: Tanya Morgan – “The Make Believer” [Bandcamp]

1- Blitz The Ambassador – Stereotype (Amazon)

“It would be great if albums like this became the prototype for future Hip Hop releases in taste, quality, and execution.” – Kkon-El

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Kicking off our 12 Days of Hip-Hop Giveaway, we have a signed copy of Tanya Morgan’s Brooklynati up for grabs. If you have been under a rock for the past year, you would have still heard about this groundbreaking hip-hop record. One of the few albums that I still bump on the regular from 2009, and it can be yours, signed by TM, for free! Special thanks to Audible Treats!

How do you win?

STEP 1: *Follow @PotholesBlog

STEP 2: Tweet, “Follow @PotholesBlog for signed @TanyaMorgan at http://potholesinmyblog.com”

STEP 3:  Winner will be announced the day after Christmas!
*You must be following @PotholesBlog in order to be considered for the contest.
North America only please, sorry!

Support! Tanya Morgan – Brooklynati

Stay tuned for more prizes leading up to a super special freebie on Christmas!

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

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I’m really anticipating the new Clipse album dropping next month. After that we should have De La Soul, Reflection Eternal and The Roots all dropping in early 2010. Maybe its just me, but it seems like we have less groups in hip-hop right now that can have actual success in the underground and mainstream arena. This is a glaring trend in comparison to the last two decades. When I think of great groups like The Beastie Boys and A Tribe Called Quest, the focus was less on who was the best emcee and more about how great the music was. Read the rest of this entry »

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Here are the pictures from the Audible Treats CMJ Showcase, featuring Souls of Mischief, Tanya Morgan, Trinity, Kam Moye, Oddisee, Finale, Jern Eye and TruthLive. Special shouts to Keelay for holding it down for like 90% of the artists on the turntables! Another thanks to Michelle from Audible for putting on such a dope event.

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!

Hit the skip for additional artwork…

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Thanks to the good folks at Audible Treats & Lumeefly, Potholes In My Blog is giving away two virtual tickets to see Tanya Morgan streaming live from Chicago! Act fast, because the show starts September 3rd at 10:00pm EST. All you need to do is send an email to potholesinmyblog@gmail.com with “Tanya Morgan Tickets” as the header and you will be entered into our random drawing. If you are one of the lucky winners, you will be notified with the access code shortly before the commencement of the show. Thanks for participating!

Brooklyn native and AOK Collective member Fresh Daily is a relatively new name on the scene, but he’s already making major waves. His debut album, The Gorgeous Killer In Crimes Of Passion, is now available and has been receiving terrific reviews across the board, including 4 Potholes. He brings a very fresh (no pun intended) approach to music, using his lyrics to express personal narratives. Fresh Daily took the time to talk it up with Potholes about his new album, his background and his love for the art. Check it out:

Alistair: How are things going? What have you been up to lately?
FD: Been working mainly, trying to figure out how to maintain people’s good vibes and interest. It’s been a little bonkers for me.

Alistair: Your album, The Gorgeous Killer In Crimes Of Passion, has been getting very positive reception from fans and critics alike. As an artist who has put in a lot of hard work, how does it make you feel to hear praise for your music?
FD: Anyone who knows me can tell you I’m the black Larry David. I feel like when HBO was planning Larry David’s comedy special. Do you remember that episode of “Curb…”? Well honestly, it’s overwhelming. I kind of didn’t expect people to really be in love with my album as much as I was in love with my album. It’s a blessing. I put my all into my art so it’s nice to see a good return.

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