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Durag Dynasty – “Fish Meat” F. Prodigy

West Coast trio Durag Dynasty released their new album, 360 Waves, today with the impeccable artwork you see above. And before we share our review of the project, let’s enjoy one final song preview in “Fish Meat”. Prodigy, of Mobb…

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Oh No – Disrupted Ads

Oh No - Disrupted Ads KashRoc Entertainment: 2013 It must run in the family. Either that or the name. How else do you explain Oh No’s proficiency as producer and rapper. Born Michael Jackson, Oh No is Madlib’s younger brother, trumpet…

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Durag Dynasty – “Durag Dynasty Theme” P. The Alchemist

The Alchemist is one of the hardest working artists right now, something he’ll only continue make evident in 2013. Among other projects, he’s producing the entirety of Durag Dynasty’s upcoming album, 360 Waves. For those unfamiliar, the West Coast trio is…

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Oh No – “Rollin’ Up” F. The Alchemist

Jan. 29 can’t get here soon enough. That’s when Oh No will release his loosies compilation, Disrupted Ads, which is sounding tough from what we’ve heard so far. The cut with Blu and MED is made for robbing banks and smackin’…

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Sean Price – “The Genesis of the Omega” P. The Alchemist [Video]

So, what’s really going on in your new video for “The Genesis of the Omega”, Sean Price? I can see that you’re portraying a lumberjack, ax and all, and that you are carrying a tied-up woman at one point. I…

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Video: Evidence Talks New Dilated Peoples Album ‘Directors of Photography’

It’s been nearly seven years since Dilated Peoples released their last album, but that’s about to change this year. Evidence recently sat down with 2DopeBoyz‘ Miss Peas to speak on West Coast group’s upcoming album, Directors of Photography. He and DJ…

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The 50 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013

Now that our best of 2012 lists are completed and behind us, it’s time to look to the coming year. Welcome to our roundup of the most anticipated albums of 2013, which features a nice mix of albums both confirmed…

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Video: Evidence and The Alchemist Announce ‘Lord Steppington’ Album

In the world of hip-hop, there are so many album announcements that too often never deliver. I mean, how many times do we have to hear about the DOOMSTARKS project? Or how about Jay Electronica’s Act II? And, uh, yeah, Detox? Well, it…

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Action Bronson & Alchemist – Rare Chandeliers Extended Version [Album]

One of the best projects of the year, Action Bronson and the Alchemist’s Rare Chandeliers, has been re-released. Sort of. They just put out an extended version of the free album that is said to feature four new tracks. I just…

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Meyhem Lauren – Mandatory Brunch Meetings

Meyhem Lauren - Mandatory Brunch Meetings Mishka: 2012 In hip-hop, perhaps more than in any other genre, you can usually judge an act by the company they keep. Considering that Meyhem Lauren is joined by Harry Fraud, Mike Finito, Tommy Mas,…