TAGS : The ARE

The day after the verdict in the Oscar Grant trial and subsequent Oakland riots, the duo of the Burnerz dropped this timely track dealing with the tragic outcome of the case. By the way, if you don’t know about the trial/case, Google is your friend. And honestly, I wouldn’t really blame you for not knowing because shit like this just does not receive the attention it so greatly deserves. I won’t stay on the soapbox longer than that, though, just enjoy this track from the Burnerz, which boasts The ARE on the boards and Zumbi, of Zion I, on the microphone, along with guests Bambu and Kev Choice.

Hit the skip to download “No Justice”. You can stream it below.

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Every so often I browse my bookmarks section dedicated to artists’ pages. And last week, I visited The ARE‘s site and found, among other treats, this free EP from trio Good BIZ. I was instantly intrigued when I saw that The ARE was the producer behind the six-track project, but adding to that feeling was the fact that one of the members, B. Fine, used to run with YZ in the early ’90s. With that information handed to me, I couldn’t help but want to spin this a few times to find just what was held within. To my delight, this EP offers some some fantastic beats paired with solid rhymes that reminded me of what I liked so much about groups like Strange Fruit Project. Huge props to The ARE and Good Biz for offering this for free and I hope you dig it as much as I did.

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The homie Jabee just sent over some real heartfelt business today, an ode to his brother that he lost a year ago. With the help of The ARE on the boards, this is something you will not want to miss. It’s always nice to see emcees spit about their personal lives once and a while, it gives us a new dimension that we might not have had from just listening to their usual work. Check this out and let us know what you think!

Download: Jabee – “BLOOD” prod. The ARE [Right Click Save As]

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Khal sent over these two joints the other day, and I thought I could shed some light on them this week. Some classic boom-bap sound from these golden age emcees, with a refreshing twist from The ARE. You also get interesting features from Brother J of X-Clan and YZ. Give them a spin and give us your thoughts….

Download: Good Biz – “Nowhere” feat. Brother J of X-Clan prod. The ARE
Download: Good Biz – “Mr. Original” feat. YZ prod. The ARE

Houston producer The ARE is back with his latest offering IRAN. If you’re fan of the Manipulated Marauders project he previously released like myself then you’ll be excited for this new collection. This project is dedicated to the people of Iran who continue to fight for peace and democracy in their country. Props to RIK

Download: The ARE – IRAN

Tracklisting after the skip…

My boy Element just hit me the latest joint off his upcoming mixtape: If I Was A Woman, I’d **** Me Too. Don’t let the mixtape title throw you. The track is real smooth and doesn’t hurt to get The ARE on production. Please let us know what you think about this joint right here. Enjoy!

Download: Element – Throwback Love feat. Promise (prod. by The ARE)