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Héctor Lavoe was a Puerto Rican salsa singer and is credited with starting the salsa movement in 1975. With that being said, Chicago producer Loose Cannon Beats pays tribute to Lavoe with a four track instrumental tape. LCB also took it a step farther by allowing those that purchase the $5 project to lease all four beats for their own …

Following in the pathway of his previous “Homage” tracks, Chicago’s fastest rising lyricist Words is back with his “Kendrick Lamar Homage”. Combining Lamar’s “Kill My Vibe” & “Rigamortis”, Words rushes the mic with massive word bombardments.

Catcreek Musa is from Greensboro, North Carolina (Home to the famous Woolworth Sit-In). The name Catcreek Musa was derived from the artist’s late grandfather’s nickname and Musa I of Mali. Catcreek Musa is a 1/3 of the new Blunt Roc/Urban Alternative band called Kre8tive Evolution. Here is his latest offering titled “Mind Control”, produced by Detroit’s Black Milk.

Illinois’ “off the grid” minded emcee Serious Matters links up with Chicago producer DJ BB Famous for “Tomorrow”, the lead off single to Matter’s upcoming “Ember” album. Mixed and recorded by the newest member of Elgin, Illinois’ Watch City posse Kasz, Serious drops intense lyrics such as in the following verse from the song: But you ain’t ask’n for or …

“Trippin”, produced by group member Dave Stone, is the first single off of Elgin, IL natives Watch City’s upcoming album, scheduled to be released later this year. The song addresses the psychological struggles that come from the stresses of everyday life, as well as the detrimental behavior encouraged by many in the music industry. After over a year of performing …

In honor of Black History month coming to a close Texas emcee Killa Kyleon releases his latest single “Black History Month”. Speaking on the societal ills that we face daily Kyleon gives us his take.

Emerson Brooks is back with some new vocals that are sure to please all listeners. “Beg”, is the latest offering from the Toronto native, as the Singer/producer/song writer aims to continue making noise throughout the music industry in 2014. https://soundcloud.com/emerson-brooks/beg-prod-by-alex-isaak-emerson

Jay Griffy teams up with Philly legend Gillie Da Kid in a new high energy single sure to get you “Amped Up”. This tracks ignites the listener’s imagination with an intense beat produced by the Pogue Brothers. It also features unstoppable bars and showcases the talents of both artists. Mixed by Mar’z Muzik. Artwork by RellGrafx. For more information go …

O DA ADDIC is addicted to Hip-Hop. Mind you that isn’t some preconceived notion or something he just says randomly to get you to stop and listen to his raps. It’s real talk proven by his longtime love affair with the game. Not today’s brand of copycat artists and ringtone rappers, but real emcees you might’ve heard of like Rakim, …

The Soul Stacks is a collaboration between Chuck.$oul[beats] and CandaceK steeped in the tradition of the late 1960s and early 1970s soul movement. The EP features six tracks emanating the bluesy, funky soul inspired by the era. With beats produced by Chuck.$oul[beats] and lyrics, melodies, and vocals by CandaceK, the project brings new life to the days when music from …