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“Love Is For Fools” is the he official video  leaked from the highly anticipated second installment of Fattz’s “Bazooka Joe” series, “Bazooka Joe 1.5”, scheduled to be released very soon. The song features a boom bap drum arrangement and strong mid seventies vibe.   http://youtu.be/JfBFZnlAD6Y

“Tunnel Visions” is the new single from Rock Mecca’s upcoming “Ironworld” LP. Produced by Jake Palumbo, the track is recalling the spirit of the famed NYC Nightclub and the gritty Hip Hop that was its soundtrack during the Late 90’s and early 2000’s. The track is a banger, with snapping drums, dope cuts and the vivid lyricism that is making …

“‘Real Life’ just paints the picture of a real life scenario of my current life & times. No fabrications; just giving it to the people straight.” – Palermo Stone Being an independent, unsigned hip hop artist can feel like you’re leading two lives: one where you are on stage or making music, and the other that allows you to pay …

As promised, Toronto artist and producer Ebedoz has followed up his recent releases “Angel Love” and “Gangsta Soldier” with his full-bodied self-titled EP. Completely written and produced by Ebedoz, the 5-track project infuses elements of reggae, hip-hop and highlife to adopt an out-of-the-box sonic experience. To add to the sensory overload, Ebedoz pushes forth themes of love, compassion and dreams …

Scorcher bagged a MOBO nomination on the first visual he released from the “1 of 1” EP for “Work Get It” and follows with an equally innovate and impressive video for a fresh new track, “No One Else”. With an edgy and artistic feel, the video captures the deep emotion of the track through the use of various backdrops, lighting …

When you think of cities that are called to nurture emerging talent the top ones that usually come to mind are New York, Atlanta and Houston. Outside of Kayne West, Chance The Rapper, Big Sean and now Stalley, the Midwest is often left out of these honorable mentions. Ohio being the lowest on the totem pole. Enter Buggs Tha Rocka. …

After the success of last year’s “Kosmichemusik” EP and accompanying 7”, Canadian production duo Potatohead People (aka Vancouver’s AstroLogical and Montreal’s Nick Wisdom) return to the Brooklyn-based Bastard Jazz label with a double A-side single from their upcoming album Big Luxury, due out early 2015. “Explosives” is a smoothed out Slum Village-esque hip-hop joint featuring J-Dilla’s younger brother and Yancey …

Chicago’s WateRR continues to come strong with a new Alchemist production acknowledging the high murder rate that takes place over Chicago Summers on “Hot Barrel, Cold Summer” from the “For the Streets & Scholars” LP set to release December 16th.

Immediately dropping the visual to his jumpoff single “No. 99”, Pro Era chief of commands Joey Badass slips into his ‘badass’ persona for his Statik Selektah production which sounds similar to A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario” record but with a sweet updated sound. His sophomore album, “B4.DA.$$”, drops January 20th.

On December 9th, Chicago artist Cae Jones released his debut project titled “Too Uncool”. Pairing with AEMMP Records, this partnership is excited to put out Cae’s unique fusion of sounds for the world to hear. “When I started putting this project together, I originally wanted to showcase all of my musical ability. I wanted to rap, sing, and play guitar, …