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The Black Superstar has always been a paradox in American Culture. African-Americans, and many racialized ‘others’, have for a long time held this odd allure as naturally cool, while at the same time suffering the effects of a body that is instantly criminalized. This is a dangerous duality that can serve as simultaneous impetus and …

“There’s always a point where you have to decide whether to actually put your all into any given undertaking. From that point, any number of things can determine whether it ultimately succeeds or fails. To take a ‘leap of faith’ has always seemed more an idealistic statement than a truthful one to me. The word …

“Last Breath” is the first leak off “Let It Go”, the debut album from legendary Detroit producer House Shoes. This cut features Nottz, Oh No and MED over a progressively sinister beat with a can’t-lose Prodigy sample. “Let It Go” is out June 19th and will feature guest slots from Roc Marciano, Danny Brown, Guilty …

Dr Don Don flips Eddy Grant and gives it the remix treatment. Download “Walking On Sunshine” (Dr Don Don Remix) HERE

Oddisee’s “Odd Renditions” puts new spins on Marvin Gaye, Bon Iver, Metronomy, and K-OS. Oddisee’s proper solo debut, “People Hear What They See” is out June 5th. Download “Odd Renditions” HERE

What’s a FRMX? Well it’s halfway between a freestyle and a remix. Have a listen and it’ll make sense… These are alternative versions of a few tracks from the “Grown Man Business” album and the “Jack The World” mix tape. Yungun and Mr Thing did them just for fun – hope you enjoy them too! …

Toronto based MC Muneshine enlists production from Buckwild for the latest single “Lower Level” off his upcoming album, “There Is Only Today”. Download “Lower Level” HERE

Just like the first installment that dropped last week, part two features past cuts that House Shoes has produced for the likes of Elzhi, Danny Brown, Quelle and more. House Shoes debut album “Let It Go” is out in June Download “The Makings” Part 2 HERE

“The Makings” Part 1 is the prelude to House Shoes debut album “Let It Go” and gives a rundown of some of House Shoes past production credits. Features on Part 1 include Proof, MED, Quelle Chris, Invincible, Boog Brown, Roc Marciano, Finale, and more with audio testimonials from Rich Medina, Black Milk, Gaslamp Killer, Phife, …

Oddisee is giving away “Hustle Off” today to announce that his new album “People Hear What They See” is up for pre-orders and ready for release June 12th!  While “Hustle Off” is not on the upcoming album, it does set the tone nicely.  Fans won’t have to wait long though for the first album single which is on …