Straight out of England comes Sonny Jim and The Purist with their new LP White Girl Wasted that features the likes of Jay Electronica, Madlib and the late MF DOOM. Kicking things off is “Doc Ellis” produced by the one and only DJ Premier.
38 Spesh is joined by Freeway and Che Noir on “Painful.” From 38’s new album 7 Shots which drops on September 7.
Legends unite as Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane connect on the appropriately titled “Fly Till I Die.” The Juice Crew members connect for G Rap’s next album Last Of A Dying Breed and the result is certifiably dope.
JID has immediately tossed his hat into the Album of the Year conversation with his long-awaited and highly anticipated The Forever Story. Stuffed full of moments, one that sticks out immediately is his collaboration with the artists formally known as Mos Def, Yasiin Bey. “Stars” is the joint and when that beat switches up? Yessir.
Listen, no disrespect to anybody else on this song but fast forward to the three-minute mark and listen to Jay-Z go off. “God Did” from DJ Khaled’s album of the same name features Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, John Legend and Fridayy. But it’s all about what Hov did.
We’re just a few days away from Meyhem Lauren and Daringer’s Black Vladimir project. We’ve already had “Red Pesto” but now we get some “Trigger Point Therapy” as Meyhem teams up with Westside Gunn.
Cormega is back and will drop The Realness II in a short while. The sequel to his 2001 debut album will have some assistance behind the boards from Alchemist, Sha Money XL and Havoc. The first single “Essential” is produced by Havoc and sets the stage for what’s to come.
Apathy is hard at work with his next album King of Gods. No Second coming sooner rather than later. Ahead of the release, Apathy gets a guest spot from Jadakiss for the first single “No Time To Waste” which is produced by Stu Bangas.
DJ Premier lays hands on Liam Gallagher’s “Diamond in the Dark” and gives it that special Preemo feeling. Certified banger.
Listen, if you haven’t checked out Danger Mouse and Black Thought’s Cheat Codes album yet you are only cheating yourself. Here’s another heater from the album as the duo get some bars from the late, great MF DOOM on “Belize.”