Crown Heights staple Ruste Juxx and Cali producer Preed One drop their latest single "Depression" featuring London scratch specialist DJ TMB. The single serves as the latest preview from the upcoming album "Imperishable Artistry," arriving this fall on vinyl. Produced by Preed One, "Depression" delivers a great backdrop for Ruste's thought-provoking lyricism and raw emotion, showcasing a different side of Ruste Juxx's artistry while maintaining the grit and authenticity fans have come to expect. The album carries special significance, as it was inspired by the memory of their late friend EQ, who originally introduced Preed One to both Ruste Juxx and DJ TMB. In tribute, DJ TMB's signature cuts can be heard throughout, helping tie together an album rooted in friendship, respect, and authentic hip-hop craftsmanship.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
LEX "Authentic" feat. Harbor Kidz [SINGLE]
"Authentic" is the latest single from LEX's forthcoming album "Everyday Music." The track features the Harbor Kidz — Squeegie O and Jamil Honesty — delivering razor-sharp verses over a smooth yet menacingly thumping beat from LexZyne Productions. Mixed and mastered by ChezRocka. Three versions: Main, Clean, and Showmix. A classic underground approach: real MCs, real bars, real production.
Famoso "Demon" [VIDEO]
Famoso and the Snowgoons announce a joint project. "Demon" is the first single. The Snowgoons have been the most reliable German boom bap production machine for international collaborations for years — from Ill Bill to Vinnie Paz. Famoso brings a voice with clear street focus. The full project is coming soon, merch already available via Goonsgear.com.
Alpha Centori & Shyste Chronkyte "Concrete Scriptures" [EP]
"Concrete Scriptures" is a three-track EP: "Sunny Daze," "None Of It," and "Rup Pum Pum Pum." Alpha Centori produces, mixes, and masters entirely, while Shyste Chronkyte writes and performs the lyrics. A short, focused format with clear division of labor.
b-dope x BGlizzy "Struggle" [VIDEO]
b-dope and BGlizzy — father and son — drop "Struggle" as a joint track. Shot by I Am Beleaf. The format is rare in rap: genuine generational collaboration, not just thematically but literally. The title "Struggle" hints at shared experience between two perspectives — old and young, but from the same family.
UFO Fev x ETO "Early Retirement" [VIDEO]
"Early Retirement" was already covered in the previous list. Here comes the official video from Gee Media (Chinatown Sound), shot for the upcoming "Creatine" project by UFO Fev, fully produced by Rochester MC/producer ETO. The track remains a dark-humor title between two New York voices that sound more like extension than actual retirement.
The Custodian of Records "Blends Adultos" [ALBUM]
"Blends Adultos" is a 14-track project without real track titles — just numbers from "ONE" to "FOURTEEN." That suggests a beat tape or instrumental project, possibly with occasional vocal samples but no classic MC structure. The Custodian of Records as an artist name fits the archival aesthetic. Minimal info, maximum reduction.
Different Theme "The Battle That Changed My Life" [VIDEO]
"Different Theme" is the story of an internal battle: the old self chasing shine versus the new self chasing the King (God). Two versions of the self fight for the mic, but God shows which voice is truly yours. The track is for anyone who's felt torn between who they were and who God is calling them to be. Psalm 40:3 is quoted: "He put a new song in my mouth." A Christian rap track that portrays conversion not as an event but as an internal battle.
38 Spesh & Curtis Coke "GREAT WALL" [VIDEO]
38 Spesh and Curtis Coke — both part of the Trust Gang — drop "GREAT WALL" as an official video. Limited additional context, but both names stand for Rochester NY street rap with classic boom bap energy. 38 Spesh has been active for years as both MC and producer, Curtis Coke firmly rooted in the Trust orbit.
Stoop Rebel Murda X Retrospec "AIM HIGH" [EP]
"AIM HIGH" is an eight-track project fully produced by Retrospec. Stoop Rebel Murda writes and performs all vocals outside of the featured verse from Kool A.D. on "Rebel Rights." Titles like "Lullaby Shit," "Work Hard Attain Your Goals (Interlude)," "Lester," "Aquatic," and "Cleanse My Soul" hint at a mix of street reality, self-reflection, and spiritual cleansing. The project stays short and focused, no track exceeding three and a half minutes.
Superior & Let The Dirt Say Amen "Hopeful Studies" [VIDEO]
"Hopeful Studies" is the first single from the upcoming album "The Saint, The Servant, The Sinner" by Superior and Let The Dirt Say Amen — a project directly inspired by the brilliance of Ka. The track and the full album function as an homage to Ka, the late Brooklyn MC and producer whose minimalist, meditative rap philosophy shaped an entire generation. Superior and Let The Dirt Say Amen move in exactly that school: reduced beats, dense lyricism, spiritual depth. Video directed by Trill is Bliss. Once the album is released on vinyl, it will be available through fxckrxp.com and rrcmusic.co. The description closes with: "May your studies be hopeful and may everyone inspired by Ka's music find blessings in the sound."
Reemo The Visionary "A Rhyme This Fresh" [VIDEO]
Reemo The Visionary takes A Tribe Called Quest's "Check the Rhime" and writes his own verse over it — classic freestyle approach with clear respect for the original. The track is titled "A Rhyme This Fresh" and was partially filmed in St. Albans, Queens — the exact neighborhood closely associated with Q-Tip and the late Phife Dawg. Reemo uses that not just as a location but as a deliberate cultural salute. Lines like "I Charlie Kirk you in the middle of your verse, duke" mean stopping a weak rhyme dead before it even gets going. "Like a lab rat y'all keep testing me, each time I come back more aggressively" speaks to persistence and using every bit of doubt or criticism as fuel. Shot by Flow Vision Media as part of the "S.M.O.K.E. SESSIONS" series (Serious Music Older Kids Enjoy).
Herbal T the God "FINE HERBZ EP" [EP]
"FINE HERBZ EP" is extremely compact: six tracks, none over three minutes, most under two. Titles like "Eagle Visions," "The Supreme," "Genisis General," "Treasure Chest of Words," and "Hattori Hanzo Sun Lounger" hint at Five Percent Nation philosophy and sword metaphors. Herbal T the God keeps it deliberately short and focused — more spiritual transmission than extended album.
Gel Roc "Big Dreams" [VIDEO]
Gel Roc — Project Blowed legend — drops "Big Dreams" as a single from his LP "Out of Style, Out of Service," now available on green transparent vinyl. Produced by Ariano, video shot and edited by OG Calmer. Gel Roc represents one of the most important underground schools on the West Coast — the Project Blowed in Los Angeles, where Abstract Rude, 2Mex, Ellay Khule, and others shaped freestyle culture and open-mic tradition. "Big Dreams" sounds like exactly that: big dreams without big budgets, carried by technical ability and decades of experience. Released via Abolano Records.
ESNOU "HARDCORE VIDA" ft. Omega El CTM [VIDEO]
"HARDCORE VIDA" arrives from the "Underground Imperio 2026" series. ESNOU and Omega El CTM represent Chilean underground rap — hard, direct, uncompromising. Limited additional info, but the title says it all: hard life, hard bars.
SCVTTERBRVIN "Nouveau Realisme" [ALBUM]
"Nouveau Realisme" is a 16-track fever dream that feels equally indebted to grimy cassette culture and avant-garde gallery spaces. Fully produced by Kevs One and featuring a slick appearance from Odessa Kane, the album channels the raw philosophy of the French art movement it borrows its name from, transforming ordinary street realities into something surreal, violent, and strangely beautiful. SCVTTERBRVIN and Kevs One first crossed paths at the Los Angeles Recording School, two students more interested in dusty vinyl textures and malfunctioning samplers than industry polish. That chemistry bleeds through every inch of "Nouveau Realisme." Kevs One's production is cinematic without becoming bloated — murky basslines collide with warped jazz loops, dissonant pianos, and drums that sound dragged through alleyways after midnight. SCVTTERBRVIN attacks the production with the urgency of a battle rapper and the eye of a street poet, stacking dense internal rhymes beside fragmented images of urban decay, spiritual paranoia, and late-night survival. If the French Nouveau Réalisme movement sought to reclaim reality through art assembled from the debris of modern life, SCVTTERBRVIN applies the same principle to rap music. These songs are built from broken memories, smoke-filled apartments, layers of graffiti, low-budget horror films, and the psychological static of contemporary America. At a time when hip hop often mistakes volume for vision, SCVTTERBRVIN delivers a project with both identity and atmosphere. "Nouveau Realisme" doesn't simply reference an art movement — it operates like one.
NYMROD ft. V.S.O.P SITY "Dislexic Flow" [VIDEO]
NYMROD from Federal District Records drops "Dislexic Flow" featuring V.S.O.P SITY. The title plays with dyslexia as a flow metaphor — intentionally twisted structures. Limited context available, but the visual shows clear underground intent.
SIR SKLTR "A.N.G.E.L." feat. Sparkingtin & L.I.F.E. Long [VIDEO]
"A.N.G.E.L." is the second visual single from SIR SKLTR's debut compilation LP "SKELOWEEN." Sparkingtin from Harlem and L.I.F.E. Long (one half of The LENGTHWAVE) deliver thought-provoking verses over SIR SKLTR's soulful, expertly chopped production. Directed by Harold Urena, the video was shot on the streets of Brooklyn, capturing the city's raw energy, grit, and late-night atmosphere. A special moment: scenes filmed in front of the late DJ Clark Kent's memorial mural — a tribute to a legend who shaped New York's sound. The full "SKELOWEEN" project is available on Bandcamp.
BLAKUZA THE FAMILY VOL.1 [ALBUM]
"BLAKUZA THE FAMILY VOL.1" is the debut of a new collective: Figerson, Quaziii Sol, Thezes, Young Stadix, J Shxnobi, and Here$ Johnny form the MC axis, while Lunar, Foule Monk, Young Stadix, Failsafe, and Oni The Anxestor handle production. Lunar curates and masters the full project alongside Foule Monk. Fourteen tracks with titles like "Phantom of the Opera," "Tombstone Flowers," "William Murderface," and the nine-minute closer "The Last Straw" show a dark, almost horror-coded aesthetic. Artwork by Virgil Warren reinforces the visual intent. This isn't a casual feature tape — it's a closed collective statement with clear identity. "DESTINY HAS ARRIVED" reads the Bandcamp description, and the project moves like it believes that.
Conway the Machine "The Long Kiss" [VIDEO]
Conway the Machine drops "The Long Kiss" as a visual single. The text hints at the upcoming album "I Heard You Paint Houses" — a title directly referencing mafia context and the film "The Irishman." "Reject 3" is also announced. Conway stays in his Griselda lane: dark, cinematic, with street imagery that shows rather than tells. Limited additional context, but with Conway that's enough — the signature is unmistakable.
Bleed Delgado - OG Beloved feat. Fes Taylor [VIDEO]
Bleed Delgado with OG Beloved pull Fes Taylor as a feature — instantly bringing Wu-Tang periphery into the frame. Directed by Blackout City Films. Limited additional info, but the names carry enough weight: New York underground with clear genealogy.
Duck City Music "Beautiful Intro" feat. CHJ & NdaKut [VIDEO]
"Beautiful Intro" leads Duck City Music's forthcoming "Beautiful Struggle" project. CHJ and NdaKut — both part of the Duck City collective — deliver powerful verses over hard-hitting production from Long Island MC/producer Nam Nitty. Interwoven throughout are inspirational audio clips from motivational speaker Eric Thomas, reinforcing a message of perseverance, resilience, and refusing to quit. The track is dedicated to anyone facing life's toughest moments — those questioning whether to keep fighting or give up. Duck City Music frames it as a reminder that even in the middle of the struggle, there is strength, purpose, and beauty in pressing forward. Available on Bandcamp.
Friday, June 19, 2026
The Alchemist "LIQUID FORM" [ALBUM]
When The Alchemist drops a new project, the underground pays attention. "LIQUID FORM" follows his November 2024 solo beat tape "The Genuine Article," continuing a prolific run that included "Flying High" and "Yacht Rock 2" in 2023. His signature — sample archaeology digging through psychedelic jazz, obscure soul records, and cinematic textures — has shaped the sound of modern underground rap as decisively as any producer in the last decade. His influence extends from Griselda through the Bruiser Brigade orbit to London's boom bap circles. Every Alchemist project doubles as a state-of-the-underground address: who gets space on his beats, how far he pushes his own sonic language, and where the culture is heading. "LIQUID FORM" will reveal whether he's found another new direction after the extraordinarily productive 2020–2024 stretch (Bo Jackson, Haram, Continuance, The Great Escape) or whether he's further compressing the existing formula. With Alchemist, either path means quality. The title alone — "Liquid Form" — suggests fluidity, shapelessness, something that takes the form of whatever container it's poured into. That's always been his strength: the beats define the MC, not the other way around.
D.V. Alias Khryst "NXXXX SHXT" [VIDEO]
D.V. Alias Khryst drops "NXXXX SHXT" as part of his "Flip Phone Rap — Freestyles" series via Soulspazm Records, Teamwork Records, and ICW LLC Entertainment. JP The Producer handles the beat, The Bigger Picture Buda directs the visualizer, M.I.N.G. mixes, Batcave Studios masters. Soulspazm as a label home immediately places the track in a specific context: raw, unpolished East Coast underground with a laser focus on bars. The freestyle format strips away everything that isn't essential — no hooks, no features, just an MC and a beat doing what they were designed to do.
Benny Slumz x HardMoney "Ricky!!!" [SINGLE]
"Ricky!!!" is the first single from the upcoming album "Crhyme in The Life Of..." by Benny Slumz and HardMoney. HardMoney builds a dark, bass-heavy foundation while Benny Slumz delivers sharp bars rooted in authentic storytelling — ambition, loyalty, survival, and pressure from every angle. The DJ service pack adds intro/outro tracks with 8 bars of drums for mix flexibility, showing genuine respect for DJ culture. As HardMoney states: DJs are the backbone of hip-hop culture, one of the four elements. That posture isn't just words — it's built into the release structure.
D-12 "D12 Forever (Vol. 1)" [ALBUM]
"D12 Forever Vol. 1" is D-12's third studio album and their first since "D12 World" in 2004 — and their first since the passing of Proof. An unreleased Proof verse is used on the album, adding a layer of weight no marketing could manufacture. The feature list runs wide: Method Man, Xzibit, B-Real, and others from the extended network. Jake Bass produces the full album. Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz serve as executive producers, creating an unusual Onyx-D12 bridge. The album carries the gravity of a 22-year gap and the legacy of a lost member — a difficult balance between celebration and memorial.
Juxx Diamondz "I Don't Know" [VIDEO]
Juxx Diamondz keeps "I Don't Know" deliberately simple: one video, one beat, bars. No conceptual scaffolding, no feature parade. The track lives on delivery and directness. Sometimes that's enough.
RJ Payne "GROWING PAYNE'S" [EP]
RJ Payne from Philadelphia has built a serious reputation over the years — Royce da 5'9" has repeatedly called him one of the best rappers alive. "GROWING PAYNE'S" as an EP hints at personal growth and the pain that comes with it. Payne's strength lies in dense rhyme technique and a delivery that works on both technical and emotional levels simultaneously. Short format, maximum impact.
Dontez x O_T "DETAILS IN THE DEVIL" [ALBUM/VIDEO]
"DETAILS IN THE DEVIL" is a concept album built around the two-wolves parable — one representing kindness, the other greed — and the weight of which one you choose to feed. Dontez writes and performs, O_T produces entirely, and Ciecmate mixes and masters. Culprit, Aslan, and Ciecmate himself provide the few features. Dontez also painted the artwork. The title is a deliberate inversion: not "the devil is in the details" but the other way around. Fourteen tracks moving through dark street imagery, chess metaphors, and night-zone tension. The lead video arrives as a short film with a full cast of characters, direction, and additional sound design — pushing the project beyond a standard rap album into something more cinematic and deliberately authored.
Kingdom Kome x Sponatola "Yuh Dun Know" [SINGLE]
Already covered in the previous run as "Ya Dun Know." The track remains part of Kingdom Kome and Sponatola's "Tamiami Trail" album — South Florida narrative, soulful production, and veteran delivery.
EricTheRed13 & Ki Bohiti "Volley Salute" [VIDEO]
"Volley Salute" is the third single from the joint album "THE ANTI-POP PROGRAM" by EricTheRed13 and Ki Bohiti, now available across all platforms. VVStearss produces, Karsh Capa handles the visual. The album title sets the posture: deliberate counter-positioning against the mainstream without turning preachy. Both artists operate through 7 Triibes and Astra Music Group.
SNICK Foley & DEADPAN "Paint The Corners" [ALBUM]
"Paint The Corners" runs 15 tracks, all produced by DEADPAN, mixed by Jack Dice and Dentikit, mastered by Jack Dice. The track titles alone tell you the character: "Soapbox," "Victims Turned Villains," "All AmeriKKKan Role Model," "Tee-Hee GIGGLE GIGGLE," "Lo-Fi Means Low Fidelity," "PARLAY MISSED! So Back to Rap I Guess," "Halal Cart Gyro." This is a duo that moves between social critique, self-deprecation, and underground humor without losing the thread. Fifteen tracks, none over four minutes, all painted into the corners where the mainstream doesn't look.
Passport Scoob & Adwerdz "No Cases" [VIDEO]
"No Cases" opens the road to Passport Scoob's upcoming "Runway Residue" EP with Adwerdz. The single arrives as a full DJ service pack — explicit version, radio edit, a capella, instrumental, and video — signaling that this isn't just a streaming play but a real DJ-culture effort. Adwerdz produces, P-Street Heem handles mix and master, with Flight Crew Sounds as executive producer. Rugged hip hop that respects the DJ as a core element.
DJ Flipcyde "Make It" feat. KXNG Crooked, Xzibit & Alita Lovelle [SINGLE]
KXNG Crooked and Xzibit bring combined West Coast weight to this track. DJ Flipcyde places both veterans on a single foundation and adds Alita Lovelle as a contrasting voice. It's classic posse-cut logic with West Coast DNA: hard bars, established names, and a DJ as the organizing center.
Cory Gunz & Shaquille O'Neal "Kat & Brunson" [VIDEO]
Cory Gunz capitalizes on the Knicks championship moment with a track featuring Shaq, produced by Brooklyn's Asethic Hamilton. The AI-generated video places both in a Knicks parade scene with cameos from Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson. Gunz rides the momentum from his "WYFL" freestyle that surpassed one million views and landed on multiple Apple Music playlists. It's a time-capsule record: New York pride, basketball culture, and rap energy united in a single celebratory moment.
Tef Poe & Otayo Dubb "Self Deployed" [ALBUM]
"Self Deployed" is a genuine axis record: Tef Poe from St. Louis — known as both activist and MC who gained national visibility during the Ferguson protests — and Otayo Dubb from Oakland producing the full project. Eight tracks, scratches by Fatgums, mix by Fatgums, mastered by AudioKemestry, cover photo by Fernando Godinez, cover art by Bambu. The features — Bambu, Rockwell Knuckles, Sinsation — come from the politically conscious, activist rap world. Titles like "Traditional Murders," "Bulletproof Nubians," and "St. Louis Mafia" make the direction unmistakable: street realism, systemic violence, resistance, survival. This is rap as deployment, not entertainment.
DIE P "COUSINE" [VIDEO]
"COUSINE" is a single from DIE P's current EP "Mach Platz Campus." Dienst und Schulter handle the beat, David Reineke directs the visual, shot at Gotchi Studios. DIE P stays in her own Berlin pocket: wordplay, Berlin attitude, unafraid of humor. It's not concept rap — it's an MC translating her environment into bars without inflating it beyond what it is.
Da Dysfunkshunal Familie "Separate Ways" feat. Five Feet [SINGLE]
Da Dysfunkshunal Familie has been a name in the Chicago underground for years. "Separate Ways" featuring Five Feet reads like a reflective, personal track — separate paths as a genuine theme rather than a posture. Short single, clear intent.
Shacke One "Superstar" [VIDEO]
Shacke One and Achim Funk have built a working relationship by now — "Superstar" is their third joint single and carries a surprisingly different vibe: summer, Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana. The video by Woschi was shot in Vidigal, featuring a graffiti piece dedicated to their late friend Lucas. Shacke stays Shacke — dry, Berlin-rooted, direct — but the beat and the setting bring a warmth that cracks open his usual basement sound without softening the substance. It's a shift in perspective, not a concession.
Amerigo Gazaway "Dad Is Not A Noun" feat. Skyzoo [SINGLE]
Amerigo Gazaway — known for conceptual mashup projects and thoughtful production — delivers the official theme song for the "Dad Is Not A Noun" podcast. Skyzoo opens with a verse exploring fatherhood, promises, and generational lessons. All Bandcamp proceeds through Father's Day weekend go to the Real Dads Network's Fatherhood & Family Center. That alone speaks to the posture: music as a tool, not just a product. Gazaway's production stays soulful and warm, giving Skyzoo the right canvas for the kind of grown-man writing he does best.
Kid Capri "Live from New York (Knicks Remix)" [VIDEO]
Kid Capri — a legend needing no introduction — channels New York's basketball fever into a DJ-driven Knicks remix that exists in multiple versions. That approach alone tells you everything about his mentality: a record isn't a finished product, it's a living instrument that shifts with each spin. Pure DJ culture from one of its defining architects.
Payso Jackson "ILLUSTRIOUS TALK" [EP]
"ILLUSTRIOUS TALK" runs seven tracks, none over two minutes — Payso Jackson keeps it deliberately tight. AksikBeatz handles all production. Titles like "Limo Drapes," "Shooter Skimask," "Fly Art Pieces," and "Major Plans" hint at a blend of luxury imagery and street realism. The format recalls the Griselda school: short, hard, no fat.
Primero Company "Chocolate Blanco" [VIDEO]
"Chocolate Blanco" pairs Pocs Meléndez's production with Robb Candela's writing. Ometusco Sound Machine handles mix and master, with Black Bones Entertainment and Primero Company behind the release. The visual from Charlyefex/Black Bones matches the record's tone. A Spanish-language underground track built on craft and posture rather than spectacle.
Tyler C x Willyynova x Chuck Strangers "Social Club" [SINGLE]
Chuck Strangers on the beat instantly brings a Pro Era/Beast Coast reference point. Tyler C and Willyynova ride that foundation on a single that takes its "Social Club" title literally: shared space, exchange, community. Strangers' production stays warm and rhythmically fluid, giving both MCs room to move without overheating the frame.
$amo Heung "Broken Mirror" [VIDEO]
"Broken Mirror" sits at the exact moment when a relationship reaches its last page — love, regret, and acceptance all in the same room. $amo Heung of Tha Beggas, Wu-affiliated and representing Washington DC, flips The Manhattans' "I Hurt" — the same source J. Cole used, but taken in a completely different direction. The track goes personal rather than grand, and that's where its power lies: raw honesty over warm soul, without sentimentality tipping into melodrama.
Bad Lunge "I Ain't Average" [SINGLE]
"I Ain't Average" delivers exactly what the title promises: no average approach, no compromise.
Coyote, Shaq & B-Real "Practice" [VIDEO]
The rap duo Coyote pulls in Shaquille O'Neal and B-Real for a track described as a lyrical scrimmage between teammates. Swisher Beats produces, Marmo Films directs. B-Real carries Cypress Hill DNA, Shaq brings his entertainment factor, and Coyote holds the center as the hungry voices in the room. "Practice" works best as a display of ease and chemistry rather than a high-stakes battle record — it's a session among names who don't need to prove anything.
Nicholas Craven & Boldy James "Trapper's Alley 3: Hell or High Water" [ALBUM]
"Trapper's Alley" is Boldy James' oldest and most personal series. Part 1 arrived in 2013, Part 2 via "Fair Exchange No Robbery" marked the beginning of the Alchemist era that elevated Boldy's trajectory. Part 3 now sits entirely in Nicholas Craven's hands — not a casual pairing, but a deliberate one. Craven has established himself over years as one of the most important independent producers working today, with releases for Mach-Hommy, Westside Gunn, Rome Streetz, Stove God Cooks, and others. His signature — heavy soul flips, warm texture, grimy drums with enough negative space for Boldy's dragging, hypnotic monotone — fits the Trapper's Alley world naturally. Ten tracks, features from 218bojay, Dave Hill, Chip$, and Lethalias Grain, mixed and mastered by Roberto Viglione. "Summer's Eve" opens with the kind of introspective weight that reminds you Boldy writes from lived experience, not borrowed mythology. "My Last Try" and "Grinding My Gears" carry the emotional load, "False Accusations" and "Hamburger Helper" bring the street pressure. "Death & Taxes" returns as a 2026 remaster — a bridge between chapters that proves the material ages well. This is a series built on survival, and the third installment sounds like it.
Son of Tony "Circles" feat. Pounds448 [VIDEO]
"Circles" is a single from the upcoming "Son Want Revenge" project. Mythgotbeats provides the instrumental, Pounds448 brings the guest verse, and Tiz Scorsese handles the visual. Son of Tony keeps the delivery direct and street-grounded, with the mix from Standoutmusik/Cassobeats and mastering from D-Sane at Digital Age Sound. A track that leads with mood and presence rather than spectacle.
Ras Ceylon & Timbo King "Scrollz of Lion Rock" [ALBUM + VIDEO]
📜 SCROLL III 🎖️💯🐝 "WORD IZ BOND" Ras Ceylon x Cappadonna x Timbo King
The final scroll is unveiled!
Emerging from Scrollz of Lion Rock, "Word Iz Bond" serves as the third and final transmission as the complete manuscript is unveiled on Juneteenth. Ras Ceylon's 9th studio album, Scrollz of Lion Rock is co-directed by Timbo King and executive produced by Oli "Power" Grant (Wu-Tang Brand).
Produced by Ras' longtime creative collaborator Dawit Justice, architect of the Full Medal Jacket EP with Tragedy Khadafi and the Jacket FuLLa Medalz LP with Timbo King, the record unites Ras Ceylon, Cappadonna, and Timbo King in a cipher of oath keepers, storytellers and witnesses to the times. Across a backdrop of cinematic drums and soul-drenched textures, the three travelers exchange living scriptures on loyalty, integrity and the unseen covenant carried within a spoken word.
The song's title emerges from Timbo King's refrain, "Popa Wu voice"—an invocation of his uncle, the late, great Popa Wu aka FreeDum Allah, widely regarded as the spiritual father of the Wu-Tang Clan and a respected elder within the Nation of Gods & Earths. More than a tribute, the phrase serves as a call to remembrance, echoing the wisdom, discipline and spiritual teachings that helped shape generations within the Wu universe.
From Cali to Brooklyn, Shaolin and beyond, "Word Iz Bond" follows the path of wisdom keepers and torchbearers carrying sacred lessons from one generation to the next. A reminder that before contracts, before algorithms, before kingdoms rise and fall, there was one's word. A sacred bond. A promise carried through generations.
Filmed in Los Angeles by Jeremy Mack, with additional filming and editing by Hostage Media in Brooklyn, New York, the visual follows the unfolding Scrollz narrative while featuring special cameos from Prodigal Sunn of Sunz of Man and Free Murda (FreeDum Allah Jr.), son of Popa Wu himself. Together these appearances extend the lineage throughout the Scrollz of Lion Rock manuscript.
As SCROLL III emerges, the path begun with "BuzzSaw" and illuminated through "Duality" reaches its destination. This final scroll pays homage not only to the spiritual traditions that helped shape Hip-Hop Culture, but to the enduring power of truth, honor and the sacred word.
The cypher is complete..Word Iz Bond!
🎖️💯🐝 Starring:
Ras Ceylon x Cappadonna x Timbo King
Featuring cameos by:
Prodigal Sunn
Free Murda (FreeDum Allah Jr.)
Produced by Dawit Justice
Mixed by Cruise
Mastered by AudioKemestry
Filmed by Jeremy Mack (Los Angeles)
Additional Filming & Editing:
Hostage Media (Brooklyn, NY)
The manuscript is now in your hands.
#ScrollzofLionRock #RasCeylon #Cappadonna #TimboKing #DawitJustice #WordIzBond #WuTangKillaBeez #Shaolin #PopaWu #Juneteenth2026
RAS CEYLON – Scrollz of Lion Rock
01. Grand Entrance (Sigriya) (Prod. By Dawit Justice) 02. Word Is Bond (Feat. Cappadonna) (Prod. By Dawit Justice) 03. Dis.Info.Age (Prod. By AkaFrank) 04. Ancestors (Feat. Ras Kass & Ka’Ra Kersey) (Prod. By Monk Hits) 05. BuzzSaw (Feat. 9th Prince) (Prod. By 9th Prince) 06. Uprising (Prod. By AkaFrank) 07. Duality (Prod. By Mathmetics) 08. Intl. Flex (Feat. Tuff Like Iron & Young Shanty) (Prod. By AkaFrank) 09. Heart Muscle (Prod. By Bles Infinite) 10. Free The World (Prod. By Just Jay) 11. Land Grab (Prod. By Cruise) 12. River 2 Sea (Feat. Solomon Childs) (Prod. By Dawit Justice) 13. Sword Swingin (Feat. Planet Asia) (Prod. By Cruise) 14. Blessingz (Feat. Prodigal Sunn) (Prod. By AkaFrank)
Ras Ceylon is an Oakland, California–based MC and the first Sri Lankan rapper to emerge within the western Hip-Hop canon (debut in 1999), blending West Coast independence, precise lyricism, and reggae influences with ancestral awareness and a global perspective. His music bridges regions, lineages, and generations while maintaining deep Hip-Hop credibility, aligning him with artists who share his militant, socially conscious vision and establishing him as a singular voice in both the international and independent Hip-Hop landscape.
Scrollz of Lion Rock is Ras Ceylon’s ninth official studio album, slated for release in 2026, and marks a pivotal expansion of his Hip-Hop lineage. Built on the creative foundation of his 2024 project Jacket Fulla Medalz with Wu-Tang affiliate Timbo King, the album elevates that partnership into a fully realized, long-form statement that cements Ras Ceylon within the Wu Killa Beez lineage while highlighting his unique globally grassroots voice.
Co-directed by Timbo King—who appears throughout the album as a recurring guest presence—Scrollz of Lion Rock features Wu-Tang Clan family Cappadonna, Prodigal Sunn, 9th Prince, and Solomon Childs, alongside acclaimed MCs Ras Kass and Planet Asia—voices woven seamlessly into the album’s narrative, functioning as extensions of a shared militant and lyrical tradition rather than conventional features. Executive produced by Oliver “Power” Grant & shaped through A&R direction by Matthew “M80” Markoff (Holy Toledo Productions), the project stands as a cohesive, long-form statement rooted in legacy, lyricism, and militant Hip-Hop tradition.
Through this album, Ras Ceylon carries forward a disciplined, socially conscious Hip Hop ethos while expanding its reach across coasts, generations, and cultures, adding a vital new chapter to that legacy. Rooted in boom-bap fundamentals and sharpened by present-day urgency, the album confronts themes of power, resistance, survival, and cultural memory with precision and weight. Tracks such as “DisInfoAge”, “Free The World”, and “Ancestorz” reflect the project’s political clarity and enduring relevance. The album’s title, intro, and cover art draw from Sigiriya (Lion Rock)—an ancient Sri Lankan rock fortress symbolizing strength, endurance, and inherited knowledge—framing the record as both historical reflection and contemporary statement.
Sonically, the album is highlighted by DJ Allah Mathematics, longtime DJ and creator of the iconic Wu “W” logo, whose involvement lends the project both musical authority and symbolic lineage. Additional production from Cruise, Dawit Justice, and HBK’s AkaFrank forms a raw, cohesive soundscape rooted in authentic Hip Hop textures. Scrollz of Lion Rock stands as a focused, culturally resonant release built for legacy and collector permanence.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Barbaydose "Addition" [ALBUM]
"Addition" keeps it lean: four tracks plus their respective instrumentals, deliberately placing the production on equal footing with the vocals. Barbaydose delivers a mix of urgency and reflection across titles like "Everything's On Fire," "Motion," and "Hour Glass." "Where I Come From" featuring JTK the Early Rebel sets the origin anchor. Releasing the instrumentals alongside the vocal versions signals pride in the beat work — a compact statement that prioritizes substance over runtime, letting the production breathe on its own terms.
Kingdom Kome & Sponatola "Ya Dun Know" [VIDEO]
"Ya Dun Know" is the first single from "Tamiami Trail," a cinematic ride through the underbelly and history of South Florida. Veteran lyricist Kingdom Kome and producer Sponatola craft a soundtrack steeped in soul, grit, and nostalgia — named after the legendary highway connecting Tampa and Miami across the Everglades. The video, shot in Jamaica, lends the track an added Caribbean tint. It's luxurious and rugged at once, capturing the spirit of old Miami: street wisdom, late-night cruises, neon skies, and the hidden corners that make the region legendary.
Jeff Porter & Teathetruth "Gyros & Guinness" [ALBUM]
Jeff Porter and Teathetruth are well-locked-in: Tea fully produced Porter's first two albums, "Illustrious" and "Stillustrious." On "Gyros & Guinness," Tea takes a step further and raps on every track. The concept bows to both Ireland and Greece — titles like "Split The G" (a Guinness reference) and "Wolfpack" hint at the playful but bar-focused tone. Features from Triz1, Meech, and Trumayne round it out. It's a cohesive, lyricism-loving project built from a single creative partnership, where the producer-turned-co-MC dynamic adds an extra layer of chemistry.
Chyna Baejing & Boneweso feat. Estee Nack "GAMEOFBONES" [VIDEO]
Chyna Baejing out of Lynn, Massachusetts establishes herself as a voice to watch with "GAMEOFBONES." Boneweso supplies the production and stands as super-producer behind the "Baejing Ballad" album via 23 Incredible Industries. Estee Nack — aka Nackie Chan, aka Nack Mandela — adds his wordsmith weight as a feature but stays a complement to Chyna Baejing's showing. Directed by Blend, it carries that Lynn underground chemistry: raw, self-assured, and built on a tight local circle that's been generating consistent heat. A strong calling card from an emcee early in her run.
Citizen Kane MHB "Fatality (Noob Saibot Edition)" [ALBUM]
"Fatality (Noob Saibot Edition)" is a fully realized Mortal Kombat tribute: game audio snippets, Round 1 interludes, fatality calls, and hidden-character tracks frame the material like an actual game. Citizen Kane MHB and his crew — Sinister Kane, Cicada Wong, Daemonium Rex, CK1, Ravenous — carry the concept across 22 entries. The Noob Saibot focus (the series' shadow ninja) fits the dark tone. It's a nerd concept that only works if the bars behind it deliver, and the sheer commitment to the framing shows genuine devotion to both the source material and the craft.
GIN "Only The Moment" [VIDEO]
"Only The Moment" comes from GIN's "Be Free" album and carries a contemplative, almost meditative tone. Ruler Why builds the beat while Bonvue handles drums — a combination delivering warmth and weight at once. GIN stays in a reflective mode, the title hinting at the posture: presence in the moment rather than rush. It's a track that works through atmosphere and mood rather than aggression, the kind of record that rewards listeners who value introspection over impact.
Recognize Ali x DirtyDiggs "The Shining" [ALBUM]
Recognize Ali brings together his Ghanaian-American roots and the cold New York school, while DirtyDiggs supply the dusty, forceful West Coast foundation. "The Shining" is densely populated: Sage Infinite, Killa Kali, Montage One, Rasheed Chappell, Eloh Kush, Tristate, and Planet Asia handle features. Tracks like "Maserati Kings" and "5 Star Generals" showcase the blend of luxury imagery and warlike rhyme technique. It's an album that runs the DirtyDiggs signature through consistently without Ali ever surrendering the center — heavyweight underground rap built on grit and pedigree.
Pielroja "Intacto" feat. Fiallo prod. Basyco [VIDEO]
Pielroja is among the technically clean voices in the Colombian underground, and "Intacto" stays true to that lane: dense rhyme chains, crisp enunciation, no pop compromise. Basyco builds a dusty, sample-driven foundation while Fiallo fits the track cleanly. The title — "intact" — reads plausibly as the posture itself: undamaged, uncompromising, holding the line in its own lane. Spanish-language boom bap craftsmanship that prioritizes precision over spectacle.
J Dilla "Jay Stay Paid" [ALBUM]
"Jay Stay Paid" remains one of the most significant posthumous Dilla projects: released in 2009, curated and mixed by Pete Rock from Dilla's beat archives into a fictional radio-station mixtape. The KJay FM concept frames the material as a broadcast running through Dilla's full range — chopped funk loops, off-kilter drums, futuristic synth experiments. The guest list reads like an underground honor roll: Blu, Lil Fame, Phat Kat, Danny Brown, Black Thought, MF DOOM, plus Havoc and Raekwon on "24K Rap," and Illa J. Having Pete Rock — a sampling legend himself — serve as curator gives the project a rare layering: one master organizing another master's archive without painting over his signature. A document of genius preserved by genius.
HiJinks "The Cloth" [VIDEO]
HiJinks plants a clear flag with "The Cloth," the lead from his debut album "illficionado": classic boom bap with no retro costume, openly bowing to the Pete Rock and Skyzoo school. United Grind and Boom Bap Nation stand for exactly that lane — sample-driven warmth, clean drums, bars at the center. The title says it plainly: this is cut from real material, not trend imitation. A debut that announces intent through craft rather than gimmick.
Ester Nack x Mike Shabb "PINPIN" [SINGLE]
Estee Nack brings his signature Tarot Gang energy — coded, street-tested, laced with the kind of idiosyncratic wordplay that's made him one of the most recognizable voices in the Lynn underground. Montreal's Mike Shabb supplies a foundation that feels raw and contemporary at once. "PINPIN" thrives on the friction between two worlds: Massachusetts mysticism and Canadian cold, locking together more naturally than you'd expect from a cross-border pairing.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
BlueHillBill x Boneweso "SEEMEINAHURSE" [VIDEO]
“SEEMEINAHURSE” is a dark preview of “Bad Dudes.” Boneweso produces the track himself, giving BlueHillBill a beat that feels more like a threat than a traditional song structure. The delivery stays rough, and the One Eye Films visual leans into direct hardness rather than over-stylized drama. The title is morbid without becoming cartoonish. It’s about presence, intimidation, and underground energy with no soft focus.
IM’PERETIV "The Wolves" feat. Ayoo Bigz, Che Uno, Sayzee & Dystrakted [SINGLE]
“The Wolves” sets the tone for IM’PERETIV’s next album world: haunting piano, hard drums, Dystrakted’s cuts, and three Toronto emcees moving both against and with each other. Ayoo Bigz, Che Uno, and Sayzee each bring their own angle, but the record stays cohesive. IM’PERETIV doesn’t overcrowd the beat; he builds a hunting atmosphere. Dystrakted’s cuts give the track the classic DJ edge that many modern posse records are missing.
Phil G the Knowbody x Hilltop Productions "Hell Low EP" [EP]
“Hell Low” already plays with greeting and downfall in the title. Phil G the Knowbody uses Hilltop Productions for a compact EP that benefits from its size. “Only When (I’m Drunk),” “Gods Love,” “Bottom Dollar,” and “Iron Man” point toward different states: intoxication, faith, scarcity, endurance. Drastic Measurez and New Stranger widen the frame briefly, but Phil G remains the center. The remixes give the title track extra angles without bloating the project.
ASSASSIN "Légende Urbaine" [VIDEO]
ASSASSIN remain ASSASSIN: political, historically aware, and rooted in their own language. “Légende Urbaine” comes from the Rockin’ Squat and Doctor L axis, with DJ Nix’On on the cuts and added vocal depth from Steve B. Rock and Bazin Mado. The title plays with legacy, but the track doesn’t feel self-satisfied. Doctor L keeps the production rough and cinematic, while Rockin’ Squat raps with the authority of someone who didn’t just witness French rap history — he helped shape it. The broader “Intelligence Artisanale” concept fits perfectly: craft over automation.
Ayoo Bigz x Thelonious Coltrane "STREET CODE: A Day with Trane" [ALBUM]
“STREET CODE: A Day with Trane” places Ayoo Bigz inside a frame that already sits between street language and jazz-coded reference. Thelonious Coltrane provides the production space, while Ayoo Bigz fills it with direct, rough presence. The title suggests concept, but the core remains rap: codes, experience, movement through environments with their own rules. It’s not overbuilt. It works as an emcee-producer pairing focused on atmosphere and posture.
XEOS "VILLANO" [VIDEO]
XEOS writes, performs, and produces “VILLANO” himself, which gives the track a unified signature. The beat stays dark and direct, while the delivery remains focused rather than overcrowded. Lil Supa’ appears through additional adlibs, adding an important underground shadow without taking the record away from XEOS. The mix and master keep it clean without sterilizing the grit. It’s Latin underground rap with full control over sound, image, and tone.
FastLife "Under Pressure" [EP]
FastLife is at his best when pressure is present but not dramatized. “Under Pressure” lives in that exact space: compact form, sharp edges, no long detours. His voice carries that Queens balance of street knowledge, style, and dry humor. The EP feels concentrated rather than over-explained — not every idea is stretched out, but every cut leaves a mark. FastLife doesn’t need a long runway to establish presence.
E Murda x Wun Two "Wine & Dine" [VIDEO]
“Wine & Dine” shows what Wun Two does best: he doesn’t build beats that scream; he builds rooms where the voice gains weight slowly. E Murda uses that muted, jazzy space with calm delivery and pressure tucked between the lines. As part of the “ORCO” world, the track doesn’t feel like a loose single. It plays like one chapter inside a fully formed sonic environment. Smooth, but never soft.
Kinetic 9 x Wreckone "Better Obey Me" [SINGLE]
Kinetic 9 carries a very specific gravity as a Killarmy and Wu-Fam voice: militant language, sharp imagery, and no soft center. Wreckone gives “Better Obey Me” a dark foundation that supports that command tone without overcrowding it. The record runs on authority more than volume. Kinetic 9 is strongest when the beat gives him room to let that rough, unpredictable delivery breathe — and that’s exactly the lane this track opens.
Onyx "It All Started in Brooklyn" [VIDEO]
Onyx don’t turn “It All Started in Brooklyn” into a museum piece. They use it as an origin statement. Quab Lab gives them a hard foundation, and Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz carry it with the physical vocal presence that has always defined the group. The record works because it doesn’t try to sound younger. It trusts the essentials: pressure, voice, aggression, identity. Brooklyn isn’t used as a slogan here — it’s the source code.
UFO Fev x ETO "Early Retirement" [SINGLE]
“Early Retirement” carries its title with irony. UFO Fev and ETO don’t sound like they’re stepping away; they sound like two emcees too seasoned to be rushed. Fev brings Harlem precision and measured control, while ETO enters with that cold Rochester imagery that rarely wastes a line. The record runs on veteran energy without slipping into nostalgia. It’s not about quitting early — it’s about sounding like you’ve already survived enough to move at your own pace.
SC Static & Decaf Black "Lyrical Klip" [VIDEO]
SC Static and Decaf Black operate as Black Static, and “Lyrical Klip” keeps the control in-house. Illimitable Entertainment handles production, but the defining detail is the DIY grip: the video is filmed and edited by the artists themselves. The track leans into classic emcee work — direct delivery, hard bar structure, no need for hook gloss. It’s a self-contained piece that proves independent execution doesn’t have to feel like a compromise.
The God Fahim "Blackwater" feat. Mach-Hommy [SINGLE]
When The God Fahim and Mach-Hommy appear on the same record, the pairing already carries its own signal. “Blackwater” sounds like the title suggests: dark, still water with something toxic moving underneath. Fahim brings his familiar blend of self-mythology, discipline, and abstract wisdom, while Mach-Hommy adds another layer through coded delivery and controlled distance. This isn’t a record built for quick explanation. It works through tone, suggestion, and repeat listens.
Tastik, Philo Philta & Slize "Noir" [EP]
“Noir” lives up to its title: dark colors, tight spaces, little light. Tastik, Philo Philta, and Slize move through a classic underground frame without simply rehearsing old formulas. Tracks like “Raufbolde,” “Rantanplan,” “Tatendrang,” and “Talwärts” point toward pressure, reflection, and edge. DJ Chuck Borris brings the cuts on the title track, giving the record a real hip-hop backbone rather than a nostalgic accessory. It’s lean, cohesive, and built around mood.
Komo Sarcani x Le Chimiste "Plug" feat. XP The Marxman [VIDEO]
Komo Sarcani and Le Chimiste turn “Plug” into a transatlantic underground link. Le Chimiste’s production is dark, sample-rooted, and open enough to let Komo’s French delivery breathe while giving XP The Marxman the right lane to enter. XP brings his Los Angeles lyricist discipline without sounding like a pasted-on feature. The record is mixed with enough pressure to hit, but it never crowds the voices. It works because the connection feels organic, not arranged for name value.
Hella Treu "A Stack" feat. Plasma XL, Mark Jordan, Daniel Son & Bobby Bishop [SINGLE]
“A Stack” runs on a proven underground structure: a hard title, multiple emcees, and no decorative excess. Hella Treu sets the frame, while Plasma XL, Mark Jordan, Daniel Son, and Bobby Bishop bring different textures into the room. Daniel Son and Bobby Bishop especially carry that Canadian independent edge where every bar has to land and the beat doesn’t need to overstate itself. The money motif is there, but the record avoids cheap shine. It stays cold, focused, and bar-driven.
PEP57 x Bloo Azul "BOREAGA" [EP]
“BOREAGA” connects two origin lines: Bloo Azul from the birthplace of hip hop and PEP57 out of LeFrak City, Queens. Their link came through Sherman, and the project carries that network energy without feeling assembled by committee. Puerto Rico is the spark, with NORE and Bori rhyming hovering as spiritual references, but the record stands on its own legs. Sherman, 2000 Souls, Elmer Krupt, Abomination Oner, Hipost, and Truck Thomas give the tape enough production variety to breathe, while the sports-coded titles keep it clever and street-level. Summer energy, but still built for lyric heads.
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