I didn’t know who Andy Madeleine was until I saw The Black Opera’s M.A.S.H. video. It’s a monster track with stunning visuals to match. Andy has great story telling ability with the camera, so when I got an email from Steph about The Black Opera’s Villains video, also directed by Andy Madeleine, I couldn’t wait to check it out. This is one you just have to watch. Not to give anything away, but after watching it I don’t trust kids anymore. There’s a Villain in all of us. Check out more from The Black Opera on their site and Twitter. BIG thanks Steph for the heads up.
Detroit
The good folks at (iN)SECT Records sent an email about this Detroit cat Chanes. I was digging the artwork for (iN)TANGIBLES and gave it a spin. I rocked it for a whole day before I went back and read the email again.  Chanes has a good blend of, well a bit of everything, and there’s a couple of snippet tracks on (iN)TANGIBLES I can’t wait to here the whole thing.
“We had heard about Cameron Falsetti a.k.a. Chanes, for a while now, I think first from Detroit’s Ambassador, House Shoes, we dug a little deeper and we started to see a young man with an already prolific career. Reaching out to him to see if he would be down to give us a mix for the (iN), We were not ready for what we got, all songs produced by Chanes with 8 exclusive joints. Artwork by Mike Combs”
Anything from the D, there’s always a House Shoes connection. Gotta love that guy. Download Chanes – (iN)TANGIBLES on (iN)SECT Records. BIG thanks (iN)SECT Records for the heads up. And to Mr. House Shoes for getting good music heard.
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Chanes – Playground (featuring Miz Korona & Moe Dirdee)
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Chanes – Free Money (featuring Moe Dirdee, Freeway & Clemmye)
Yes, it’s Boombox time again! August 6th New York and Detroit with LA style is going to turn Chinatown into the party you want to be at. The ambassador of Detroit Hip Hop and LA’s El Capitan on the 1′s and 2′s, House Shoes. You can always count on him to drop some exclusive stuff. Coming off the high of Sucio Smash’ Underground Selects New York’s Sucio Smash is landing in LA and going to set the turntables ablaze. The evening’s guest hosts are from the Cafeteria Line: TiRon & Ayomari. And always in the place to be are your resident DJs Inka One, Ben Diggin, and Analog. Spinning those grooves that keep your feet moving and the party going. Come on out to Boombox to check out the party. Hope to see you all there. BIG thanks to the Boombox crew for keeping the party moving and the Hip Hop growing in LA.
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Yes Mr. Trackstar the DJ is cranking’em out. Mixing mixtapes, making mixtapes, and doing events this cat is every where. And when it comes to music, he knows what he’s talking about so listen closely. 4:20 is known for a few things, and now for the day Kid Vishis dropped Sick Em Vol 2: Bar 4 Bar mixed by Trackstar the DJ. Kid Vishis kills it. I don’t have to tell you where Kid Vishis is from because it’s written all over this mixtape. Sick Em Vol 2: Bar 4 Bar holds up to the quality you expect from a Detroit artist and well worth the listen. I have it on heavy rotation in the headphones. Download Kid Vishis – Sick Em Vol 2: Bar 4 Bar here. BIG Thanks to the homie Trackstar the DJ for the heads up on this one. Keep banging those mixtapes out my friend. BIG shout to The Smoking Section.
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Kid Vishis – The Execution ft. Royce Da 5’9″
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Kid Vishis – Werewolf
Quick note, my man Jon is working overtime to get good music out. If you see that cat in your neck of the woods, thank him. Alright, on to Crown Royale…now if you were digging that EP that dropped a little while ago, then get geared up for Crown Royale the LP. Before this album when I thought about Crown Royal, it was about drinking. Now it’s about Partying with Buff1 and Rhettmatic with the volume past 10. Both are very talented cats teaming up to bring you Crown Royale. Rhettmatic isn’t just dope on the 1’s and 2’s, but is also a monster on some beats. And if you haven’t heard about Buff1 you’ve been sleeping under a rock. Go grab a copy of Crown Royale on Amazon.com, or roll into your local music store and demand it. BIG thanks Jon for keeping me in the know.
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Crown Royale – World Go Crazy
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Crown Royale – Testing
Magestik Legend is making The Great Escape from the norm. This cat isn’t letting anyone slow him down, and has got his eyes on the prize…success. Let me get serious with you for a moment. I just got done listening to a couple of “big” name artists that recently dropped albums, and well I could have spent my time better. To me Magestik Legend should be out there like those “big” name artists because he would do a much better job giving people quality music. With some help from Mr. Jonathan Kim, Magestik Legend will be making his way to the top real soon. Long story short Magestik Legend’s The Great Escape is a great album. Support this man and his music. Buy a copy of Magestik Legend – The Great Escape. BIG thanks Jon for the heads up.
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Magestik Legend – Feel What I Feel ft. Fes Roc (prod by Astronote)
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Magestik Legend – The Closer (prod by Astronote )
Just what you have all been waiting for… more Crown Royale! A video and an EP from Crown Royale, what more can you ask for?! From their self-titled LP, Crown Royale, We Gotcha takes you through some of the spots in sunny SoCal, and to our beloved Fat Beats. It also features Buff1 and Rhettmatic running around town getting into a little mischief and mayhem. Crown Royale is also making a little extra cash in Venice cutting it up. Nothing but good times with these two. Recently Crown Royale dropped their EP Crown Jewels: A (2)Dope EP. Featuring artists El Da Sensei, Kam Moye and a remix by Red Bull BIG Tune Champ 14KT. They are just giving you a little taste of what’s to come December 7th. Yes, this is just a sneak peek on what’s to come! Enjoy the video and download Crown Royale – Crown Jewels: A (2)Dope EP here. BIG thanks to Mr. Rhettmatic and Jonathan Kim for the heads up. Keep your eyes and ears open for the Crown Royale LP 12/07.
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Crown Royale – After All f. Kam Moye
I don’t have to say much about this album… I really don’t.  The title and the music speaks loud enough for it. I bought Album Of The Year at Fat Beats, dropped it in the CD player on the way home, and drove the long way home to hear it again. When I got home, I copied it to my computer, iPod, and my iPhone so I wouldn’t be without it. It drops today (September 14th), so find the closest record shop and buy Black Milk – Album Of The Year.
All right, let me get to the music.  The Album Of The Year has that Black Milk sound, but bigger. If that’s possible…guess it is. Still having that big drum sound, funky samples, hypnotic rhythmic flow, and heavy hitting -with guests like Danny Brown, you can’t help but put it on repeat. The album overall has a complete sound, but each track can hold it’s own.  You just have to listen to it people.  It’s also worth getting a physical copy.  Very clean design with shiny red soil numbers on the cover making a bold statement. Go to or order Black Milk – Album Of The Year from Fat Beats…now. BIG thanks to House Shoes. Black Milk keep making that music.
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Black Milk – 365
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Black Milk – Round of Applause
Magestik Legend doesn’t disappoint, and he brings the heat once again with To Be Continued… Chapter 1. I played To Be Continued from beginning to end, and had the volume cranked up. I thought Magestik Legend was dope when he dropped FREE, but he kills it on this one.  Bout Freedom (produced by Astronote) gets you geared up to walk a little harder, head nodding , hands waving.. good time. To Be Continued is hosted by T3 of Slum Village and has guest appearances by Marv Won, Ro Spit, Othello, and Buff1 gives a shout out. Check out the track Day Break featuring Othello and produced by 14KT.  If you don’t like that track, Hip Hop is not your genre.  Download Magstik Legend – To Be Continued… Chapter 1 on BandCamp.  BIG thanks Magestik for the heads up on this one.
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Magestik Legend – All Eye Know (prod. Astronote)
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Magestik Legend – Day Break ft. Othello (prod. 14KT)
B+C did a collabo project with LA Stereo to bring you a 1 on 1 interview with House Shoes and J1 aka THE DEER.  Part 1: The Mayor of Detroit Hip Hop, an L.A. staple, producer, DJ, pop to lil House Shoes, and all around good dude… House Shoes.  He has worked with everyone from Detroit to LA, and gone around the world several times. Recently House Shoes hooked up with All City Records (from Dublin) for their 4th installment to their L.A. Series that’s out in stores now (BIG shout to Jordan Rockswell). Check out House Shoes‘ recent appearance on SOUNDWAVES (KPFK 90.7FM), and The Makings… on Do-Over records. BIG thanks House Shoes, J1, LA Stereo, and the HVW8. Keep your eyes open for Part 2: J1 aka THE DEER
