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With The Roots dropping their 11th studio album, ...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin, on 5-19-2014, three aspiring artists from NJ got an opportunity to collaborate with Black Thought and give out some theme music for the world to celebrate with. Lyricist, producer and active Entrepreneur, Arinze (formally known as "Talonted"), recently performed at Hot 97's "Who's Next?" Showcase and late last year released an EP entitled In Transition and he will be releasing another project this summer. Rav.P, aka Passport Rav, is also an aspiring artist/producer who will be releasing his new EP, IMMACULATE, this summer as well. Queen Ella is on the hook, and she has worked with The Heatmakerz and will also be releasing a new EP, Queen Of Hearts, this summer. Please visit https://soundclou

Modern Vintage is the new collaboration album from veteran emcee John Robinson (aka Lil Sci of world renown Hip-Hop group Scienz Of Life) and prolific drummer, composer, producer and band-leader Pat Van Dkye (aka PVD). John Robinson and PVD originally met at a show in 2008 and since then their chemistry has grown organically and has developed into the duo performing many formal shows together at venues like SOB's, Blue Note NYC, LPR and others around the NY-NJ Tristate area. Modern Vintage spells out the approach in which this album was made from front to back: The music was composed with a combination of modern technology software mixed with vintage synths and outboard gear, all blended seamlessly with live instrumentation being the foundation. The lyrics and concepts were all spo

Mark Steele is a solo rap artist from Durham, NC. Currently residing in New York City, his sound imbues a gritty, fervid sound that has been long lost since the late 90's, early 2000's. Bred into the culture since the tender age of 15, he has already worked with some of the industry's best. Topping the list includes his mentor and former college professor, super producer 9th Wonder, and YMCMB artist Cory Gunz. Formerly of the NC based rap duo Mic&Rep, well respected publications such as The Source Magazine's "Unsigned Hype" have highlighted Steele's potential, as well as a slew of the top online blog sites.   Mark knows something about ESPN, as one of the tracks from his recent mixtape, Empty Auditorium, was predominantly featured on ESPN programming during March Madness and tod

Syndrome has just released the third video from the Daz Dillinger Presents Syndrome (International Paperchaser) album. Produced by Khavel-X, the West Coast summertime track, which debuted on Power 92 FM with Mr Exclusive DJ Swoope, features the talents of Daz Dillinger, Edi from The Outlawz, Khavel-X and Sin2 N Mo Dee. Please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YusR0AeOUE to check out the video now. The International Paperchaser album available on iTunes and http://www.amazon.com/International-Paperchaser-Dillinger-Presents-Syndrome/dp/B00CXN399Q features guest appearances from RBX, King T, CMG of The Conscious Daughters, Turf Talk, Sabotawj, Adonis, Slip Capone, DJ AK, Daz Dillinger and many others.

California rapper/producer Locksmith presents his personal story of child abuse in the Young Gunz-directed music video for "Hardest Song Ever". Produced by Locksmith and Mike Blankenship, "Hardest Song Ever" which can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOfJsLkUcPw features Leah Tysse and is the first single from Locksmith's album A Thousand Cuts, which includes guest spots from R.A. The Rugged Man, Jarell Perry, Rebecca Nobel, Fallon, Anesha and Olamide Faison, and production by Nova K., Braden Blair and Rsonist. A member of group The Frontline, Locksmith first gained notoriety through MTV's MC Freestyle Championship, has toured with Joe Budden, Murs, R.A. the Rugged Man, and Jedi Mind Tricks, and has collaborated with legendary producers 9th Wonder ("Stand It") and Ski

Lyriq and Caleb James speak directly to the ladies with "Weekend"! Man woes? Shake that sh*t off, you now have your freedom - hit the club, party hard; what happens after that is no one's business. Lyriq's Book Of Lyriqs 2 will be released in May 2014 and features appearances from Caleb James, GLC and production from Chase N Cashe & Reno. Hailing from Chicago, Lyriq discovered his passion for music at the tender age of five. He would rap and sing in front of local barbershop and grocery stores to raise money for studio time, "I would raise about $50.00 a day" states Lyriq. By the time he was nine; he'd successfully produced his first track and was discovered by Willie Taylor of Making The Band's Day 26. Lyriq is no stranger to the obstacles that come with being a recording artist.