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Duck Down Music is proud to announce a partnership with the talented Canadian MC, Shad. Duck Down will be assisting Shad and his Canadian label Black Box Recordings with marketing & distribution globally (outside of Canada) for his new album, 'Flying Colours,' http://smarturl.it/FlyingColours which is out now. Watch the music video for his song, "Remember to Remember" to get a taste of Shad's uncanny skill (video directed by Justin Broadbent). The song, produced by Mike Tompkins, features Canadian electro-pop songstress Lights. The synth-heavy track was the first song Shad started working on for the album, and the last he finished. "Remember to Remember" is a phrase repeated throughout the new album and an important concept Shad would like us all to embrace. "We know so much natu

If you've ever been to New Mexico, you've probably witnessed at least some portion of the underground hip-hop culture, which is currently in full bloom. B-boys, DJs, emcees, and graffiti artists breathe life into the arid desert that surrounds them. Producer Colin Hazelbaker, who goes by the name Diles, has been dabbling in music since he was a child, and it recently became his profession; a profession he just so happens to be insanely passionate about. Based in Albuquerque, Diles has his hands in several different projects, ranging from his Green Chile in the Air mixtape series to full-length albums by various artists. Green Chile in the Air Vol. 3 is out now and features guest spots by HBO Def Jam Poet/playwright Idris Goodwin, prolific underground hip-hop legend Moka O

First Division have just released their brand new single "The Trade" which is produced by Marco Polo and also features a guest appearance from Torae. The single is taken from "The Critical Path Pt.1" EP dropping for free this month and features appearances from D.V. Alias Khryst, Grand Daddy I.U., Edo. G and Torae, with production by Beatwyze, 9thUno and Marco Polo. Please visit http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/first-division-the-trade to download "The Trade" now. The track list, feature & production credits can be found below: 01) Intro (Produced by Marco Polo) 02) Life & Death (Produced by Marco Polo) 03) The Trade ft. Torae (Produced by Marco Polo) 04) R4 (Produced by Beatwyze) 05) Bottom Line (Produced by Marco Polo) 06) Khanfidence (Produced by Beatwyze) 07

On December 4, 2013, Skyzoo will partner with producer Antman Wonder to release his final offering for the year: a concept album titled An Ode To Reasonable Doubt (AOTRD), presented by Sky's imprint First Generation Rich, Inc. and Loyalty Digital Corp. As the title suggests, the independent project - featuring nine new Skyzoo x Antman collaborations - pays homage to Jay-Z's 1996 debut album, with the release date carefully chosen to further honor the elder Brooklyn MC. The EP is being offered as a "Pay What You Want" release, with incentives offered at various price points. Loyalty Digital Corp. has partnered with several influential brands to offer incentive deluxe packages for those fans who are moved to support the project, including exclusive autographed merchandise and other prizes.

Southern California hip hop producer LDontheCut has just released his debut album Patiently Anxious via Technicali Sound. The 10 song album boasts appearances from Chali 2na & Akil of Jurassic 5, Rakaa Iriscience of Dilated Peoples, Supernatural, Craig G, Aceyalone, Prince Po, Pacewon, Philieano, Toquon, Pigeon John, Medusa, Ariano, & Garfield of Shai. Born Leigh Snyder, LD (aka LDontheCut) started playing drums and writing music in 1996 when he was in grade school. LD’s love for hip hop sparked the start of his DJ career in 2002 and in that same year he founded Technicali, a DJ crew that quickly turned into a movement of not only DJs, but producers, MCs, and singers alike. From 2005 - to present, LD has been running Technicali Sound as a record label with an impressive catalog

On November 21 at 8 p.m., The Hip-Hop Soundtrack Series goes down at (le) poisson rouge in New York City, which is located on 158 Bleeker St. The concept behind the event is to tell stories about the songs that have impacted the lives of various people in the music industry. Host Dana Rossi is actually the founder and co-creator of the Soundtrack Series. Armed with her incredibly vivacious personality and natural charisma, she concocted the idea over three years ago in spring 2009. At first, she was unsure of how it would be received. "When I first got this idea, I thought, 'what if I'm one of a really small group of people that just sort of connects points in their life to music?' I'm not saying I'd be the only one, but I was worried that only music nerds do this," Ro