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MHz Legacy releasing first new album in over 10 years

On October 30th, Ohio's legendary MHz Legacy will release their new self-titled album. The album will be their first new offering in over a decade, following their previously released compilation of rarities and b-sides, Table Scraps. MHz Legacy, which will be released via Man Bites Dogs Records, includes features from Danny Brown, Blu, Slug (of Atmosphere), ILL BILL, Slaine, and Oh No, and joining in-house producer RJD2 behind the boards will be Harry Fraud, Marco Polo, Stu Bangas, Illmind, and others. MHz Legacy consists of members Copywrite, RJD2, Jakki Da Motamouth, and Tage Future. The group originally went by the name Megahertz, shortened to MHz, but after influential member Camu Tao passed away in 2008, the group decided to add Legacy to their name in his honor. Further hono

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Journalist 103 putting out new album via Babygrande

Honing in on the modern man's struggle, Journalist 103 uses his words to paint vivid pictures of peril, inspiration and overcoming hardship. As the lyricist behind The Left's critically acclaimed 2010 opus, Gas Mask, Journalist maneuvered through obscurity and rose to infamy as one of Detroit's most celebrated narrators. Throughout the years, he has shared the mic with legends such as Kool G Rap and even lent his voice to the opening track on Proof's out-of-print Detroit classic and now collector's item, Electric Coolaid Acid Testing. As his name suggests, Journalist 103 is able to articulate his point of view like a true professional, never relying on cheap frills to captivate listeners. "Journalist is a perfectly-titled MC because his raps have no gimmicks…but keep the listene

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9th Wonder & Murs reveal tracklist for upcoming album

9th Wonder and Murs have released the official tracklist, including exclusive iTunes bonus cuts, for their last collabo album The Final Adventure. The iTunes edition will include two bonus tracks, while the iTunes deluxe version includes the bonus tracks and all of the instrumentals. The Final Adventure hits stores on November 13th along with 9th Wonder's new joint effort with Buckshot called The Solution. Murs recently released This Generation, his collaboration album with Fresno rapper Fashawn on Duck Down. Official tracklist for The Final Adventure is below. 1. Get Together featuring Rapsody 2. Dance With Me 3. Whatuptho 4. Holding Hands 5. Walk Like A Woman 6. Tale of Two Cities 7. Funeral For A Killer 8. Better Way 9. Wherever You Are 10. It's Over 11. Wa

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Vinnie Paz releases video for DJ Premier-produced single

On October 22, 2012, Vinnie will release his sophomore solo album God of the Serengeti featuring production by DJ Premier, Havoc (Mobb Deep), Psycho Les (Beatnuts), Marco Polo, C-Lance and more with guest appearances by Scarface, Mobb Deep, Immortal Technique, La Coka Nostra, Army of the Pharaohs, Kool G. Rap, R.A. the Rugged Man and others. The 18-track album promises to add another chapter in the growing legacy of Vinnie Paz's uncompromising brand of hardcore hip-hop. Check out the new video for "The Oracle" here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wWUsShu2Bo&list=PLB4893150AADC40F4&index=1&feature=plpp_video which is a track produced by DJ Premier. Vinnie Paz's upcoming sophomore solo-album God of the Serengeti is available for pre-order here https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/g

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Tech N9ne heading to Europe on tour in November

European hip hop fans are for a treat who Tech N9ne heads to the other side of the pond next month for his "Live in Europe" tour. Over 22 days, the artist will perform at venues in England, Germany, Finland, France, Belgium, and other countries. 2012 has been a vintage year for the artist, what with commercial successes that independent artists dream of. He was among the top 20 hip hop earners in 2012. He also enjoyed huge success participating in the "Hostile Takeover 2012" tour which had 90 shows over 99 days. Tour itinerary below. 11/08 – Islington, London @ Islington Academy 11/09 – Manchester, UK @ Club Academy 11/10 – Brussells, Belgium @ De Vaartkapoen 11/11 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg Oude Zaal 11/12 – Cologne, Germany @ Luxor 11/13 – Hamburg, Ger

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Zion I release new album fusing hip-hop and electronic music

Zion I's seventh album ShadowBoxing is now available online and in stores. Zumbi and Amp Live seamlessly blend a mix of Hip-hop and Electronic music together, a task often attempted but rarely accomplished and produced with an organic sound. Zumbi's lyrics creatively express the endurance and perseverance of internal conflicts, a theme present throughout the album named after the same concept. ShadowBoxing features Collie Buddz, Goapele, D.U.S.T., The Grouch & Eligh, Martian Luther, and production from Amp Live, Dexbeats, Traxamillion, and Timeline, along with a Bassnectar edit. Zion I's ShadowBoxing album is available in stores everywhere and it can also be previewed and purchased here http://zionicrew.bandcamp.com/album/shadowboxing or on iTunes now.

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