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In the early-'90s, Chi-Ali created a buzz for himself as a child rapper rolling with the Native Tongues family. (He was the voice behind the Jeff character on certain De La Soul b-sides.) By the time of the new millennium though, Chi’s name was better associated with an appearance on America's Most Wanted after he went on the run following the fatal shooting of someone his sister was dating. It was a rise and fall that resonated strongly with another young New Yorker, Skyzoo, who invoked Chi-Ali's story on his plucky 9th Wonder-produced single "Jansport Strings." Now Sky's pulled off a creative coup by getting Chi-Ali, who was recently released from jail, to rhyme on the remix of "Jansport Strings." The remix showcases Chi-Ali's first freedom rap since he was locked up and has him dec

Dezert Eez (consisting of members O’Nill, 5-Star & Nivek) took shape at Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI) and all three members have known each other for close to a decade now. The name Dezert Eez (Desert Eagle) is symbolic of a weapon created in Israel and then later brought to the states to be manufactured; much like the "Original Man." In early 2005, Dezert Eez released its first mixtape, The Realness, which won widespread critical praise that focused especially on the group’s lyrics. The buzz leapt to a bigger stage in 2008 when 5-Star teamed up with C-Rayz Walz, Killah Priest (Wu-Tang) and Bronze Nazareth (Wu-Tang) to form The Almighty, which was released on Babygrande Records and featured collaborations with Canibus, Keith Murray, and Planet Asia. In late 2010, D

The Crackpot Diaries: Part 1 is a perfect blend of the highs & lows people go through in life. On this free download, RP displays a variety of talents in a twisted psychotic kinda way, taking the listener for a ride on a musical roller coaster. The album features Sadat X on "Living Legend", Fokis on "Never Gonna Stop" and much more. Production was handled by Kajmir Royal, Ear 2 the beats, Beat Planet and Local-Mu12 member The 17th amongst others. Whoever has been craving something different in music need not look any further. Please download here http://loyaltydigitalcorp.bandcamp.com/album/the-crackpot-diaries and sit back and enjoy the show.

Mourning In America and Dreaming In Color finds Brother Ali reborn and rejuvenated. On his fourth full length studio album, Ali teams up with seasoned producer Jake One (50 Cent, De La Soul, T.I., Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa) to tell a very different American story. Fully recharged and inspired by his eye-opening first trip to Mecca, the 2011 uprisings in the Middle East, and the worldwide Occupy movements, Brother Ali is prepared to unveil Mourning In America and Dreaming In Color. Created during a prolific, self-imposed two-month exile in Seattle and helped by platinum-selling producer Jake One, the album represents a brave new phase in Brother Ali's remarkable career trajectory. Mourning In America and Dreaming In Color presents a scathing, yet honest, critique of America and its man

Switzerlands legendary Dj Jesaya releases "Operation Hope", which is not only an album packed with exclusive songs by Hip Hop greats (Rakaa (Dilated Peoples), AZ, Freeway, Termanology, Kool G Rap, Reks, Stereo Boyz, The Artifacts, J-Ro (Tha Alkaholiks), Main Flow, Red Cafe and more) but also serves as a charity project, with all proceeds going to a child aid program in India. "Operation Hope" is different from many charities you could choose to support. Dj Jesaya has a direct connection to this child aid program which his mother founded and has been running for many years in India. She has made it her mission to help children and also adults in Dehradun, India with medical aid, clothes, shelter and school education. Dj Jesaya took on the challenge of putting together an incredible Hi

If you can judge how "gnarly" or "tubular" a rap group is based on the length between album releases, then Styles of Beyond shreds brah! The S.O.B. Crew was conceived nearly sixteen years ago and since then has only released two full length albums. But while others may drop records quicker, so shall they fall. Styles of Beyond consistently keeps their boards waxed and polished, perfecting their sound to ensure bitchin' trips down the pipeline. So put on your Oakley Razor-Blades and dowse your nose with some PDF-30 because is S.O.B. is back with their junior release Reseda Beach which will be released on 10-23-2012 on Dirty Version Records. Styles Of Beyond’s long-delayed Reseda Beach LP has achieved mythical type status due to the fact that the group started work on the project so man