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Qwel & Maker – Beautiful Raw (Galapagos4) 5.7.2013

Perhaps you haven’t been paying much attention to Chicago’s Typical Cats crew or the Galapagos4 label but Qwel & Maker (So Be It, Owl & 3) have released quite a bit of classic material in the past three plus years. I can tell you with no exaggeration that Beautiful Raw continues that streak. If you’re looking for straight up lyricism and great production or an album that you’ll be playing for years to come then check this out. Guest bars come courtesy of Grouch, Qwazaar, Swampburger, Biz Kid and more. You can acquire this new release via the following channels: iTunes, Amazon, UGHH, Sandbox Automatic or directly from Galapagos4. It’s beautiful. It’s raw. It’s beautifully raw.

 

Hannibal Stax x Marco Polo – Seize The Day (SoulSpazm) 5.7.2013

Marco Polo (Port AuthorityThe Stupendous Adventures Of Marco Polo) blessed us with a free album that was so good you can buy it if you want to kick off the month. The very next week he dropped a collaborative album with Gangstarr Foundation affiliate Hannibal Stax called Sieze The Day. The SoulSpazm release is reminiscent of Marco’s previous excellent collaborative albums Double Barrel (with Torae) and The Exxecution (with Ruste Juxx). Seize The Day knocks from beginning to end and if you love that raw, grimy Hip-Hop you need this album in your lives. You can procure it via iTunes & Beatport. Awaken from your slumber…

 

Talib Kweli – Prisoner Of Conscious (Javotti Media) 5.7.2013

Legendary Brooklyn MC Talib Kweli returns to the fray with his first release since 2011’s well received effort Gutter Rainbows. He does an excellent job of blending positive messages and addressing social issues while being witty and lyrical but still accessible to both genders and even those that might only be casual Rap fans. This new project features a diverse line up of guests, including Busta Rhymes, Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, Miguel, Seu Jorge, Marsha Ambrosius, Nelly and Melanie Fiona. Production comes courtesy of RZA, Sean C & LV, Oh No, S1, J. Cole, Harry Fraud & more. You can find Prisoner Of Conscious on iTunes, Amazon, Fat Beats, UGHH & Sandbox Automatic. Don’t become a prisoner to unconsciousness and sleep on it.

 

Havoc – 13 (Nature Sounds) 5.7.2013

Havoc (The Kush) of Mobb Deep has stepped out into the solo realm once again. Mobb Deep are celebrating their 20th anniversary as a duo and Havoc released a brand new album called 13 on Nature Sounds. Fans of hardcore rap won’t be disappointed in either the production or the bars on Havoc’s first solo effort in 6 years. 13 features guest appearances Raekwon, Styles P, Royce Da 5’9″, Lloyd Banks, Twista and Masspike Miles. If you crave that authentic Queensbridge thug rap with hard bars and even harder drums then this album is for you. 13 can be copped either from iTunes, Amazon, UGHH, Sandbox Automatic or direct from Nature Sounds. You already know what to do, dun.

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