Tuesday, 28 October 2014

Apollo Brown & Ras Kass - Blasphemy (iTunes)

By: Muse On: 04:30
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  • Blasphemy, the collaborative album from esteemed Mello Music Group producer Apollo Brown and Ras Kass, is a thought-provoking and highly personal treatise on the unspoken. The sub-rattling and operatic opener “How to Kill God,” a scathing indictment of major religions and the transgressions enacted in their name, serves as a statement of purpose. No “ism” is out of bounds, no topic too untoward. Whatever you hold sacred isn’t above aggressive inquiry. Above all, this album displays Apollo Brown & Ras Kass’ undeniable synergy. Their sacred writ is the same, their blasphemy for those who want to think as they nod to the rhythm. When Ras Kass crucifies supposed facts over Apollo’s beats, it’s clear he is the West Coast’s preeminent philosopher.


    Black Milk - If There’s A Hell Below (iTunes)

    By: Muse On: 04:29
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  • Few artists are as adept at depicting the shadowy realities of inner-city life as Black Milk, and the Motown rapper/producer's fifth solo set promises to be one of his most harrowing and powerful musical documents to date. Coming on the heels of 2013's critically-acclaimed No Poison, No Paradise, If There's a Hell Below will find the artist showcasing his skills on both sides of the boards over the course of 12 self-produced tracks. The previously released singles, "What It's Worth," "Detroit's New Dance Show" and "Gold Piece" offer a hint of what's to come on the full project. Ab, Bun B, Gene Obey, Mel, Pete Rock and Random Axe join Black Milk throughout the LP, which is entirely self-produced. If There's a Hell Below is scheduled for independent, digital release on Tuesday, October 28.


    Aspects & Snowgoons - Grind Over Matter

    By: Muse On: 04:28
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  • Canadian rapper Aspects showed his skillz already on the last two Snowgoons Albums along with Ghostface Killah & Billy Danze of M.O.P. It's just natural that the Snowgoons would produce his debut album "Grind Over Matter" entirely. The feature list is second to none, from G-Unit's Young Buck to Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon & Ghostface Killah, all the way to Mopreme Shakur (the brother of 2Pac), as well West Coast legend Bizzy Bone (Bone Thugs N Harmony) & Spice 1. Further New York's hardcore outfit M.O.P. and Sheek Louch of (P. Diddys group The L.O.X.). Not to be missed is Canada's finest Madchild (of the Swollen Members) and Aspects partner in crime Paragraph. Snowgoons deliver the perfect soundtrack for Aspects after just finishing the latest album by 90's legends Onyx. The album is 14 songs strong and more than ever it reveals the strong musical part of the Snowgoons without leaving their original sound. Goon MuSick presents another highlight on the hip hop sky- Aspects "Grind Over Matter".


    Duncan - Street Government (iTunes Deluxe Edition)

    By: Muse On: 04:28
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  • Afrotainment in a joint venture with Sphethu Entertainment strikes harder with another incredible rapper from the streets of KwaMashu, Please welcome the Kasi storyteller Duncan with his Debut Album titled “Street Government”. The Album features: Big Nuz, Dj Tira, Joocy, Professor, AKA, Zakwe, Prokid, Kabomo, Redbutton, Mshizzi & MfanaKagogo  Born in KwaMashu and grew up eJerusalema “Mount Moriah” in Durban. His rap speaks about what we experience daily in the townships, his voice demands attention when he spits in different tones that makes you understand his side of the story. uncan released his 1st Album single titled Khayalami in 2013 featuring Zakwe, Prokid, Red button & Musa just to introduce him to the masses, feedback was amazing picking up his street cred and receiving major attention. DUNCAN current hit single “Tsiki Tsiki” dominating on charts, been No. 1 on YFM Urban Top 40, No. 6 on iTunes, No.5 on MTVbase & No. 4 on Khozi FM top 20. His soon to release “Tsiki Tsiki” Remix featuring Mdu Masilela, Professor, AKA & Mampintsha to sustain the life span of his single.


    Amu - Life Rap And Drama (Deluxe Edition)

    By: Muse On: 04:27
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  • Amu is arguably one of the best and most highly respected hip-hop stars in South Africa. The star, whose real name is Amukelani Tshawane, has created a buzz like never before with the release of his debut rap album CD, The Life, Rap and Drama. His first single Attention featuring Pro-verb and Selwyn has received enough attention to gain chart spots around the country's radio stations. So huge is the track that radio stations have opted to play its remix before going for the next single from the album. Since being featured in a hip-hop compilation titled Tha Muthaload in 1996, industry people and experts felt Amu was ready enough to release a full-length album. Amu says the album took this long because he was waiting for the right time to release it. The intro takes one though the meaning of the album title and pays homage to hip-hop front runners, such as Prophets of the City (P.O.C) and Black Noise. The Life, Rap and Drama is also made up of a lot of rap styles and Amu moves from Zulu to English with ease. Tracks that stand out include Act Crazy, Phakamisa Feat. Mr Dust, Face The Facts, It's Over, Since I Met U, Buza and Kids Don't Learn with Busi. The album was recorded in his studio and done through his label Buvground Entertainment. With this label Amu plans to uncover talent and artists who do not have the chance to have their stuff released. Howza is the first artist to be signed to the label, and he is featured on the album on the tunes Who's The Villian, N.O. Mosity and the Attention remix.


    Daredevils - Daredevils (EP)

    By: Muse On: 04:26
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  • ORIGINALLY KNOWN AS T.H.U.G.S (TRUE HUMBLE UNIQUE GUYS), the group developed out of rap and ragga competitions in 2000,then there were six members. But three years later the group died a natural death as members went on to pursue other interests and out of the ashes emerged a refined, hungry, passionate and carefree group THE DAREDEVILZ made up of two Malawian Rappers with a story to tell.