Meet the New Jack Kings. T. Calmese (aka Illite of the Subterraneous Crew) and Vaughan T. (of the Athletic Mic League) are two unsung heroes coming out of Michigan. Their “New Jack Kings” project was inspired by the infamous era of high top fades, eye brow parts, and house parties. The album revolves around life, love, women and fashion as a solute to artists such as Teddy Riley, Bobby Brown, Michael Jackson, New Edition and Kid n Play who made songs that everyone could relate to.
Lots of classic New Jack Swing flips by producers like Vaughan T, 14KT, Nick Speed, ZO! and vocal contributions from Buff 1, Mayer Hawthorne, Big Tone, Ro Spit, Aloe Blacc, Ella, and Sole Deacon. Grab the free download HERE and enjoy.
New Jack Kings – Ask of U Ft. Mayer Hawthorne (prod. by 14kt & instrumentation by Zo!)
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1/7th of Michigan Hip-Hop heroes The Athletic Mic League [AML] and 1/4th of production powerhouse The Lab Techs, is standing on the verge of something huge. He has been instrumental in boosting the careers of fellow crew members Buff1 and DJ Haircut (Stones Throw Records’ newest acquisition). Now that he’s produced pivotal tracks for nearly every notable Detroit Hip-Hop artist and beyond, released multiple albums with AML and toured extensively throughout the US and Europe, this Producer/Emcee/DJ is finally ready to expose the inner workings of his mind to the world. The Golden Hour serves as an introduction to the unorthodox genius of 14KT, and is the first of several solo full length albums already completed.
In Medical terms, the Golden Hour is defined as: the first sixty minutes, after the occurrence of major multisystem trauma. It is widely believed that the victim’s chances of survival are greatest if he or she receives definitive care in the operating room within the first hour. “When I read this, it hit me that I felt I was in the “Golden Hour” of my career; the time between life and death. Thinking of all my disappointments, accomplishments, mistakes, failed plans, sacrificed time, relationships, confusion, lost opportunities, sound identity crisis, times of laziness and hard work, I felt like I was going thru somewhat of a major “trauma” in my music career and the next projects I put out will be like my “medicine” or “definitive care” in the operating room [the studio].” 14 KT
14 KT - Less Than Enough Feat. AB
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14 KT – Ypsilanti
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 1. Mickey Factz – We Ain’t f. Tanya Morgan
2. Blu – High Music
3. Consequence – Disperse f. GLC & Really Doe
4. 88 Keys – Stay Up f. Kanye West
5. Kidkanevil – When I Dig f. Kissey Aplund & Blu
6. Ryan Leslie – Break This Down
7. The Dream – I Luv Your Girl (Morsy Mix)
8. The Cool Kids – Schoolin’
9. Theo – The Sweetest Language
10. Pacific Division – Taste
11. Neon Collar$ – I’m On A Run f. Kay of the Foundation
12. Madlib – Anthenagin
13. Illite – Champion
14. Spec Boogie – Bed Stuy
15. Kev Brown – Batida
16. Erykah Badu – Real Thang (Tumbling Dice Remix) f. Re-Up Gang
17. S1 – Neva f. Tone Trezure
18. Freddie Joachim – Heat It From You f. Lauren Santiago & Jacewon
19. TheNativeSoul – World Play f. Lo P
20. Athletic Mic League – The Loveliest
21. Median – Comfortable (Midnight Remix)
22. (Slum Village) – Fall in Love
23. Freddie Joachim – She Reminds Me
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Buff 1 built up a massive buzz based on his debut album “Pure,” and he is standing right at the forefront of the burgeoning Detroit hip hop scene. Even with his solid debut that was deemed ‘classic’ in a review on Okayplayer.com, his sophomore effort “There’s Only One” shows tremendous growth and should keep his buzz growing. Detroit production outfit the LabTechs lead the way on production, with additional help from Black Milk, Now On, Athletic Mic League, and more. Get it on FATBEATS.
Buff1 – Real Appeal Feat. AB
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Buff1 – Love the Love Feat. Tres Styles
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