Jan 31

Union, also know as the duo OJ & Gold from Paris, have been on our radar for quite some time. With their latest “Analogtronics” album (which is out as of today) they’ve made their way on to our ‘shit these cats is tight’ list. Just loving that warm spacey electronic hip hop that they do so well. Lots of interesting features on this one too from MF Doom, Talib Kweli, Elzhi, Guilty Simpson, Rapper Big Pooh, Moka Only and more. This is gonna be one of those albums you just have to get on Analogtronics - Union or if you’re a vinyl head, I suggest you go for that super fresh looking (pink & teal) 2xLP available at Fatbeats! Oh and make sure you snatch a free download of “Digital Delight” featuring Guilty Simpson and of “Wings” featuring Elzhi as well..

Union – Fallin’ Ft. Rapper Big Pooh & Janice [112kbps]

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Union – Digital Delight Ft. Guilty Simpson [left click]

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Jun 20

Ann Arbor’s Gameboi is only 15 years old and already the kid has an EP out produced by Astronote and 14KT. His debut release “Freshman of the Year” EP features Rapper Big Pooh and L05 and is fresh if you ask me. Especially when you think about where this cat might be going in the next few years. Peep it…it’s a free download!

Gameboi – Promise (Prod. Astronote) [left click]

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Gameboi – Act Right Ft. Rapper Big Pooh (Prod. 14KT) [left click]

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Apr 06

Underground veteran and Little Brother alumni Rapper Big Pooh released another solo project today entitled Fat Boy Fresh Vol1.: For Members Only. Beats come from Young RJ, Madlib, Black Milk, Nottz, Focus..and others. You can buy the full album on Fat BoyFresh - For Members Only, Vol. 1 - Rapper Big Pooh now, or download the mix by DJ Flash with previously-released and “Fat Boy Fresh” album cuts here for free.

Rapper Big Pooh – Special [Prod. Young RJ)

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Rapper Big Pooh – Hvac (Prod. Nottz)

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Oct 14

Detroit’s Magestik Legend is about to drop “To Be Continued…Chapter 2″ hosted by Rapper Big Pooh early next week as a free download. Today’s leak “Crazy” was produced by Astronote and bangs like a motherf*cker. Chapter 2 is the prequel to Magestik Legend’s upcoming full length album “The Great Escape” which drops on November 30th featuring a majority of the production from Astronote, but also includes tracks produced by 14KT. Guest features on this album include Guilty Simpson, Kam Moye aka Supastition, DJ Rhettmatic, Buff 1 and more.

Magestik Legend – Crazy (prod by Astronote)

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Jul 29

ZO SUNSTORM

“SunStorm” is the latest album from Detroit-area born, DC-area based producer/multi-instrumentalist who goes by the name of Zo! Best known for his 2008 collaboration with Phonte on the cult classic “Zo and Tigallo Love the 80′s” as well as his work on The Foreign Exchange‘s Grammy-nominated LP, “Leave It All Behind”. This extensive 12-track album ranges from souldrenched music w/ the likes of Phonte to more complex arrangements similar to The Mizell Brothers or 4hero. Welcome into the depth of Zo! and just sit back and enjoy the ride.

So many lovely vocalists on here like Sy Smith, Lady Alma, Darien Brockington, Eric Roberson and Rapper Big Pooh of Little Brother. If there was a time to buy pure, honest beatiful music…the time is now! Money well spent if you ask me so go ahead and buy the album digitally via SunStorm or get the CD over HERE. [FE Music]

Zo! – Greater Than The Sun Feat. Phonte

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Zo! – Flight Of The Blackbyrd Feat. Phonte

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Jul 07

Zo!‘s upcoming album “SunStorm” is coming out on FE Music and will hit the stores July 27th. The video for “This Could Be The Night” (featuring Eric Roberson, Darien Brockington and Rapper Big Pooh) was directed by Matt Koza.

Download Zo! – This Could Be The Night Feat Eric Roberson, Darien Brockington and Rapper Big Pooh

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May 25

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29-year-old beatsmith Apollo Brown reps the D and comes with a very recognizable style on his latest “The Reset” album. In 2009 he won the Detroit Red Bull Big Tune Championships and competed in the national finals. Apollo then signed as a producer with the Mello Music Group last December.

Up till now he has released the “Skilled Trade” (2007) and the “Make Do” (2009) Beat Tapes. Those made collaborations possible with Detroiters Finale, Danny Brown and Kam Moye aka Supastition. On “The Reset” he gets some help from Rapper Big Pooh, Black Milk, Declaime, Buff 1MED, Grap Luva, John RobinsonKenn Starr, Oddisee and Diamond District.

There’s definitely some nineties influences to be heard on this album, like “Lower The Boom” getting into that Wu-Tang vibe or “Ghetto Soul Music”. I suggest you give this one a listen and in case you want to BUY it head on over to Apollo Brown - The Reset - Hungry (feat. Rapper Big Pooh & Black Milk)

Apollo Brown – Hungry Ft. Rapper Big Pooh & Black Milk

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Apollo Brown – Brainwash Ft. yU, Grap Luva & Finale

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Mar 04

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Little Brother is back for the very last time with a new album. The North Carolina duo, made up of hip-hop heavyweights Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh recently announced the upcoming release of their fourth and final album, “LeftBack”, available April 20th via Hall of Justus. With production from the likes of Khyrsis, Denaun Porter, Zo!, Symbolyc One, J. Bizness and King Karnov, LeftBack is poised to take listeners on an epic auditory adventure. Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh will also be extending invites for the farewell party to fellow emcees Torae, Truck North, Jozeemo, Chaundon and Median, while crooner Darien Brockington and chanteuse Yahzarah are on hand to add a touch of the melodious to the album. Enjoy the first official leak produced by Khrysis called “Curtain Call”.

Little Brother – Curtain Call

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Jan 23

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Yesterday Nottz leaked this unreleased version of “Life of The Party” and it’s simply put…DOPE! A lot of Nottz this week, but I ain’t complaining at all.

Little Brother – Life of The Party Pt. 2

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Dec 10

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This Friday Today eLZhi from Slum Village, drops his “The Leftovers Unmixedtape”. This free release is available via eLZhi.com as we speak, so get your ass over to his website for a free meal! The album features Rapper Big Pooh, Phat Kat and Royce Da 5’9. On the production tip it, this album is even more impressive. Oh No, Black Milk, DJ Spinna, Jake One and DJ Dez are the big names production wise. Raw, unmixed…boomin’ through your speakers.

eLZhi – Red, Black And Green (Prod. Black Milk)

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eLZhi – Glow

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