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Slum Village shocked the hip-hop community when Elzhi and T3 took to their Twitter profiles to announce that the group’s next album, Villa Manifesto, would be their last. But they’re going out on a high note. The group’s sixth studio LP, set to be released via E1 Records on July 27, knocks with the cushy precision of its predecessors while featuring new verses from all five members: T3, Elzhi, Baatin, J Dilla and Illa J. With production from Khrysis, Young RJ, Dilla, Hi-Tek, Mr. Porter and Dave West, the album marks the end of an era for not only Detroit rap, but for hip-hop culture. Fortunately for us, they close the SV chapter with a bang. The album is now streaming fully on the Slum Village Myspace. DONT BOOTLEG SV. YRB

Slum Village – Scheming Feat (J Dilla), Posdnuous, & Phife (Prod. Young RJ)

Slum Village – 2000 Beyond

Ex RBMA participant – miss TOKiMONSTA – is back with a brand new album called “Midnight Menu” which will be dropping next week on Japanese Art Union Recordings. I suggest you mark July 28th in your calender and draw a cute little bunny rabbit next to it. I heard some nice tracks on there so have a “Sweet Day”, enjoy the “Cheese Smoothie” and god bless your “Bready Soul”. We got to pick an exclusive track of the new album and stream it for our visitors (that’s you) so we had to pick this banger. Never had a “Cheese Smoothie” before, but I’ll try anything as long as TOKi’s buying. Big up to Yuji and Jennifer….oh if you want to order already do so HERE.

TOKiMONSTA – Cheese Smoothie

As a prelude to Trek Life’s forthcoming album “Everything Changed Nothing”, Oddisee gave away a free WESTCOAST beattape. This is what he says:

I’ve always loved production inspired by funk. when it comes to funk inspired hip hop, no body does it like the west. While I was on the west producing Trek Life’s album that inspiration went further than being a fan. I don’t know if it was the palm trees, beaches, or burgers but this is what I was making in LA.

You can download the Beattape on Oddisee’ Bandcamp or over here.

Oddisee – Inglewood

Oddisee – Get In Touch Feat Richard Belvi, Trek Life & J Bizness

New music from the Klipmode collective. This time it’s Funraisers Vol.3 from Knxwledge entitled Strawberries. The album is available for purchase on Knxwledge’ bandcamp. Big up to Suzi, Devonwho and Mndsgn

Knxwledge – Dirteeknees (SKR∆W)

Knxwledge – Kafe

Jneiro Jarel just put a preview on Youtube entitled “See Them Cry” featuring Cilla K. This song is from his upcoming “Fauna” album on Kindred Spirits. I heard the vibe is very Brasil and that some special T-shirts are might be released as well. More info on this soon…

The Mellow Orange collective released their ‘Last Resort‘  compilation a few weeks back. The album includes songs from both of the Last Resort EP’s and never before released bonus tracks, only available to album buyers!  Twenty tracks from artist as Mr Dibia$e, Freddie Joachim, M64, Versis, Raashan Ahmad and more..on one album! Also includes immediate download of the first Last Resort ep in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire. Get it now on Mellow Orange.

M64 (Ohmega Watts & Ragen Fykes) – Helium

Mr Dibia$e – Ballroom Swing

Exile (aka Mr. Funky Worm) just dropped his “Radio Bonus” album and made it available as a FREE download. You can find a lot of remixes on there, but also some cuts that didn’t make the “Radio” album. Also…Exile’s official website – www.thedirtyscience.com – is a fact. The site will be a center point for upcoming Exile related content, where users can keep updated with upcoming shows, videos, music, etc. Be on the lookout for his “AM/FM” album that’s going to be released August 31st on Plug Research.

Exile – Population Control (Dibia$e Remix)

Exile – So We Can Move (Teebs Remix)

Shawn Jackson‘s 2nd – “Brand New Old Me” – album is coming out next week on Tres Records and to promote it, here is the new video. “Lil Big Man” was produced by Cook Classics and features John West on the vocals.

Stoney Rock A.K.A Black Spade dropped his mixtape, Build & Destroy today. Brought to you by The Smoking Section, Union LA and Trackstar. Build & Destroy Mixtape is his first and last free mixtape. Features on the tape include Coultrain, Simeon (The Primeridian), Vic Spencer (Brainiac Society), ADaD, Rockwell Knuckles, Corey Black, Vic Mensah, Rita J, J*DaVeY, Wafeek, and more.. Download HERE

Black Spade – Ship Has Sailed (Remix) Feat. Wafeek

Black Spade – As We

Earlier this year we had the chance to be a part of the Red Bull Music Academy, which took place in London this year. We tried to live the life of a participant and also brought our video camera along. You might come to the conclusion we are not very skilled videographers (yet), but nevertheless we wanted to share some of the footage we shot in London.

Today was marked in many agenda’s already, because it’s the official release date of the ‘RBMA Various Assets 2010’ compilation album. This time it’s available for everyone in digital form, so just head on over to the Red Bull Music Academy website for a high bitrate DOWNLOAD. Massive shout out to Deluge for the last minute edit and all the people we met in London. Next year Tokyo!!