Def Jux just posted this on their YouTube page - a new video from The Mighty Underdogs. If you like this, be sure to check out their video for Gunfight, and their studio freestyle session.

Just spotted this on Def Jux’ YouTube channel. The Mighty Underdogs are apparently a group composed of Lateef, Gift of Gab, and Headnodic - and this track features MF DOOM.

BOSTON, MA - Students at eight schools in Boston will spend afternoons this fall writing rhymes and scratching records thanks to the Boston Youth Hip-Hop Shop (BYHHS).

For mentors, Conroy has enlisted local big-name rap artists such as Jake the Snake, Omega Red and Akrobatik, who all will perform Tuesday at a BYHHS benefit at the Paradise Lounge. (more…)

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  Review Date: September 4, 2007
  Website: Aesop Rock Website
  Label: Def Jux

Aesop Rock “None Shall Pass” Album Review
In my opinion, Aesop Rock has two big challenges that could affect the longevity of his illustrious rap career. The first challenge is copycats. I get a lot of independent stuff in the mail, and a large amount of it was obviously influenced by Aesop Rock. It seems that Aes’ fans, attracted to him because he created a style unlike the repetitive stuff they were tired of, have now become just like the rappers they were running from by making hip-hop that is basically slight variations of Aesop’s sound. And if everybody sounds like you, then you aren’t that special anymore – end of career. (more…)

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  Review Date: July 17, 2007
  Website:Danny! Website
  Label: 1911 Music / Badenov Records

Danny! “Danny Is Dead” Album Review
What would you do if you won a nationwide MTV rap contest, signed a record deal with one of hip-hop’s most respected and highest quality labels, and had a couple months to kill before beginning work on your soon-to-be-world-famous album? I know what I’d do homie. I’d jump a flight to Hawaii, get me a nice tan, sip Mai Tais on the beach during the day, and spend the evenings entertaining ladies who I would make sure knew I was on my way to becoming a star. Shit, who wouldn’t? (more…)

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  Review Date: April 18, 2007
  Website: El-P Website
  Label: Def Jux

El-P “I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead” Album Review
I know this might sound crazy, but what I love most about living in New York City is the sounds. I know, I know … it’s loud and all, with cars and sirens and subway trains and people everywhere. But I find myself absorbing the noise … feeding off of it, as if it’s become a part of me. (more…)

Danny Swain, who’s exceptional underground album “Charm” gained a spot on our best underground albums of 2006 list, was announced winner of mtvU and Definitive Jux Records’ Best Music on Campus Contest, which searched for the best hip-hop artist enrolled in college.

As winner, Danny has received a digital EP deal with Def Jux, a video premiere on mtvU, and a collaboration with Mr. Lif and other members of the Def Jux crew. (more…)

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  Release Date: June 13, 2006
  Website: Mr. Lif Website
  Label: Def Jux

Mr. Lif “Mo’ Mega” Album Review
Despite the fact that I really liked Mr. Lif’s Mo’ Mega, I’m not going to write a review for it. This album is getting a decent amount of press as it is, and the last thing we all need is another cat saying the same things … (more…)

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  Release Date: March 22, 2005
  Website: The Perceptionists Website
  Label: Def Jux

The Perceptionists “Black Dialogue” Album Review
I must admit that I’m one of those never-satisfied hip-hop fans. If someone puts out a hot album, I can usually find something that it doesn’t do right. Dope flow, but lacking lyrical content. Conscious lyrics, but lacking hot beats. Great production, but nothing being said. I’ve always viewed rap music as somewhat of a triangle, created from three major components: Lyrics, Flow and Production. Hip-hop’s fans measure these components with different weight. (more…)