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Prolyphic and Reanimator - The Ugly Truth
Homeboy Sandman - Nourishment
K'naan - The Dusty Foot Philosopher Deluxe Edition
Everliven Sound - Freedom
Little Vic - Each Dawn I Die
The Roots - Rising Down
Kats - Katskills
Atmosphere - When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold
Living Legends - The Gathering
eMC - The Show
Sunspot Jonz - Never Surrender
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Creature - Hustle To Be Free
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Underground Track of the Week: Core Rhythm “8 AM Bluez”

Core Rhythm

 This week’s underground hip-hop track of the week is 8 am Bluez, my favorite track of Core Rhythm’s new album “Ronin.” A review for “Ronin” is coming soon, so in the meantime click below to listen to the song:

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    Track of the Week: Immortal Technique “Harlem Renaissance”

    Immortal Technique

    This week’s hip-hop track of the week is Harlem Renaissance from Immortal Technique’s new album “The 3rd World.” It is the first track that has really jumped out at me from the new album, and is a lyrical masterpiece about gentrification and rezoning in Harlem. “The 3rd World” dropped today, so go pick up a copy, and keep your eyes on the site for an upcoming review. In the meantime, click below to listen to Harlem Renaissance:

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      Underground Track of the Week: Homeboy Sandman “Knock Em Out”

      Homeboy Sandman

       This week’s underground hip-hop track of the week is Homeboy Sandman’s Knock Em Out off the album “Nourishment.” Click below to listen.

        Track of the Week: Prolyphic and Reanimator “Dick and Jane”

        Prolyphic & Reanimator

        This week’s track of the week is from Strange Famous newcomers Prolyphic and Reanimator - an up and coming duo making a lot of noise in the underground. Dick and Jane is off of Prolyphic and Reanimator’s new album “The Ugly Truth,” which has a review coming soon, and features Australian rapper Macromantics. Both emcees drop incredible verses in this one. Click below to listen:

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          Track of the Week: K’naan “Smile”

          K'naan

          This week’s track of the week is K’naan’s Smile - one of my favorite tracks from his album “The Dusty Foot Philosopher.” Although the album dropped back in 2005, the “Dusty Foot Philosopher Deluxe Edition” was released last week, containing new versions of many songs and a couple never-heard-before tracks. A review for the new album will be coming soon, so in the meantime click below to listen to Smile:

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            Underground Track of the Week: Little Vic “Sister Morphine”

            Little Vic

            This week’s underground hip-hop track of the week is Sister Morphine from Little Vic’s “Each Dawn I Die.” Although this track was barely mentioned by reviewers or fans, it’s the one I just can’t stop listening to. Click below to listen:

              Track of the Week: The Roots - “I Will Not Apologize”

              The Roots

              This week’s hip-hop track of the week is I Will Not Apologize from The Roots’ new album “Rising Down.” I Will Not Apologize features quotable verses from Black Thought, Porn & Dice Raw. Click below to listen:

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                Underground Track of the Week: Kats “Summertime”

                Kats

                 In honor of today’s 70° weather in NYC, today’s underground hip-hop track of the week is Kats’ Summertime, off his recently released album “Katskills“. Click below to listen:

                  Track of the Week: Atmosphere “Yesterday”

                  Atmosphere

                  This is my favorite song from Atmosphere’s “When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold,” which will be reviewed soon. Yesterday is a dope lyrical track dedicated to Slug’s dad. Click below to listen:

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                    Track of the Week: Living Legends “The Gathering”

                    Living Legends

                    Title track from “The Gathering” featuring dope verses from all eight Living Legend emcees.

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