Finale gives stragglers yet another reason to check out his album A Pipe Dream and a Promise. As always, Finale’s bars match the quality of his beat selection. For the last two minutes, Prince Whipper Whip of the Furious Five lectures rappers on writing meaningful lyrics. Download: Finale – Issues..

Here’s another track off The Paxtons’ upcoming album Work. Their rendition of Ghost Town DJs’ “My Boo” cool, but nowhere as magical as Cam and J.R.’s version. Download: The Paxtons – Just Tonight (ft. Ra the MC, AP & Te’Luv Sphere: Related Content

In a slight departure from your usual Metal Lungies fare, here’s a feature article on producer Marco Polo. —- Marco Polo records most of his music in Studio A, a room in his apartment where the ceiling is unfinished and the walls peel where they aren’t covered by J Dilla..

Funky West Coast shit! Kurupt has the Streetlight album with Terrace Martin coming out this Summer and BlaQKout with DJ Quik coming June 9. Collaborations ahoy! Download: Kurupt & Terrace Martin – I’m One via 2dopeboyz Bonus: Kurupt & Terrace Martin – Build You Up, Tear You Down (ft. Soopafly,..

What’s this? Danny Brown and Johnson & Jonson? A Danny Johnson album? Apparently, Detroit rapper Danny Brown is doing an entire album with Blu and Mainframe who comprise the duo Johnson & Jonson. Last year’s Johnson & Jonson album was amazing and Danny Brown has shown that he’s a beast..