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Magestik Legend – Say Hey (ft. Genevieve) (produced by Snowman Jack).

This track from the Exchange Bureau Music compilation “Assorted Good vol. 1” has that swanky jazz lounge sound. Detroit’s Magestik Legend raps about his lady and Genevive sings a sultry hook. Snowman Jack probably doesn’t sound familiar, but he produced a few tracks on Shawn Jackson’s album First of All..

Mars – Life on Mars Vol. 1, Mixtape.

Late pass on this mixtape from producer Mars, with appearances from The Game, Phonte and Marsha Ambrosius. Mars is part of the production group 1500 or Nothin’ who produced “Dope Boys” and “Touch Down” on L.A.X. Life on Mars is futuristic and sometimes excessively pop, but still very soulful. Can’t..

Marsha Ambrosius – Heartbreaker (produced by TheRealFocus).

(image source) Marsha Ambrosius is following up on her excellent mixtape from earlier this year with Yours Truly: Revisitied. Former Aftermath producer Focus (who’s apparently going by TheRealFocus now) is at the helm once again and his production sounds as extravagant as ever. Download: Marsha Ambrosius – Heartbreaker (producer by..


Lushlife – In Soft Focus (ft. Ariel Pink, Elzhi).

This is the first I’ve heard of Philadelphia producer/rapper Lushlife. The beat is great – a chopped up rock sample interspersed with vocal samples – but the verses leave something to be desired. Off his sophomore album Cassette City. Download: Lushlife – In Soft Focus (ft. Ariel Pink, Elzhi) Sphere:..


Ghostface Killah, RZA, Havoc – Evil Deeds.

RZA finally cleared the air regarding the Chamber Music album: “Chamber Music is NOT a new Wu-Tang Clan album — but it’s pretty close.” RZA told Billboard that the idea to make a vintage Wu-themed album without samples was producer Bob Perry’s idea. Instead, Brooklyn-based band The Revelations provides live..


La Coka Nostra – Bang Bang (ft. Snoop Dogg).

La Coka Nostra’s new album A Brand You Can Trust is 2 for 2 so far. Snoop is well-placed on the hook for a real West Coast banger. Download: La Coka Nostra – Bang Bang (ft. Snoop Dogg) via Nah Right Sphere: Related Content

Soul Assassins – Like That Y’all (ft. Planet Asia).

Here goes my favorite track off the new Soul Assassins album, Intermission. This one of those tracks that will irritate non-heads. Download: Soul Assassins – Like That Y’all (ft. Planet Asia) If this isn’t enough incentive to check out Intermission, check out the other tracks we posted. Sphere: Related Content