Reks & Hazardis Soundz – Eyes Watching God [Album Stream]

Brick Records is proud to present the REKS & Hazardis Soundz collaborative album Eyes Watching God. The concept album has the duo showcasing a contrast between “good and evil” beginning with a “God Side” and finishing with a “Devil Side.” The CD artwork features a dual-image album cover showing both the ‘Good’ and ‘Evil’ sides, depending on what angle you view it from. The Massachusetts lyricist linked up with the Queens native in South Florida to complete the album during the past year, and they enlisted N.O.R.E, Saigon, Fredro Starr, Termanology, Ruste Juxx, Dutch Rebelle and others to add to their cause. The result is a highly conscious and fiercely political album. “Working with REKS on this project has been a great experience. The creative process was organic and effortless. We were in the studio together for every song on the album and it was as simple as me showing Reks a beat and him picking up the pen and writing. Nothing was ever forced. I am really proud of this body of work and I’m very excited for the world to hear it.” says Haz. REKS adds, “It felt natural working with Haz. He has a great ear for music and was interested in me trying beats I am not accustomed to spitting on. It helped me diversify myself a bit”. The chemistry between the two is evident throughout Eyes Watching God, which drops on CD and digitally on 7-15-14.

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Crooklin – Regal [Stream]

Here’s a new joint from Toronto’s Crooklin called “Regal”. Produced by Nyiam. Check it out below. Something for the heads. I don’t make pop music. Don’t ever expect that shit from me…. This is for the heads who fuck wit HIP HOP music. This isn’t for the mainstream radio. This is for the cats who still be checking liner notes to see who produced the joint . This is for the DJ’s who play the music they feel like playing. This isn’t for a good look, this is for the soul, I do this shit because I have to. It’s all I have.This is for you. I love each and all ya’ll that love me. And I love each and all ya’ll that hate me. “High, How Are You” begins right now. Peace and love.” – Crooklin

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Jay Electronica Interview w/ Revolt @ Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2014 [Video]

Jay Electronica continues to make headlines even without dropping an album in his life. Revolt caught up briefly with the Roc Nation rapper at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival this weekend where he brought out special guest Jay Z, Talib Kweli, J. Cole and Mac Miller. In the chat, he says he’s glad that he’s back on the scene after having a hard time with intoxication.

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Mya: “I Was Picked On As A Kid For Being Mixed” [Video]

Mya shares what it was like growing up in D.C., and explains that it was a wonderful blend of different cultures and ethnicities. She adds that all of her art classes growing up were “very versatile as well as multicultural.” She also opens up about her experiences as a mixed race child going to a predominantly black school. Mya says she was teased a lot by the kids, who called her “jungle fever,” but her parents kept her grounded. She admits it would’ve been difficult for someone who’s not strong enough to take the teasing, but she insists that her foundation was solid enough to get her through the tough times.

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