First Division – This Iz Tha Time [Video]

“This Iz Tha Time” serves as the the lead single from Canadian duo First Division’s forthcoming debut album, “Overworked & Underpaid“. It is produced by none other than the legendary DJ Premier. Video directed and Edited by Hickory Lawson. First Division’s forthcoming debut album “Overworked & Underpaid” will be released on September 15th 2015 via Soulspazm // Spaghetti Bender Music, with exclusive vinyl courtesy of Slice of Spice. The album features appearances from Rah Digga, Torae, Supastition, Prince Po, Skoob (Das EFX), Ruste Juxx, MindsOne and others as well as production from DJ Premier, Marco Polo, Kev Brown, Jake One, BeatWyze, The Doppelgangaz & more.

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First Division – The Critical Path Pt. 2 [Free EP]

First Division, the Ontario hip-hop duo previously known as Pillosnatchaz, has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners its latest street release, The Critical Path Pt. 2. Follow-up to The Critical Path Pt. 1, which garnered tremendous acclaim when it dropped via the Booth in March, the project packs 10 brand new cuts from partners-in-rhyme Expertise and Shylow. Included are reader-approved singles “Three Times Dope,” “Grown Ups” and “B.R.A.W.L.” 9th Uno, Roc Marciano and Supastition make guest appearances throughout the set, which boasts boardwork by BeatWyze, DJ Skizz, Killing Skills and Marco Polo.

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First Division feat. Roc Marciano – Grown Ups [Stream x Download]

When I was a kid, I wanted nothing more than to be an adult, but now that I am a big boy, I wish I could turn back the clock. Bills, rent, responsibilities… Grown Ups don’t have it as easy as I thought. In fact, about the only grown-up thing I can handle is this new single from First Division. The title is fitting, because this duo ain’t kidding around. Atop BeatWyze‘s fuzzy, boom bap-inspired beat, Shylow spits some no-nonsense bars in ardent, jabbing flows. Joining the pair is Booth regular Roc Marciano, who makes this record all the more grown-up with his commanding, veteran approach. Like their last feature, Three Times Dope, Grown Ups will appear on First Division’s upcoming, free project, The Critical Path Pt. 2, due out May 27, via The DJBooth.

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