Tonio Sagan x ILLmaculate – Murderas [Audio x Download]

“Murderas” is the hypnotizing, gripping new single from Massachusetts producer Tonio Sagan (grandson of the late, great Carl Sagan), who blends bass-fueled Hip-Hop and smoky atmospherics alongside the slick rhymes of battle-rap legend Illmaculate (of Only & Ill, Sandpeople). The Portland-hailing rapper kills it lyrically and vocally, spitting tack-sharp wordplay throughout verses that shift from one flow to the next. His ambidextrous delivery is key here, as Sagan builds his instrumental beneath his collaborator’s rhymes. It makes for a track that’s equal parts hyphy and Old West, with a touch of the producer’s affinity for dub. DJ N.E.B. (of Political Animals) deserves ample credit for that, as he deftly scratches in vocals from Sagan’s previous single with Warrior King, “Frenemies”, on the hook. That sample is boosted by Gambia-based singer Shanti Starr, whose vocals add a slightly haunting layer, and the smooth guitar work of Hugh Currier. Altogether, “Murderas” proves that you damn well better be following Sagan’s career; dude’s only getting better with each track he drops. “Murderas” which features vividly illustrated artwork courtesy of Sp(Lit), is now available for streaming.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 08.02.12

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Real Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today’s Show Includes New Music From Termanology & Reks, Gensu Dean, Sean Born, Exile, 360, PF Cuttin And Many More. Plus, We Pay Homage To Bob Marley, Big Pun & J Dilla With A Special Throwback. Record Of The Day: Exile feat. Fashawn – Oh Word (Keep On Rising) Playlist Termanology & Reks – Live From ATL Gensu Dean feat. Large Professor – Forever (Remix) Sean Born – Pluck Em Off **Record Of The Day** Exile feat. Fashawn – Oh Word (Keep On Rising) 360 – What Goes Up PF Cuttin feat. Action Bronson – Bronsonmania Al-Doe feat. Emilio Rojas – Border Wars Fatal Lucciauno – The Message Illmaculate – Rapper Of The Year Robby Hunter & Brenton Brown – Three Little Birds **Throwback** Bob Marley – Johnny Was Bob Marley – Buffalo Soldier Big Pun feat. Noreaga – You Came Up Big Pun feat. Joe – Still Not A Player Big Pun feat. Donell Jones – It’s So Hard Big Pun – Leatherface Big Pun – Beware J Dilla – KJay And We Out [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 08.02.12.mp3] Download here

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