The Artifacts – Easter [Audio]

Coalmine Records is excited to announce the limited-edition vinyl release of the Artifacts’ highly regarded 2012 single, “Easter,” which marked the group’s first official release in more than 15 years. Initially released as a digital single on April 3, 2012 (the Tuesday before Easter Sunday), the track later appeared on Coalmine’s decennary compilation, ‘Unearthed,’ which dropped May 13, 2014. However you heard it—one thing was very clear: despite their time apart, Artifacts emcees Tame One and El Da Sensei sounded as fresh as ever on “Easter.” The New Jersey rappers’ venomous flows are boosted by the neck-breaking production of acclaimed North Carolina producer Khrysis. Making the cipher complete is the turntable work of DJ Dutchmaster, who provides the scratch hook and outro cuts. With this release, “Easter” makes its grand return in the physical form in a limited-edition white vinyl pressing that also includes the instrumental track on the flip. It also takes things back to the old-school by way of a front jacket hole that exposes the label (the heads know what’s up).

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Venomous2000 & Trilian feat. The Artifacts, Tiye Phoenix & DJ Trickalome – Hot Damn [Video]

Venomous2000 & Trilian presents their second official music video from the album, “Sounds of the Great Ones”. Hot Damn is an ode to the Hip-Hop culture, laced with lyrics, bass, graffiti, and cuts. The video features guest appearances by Poet Substratum, MTA (Mass Transit Artists), B.A., Tone, Mystic, Flan, RhinoCMZ, Dodge, Big Joker and Big Brotha Trey. The New Jersey natives all come correct over the Trilian produced track, accentuated with cuts by DJ Trickalome. Filmed on location in Newark, NJ (Brick City), the NJ representatives demonstrate how ‘live’ they still are!

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TrackBlasters Radio: 04.05.15

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Today, DJ Machine takes over the TB Radio airwaves with a dope throwback mix. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Back on Wednesday! Playlist Smif-N-Wessun – Wrekonize (Remix) The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Method Man – The What AZ – Rather Unique Artifacts – Wrong Side of the Tracks Cormega – Testament Jeru Tha Damaja – Come Clean The Notorious B.I.G. – Kick in The Door Rakim – New York (Ya Out There?) Wu-Tang Clan – C.R.E.A.M. Gang Starr feat. Big L – Work GZA feat. Method Man – Shadowboxin’ Heltah Skeltah – Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka Nas – Represent Non Phixion – Refuse To Lose Mobb Deep – Shook Ones Part II Redman – Pick It Up Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg – Deep Cover Big L – Put It On The Beatnuts – I Love It Brand Nubian – Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down Black Moon – Who Got The Props De La Soul – Let Me In Ghostface Killah – Ghost Is Back Download here (right click and save as…)

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Cannibal Ox feat. Artifacts & U-God – Blade: Art Of Ox [Stream]

As Vast Aire and Vordul Mega, collectively known as Cannibal Ox, prepare for the release of their highly-anticipated sophomore album Blade of the Ronin, Complex has premiered the album’s aptly-titled new single, “Blade: The Art of Ox.” This track immediately stands out due to renowned producer Black Milk’s stellar and soulful production. Cannibal Ox is also joined by Artifacts (Tame One & El Da Sensei) as well as U-God (of Wu-Tang Clan) for this mammoth posse cut.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 24.04.13

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Real Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock – you know the motto! Record Of The Day: Flatbush Zombies – Inf Beams Playlist Goondox feat. Smooth Da Hustler & N.O. Da God – Bang Out (Remix) **Record Of The Day** Flatbush Zombies – Inf Beams Ghostface Killah feat. Masta Killa – I Declare War Smoke DZA feat. The Kid Daytona – Arn & Tully **Throwback** Boogie Down Productions – Duck Down Eric B & Rakim – Don’t Sweat The Technique (Jim Sharp re-edit) Naughty By Nature – Uptown Anthem Showbiz & A.G. – Party Groove (Bass Mix) Black Moon – Who Got The Props Wreckx N Effect – Rump Shaker Poison Clan – Action (Mike Fresh Nasty mix) London Posse – Hows Life In London Nubian Crackers feat. The Artifacts – Do You Wanna Hear It The Notorious B.I.G. – Party & Bullshit KRS-One – Hip Hop Vs. Rap (DJ Spinbad Remix) Method Man – Bring The Pain King Just – Warriors Drum House Of Pain – On Point Tha Dogg Pound – What Would U Do Thug Life – Shit Don’t Stop [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 24.04.13.mp3] Download here

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TrackBlasters Radio: 10.04.13

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Real Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today we got loads of new bangers from the likes of Marco Polo, Ghostface, Havoc, Papoose, Slum Village and Troy Ave. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Joey Bada$$ – A Day In The Life Playlist Marco Polo feat. Lil Fame (of M.O.P.) – Fame For President Marco Polo feat. Artifacts – Back To Work Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Beware Of The Stare Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge feat. Cappadonna – The Center Of Attraction Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – The Brown Tape Sampler Havoc feat. Slum Village – Cash Flow Slum Village – Forever **Record Of The Day** Joey Bada$$ – A Day In The Life Troy Ave feat. Nitty Scott, MC & CJ Fly – We Ain’t You Nitty Scott, MC – Language Arts Raekwon & Scram Jones – Restaraunt Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge feat. U-God & Inspectah Deck – Blood On The Cobblestones Papoose – Mother Ghetto **Throwback** The Notorious B.I.G. & 2Pac – Live Freestyle The Notorious B.I.G. – Ni**as 2Pac feat. Nate Dogg – Thugs Get Lonely Too 2Pac & The Notorious B.I.G. – Runnin (Dying To Live) [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 10.04.13.mp3] Download here

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TrackBlasters Radio: 01.04.13

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Today we got new heatrocks from Young Jeezy, Beyonce, Marco Polo, Papoose and Tyler, The Creator. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Tyler, The Creator feat. Frank Ocean – Bimmer Playlist Young Jeezy feat. YG, Kendrick Lamar & Chris Brown – R.I.P. (Remix) Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle Beyonce – Bow Down Beyonce feat. Lil KeKe, Slim Thug, Willie D, Scarface, Z-Ro & Bun B – I Been On (Remix) Yelawolf feat. ASAP Rocky & Big Henry – Gangster Nickelus F – Tanqueray Nickelus F – My 3rd Cuzzin Marco Polo feat. Artifacts – Back To Work Papoose feat. DJ Premier – Turn It Up Demigodz – Worst Nightmare Ill Bill – World Premier Earl Sweatshirt feat. Tyler, The Creator – Whoa **Record Of The Day** Tyler, The Creator feat. Frank Ocean – Bimmer Tyler, The Creator feat. Frank Ocean – Slater Frank Ocean feat. Earl Sweatshirt – Super Rich Kids Justin Timberlake – Blue Ocean Floor [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 01.04.13.mp3] Download here

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Marco Polo feat. Artifacts – Back To Work [Audio x Download]

Today we release the third in the series of Legendary Emcees on beats by Marco Polo with samples that were impossible to clear… we present “Back To Work” f/ Artifacts (Scratches by Shylow). Taken from Marco Polo’s forthcoming free-LP Newport Authority 2 as Marco states “I’ve recorded so much quality material over the last few years and I really want to share it all. It couldn’t all possibly fit on Port Authority 2; hence Newport Authority 2 came to be.” Newport Authority 2 will feature appearances from Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Artifacts, Das Efx, Lil Fame (M.O.P.), Torae & Ruste Juxx all rocking over Marco’s production. Yet, the project everyone should really be excited for is Marco’s Port Authority 2 LP which will be released this spring on Soulspazm Records. Port Authority 2 features appearances from Organized Konfusion (yes, a new Organized Konfusion track!!), Gangrene, Talib Kweli, DJ Premier, Masta Ace, Posdnuos (De La Soul), Kardinal Offishal, Styles P, Nature, Rah Digga, Slaine, Celph Titled, Ill Bill, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. & many many more. Previously: Marco Polo feat. Rakim – What’s Wrong [Audio x Download]

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DJ Doo Wop Presents Underground: Bridging The Gap [Mixtape]

Legendary mixtape DJ Doo Wop in conjunction with The Source.com & 238Beats Entertainment Group are pleased to announce the release of the “Bridging The Gap” mixtape. “Bridging The Gap” is the 2nd installment of DJ Doo Wop’s “Underground” series. “The response from the last mixtape we released, Underground the New 90’s, was incredible” said Doo Wop. “We got to feature a lot of undiscovered talent from across the world and also introduce the younger generation to some of Hip Hop’s icons. I want to keep the energy going with Bridging the Gap.” “Bridging The Gap” features new music and freestyles from Redman, Keith Murray, Lords of the Underground, The Alcoholics, The Artifacts, Sticky Fingaz, Black Rob , Sadat X, Peedi Crack, Opium Black & some of the best up & coming artists from across the world. Download: Side A | Side B

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