Black Thought – Rage Is Back Freestyle [Audio]

Celebrating the release of Adam Mansbach’s acclaimed new novel, Rage Is Back, J.PERIOD recruits legendary Roots front man Black Thought for an exclusive new dub plate collaboration: “Rage Is Back (Freestyle),” the first single off J.PERIOD’s forthcoming “Rage Is Back” tape dropping later this month. Set against the backdrop of graffiti-era New York, Manbach’s Rage Is Back delivers a mind-bending journey through a subterranean world of epic heroes and villains, and is already being called “the great American graffiti novel”. Rage is Back is currently Amazon.com’s “Book of the Month“.

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Mach Five – Art Rap [Free LP]

Following their singles “We Polly,” “The Juxtaposition” and “Who You Rollin Wit,” Atlanta duo Mach Five releaes their latest effort Art Rap. The LP features collaborations from Trinidad Jame$, Scar and Marian Mereba, with production from DJ Burn One. The Art Rap LP looks to implement an artistic scope in every aspect of its packaging and release, juxtaposing music with conceptual artwork and video. Art Rap by Mach Five

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Curren$y & The Jets – Jet Life Chronicles (Series #2 / Episode 4) [Video]

Jet Life Chronicles are a vignetted look at the day to day life of Curren$y & The Jets. Episodes will feature appearances from other artists and events surrounding the set. The series 2 finale begins on a stormy December 25th thru to Miami for New Years and ending in Las Vegas this past weekend. Previously: Curren$y & The Jets – Jet Life Chronicles (Series #2 / Episode 3) [Video]

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