Local-Mu12 – Labor Day [Album Stream]

After an experimental release of The Labor Day album back in December, Local-Mu12 officially drop their debut LP. Local-Mu12 is a global collective of artists & producers founded by William “Fokis” Heredia in 2012. It stands for Local Musicians United 12 (12 stands for the year it was established 2012) and is a brotherhood forged on the foundation of the mutual understanding of succeeding. The idea was to pool their resources together and operate like a union: a professional organization constantly seeking ways to help each member of the collective move forward. With members spanning from Groton, Connecticut to Arbon, Switzerland it’s safe to say they cover a lot of ground. The album features Skyzoo, Rapper Big Pooh, Torae, Sadat X & GLC and is filled with songs based on the everyday joys as well as the trials and tribulations of life. Production was handled in house by members Real McKoy (Sadat X, Black Rob, Cormega) MoodsandVibrations (Punchline, Bootcamp Click, RUN-DMC) and emcee/producer The 17th.

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De La Soul – Dilla Plugged In [Stream]

It’s been 25 Years since our “Three Feet High” release. We have a lot great memories and an incredible journey. Amazingly enough, our fans stuck around, supported and still want more. Ok, but before you get that, here’s a little De La over Dilla Beats. Enjoy and look out for the new mixtape “Smell The DA.I.S.Y.” all beats by J Dilla. Peace… and in advance, You’re Welcome. Legalize The Daisy Age! – Pos Dave & Mase

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Clyde Carson – Playboy [EP]

West Coast emcee Clyde Carson has unveiled his latest collection of original material, the Playboy EP. The artist’s third digital EP in total, the project directly follows 2012’s S.T.S.A. (Something to Speak About) mixtape. It features 10 fresh cuts from the indie rhymesayer, including reader-approved lead single “Bring ‘Em Out.” August Alsina, Cousin’ Fik, D-Lo and Master P make guest appearances on the set, which boasts beats by D Nice, Dez Dynamic, DJ Mustard and Shonuff. Playboy is available for free streaming and direct purchase via The DJBooth. All tracks are high quality MP3s (320 kbps).

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Batman: Arkham Knight “Father To Son” Announcement Trailer [Video]

In the explosive finale to the Arkham series, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of super villains, including Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to destroy The Dark Knight forever. Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady’s uniquely designed version of the Batmobile, which is drivable for the first time in the franchise. The addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the Batman Arkham series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City. Be The Batman.

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ScHoolboy Q’s ALIFE Sessions In NYC [Video]

Young Los Angeles O.G., ScHoolboy Q, made his way to New York and the Alife Rivington Club for an impromptu Winter ALIFE Session. The backyard was once again filled with an intimate group of invited friends, all enjoying complimentary beers from Heineken and an east coast vs. west coast set of hip hop classics, courtesy of Kevin Sakoda. Guests were jubilant as always. Even more so considering we were blessed with clear skies and 40+ degree temperatures following a brutal Winter — bonafide hoodie weather. Q’s entrance into ALIFE was as expected…within a cloud of haze (or whatever green of choice). After taking some quick photos, he and his crew charged to the stage, opening up his set with a crowd favorite, “Collard Greens.” Turning things up almost immediately, he jumped in to “Man of the Year” followed by “Yay Yay.” Getting even deeper into his catalogue of tracks from his freshly bootlegged debut album, Oxymoron, Q lead into “What They Want,” saying that “this gon’ be tight as hell on radio.” Following with a few more songs, his performance closed with the opening track from his album, “Gangsta,” fading out with the chant “knock, knock-knock, knock-knock, yawk, gangsta shit, gangsta shit.” He and his crew hung around for a while, shaking hands, smoking with folks and taking pictures — eventually chunking the deuce and exiting the Riv.

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