The Perceptionists (Mr. Lif & Akrobatik) – Resolution [Album Stream]

Mr. Lif and Akrobatik return with their new joint LP, “Resolution”. The first full-length from Mr. Lif & Akrobatik (The Perceptionists) in a dozen years reflects the struggles and near-death sagas that struck them. During that span, Lif miraculously survived his tour bus plummeting over a 38 foot cliff. Akrobatik weathered a sudden aortic rupture and emergency open-heart surgery. The impact of those experiences forced the former Def Jux duo to contemplate fate, luck, and their own place within a world spinning out of control. Stream the 11-track offering below and make sure to pick up a copy on Bandcamp.

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Tanya Morgan – YGWY$4 [Album Stream]

Von Pea and Donwill are back with a new Tanya Morgan album titled “YGWY$4”, which stands for “You Get What You Pay For”. Von Pea and Donwill are clearly masters in this arena, with the latter taking some well-placed shots at critics who try to put the duo in a box. “They say that we ‘A Tribe Called De La’ or ‘Smaller Little Brother’/ All I know is that we do it better than the others.” Don’s point is that while he and Von have made some ill-as-hell Boom bap joints to date—arguably “Trunk Shit” is among them—people need to stop trying to classify them as this or that. Anyone who’s heard all of their projects will say the same, and “YGWY$4” further demonstrate Tanya Morgan’s versatility. Want proof?—just head over to the digital retailer of your choice and support this duo that’s been keeping your iPod and tape deck satisfied since ’05. Take a listen below and cop a copy via iTunes. Watch the music video for “Trunk Shit” after the break.

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Damian Marley On “Stony Hill”, Creating “Bam” + Getting Jay-Z High [Video]

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley speaks on his new album “Stony Hill”, traveling to Jamaica with Jay-Z and creating the track “Bam” for Jay-Z’s “4:44” album. After the jump, Damian Marley stopped by The Neighborhood to talk about His new album, working with Jay-Z, growing weed in a prison and a whole lot more.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 28.07.17

Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes new music from the likes of Vic Mensa, ASAP Twelvyy, Actíon Bronson and Dunson. Press play and enjhoy. Happy Friday, ya’ll! Record Of The Day: ASAP Twelvyy – Periodic Table Playlist Jay-Z – Encore Jay-Z & Linkin Park – Numb/Encore Jay-Z – Kill Jay-Z Vic Mensa – Say I Didn’t **Record Of The Day** ASAP Twelvyy – Periodic Table Action Bronson – Chairman’s Intent Dunson – Whiskey & Women French Montana feat. Pharrell – Bring Dem Things French Montana feat. Swae Lee – Unforgettable DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – Wild Thoughts SZA feat. Travi$ Scott – Love Galore Jay-Z feat. James Blake – MaNyfaCedGod Wu-Tang Clan – SAVOR.WAVS (Remix) Kendrick Lamar – LUST. Big Boi – Order Of Operations Download here (right click and save as…)

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Vic Mensa – The Autobiography [Album Stream]

Chicago based emcee Vic Mensa has officially unleashed his debut album, “The Autobiography”. Mensa reciprocates the love by featuring fellow natives Chief Keef and Joey Purp on “Down For Some Ignorance (Ghetto Lullaby).” Yet, the rest of the album’s guests — from Weezer (“Homewrecker”) to Syd of The Internet (“Gorgeous”) and The-Dream (“Heaven On Earth”) to Saul Williams (“Spread My Wings”) — are as eclectic as his own musical palette. Whether wailing from the depths of his soul over racial injustice (“We Could Be Free” feat. Ty Dolla $ign) or raging over the futility of life (“Rage”), Mensa reaches each epiphany by running through his demons rather than away from them. Take a listen below and head over to iTunes for a download.

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