Alterbeats feat. Skeezo – Real Talk [Video]

Skeezo reached out to Alterprod/Alterbeats for graphics, video and album production for his march 2013 release “Face value”. Less than a year later the French crew deemed The New York native more than worthy to bless a solo track and video for their upcoming project Class struggle. Here Skeezo demonstrates Raw lyrics with a 90’s street vibe making “Real Talk” the perfect street anthem for those that live that life and those that don’t!

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Alterbeats feat. Shabaam Sahdeeq – Stop It [Video]

Rawkus Records will always be remembered for being pivotal in the development of Hip-Hop at the turn of the century. Now cherished for showcasing acts such as Mos Def and Talib Kweli, the label was adamant in representing all of their artists, including the diamond-in-the-rough Shabaam Sahdeeq. Although the legendary label is a relic of the past, the “Arabian Nights” emcee hasn’t let that stop his ability to spit a few bars on the independent scene. Shot in a bright and fluid style on location throughout Kings County, “Stop It” has Sahdeeq calling out those who are only in the game to chase fame. “Stop It” is one of the many bangers featured on Alterbeats’ recently released sophomore album ‘Class Struggle,’ which is now available for purchase via iTunes and Fat Beats.

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Alterbeats feat. Shabaam Sahdeeq, Skeezo & Mic Handz – Grustle [Video]

Although The Tuckerman Hall Psychiatric Center in Middletown, New York may be abandoned, it seems as if the 140 year old facility might have acquired a few new inpatients with the arrival of Shabaam Sahdeeq (S-Dub), Skeezo and Mic Handz. The trio put on a clinical demonstration of how to properly grind and hustle amidst the insanity of the modern day rap game, with “Grustle” , the debut video off French producer Alterbeats’ sophomore compilation LP, Class Struggle, which becomes available on CD and digital download on October 29th.. stay tuned!

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Alterbeats feat. Guilty Simpson & Rock – Fruit Punch [Audio]

In promotion for ALTERPROD’s sophomore compilation album Class Struggle, which is set for an October 29th release date, the French production, design and video consortium unveil the project’s inaugural leak “Fruit Punch,” featuring both Guilty Simpson and The Rockness Monstah. “Amateur night, these clowns can’t damage a mic/ So I’m breaking off the hand that they write with..” – Guilty Simpson. Produced entirely by ALTERPROD’s in-house producer, Alterbeats, Class Struggle expands upon the creative direction as its predecessor, The French Revolution, which focuses on the current global economic crisis, while placing an emphasis on the new class struggle to live free. The album boasts guests appearances from both legendary and upcoming underground mainstay emcees Tragedy Khadafi, Neek The Exotic, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Copywrite, Bekay, Verbal Kent, Skeezo, and Mic Handz, among others. ‘Class Struggle’ will be available both in both digital format through all major digital retailers, as well physical CD, where it will be sold through several record shops and online outlets on October 29th.

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Alterbeats feat. Sadat X, A.G. & Lion Of Bordeaux – Alter Ego [Audio x Download]

For the second leak off Alterbeats forthcoming producer compilation The French Revolution, the French production crew get the assist from The Wild Cowboy Sadat X and D.I.T.C.’s André the Giant (A.G.) on “Alter Ego.” Melodic horns over open drums, a soulful hook courtesy of France’s Lion of Bordeaux (of Shaolin Temple Defenders) and crisp outro cuts from DJ Modesty (of The Real Hip Hop Show) provide the ideal backdrop for the veteran emcees to showcase their ‘other’ selves. The French Revolution hits shelves and digital retailers on June 26th, stay tuned!

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