El Da Sensei – Show Stoppa (J57 Remix) [Stream]

In lieu of the one year anniversary of Coalmine Records’ decennary compilation album, ‘Unearthed,’ mixed by DJ Revolution, the Brooklyn-based indie is pleased to present the J57 Remix of the El Da Sensei featured favorite, “Show Stoppa,” which boasts Sweden’s DJ Devastate and Young Pacino on the hook duties, over J’s head nodding remix. To further celebrate the milestone, Coalmine’s pleased to release a limited edition run of Unearthed on cassette. Dubbed the ‘Green Slimes’ for being pressed on green shells, the hour long mix serves as a who’s who of today’s independent Hip-Hop scene, packed with features from both veteran and burgeoning emcees such as Pharoahe Monch, Kool G Rap, Large Professor, The Artifacts, Blu, Sean Price, Billy Danze (of M.O.P.), Big Noyd, One Dae, Skillz, Guilty Simpson, Rah DIgga, Maffew Ragazino, El Da Sensei, and Fashawn, among others. Producers tapped include Diamond D, Nottz, Ayatollah, Marco Polo, Khrysis, along with the Grammy Award Winning, M-Phazes, among others.

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Incredible Cypher Of Hip Hop Legends @ R.A. The Rugged Man Show [Video]

Legendary emcee R.A. The Rugged Man kicks off his Shoot Me In The Head Tour with a star-studded performance in New York City, featuring appearances from the likes of Chris Rivers, Mikey D of Main Source, Grandmaster Caz of Cold Crush, Mighty Mike C of Fearless Four, Dinco D of Leaders Of The New School, El Da Sensei of the Artifacts, Ruste Juxx, and more. The Shoot Me In The Head Tour runs from makes stops in the U.S., Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland, and Romania. Full tour dates here.

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Coalmine Records Presents: Remineded (A Collection of New & Old Remixes) [Album Stream]

Brooklyn based Hip-Hop label, Coalmine Records, is pleased to present, ‘Remineded: A Collection of Old and New Remixes.’ Armed with a head nodding, ten track compilation that offers a new spin to their decade deep history, the project from the Brooklyn indie is both a reflection of their noteworthy catalog, and taste of what’s to come. From the GMJ Remix of Supernatural’s “Altitude,” first produced by Marco Polo and released in 2005, to more contemporary remixes featuring the likes of Sean Price, Blu & Guilty Simpson, among others, Coalmine has been adamant in supplying a new wave of Boom bap packed tracks for listeners’ worldwide. ‘Remineded’ features remixes from Hip-Hop’s most coveted acts, including Q-Borough’s emcee, and famed Golden Era producer, Large Professor (Nas, Big Daddy Kane, Mobb Deep, AZ, Cormega,) D.I.T.C.’s Diamond D (KRS-One, Dilated Peoples, Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price) Spanish heavyweights Cookin’ Soul (Nipsey Hustle, Don Cannon, Smif-n-Wessun), Australia’s Grammy nominated M-Phazes (Eminem, Kimbra, Logic, Sean Price) and Brown Bag All Stars’ rapper and producer, The Audible Doctor (50 Cent, Smoke DZA, Fredro Starr, Tragedy Khadafi), amongst others.

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Def Dee feat. El Da Sensei – Yea [Video]

Off of Def Dee’s fortcoming project, “Deja Vu”. Deja Vu is the sophomore release from Seattle’s torch bearing producer / vocalist, Def Dee. Building upon a potent and well received discography that includes a standout beat tape known as “Cheap Heat” as well as his debut album, 33 and a Third (released on Mello Music Group), Deja Vu is Def Dee’s testament to quality hip-hop. The project is a unique listen and plays especially well as a complete album. It has a Lyricist Lounge vibe but Def Dee isn’t simply rehashing the sounds of yesterday; his approach to unquantized rhythms and sample is unique and sonically refreshingly. Though this is Dee’s second full length, it is his first appearance on vinyl through a special venture with Redef Records via friend/mentor, Damu the Fudgemunk. To mark the occasion, Def Dee was given the task of producing a complete work and he delivered with ease, showing that he can bang with the best of them. On Deja Vu, Def Dee acts as music director while an accomplished team of MCs effortlessly covers a wide variety of topics and ideas throughout the program. The album features a handfull of instrumentals alongside guest appearances from Roc Marciano, El Da Sensei, Blu, One Be Lo, Raw Poetic and other creatives. Def Dee is making a strong statement with Deja Vu. Are you listening?

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El Da Sensei – Show Stoppa [Stream]

Whether you were a tagger, a b-boy/girl or a Hip-Hop head, The Artifacts were one of the best to do it on the underground scene back in the day. Its been nearly 20 years since the release of their debut album ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place,’ and if you’re curious to know how the former Boom Skwad representative El Da Sensei holds up on the mic in 2014, you’ll see that he hasn’t lost a step with his latest effort “Show Stoppa.” Featuring a sparse and bouncy beat with sharp cuts supplied by DJ Devastate, the jam has the New Jeruz native dropping bombs like it was 94′ all over again. “Show Stoppa” is taken from Coalmine Records forthcoming compilation album Unearthed (Mixed by DJ Revolution), which is scheduled to drop on May 13th via CD and digital download.. stay tuned!

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DJ Doom & Nutso feat. Large Pro, Tony Touch & El Da Sensei – It’s Just Begun [Audio]

Produced by DJ Doom. Cuts/Scratches by DJ Tha Boss. A year after the passing of breaker’s favorite, Jimmy Castor…DJ Doom and Nutso have come together to create a tribute track remixing Castor’s classic B-boy/girl anthem ‘It’s Just Begun’. While you can’t fuck with an original like that, DJ Doom, Nutso, and Blunted Astronaut have given their own take on the track, and mixed it up with some sick verses and of course lovely scratches. You can get the song and instrumental version on LP which features Large Professor, Tony Touch and El Da Sensei over at Blunted Astronaut Records. Pre-order the 7″ vinyl here. Previously: Nutso feat. Wais P & Punchline – Sidewalk Talk [Audio x Download]

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Vorheez feat. El Da Sensei & Homeboy Sandman – Place To Be [Audio]

Vorheez of Mystika Music’s Problemaddicts crew drops his debut single “Place To Be”, featuring New Jeru’s El da Sensei and Stones Throw signee Homeboy Sandman. Produced by Poland’s premiere production duo, The Returners, “Place To Be” initiates Vor’s solo effort as he gets ready for the release of his debut solo album, “Say Anything”.

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El Da Sensei feat. Tame One & DJ Kaos – Everyday In The Street (!llmind Remix) [Video]

In promotion of El Da Sensei’s “Nu World Remix” EP, which is now available on iTunes, the Nu Jeru legend reunites with his Artifacts cohorts Tame One & DJ Kaos for the !llmind Remix of “Everyday In The Street”. Directed by Monstar Films, this video signifies the first time that all three Boom Skwad members have been featured in the same video together in over fifteen years! The retail version of this song features an additional verse from Rah Digga.

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