Nappy Roots feat. Jarren Benton – No Idea [Stream]

“No Idea” is the first official leak off Nappy Roots upcoming album The 40 Akerz Project. The song features current 2014 XXL Freshmen and Funk Volume Artist Jarren Benton trading bars with the Country boys. The track was produced by 808 Blake of SMKA. The 40 Akerz project is Nappy Roots upcoming album due out late fall and is produced entirely by SMKA.

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SMKA – The Hang Out [Mixtape]

“The Hang Out” is a compilation project created during the A3C Festival in Atlanta at the legendary Stankonia Studios. Production crew SMKA were tapped to created original music while rappers came in and out of the Stankonia Studios during the three-day festival, resulting in this free mixtape. Features include Problem, Jarren Benton, Chuck Inglish, Boldy James, Forte Bowie, Denzel Curry, King’s Dead, Kris Kassanova, Scotty ATL, Chill Moody, Kidd Kidd, 40 Akerz, Earthgang, Shawn Crystopher, Bizzy Crook, Cool is Mac, Chase Allen, GQ, Halo, Planet lV and more.

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SMKA – 808 Blake’s Love Child [Instrumental Album]

808 Blake (Producer / Co-Founder of SMKA) releases his first instrumental album presented by SMKA. The free album includes 10 tracks produced by 808 Blake. Over the last 5 years 808 Blake has produced for 100+ different artists, including: Juicy J, Dom Kennedy, Trinidad James, Freddie Gibbs, Chip Tha Ripper, Jarren Benton, Yelawolf, Aleon Craft, Outasight, Fashawn, Casey Veggies, Freeway, Skyzoo, Los, Phil Ade, Iamsu! and many more. 808 Blake embarks on a solitary journey to produce Love Child as a stand alone album without any MCs. Dear listeners, I personally would like to introduce you to my new project 808 Blake’s Love Child. Inspired by artists like Mandrill, Herbie Hancock,Roy Ayers and Boards of canada, This project mixes psychedelic and ambient synths w/ the signature southern 808 sound while also sprinkling soul samples throughout. This project is a personal love of mine because it’s been my brainchild from start to finish and encompasses my fears, loves, and frustrations. Again I thank you from the bottom of my HEART!!! – 808 BLAKE Tracklist after the jump.

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SMKA Presents: The Hang Out Vol. 2 [Mixtape]

Atlanta production collective, SMKA, blocked out 882 Studios for 4 days, and invited many of Atlanta’s most talented and progressive hip-hop artists to hang out, eat, drink, collaborate and make music. The Hang Out took place from February 7th – 10th, and for 16 hours a day, 4 days straight, Justin Padron, of 882 Studios, recorded artists over SMKA production. The Hang Out compilation features more than 50 different artists on 20 original records produced entirely by SMKA producers: 808 Blake, Kato and J.Padron. The Hang Out showcases the depth of talent, and diversity, that makes Atlanta’s hip-hop community the most creative and influential in the world. The Hang Out [Part 2] by SMKA

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SL Jones, Grip Plyaz & Willie Joe – Neva Die [Audio x Download]

Atlanta production collective, SMKA, blocked out 882 Studios for 4 days, and invited many of Atlanta’s most talented and progressive hip-hop artists to hang out, eat, drink, collaborate and make music. The Hang Out took place from February 7th – 10th, and for 16 hours a day, 4 days straight, Justin Padron, of 882 Studios, recorded artists over SMKA production.

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Goldyard & Jarren Benton – Getcha Weight Up [Audio x Download]

SMKA blocked out 882 Studios for 4 days, and invited many of Atlanta’s most talented and progressive hip-hop artists to hang out, eat, drink, collaborate and make music. The Hang Out took place from February 7 – 10, and for 14 hours a day, 4 days straight, Justin Padron, of 882 Studios, recorded artists over SMKA production. The Hang Out compilation features more than 50 different artists on 20 original records produced entirely by SMKA producers: 808 Blake, Kato and Justin Padron. The Hang Out showcases the depth of talent, and diversity, that makes Atlanta’s hip-hop community the most creative and influential in the world.

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SMKA Presents: The Hang Out Vol.1 [Mixtape]

Atlanta production collective, SMKA, blocked out 882 Studios for 4 days, and invited many of Atlanta’s most talented and progressive hip-hop artists to hang out, eat, drink, collaborate and make music. The Hang Out took place from February 7 – 10, and for 14 hours a day, 4 days straight, Justin Padron, of 882 Studios, recorded artists over SMKA production. The Hang Out compilation features more than 50 different artists on 20 original records produced entirely by SMKA producers: 808 Blake, Kato and Justin Padron. The Hang Out showcases the depth of talent, and diversity, that makes Atlanta’s hip-hop community the most creative and influential in the world. The Hang Out [Part 1] by SMKA

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