March 31, 2023

Larry June & The Alchemist "The Great Escape" (EP Stream)


The Great Escape is the debut collaborative album from San Francisco eMCee, Larry June and prolific super producer, The Alchemist. Through a process that felt very organic, the two churned out an extra healthy amount of music that resulted in what may be their magnum opus. The album includes tasteful features from some of Hip-Hop's most celebrated figures; Action Bronson, Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign, Slum Village, Boldy James, Evidence, Wiz Khalifa, Jay Worthy, Curren$y and Joey Bada$$. Like a fine wine, sit back, let it breathe, and enjoy the neat yet exquisitely rich complexities of two of hip-hop’s smoothest figures on their collaboration, The Great Escape, streaming below...

March 24, 2023

Phoniks "Dreams" (Instrumental Album)


Phoniks' latest album "Dreams" is a smooth, 19 track instrumental LP that seamlessly blends live instrumentation and chopped samples. The beats are carefully crafted to create a unique atmosphere and mood, taking the listener on an immersive journey through lush soundscapes and jazzy hip-hop beats. Phoniks' skillful layering of sounds from a diverse range of sample sources results in richly textured compositions that capture the listener's attention. As the spiritual successor to Phoniks' 2018 instrumental album "Down To Earth," "Dreams" builds upon the groundwork laid by its predecessor and elevates it to new heights. From the soulful chops of "That's All" to the mellow groove of "Ghosts," each track invites the listener to sit back, relax, and get lost in the dreamy vibes. Stream Phoniks' Dreams project below, also available on cassette, vinyl and CD.

March 03, 2023

Che Noir & Big Ghost Ltd. "Noir or Never" (Album Stream)


Noir or Never is a collaborative album between Che Noir and producer Big Ghost Ltd. All instrumentation on the project is handled by Hector Puente Colon Jr and the Santiago Men's Basketball Philharmonic Orchestra. Big Ghost shares, "Che has been out here showin n' provin for more than a minute... leavin' mics torn on guest features to radio freestyles to full projects. Whether its pure lyricism or introspective thought provoking bars or that street shit… Che got all the bases covered. But that don’t mean she gotta go dolo…so she brought along some friends to take part. By “friends” I mean some the most elite pens in the business. No gimmicks, no smoke n' mirrors, no ghost writers… just that pure authentic rap shit." Friends like Flee Lord, Planet Asia, Skyzoo, Ransom, 38 Spesh and more. Don't sleep and celebrate Big Ghost's genius in the archives.