Wordsworth & Stu Bangas "Two Kings" (Album Stream)

Here we are treated to a remarkable collaboration between Brooklyn emcee Wordsworth and Boston-based producer Stu Bangas, resulting in the album Two Kings. This project seamlessly blends Wordsworth's insightful lyricism with Stu Bangas' hard-hitting production. Two Kings is a 12-track album where Wordsworth delves into themes of resilience, personal growth, and societal observations.​ The album boasts an impressive lineup of guest artists including longtime collaborators Punchline and Masta Ace, as well as Ali Vegas, Breeze Brewin, John Robinson, eLZhi, D.V. Alias Khryst and the homie DJ Jon Doe. Stu Bangas' production is solid from start to finish, and Wordsworth's passionate delivery is evident throughout the project, so dig into their collab LP Two Kings below...

Redman "Muddy Waters Too" (Album Stream)

Muddy Waters Too is the long-awaited ninth studio album by Brick City's Redman, and sequel to his classic 1996 album Muddy Waters. The album was finally released after fifteen years of anticipation going back as early as 2009. In 2015, following the release of his eighth studio album, Mudface, Redman was interviewed about his personal ranking of his own albums, and in that interview, Red stated that Mudface was more of an EP to hold the fans over until Muddy Waters Too finally dropped. We waited. Over 30 joints are now available on Muddy Waters Too, featuring Red's unique blend of humor and bar-heavy delivery. The project boasts a super-cut with all Jersey legends such as Naughty By Nature, Queen Latifah, Rah Digga, Shaq, Lords of the Underground, Lady Luck, Artifacts, Nikki D, Heather B, Hakim Green from Channel Live, and... well, hopefully I didn't miss anyone. Also featured on the album is long-time collaborator Method Man, Kid Capri, Faith Evans, Sheek Louch, Snoop Dogg, Melanie Rutherford, KRS-One + more. Don't skip the skits! Enjoy below...

Phoniks "A Phoniks Christmas" (Instrumental Album)

A Phoniks Christmas is a holiday beattape released by Portland-based producer Phoniks. It features 13 instrumentals to help get you into the holiday spirit. Not much else was detailed along with the project outside of the equipment used to put it together... Specifically, his Technics 1200 turntables; a SP404mk2; MPC Live 2, as well as a Korg Microkorg, Ibanex AF55 Artcore Hollowbody and all the jazz and soul Phoniks could muster on one project. The archives are filled with projects out of the Don't Sleep Records camp and there some posts for Christmas as well to keep you busy in the archives! It's an early message, but I hope you have a Happy Holidays + a Merry Christmas! 

Apollo Brown & Crimeapple "This, Is Not That" (Album Stream)

When Apollo Brown and Crimeapple connect, it’s like old film grain under a projector—gritty, timeless. This album isn’t just boom-bap nostalgia; it’s a rebirth of smoke-stained bars, where Crimeapple plays both poet and philosopher, flipping bilingual manteca rhymes with a chef’s precision, stirring up the street grime and serving it with a side of sharp wit. Apollo Brown, as always, builds his beats like ancient architecture—dusty, soulful, and heavy with forgotten stories. These tracks sound like the cracks in the sidewalk talking back, the perfect companion for long nights and even longer thoughts. It’s a sonic novel, a street sermon, and Crimeapple’s wordplay dances through it like grease sizzling in a pan, a reminder that even in decay, there’s beauty. Dig in...