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Previous Industries Dissect Terrific Abstract Productions On Their Debut Tape “Service Merchandise”

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Previous Industries may be the so-called new kid on the block when it comes to hip-hop groups. However, the chemistry that Open Mike Eagle, Video Dave, and STILL RIFT showcase on their debut album Service Merchandise, is quite impressive. To some that may be a surprise. But all three guys have been rapping for years and sharing that Chicago connection helps as well. It is why this uniting of underground talents is such a W, as the trio displays patience with each other. It never feels like either of them are stepping on one another’s toes. They swap out at the perfect time every time, so the guys all receive the ideal amount of time to show off their rhymes. Previous Industries has been working toward Service Merchandise for a little bit now after announcing that they would be joining forces in January.

On top of this bombshell, they got right to it, dropping their inaugural singles, “Showbiz” and “Braids”. Then, about three months later, Previous Industries would release “Pliers”, followed by “Zayre” in June. All four singles were pretty stellar, and they accurately depict what you are getting from them on the LP. That being surgical rhyme schemes and bars over jazzy and abstract instrumentals. Speaking of the latter, each one carries a unique personality. Whether it be the actual instruments or the incredible sample flips, Previous Industries are providing listeners with creatively lush soundscapes for 11 cuts. Give Service Merchandise a whirl if you are looking for engaging underground excellence.

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Listen To Service Merchandise By Previous Industries

Service Merchandise Tracklist:

  1. Showbiz
  2. Pliers
  3. Braids
  4. Roebuck
  5. Montgomery Ward
  6. White Hen
  7. Babbages
  8. Fotomat
  9. Dominick’s
  10. Zayre
  11. Kay Bee

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Channel Tres Delivers His Familiar Style In A Longer Format With “Head Rush”

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Channel Tres has been developing one of the most unique approaches to hip-hop the genre has seen in quite a while. The Los Angeles, California native melds dance, electronic, R&B, funk, house, and hip-hop all in one. Throughout his career, which spans about six years, he has impressed on features and smaller projects. However, there has been one thing missing from the cool, calm, and collected MC’s discography. That would be a debut album, and well, it is finally here. Channel Tres named this project Head Rush, and that is quite an accurate description of what listeners will experience.

As per usual, he is bringing that unmistakable that he is known for, perhaps in a more refined manner. While there have been complaints by some die-hard fans for it being a little underwhelming, bloated, and not as ambitious, Head Rush still offers a lot. Making an album in comparison to an EP or a mixtape is a much different process, so having some missteps is not necessarily out of the ordinary. However, in that same breath, we can see some of the criticisms, as at times Channel can sound a little repetitive at times. Overall, though, the veteran does provide a lot of groovy, funky, and slightly left field bangers and it is still worth a true listen.

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Listen To Head Rush By Channel Tres

Head Rush Tracklist:

  1. Head Rush
  2. Black & Mild
  3. Joyful Noise
  4. Traffic (Interlude)
  5. Cactus Water
  6. Candy Paint (feat. Thundercat)
  7. Berghain (feat. Barney Bones)
  8. Holy Moly (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
  9. I’m Him
  10. Chain Hang Low (feat. Teezo Touchdown)
  11. Need U 2 Know (feat. Ravyn Lenae)
  12. Two Ways
  13. ASPEN (feat. Toro Y Moi)
  14. We Hungry (feat. Estelle)
  15. Type
  16. Gold Daytonas (feat. Watr)
  17. Here

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Today In Hip Hop History: D’Angelo Dropped His Debut LP ‘Brown Sugar’ 29 Years Ago

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On this date in 1995, Richmond, Virginia native and neo-soul trailblazer Michael Eugene Archer a.k.a. D’Angelo released his debut album Brown Sugar on EMI Records.

This landmark project boasts production from the likes of A Tribe Called Quest’s DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Kedar Massenburg, Bob Power, and Tony Toni Tone’s Raphael Saadiq, however, the majority of the production including songwriting, arrangements, and instruments were put together by D’Angelo himself.

The album was regarded as a classic upon its release, receiving platinum certification less than a year later in February 1996.

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Some of the album’s most memorable singles include the Smokey Robinson-influenced “Cruisin’,” the infamous caught in the act story of “Sh*t, D*mn, Motherf*cker”, the sweet serenade of “Lady” and of course, the timeless title track.

Super salute to D’Angelo, Kedar Massenburg and the rest of the team involved in this classic project.

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Devin Malik Is A Legit Dual Threat On His Debut LP “DEADSTOCK”

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From unknown producer to a name on projects from ScHoolboy Q and Isaiah Rashad, Devin Malik has built up his cache methodically. Now, the Rancho Cucamonga, California multi-hyphenate is getting the chance to let his skills do the talking all by himself. Devin Malik is doing so with his “AUDIBLE HORROR FILM” about “LUST, RAGE, [and] COMEDY” called DEADSTOCK. This is his introduction project, led by singles such as “CANADIAN TUX”, “BACKSTAGE”, “PDA”, and “LINK DUCKER”. Because of this, the features are held to nearly zero, as ScHoolboy is the only guest and appears on the chaotic and epic opener, “BANG YOUR HEAD”.

On DEADSTOCK, Devin Malik is definitely giving you the three themes he promised. You can tell he enjoys his Playboi Carti and Ken Carson production wise. “BANG YOUR HEAD”, “GEEKERTOWN”, and “CANADIAN TUX” are prime examples of this. But Devin is far from a copycat. The production feels accessible without being formulaic. As we mentioned, his original calling card is beat making, and it is something that has been in development for a while now. If you remember his instrumentals from BLUE LIPS they are from the norm. That same care is on DEADSTOCK, especially on the performance side. Overall, Devin is giving you a lot of raw energy and dynamic vocal deliveries. So, if you are looking for a relatively new artist who is offering something a little left field, we highly recommend Devin’s debut.

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Listen To DEADSTOCK By Devin Malik

DEADSTOCK Tracklist:

  1. BANG YOUR HEAD with ScHoolboy Q
  2. GEEKERTOWN
  3. PEARLS
  4. PDA
  5. LINK DUCKER
  6. TRAUMA QUEEN
  7. FRIENDS (INTERLUDE)
  8. POPPIN OUT THE RANGE!
  9. CANADIAN TUX
  10. BACKSTAGE
  11. WASTE NO TIME
  12. MOONLIGHT
  13. STRIPPERS
  14. ANNOYING
  15. BIG SHOT

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Today In Hip Hop History: Big Daddy Kane’s ‘Long Live The Kane’ Debut LP Dropped 36 Years Ago

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On this date in 1988, Big Daddy Kane, DJ Mister Cee, Scoob and Scrap Lover released the gold selling classic debut album Long Live The Kane on Cold Chillin’ Records.

Produced exclusively by behind the boards legend Marley, Long Live The Kane was the highly anticipated first full length project of then Brooklyn newcomer King Asiatic Nobody’s Equal. This Source Five Mic Classic was also named one of our Top 100 Best Rap Albums. This album is one of the most influential projects of its era, which is affectionately called the “Golden Era” and shares the spotlight with EPMD’s Strictly Business, Slick Rick’s The Great Adventures Of…, and MC Lyte’s Lyte As A Rock.

Tracks such as “Ain’t No Half Steppin’”, “Raw”, and “Just Rhymin’ With Biz”(who initially introduced Kane to the game), were just a few of the gems on this timeless classic that will forever be ethced in the minds of Hip Hop aficionados.

Salute to Kane and company for giving the fans this solid, flawless piece of Hip Hop history!

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Today In Hip Hop History: Nelly Dropped His Debut Album ‘Country Grammar’ 24 Years Ago

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On this day in Hip Hop history, St. Louis rap icon Nelly released his Grammy debut LP Country Grammar. Released by Universal Records, the unique pop-rap-country sound of this project struck well with consumers and critics alike peaking at #1 on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts.

Whether it was intended or not, this album set the bar high for all other summertime albums to come in the new millennium. This mixture of Jason “Jay E” Epperson’s production and Nelly’s Missouri slang proved to be the perfect formula for a high energy album hosting some of the decade’s hottest party tracks.

The sing-along appeal of this project is what brought it so much commercial success. Along with topping the US music charts, this album also made chart appearances in Australia, Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, France, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK. The album was also certified platinum in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and of course the United States (where it sold 9,000,000 copies).

The album contained hit singles “Country Grammar” (which was nominated for a Grammy), “E.I.,” “Ride Wit Me” and “Batter Up” which all made international music chart appearances. Critics across the board hailed this album as a breakthrough in Hip Hop, never before had a project come from the Midwest with so much appeal to other regions of the country.

Following this album, Nelly grew to be one of the brightest stars of the 2000’s putting out multiple multi-platinum albums and winning a plethora of awards for his musical ability. He has also since had a successful career on-screen both in films and on television.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Jay-Z Dropped Debut Album ‘Reasonable Doubt’ 28 Years Ago

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On June 25, 1996, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Dame Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke embarked on a creative journey that has morphed into a billion-dollar movement today with the release of the Reasonable Doubt LP.

Released courtesy of their independent Roc-A-Fella imprint, Jay’s premier album was promoted and sanctioned by the streets, with previews of the album via sampler cassettes hitting the streets in the winter of 1995. The album’s first single, “Ain’t No Nigga”, featuring a then-teenage Foxy Brown, was the introduction of “Jigga” to the industry that would eventually put him in the pole position of the rap game.

Other unforgettable tracks from one of the prototype LPs of the “mafia rap” era include, “Dead Presidents II,” “Can’t Knock The Hustle,” which features Mary J. Blige, “Brooklyn’s Finest” with the late Notorious B.I.G. and the introduction of Marcy young gun Memphis Bleek on “Coming Of Age”.

All-star production from the likes of DJ Premier, Irv Gotti, Ski and Clark Kent propelled the album along with Jay’s common street ethics surgically placed melodically on the beats.

Salute to Jay, Biggs, Dame, Pain In Da Ass and the rest of the old Roc-A-Fella staff for this timeless classic!

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Producer SAINT JAME$ Begins His Career With A Bang As He Drops “BY ANY MEAN$”

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The East Coast, like any other corner of hip-hop, has a distinct sound. It is grimy, rugged, but sometimes smooth and easy going. Those are all of the styles you are going to get on BY ANY MEAN$, the debut album of producer SAINT JAME$. He is cut from the similar cloth that Griselda is from, and that is why you are getting artists of that familiar ilk all over this project. From Conway the Machine to Boldy James, and Rome Streetz to ElCamino, the gang is all here.

BY ANY MEAN$ is a tight listen, spanning just 10 tracks with a scant run time of just 28 minutes and change. For someone looking to get their name out there like SAINT JAME$ is, you would think making longer instrumentals would be the move. However, he still manages to be memorable. Many may not know, but this project was in the works for quite a long time. In fact, SAINT JAME$ explained his gratitude for everyone that was involved and thanked for them for their years’ worth of patience. “Shouts out to @coachbombay3000 for believing in me, this project, being patient and for the guidance and support”, JAMES said.

“Peace, Love and respect to all artists who graced the project. I am humbled and grateful that I had the opportunity to work with some of the dopest artists to EVER rap… A reminder to those who need to hear it, believe in your vision, trust the process and don’t let a setback make you give up. Make your dreams happen BY ANY MEAN$ possible!!!!”. Those words cannot be truer and we wish SAINT JAME$ all the success in the world moving forward.

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Listen To BY ANY MEAN$ By SAINT JAME$

BY ANY MEANS Tracklist:

  1. LDN>NYC
  2. MORE BRIX (feat. Rome Streetz, Chase Fetti & Kool G Rap)
  3. TRIGGER WARNING (feat. Boldy James, Chase Fetti & Rick Hyde)
  4. CA$H I$ KING (feat. Estee Nack)
  5. JORDAN BOX (feat. Rome Streetz & Estee Nack)
  6. CERTIFIED (feat. Boldy James, Pink Siifu & Hus Kingpin)
  7. SHOW DON’T STOP (feat. Al.Divino & Eto)
  8. GANG GANG (feat. Boldy James & Eto)
  9. MR. PERFECT (feat. Boldy James & ElCamino)
  10. WHERE I’M FROM (feat. Conway The Machine & Rome Streetz)

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Tommy Richman Is Already Preparing His Debut Album, “Coyote”

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Tommy Richman has announced his debut album, Coyote, and the project is dropping soon. Sharing pictures from a photoshoot with Billboard on Instagram, Monday, he wrote: “ANNOUNCING MY DEBUT ALBUM. ITS CALLED COYOTE. BACK OF BILLBOARD MAGAZINE. Thx @billboard. SHOT BY JOSH BELVEDERE.” The move comes just two months after the release of his breakout single, “Million Dollar Baby.”

When the NFR Podcast reposted the news on X (formerly Twitter), fans were surprised by the announcement. “This dude moving quick,” one fan replied. “Usually mfs that come out the gate with a hit will stretch the hit for like a year with remixes and sh*t before they do anything else. Like dawg yall remember jack harlow had what’s poppin summer of ‘19? That sh*t was everywhere for over a year before he dropped an album.” Even Russ responded with praise for Richman: “He’s moving with a sense of urgency and capitalizing on momentum unlike a lot of artists who catch 1 song and parade around for a year and then miss their moment. Kudos to him and his team. You can tell the artists who are prepared to blow up vs the ones who aren’t. Move like you know it’s gonna happen.”

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Tommy Richman attends the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on April 01, 2024, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

After its release, Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” became the longest-running number-one song on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, spending five straight weeks at the top spot. Amid popularity on that platform, it debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. He’s since dropped another single in the wake of blowing up titled, “Devil Is a Lie.”

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Today In Hip Hop History: Audio Two Dropped Their Debut LP ‘What More Can I Say?’ 36 Years Ago

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On this date in the summer of ’88, Brooklyn rap duo Audio Two released their debut album What More Can I Say?, which dropped on their own Brooklyn-based First Priority imprint a d distributed through Atlantic Records.

Produced primarily by Milk Dee and DJ Gizmo with some assistance from Stetsasonic’s Daddy-O, What More Can I Say? is an 11-track album with several underground bangers, however, the lead single and standout track, “Top Billin’”, is undoubtedly one of the biggest hits in Hip Hop music. The Billy Squire-sampled track has been used by several artists including Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love” and 50 Cent’s “I Get Money”.

Other under the radar hits include “I Don’t Care”, “Many Styles”/”The Questions” and the storytelling saga “Hickeys Around My Neck”.

Salute to Milk, Giz, the King of Chill, Daddy-O and everyone at 824 St. Johns Place who helped in making this piece of Hip Hop history!

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