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Day: December 13, 2014

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Brian Fresco – Twenty Five [Stream x Download]

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Oft imitated but never equaled, the DJBooth Freestyle Series ran from February 2009 through June 2011. Its 250 total entries were the work of a veritable who’s-who of underground and emerging emcees, including rising stars like Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. Now, it’s back for a second round. The 40th entry in the relaunched series comes courtesy of Brian Fresco, the Windy City buzzmaker who introduced himself to the Booth with September’s reader-approved Bae. On Twenty Five, the unsigned emcee flexes his lyrical muscles over an original beat by SaveMoney-affiliated rapper and producer Vic Mensa. Fred Lozano provides original artwork to accompany the freestyle. Twenty Five is dedicated to the artist’s son, Zion, who celebrates his birthday October 25. Fresh off the September 25, release of SoulMoney, his 10-track collaborative EP with “Soul Trap” originator Tree, Brian and his collaborator recently traveled out west to perform a November 25, show as part of Red Bull’s “30 Days in L.A.” concert series. He currently has no forthcoming projects on the agenda, but we’ll keep you posted as we learn more about his plans.

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Mars Today – AWAKE [Beat Tape]

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This project is somewhat of a diversion from my usual song-based work. It’s made up of eight instrumentals specifically crafted to take listeners on a cerebral, meditative journey. I did not want to make a standard beat-tape that folks would rap over, or use as background music, so I added vocal samples (Mooji) to help guide the experience, and in doing so created something I hope will inspire self-analysis and contemplation. I took almost two years to polish this series of beats, reaching out to some of the best musicians in the Bay Area, (bass, guitar, horns) to help formulate the proper vibes. AWAKE by Mars Today

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M1(of dead prez) & Bonnot feat. Divine RBG – Sacrifice [Video]

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Since the turn of the millennium, legendary Hip Hop duo Dead Prez has always been among the forefront of artists who have proactively contributed to raising the awareness of the Hip Hop audience. Most recently, Mutulu took his organizational expertise overseas to create the ‘Very Important Politics'(VIP) EP produced by Italian producer Bonnot. The premier track from this international offering is “Sacrifice”, a Hail Mary call to all soldiers in the struggle for Freedom, Justice, and Equality at home and abroad. In lieu of the recent police killings of unarmed Black men around the country and the global response to the grand jury decisions, M and RBG affiliate Divine present raw footage of guerrilla activism at work in the visual of this very timely release. The VIP EP is slated for release next year.

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D’Angelo To Release New Album “Black Messiah” On December 16 [Video]

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After sooo much waiting, doubt, and what felt like false hope, the prayers of fans everywhere will finally, finally be answered! In an almost surprise release, D’Angelo will in fact be dropping his long awaited third album before the end of 2014, and it fact it will land in stores on December 16! The project, titled ‘Black Messiah,’ will be released under the name D’Angelo and the Vanguard, marking the enigmatic singer’s first album in 14 years. While no official announcement has been made, a short promo video has been released to YouTube, while some lucky folks already got their hands on physical copies, and certain press have been invited to a private listening session on Sunday in New York City. Earlier this year, D’Angelo’s manager Kevin Liles said that a new album was “definitely” coming in 2014. D’Angelo has also announced dates for a European tour called “The Second Coming Tour” for early 2015. via

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