Solar One - Dark Days Pass (2009)

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Solar One is a 24 year old musician born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He got into music at a very young age, when he was given a guitar by his grandfather around the age of 12. He is a lyricist, guitarist, drummer, and producer, not only making hip hop, but playing in several punk bands as well. After being inspired to create and performing music for over half of his life, he has developed a unique niche in underground hip hop. He has played several shows with some like minded artists and friends such as Louis Logic, Mac Lethal, Grieves, Type, Soulcrate Music, Kublakai, The Let Go, Macklemore, and many others...This is consciouss, deep, great hip-hop!

Children of the Night - Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

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Here's the latest project from the NY-based crew.

Brawdcast - The Quest for Human Completion (2009)

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Brawdcast is an artist who draws inspiration from great emcees like Common and Big L, and you can hear it in his cleverly crafted punchlines. He brings thought provoking, original concepts to each track that would make Maya Angelou bop her head. Brawdcasts concepts on tracks range from his relationship to God to straight rocking the microphone, all birthed from his unique upbringing. He has recorded commercials for Russell Simmons (thats right, the biggest man in the industry) energy drink called Defcon 3. He has collaborated with respected artists like Pigeon John and Trek Life. Kutmasta Kurt and Brawdcast were actually in talks concerning a project, but investor issues kept the project at bay. Instead of letting the disappointment hold him back, Brawdcast found himself on an emerging independent label, O.C. Records. He is flat out the total package, smooth concepts mixed with raw lyrics that would make Big L smile. Brawdcast has received various accolades due to the quality of his debut album. He won an award for "Best Hip-Hop" at the Orange County Music Awards in 2006, 2007, and 2008, which celebrates the best music across all genres in Orange County. Brawdcast recently also just released his first 12", with the lead single as "This is It", which is a surefire banger featuring Brawdcast's ferocious flow and witty punchlines over heart-pounding production. The single has gotten massive amounts of spins on College radio shows, hitting ..24 on the National College Radio Hip-Hop charts and staying on the charts for a couple of monthsMainstream radio is also bumping Brawdcast, as "This Is It" has been played at Los Angeles's Power 106FM. Brawdcast's music has also been played on the two biggest Satellite Radio stations, XM and Sirius (Channel 40 "Hip Hop Nation"). Just like how radio stations help fans hear new music through the airwaves, Myspace is the premier internet site for people to hear new music. As a testament to Brawdcast's latest album and the immense support his fans give him, Brawdcast was Myspace's Artist of the Week from March 28th to April 4th along with Ugly Duckling and T.I. The first week of October his debut album was a feature on iTUNES, in the new releases section. Prior to this LP release a 12" EP featuring LMNO (of the Visionaries) was dropped and soared to the top of the indy hip hop singles chart....

Real Ibiza volume 4 - Balearic Bliss (2001)

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The Ibiza serie is my favorite chill-down ambient work ever. Pure tranquilty canalized trough this ambient vibes of love and peace. If you are looking for a good time to relax Baearic Bliss is just blissfull.
In memory of Robban who gave me this CD some years ago. Rest in Peace my friend.

Dela - Changes of Atmosphere EP (2009)

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Five tracks from the album (plus instrumentals) now on vinyl! From France, Dela actually got a following and his start in Japan, where eventually several successful releases were exclusive to the country before finally getting a US version of his latest release Changes of Atmosphere. Now missing only one track from the original release, it has at least been replaced with an all new one featuring Elzhi. Soulful hip hop with a classic feel, no wonder he's gained fans and guest appearances from the likes of J-Live, Blu, Talib Kweli, Large Pro and more, all with an extra push from Fat Beats! Limited!

Cyne - Water for Mars (2009)

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CYNE's one of my absolu favorite hip-hop artists that's been known for their unique, innovative beats, courtesy of members Spock and Enoch. At the same time, they're also known for their political, conscious bars, courtesy of MCs Akin and Cise Star. They continue their reign with 2009's Water For Mars (unfortunately another Japan-only release...). Some CYNE fans believed that their '08 album, Pretty Dark Things, was a feeble attempt that drifted away from their roots. Clearly rethinking their path, CYNE appears to have looked to their first album, Time Being, for inspiration. This becomes apparent in several ways - the structure of the album, with several instrumental interludes interspersed between clever songs is there. Their beats are still wildly cosmic, yet aren't as radical as they were on their other albums as of late, as they've returned to relatively more simple beats. Yet, although not truly innovative in the face of CYNE's career, their work is so carefully crafted and artfully done that this cannot be overlooked. Content ranges from uplifting, positive outlooks on life ("This Year"), to stories of love with their music ("Boombox Pimp"), and storytelling ("The Jux"). Personal opinion? Album of '09 right here.

Fabio Musta - Passport (2009)

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Babygrande Records is pleased to announce the signing of Italian producer Fabio Musta, for his debut album "Passport," due out on May 12th, 2009. Fabio is a veteran of the hip-hop scene in Italy, and has spent years working with MCs from all over the globe. A truly international effort "Passport" features guest appearances from Jeru The Damaja Termanology, T3 of Slum Village, Guilty Simpson, Reks Strong Arm Steady, Mainflow & many many more. "With this release, Babygrande will have released projects with artists and producers from France, Germany and Italy. This project is a natural extension of the international partnerships that Babygrande has been exploring over the last 5 years and Fabio is a perfect candidate for such a partnership," says Chuck Wilson, Babygrande's CEO. With his finger on the pulse of the local Italian scene, and never more than a few "clicks" away from the U.S. indie hip-hop scene, Fabio Musta is perfectly positioned to push the borders and boundaries of hip-hop, with "Passport."