Since lighting the fuse with their debut single, "Thought You Knew" (2010), Truth By Design have continued to build anticipation for their unique brand of futuristic soundscapes; while still adhering to true school hiphop principles.To date, the crew has received favourable reviews and features in such blogs as: Hiphopkings, Different Kitchen, Dotgotit, The Real Frequency, We've Got The Jazz, Peace Magazine, Bring Ya Eh Game and City On My Back. Most notably, the crew received Morburn Music's "Last Track Standing" honours for "Thought You Knew" (December 2010) and secured a spot on the Dotgotit Mixtape Vol. 1 for their 2nd single "Microphone Mizery". After much grinding and numerous setbacks, Truth By Design is proud to present their debut EP (aptly titled) "Timeless" alongside their first official video for their 3rd single, "Steel". The 8-track EP is a musically-rich, uncompromising ode to that raw boom bap. Producer DTKS' signature production style employs a tight blend of obscure, unconventional samples, haunting melodies and gritty, neck-snapping drums. Mizery's aggressive, battle-ready vocals and DJ Lupan's precise cuts serve as a perfect complement to DTKS' carefully-crafted musical backdrops. The official video for "Steel" takes viewers on a visual journey through hiphop culture's original 4 elements as well as gives a brief shoutout to the group's city of origin.
Kyle Rapps drops a remix to his 2010 collaboration with KRS and Homeboy Sandman. This new version will appear on his upcoming On Air mixtape, set to drop August 29th
(Lo-Fi in HD) From Tribe Of Levi's "Follow My Lead" LP 2011 Tribe Of Levi is an American underground Hip Hop crew from out of Sacramento California. The crew consists of emcees Non (Now Or Never), Poor, & Mic Jordan. This song features emcee Bru Lei, formerly of group Spitball with Blueprint and Illogic producer DJ Przm. Directed by Jae Synth, Edited by Jae Synth, Director of Photography, Assistant Director Douglas Antoine, Produced by Lee Bannon
Patrick Gouch was born in Hartford, Connecticut and grew up in rough parts of Waterbury, CT. At the tender age of 7, Pat G witnessed his mother’s murder and has used this traumatizing experience to fuel his hunger towards music. After his mothers passing Pat G moved around with different family members both in North Carolina and then back to Connecticut. Initially, Pat was strictly into making beats until he linked with CT emcee Renzo and they formed a group called Trouble City. "Peer pressure is a bitch” and Pat G gave in as he would be forced into freestyle sessions at the local youth center where all the local talent would meet up. Pat G’s freestyle and battling talents quickly became evident to anyone that listened to him; his witty punch lines and comedic style of rap quickly got him recognized as a serious force.
After dropping out of college due to financial troubles Pat G moved to Boston in 2003. Since the move Pat G has become a well known force on the city’s rap battle scene. Pat G has amassed a long list of victims when it comes to battling, he also has similar success with his production skills. When Pat began to work the Boston Hip-Hop show circuit, he cut his teeth opening for Canibus, Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T., Wiz Khalifa, DJ Premier, Artifacts, Reks and Mr.Lif.
Since then, Pat has produced songs for Reks, Termanology, Akrobatik, Edo G, Mr.Lif, Ripshop, and Big Shug just to name a few. Now, Pat G has linked up with Bridge Life Entertainment who will release his debut LP, New Kid On The Block, on 8-30-2011. Entirely produced by Pat G, New Kid On The Block’s lead-single, "New Day,” was the third most added single at Record Breakers Top 40 and second most at Rapattacklives.com.
For Adam is an extremely personal project for Illus, one which pays homage to the late Adam Walsh who was murdered in 1981 and whose father John Walsh went on to help create the long-running television program, America’s Most Wanted. The album reflects on the darkness of murder, kidnapping, child abuse, addiction, and slavery, while celebrating the strength to overcome the struggles and obstacles of life and live it to the fullest despite the odds. It is a testament to what Hip-hop stands for, the ability to rise up out of the shadows of despair and turn "nothing” into "something”; uniting people from all walks of life and inspiring peace, love, unity and having fun.
Once Upon a Time in The Projects-Your life can change in one min, as Masta Ace will tell you,one bad choice is enough to f*ck your life up.So you can do what his best friend did or take a step back, like he did.The choice is yours.
"Greeno is back with the 3'rd volume in the Classic Beats series. This time around people can expect to hear the same traditional hip hop sounds they know him for mixed with memorable elements of modern day popular culture. It's a full album of classic, hardcore hip hop beats with an modern twist. Many of the songs on this album are beats that didn't make the upcoming Pacewon and Mr. Green record "The Only Number That Matters is Won".