Detroit producer/DJ House Shoes comes second only to his late collaborator J Dilla as a tireless champion of the D's contemporary hip-hop scene. He is best known for his King James Version Dilla mixtape and his hectic worldwide touring schedule, working alongside talents like Slum Village and Mayer Hawthorne. Now he presents "Sweet", featuring emcee and fellow Detroit representative Danny Brown. "Sweet" appears on The Time, House Shoes' new EP out now on Tres Records. The Time is a precursor to Let It Go, Shoes' debut full-length production opus featuring OH NO, Alchemist, Roc Marciano, Moe Dirdee, Shafiq Husayn, Big Tone, Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Nottz, MED, Co$$, Danny Brown, Chali 2na, FattFather, MarvWon, Black Spade, Quelle, Jimetta Rose, J1, SelfSays and Fat Albert Einstein. Let It Go drops June 19.

"Levitate This" is a new album from Detroit emcee Volume, available for Free Download. Volume Shows a lot of versatility and skill as an emcee on these 8 tracks. The album has a very Alternative Hip-Hip sound on many of the tracks but also has a traditional hip hop sound on tracks like "This Was Once A Love Song" and "F.E.A.R.", to a cool jazzy mellow sound on "Just Be".

"Detroit, Michigan / Nottingham , UK – May 22, 2012 marks the release of the anticipated debut album from VOLUME, a Detroit area emcee, produced by the impeccable Dr. B of Nottingham, England who was responsible for the beat end of Detroit duo Passalacqua’s well-loved debut EP. Categorized as Alternative Hip-Hop, Blip-hop, Crip-Hop, Thought-hop or just "Consciousness Music ", the eight song album has garnered praise from hip-hop fans and those predisposed to criticize the genre alike. The album was recorded at Tapwater Productions in Detroit then mixed and mastered by Dr. B himself.
Original yet accessible through a balance of creativity and solid songwriting and composition, “Levitate This” promises to appeal to a broad audience: it’s progressive music that jumps from catchy hooks and playful banter to dense political and social commentary to matters of life, love, and philosophy. A classic hip-hop experience with a twist of brutal honesty and transparency, “Levitate This” also boasts professional quality (and quite catchy) production and mastering setting it apart from your typical independent fare. Guest appearances are carefully placed throughout to enhance the experience further.
VOLUME will be performing to support the album in June, 2012 and onward. Production of a video for the upcoming single “F.E.A.R.” is now underway as well as multimedia web content in support of the single “The Adventures of Tophat and Monocle”

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German producer Politiks who worked previously with Sadat X releases his latest project Symphony Vol. 2. A Free Beat Tape featuring boom bap style and orchestra samples, his inspirations come from the likes of producers RZA, Pete Rock and Kanye West

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J57 is set to release 2 EP's: 2057 & The Ports EP's, on 5.22 only at http://J57music.com. Check out a track off of each EP below. "Elite Status" Featuring Rasheed Chappell is taken from 2057 & "Four Finger Ringers" Featuring Sene & DJ Brace is taken from The Ports EP.

J57 feat. Rasheed Chappell & DJ Brace "Elite Status"
Produced by J57, Cuts by DJ Brace

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BLAT! Pack beatsmith KuroiOto presents his latest work, “The May 3rd” EP lovingly dedicated to his muse on the day of their anniversary. An affectionate mosaic of original poetry, beats and sampled offerings diving into his fondness for her energy. Over six tracks he recounts the ways, culminating in the title track a richly energetic, love symphony. Afro-centic shades, passionate lyrics and funky rhythms keep the theme burning vividly without losing sight of glowing instrumental highlights. KuroiOto reminds us how it feels to be under love’s immaculate spell.

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