Pugs Atomz presents: THE GENTS

Pugs Atoms Presents…

The Gents Download
free album courtesy of Pugs Atomz

The Gent$ (Pugs Atomz, Wes Restless, & Ill Legit) present 13 cuts of solid Chicago Hop, with production from Maker and the Opus. Filled with braggadocios, and comical satire while still walking that fine line of respected lyricism and word play. The sound track is city slick, Michigan ave. afternoons at the hotel bar…. getting girls, talking sh*t, and insight chased with a pale ale. This time it’s FREE , but Just make sure you spell the name right. Capital G, E-N-T, Dollar sign S. You gotta buy GENT$

Tracklisting
01. Gent$ Intro
02. Heard It Before
03. It’s The Gents
04. Right On Time
05. Getting Late
06. Carried Away
07. Sunglasses
08. Cold
09. Days go on
10. Gent$ Outro
12. Only When I Dream
13. Days Go On (Dub Mix)

Longshot – Addicted

Longshot

Please Believe (feat. Diverse & Ka Di) Download
Fly Download
from Addicted (2008, EV)
Buy at iTunes Music Store

It’s been four years since Longshot released his last true solo album, ‘Sacrifice’, on Molemen Records. After a slew of side projects and collaborations Shot is back at it with his fifth studio album ‘Addicted’.

Following the success of ‘Sacrifice’ shot put out two side projects while working on ‘Addicted’ (Civil War Pt. 2 in 2005 and ‘Issues’ a collaboration with producer Copperpot under the group name CopperShot, both released on EV Records). After spending much of ‘05 and ‘06 touring with the likes of Psalm One, Diverse, Jean Grae, Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Del Tha Funky Homosapien and others, Shot spent ‘07 completing ‘Addicted’, enlisting producers like Magnif of Lawless Elements, OH NO, K-Kruz of Modill, up-and-comer Panthrow, Copperpot and The Molemen to handle the musical backdrops for the album. Lryically Shot focuses on a myriad of topics ranging from poverty to politics to parenting. Much like most of our human experience, Longshot is addicted to a variety of vices, some better than others, that help shape the soul and music of an artist struggling to be heard around the world. Through songs about sex, money, drugs and love, Shot personalizes his addictions and talks about them in a way that brings you closer to his side of the world.

Longshot also teams up with several talented vocalists to flesh out ‘Addicted’ with Psalm One, Diverse, One Be Lo, Ang13, Eternia and the multi-talented singer Ka Di all gracing songs. Each of the artists who contributed to the record bring their own personal addictions on board, each with a different light, helping the listener truly envelop Shots overall message. The wide variety of production and rhyming styles make this Longshot’s best work to date.

East Coast Avengers – Prison Planet

East Coast Avengers

Kill Bill O’Reilly Download
East Coast Overdose (feat. Celph Titled and Statik Selektah) Download
Torture Rack Download
from Prison Planet (2008, Brick)
Buy at iTunes Music Store

From renowned Boston underground hip hop label Brick Records comes the formation of the East Coast Avengers, with Esoteric and Trademarc on the mics and DC Midi The Alien on beats for their debut Prison Planet. Part concept album (think the oppressive futuristic society of Deltron 3030) and mostly metaphorical for the sad state of the times we currently live in, three rebels stand up against the system in this hip hop opera with a sci-fi backdrop. Featuring guest appearances by Freddie Foxxx (aka Bumpy Knuckles), Termanology, Apathy, Celph Titled, Statik Selektah, Slaine (of Special Teamz & La Coka Nostra) and more. Also contains the now banned on Myspace and Youtube track: “Kill Bill O’Reilly.”

Verbal Kent – Fist Shaking

Verbal Kent

Game Face Download
Users and Pushers Download
Snakes on A Stage Download
from Fist Shaking (2008, Molemen)
Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Amazon
Stream from Rhapsody

Chicago MC, Verbal Kent, returns with “Fist Shaking”, his 3rd installment to his concept started in “What Box” and followed up in “Move With The Walls”. This concept consists of sticking to the script of dropping raw underground Hip Hop without the glamour and glitz. Hardcore lyrical wordplay overlaps polished, gritty beats with drums that bang the box. Cover artist Gary G keeps continuity in the artwork by giving visual sense of what the music is speaking. Top notch production is handled by Marco Polo, Oddisee, Kaz 1, Panik, K-Kruz, and a rising talent to watch, Varan. Verbal Kent enlists his rapping peers Rusty Chains, Roadblok, Doomsday, Mood Swangz, Lance Ambu & Altruisms, for tight guest appearances. As a testament to VK’s hustle and grind, Molemen Records will be releasing his current opus, and overseeing the proper channels to get maximum exposure. Verbal Kent has displayed what vision and drive can do for your goals. With him touring the states and Europe to promote this project, “Fist Shaking” is already looking like his biggest success to date. Through the years, first as part of the band Organic Mind Unit and later as a solo MC, Verbal Kent figured out how to give the people what they want. Whether it’s a new album or a live show, loyal fans alongside new inductees will have no choice but to put their hands in the air.

Milano – Sidewalk Stories

Milano

Big Future Download
Holy Trinity II Download
New York City Download
from Sidewalk Stories (2008, Affluent Records)

Rudy Morgan aka Milano Constantine has an incredible NY Hip Hop history. Hailing from the streets of Uptown Manhattan. He is no stranger to battles or ciphers, Milano made his name known in D&D studios by shooting off lyrical artillery head to head with the legendary Big Punisher. This ultimately landed him his classic duet with Big Pun called “Where Ya At?” as well as with Cuban Linx & O.C. on “Hey Luv”, both featured on DITC’s album “Worldwide”. Soon after, Milano dropped his first 12″ single “Deal With A Feeling” backed by the warrior driven B-Side “Rep For The Slums”. Milano has been featured on numerous street mix tapes, not to mention his appearances on Hip Hop radio shows like the Half Time Radio Show & Stretch Armstrong  show on NYC’s Hot 97. In 2008, Milano plans to follow in the footsteps of lyrical giants such as Rakim, Nas, Big Pun, with his forthcoming album release on Affluent Records. With production from T-Ray, Showbiz, Will Tell, Agallah, Chaze and more…  “Sidewalk Stories” the album will bring Hip-Hop back to the essence!

Ill Bill – The Hour of Reprisal

Ill Bill

Society Is Brainwashed Download
Im A Goon Download
The Hour of Reprisal (Sampler) Download
from The Hour of Reprisal (2008, Uncle Howie)

The former Non Phixion standout and one of the organizers behind La Coka Nostra is aggressively pushing the envelope, representing hip-hop in a manner unlike any other.  “Society Is Brainwashed” is the lead single off of Bill’s upcoming album The Hour of Reprisal, which hits stores September 16 and features Raekwon The Chef, Immortal Technique, La Coka Nostra, B-Real, Necro, Tech N9ne, Bad Brains, DJ Muggs, Howard Jones of Killswitch Engage, Max Cavalera of Sepultura/Soulfly, DJ Premier, Vinnie Paz and more.

Born Unique rocks the mic

Born Unique

What Would You Do feat. Lonnie B >
from Phila Flava – A League Of Our Own Vol. 2 (2003, Phila Flava)

All For The Cash (Freestyle) feat. Doujah Raze
from White Label 12″ (2003, White Label)

Virginia w/ Doujah Raze, Thad Reid and Disko Dave
from Doujah Raze – Virginia 12″ (2004, Trilogy Records)

Me and You feat. Cassie
from Me and You (2006, OK Kid Ent.)

Hailing from the Commonwealth state of Virginia, Born Unique has lived a life nothing short of unique. Known by many for his aggressive nature throughout ciphers in locations you would not take your grandmother to or the countless mixtape appearances he has made such as the NBA All Star Weekend Mixtape hosted by the drama king himself, Kay Slay. Born has kept his name and his crew Ok Kid Entertainment as the topic for discussion anytime Virginia hip hop was mentioned. Matter of fact it would be unjust to mention VA hip hop and not mention Born Unique or Ok Kid in the same breath. Whether it was the times when Born opened up for artist such as Mobb Deep and Immortal Technique or when he captivated five thousand plus at the 2002 Rock Steady Anniversary in NYC, or rocking for 50 people in your local hole in the wall hip hop venue, Born left you with a distinct impression for those in attendance.

Over the last few years Born Unique’s following has emerged in a cult like fashion after his countless mixtape appearances and 12 inch features. In 2003, ‘The Dedication’, his collaboration with Doujah Raze and OC (DITC) released by Trilogy Records climbed the industry charts all the way to number one in all major publications. The feat was accomplished again in 2004 with Doujah Razes follow up single ‘Virginia’. Also that year Born did the unthinkable and released two mixtapes, ‘Support My Habit’ and ‘Howard Homecoming Havoc’ on the same day garnishing critical acclaim and helped solidify his reputation in the Washington DC Metro region. Born Unique’s upcoming mixtape, ‘Bad News Born’ is hosted by Ghostface’s DJ and 3 time Justo’s Mixtape award winner, DJ J-Love. With production coming from hip-hop heavyweights Domingo & Scram Jones as well as up and coming producers Shuko, Dox One, Gadget & Guns N Butter, expect nothing short of the raw unadulterated boom-bap.

Make sure to cop Born Unique’s new Mixtape “Bad News Born”.
http://www.myspace.com/bornunique
http://www.okkidentertainment.com

Vinyl Exchange Radio 04/16/06 – Audio1 In The Mix

Vinyl Exchange, or VE, Radio is a 30 (or so) minute hip hop mix in mp3 format. It’s all original VINYL, fresh every Sunday! This week’s edition is by DJ Audio1. Click here to download the April 16, 2006 show.

Playlist
01. Rock The Mic – Mykill Myers (2000 / Ill Boogie) – Prod. by Diverse
02. Easy Cause It Is – Typical Cats (2004 / Galapagos 4) – Prod. by DJ Natural
03. A Ground Zero – Dynamic Syncopation feat. Mass Influence (1999 / Ninja Tune) – Prod. by Dynamic Syncopation
04. Vagrant’s Vacation – Brycon & Equal feat. G Cutty (2003 / Top Shelf Music) – Prod. by Brycon
05. R.A.P. – DJ Jazz feat. The Rebel Rahsheed (1999 / Showtyme Records) – Prod. by DJ Jazz
06. Learn 2 Be A Man 4 Self – Main One The Ghetto Child (1994 / Select Street Records) – Prod. by Buckwild
07. Better – Asheru & Blue Black of Unspoken Heard (1998 / Seven Heads) – Prod. by Obsession aka Smiley of The Aboriginals
08. Lyin King (Acapella) – Nine (1996 / Profile) – Prod. by Rob Lewis
09. Tha Cypha – Nine (1995 / Profile) – Prod. by Rob Lewis
10. Can U Hear It? – Key Kool & Rhettmatic (1995 / Up Above) – Prod. by Moki
11. The Lump Lump – Sadat X (1996 / Loud) – Prod. by Buckwild
12. The Lump Lump (Nubian Mix) – Sadat X feat. Grand Puba and Lord Jamar (1996 / Loud) – Prod. by Buckwild

Check out their sites
http://www.vinylexchange.com
http://www.veradio.com
VE Radio is sponsored by http://www.bombhiphop.com

Respect to DJ Stef for lettin’ me throw down some cool beats!

HipHop & Death

Jedi Mind Tricks – Death Falls Silent (Interlude)
The Notorious BIG – Ready To Die
7L & Esoteric feat. Celph Titled – Murder Death Kill
Vakill – Sweetest Way To Die
Necro feat. Sabac – Death Rap
Scorazayzee – Hero’s Die

It seems like HipHop and Death are the recurring motif nowadays. I was going to post some Proof stuff… I was going thru the old Eminem/Proof freestyles from The Wake Up Show and Westwood’s Rap show but I said fuck it. The dude didnt do much for hiphop to be given a big shoutout. Sorry if I sound so cold about it, but unlike J Dilla and Professor X, who both suffered from health ailments, Proof lived the lifestyle that lead to his death. He’s dead and it’s done with. My bookie friends are already taking bets on the next dead rapper. I leave you with some random cuts that deal with some form of death. My picks are the Vakill and Scorazayzee joints!

-Audio1

Forever protected by the red, the black and the green.

Professor X of X-Clan

Funkin’ Lesson
Heed The Word Of The Brother
Raise The Flag
from To The East,Blackwards (1990, 4th & Broadway)

We just got word that Lumumba Professor X The Overseer of X-Clan has passed away in a New York hospital today. He had been suffering from Meningitis and dealing with a chronic asthmatic condition his entire life. He leaves behind his family and a big family of friends and hiphop fans all over the world. The BrokeBBoys send their condolences to his family and his close fam/friends. He will be Forever protected by the red, the black and the green. R.I.P. Professor X

-Audio1