Mixtape Review: ELevAlien – The 3Kngz

The 3kngs elevalienHip-hop trio THE 3KNGZ released their fourth album, ELevAlien last month…and these conscious emcees from Missouri knows how to take the rough with the smooth.

The 14 track album features lyrics hard-hitting truths of self-discovery, survival and pure love for hip-hop, as demonstrated in the appropriately-titled track, Hip-Hop Saved My Life. The mixtape also aim to alert and encourage listeners to embark on the path of self-discovery…and the powerful messages are well-packaged with bombastically – smooth, head-rolling bassline.

So if you’re wanting to escape half-baked wordplay of getting rich quick, your search is over…go check ELevAlien. Enjoy!

The #MustListens: Reconquista, Synergy, Rhyme or Reason, Star Power, Profit A Man, Hip-Hop Saved My Life.

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Song of the Day: Fight (Remix) – Ballad (Ft. Laterall James)

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Today’s song is Fight, latest single from R&B singer/songwriter BALLAD. The track is coming from his upcoming  EP, Suite’89.

Following the success of his latest project Euphoria, the Boston-based smoothie penned the 3-minute production with up-and-coming emcee and NEW LEASE MUSIC regular LATERALL JAMES. Together the dynamic duo created something that could EASILY become a summer favourite…you don’t believe? Well listen for yourself!

If you’re feeling this super-slick track head over to his Soundcloud page and check out more of his work…also show your appreciation @MrLoveBallad and @IAmLaterallJames.

To hear more of LATERALL JAMES, check out his track, Distance.

 

 

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Ceiling Demons

Check out the new video to track, Amputated Spirit by UK hip-hop trio CEILING DEMONS.

Since their last appearance on NEW LEASE MUSIC, these Yorkshire alternative emcees have received unbelievable amount of recgonition. Following the release of their acclaimed début album Dual Sides,  identical twin brother MCs Psy Ceiling & Dan Demon, along with producer Beat Demon,  have supported YOUNG FATHERS (Anticon/Big Dada) in the UK stretch of their world tour. They were also  featured on XFM by Scroobius Pip and have recently supported  DE LA SOUL on their 25 year anniversary tour of cult classic ‘3 Feet High & Rising’ at York’s YO1 Festival.

Best of all, they’ve been heralded by alternative hip-hop legends ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT – wow what a massive compliment!

So go head and sample Amputated Spirit. If you’re feeling the track, head over to their Soundcloud profile where you can download it  for free.

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Song of the Day: One Way Or Another – Anthem The Great (ft.Kastilano & Ashyne)

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Note to hip-hop heads: ADD THIS BAD BOY TRACK TO YOUR COLLECTION!!! Today’s song is One Way Or Another, produced by ANTHEM THE GREAT. Go ahead, CHECK IT!!!

Connect with this hot producer @AnthemTheGreat

 

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Mixtape Review: Indefinite – Stanley Ipkuss & ewonee thee beatnik

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STANLEY IPKUSS and EWONEE THEE BEATNIK pulled together for their latest mixtape Indefinite, which dropped last month.

The 14- track collaborative production features California-based emcee Ipkuss’ raspy voice and reflective wordplay and New York producer Ewonee Thee Beatnik’s spin on vintage/golden hip-hop beats. With NAS-que raps coupled with chopped-up and somewhat stagnant versions of classic beats, the duo are well on their way to making a permanent stamp on underground hip-hop.

Indefinite is sure worth a listen as these guys have taken a mellowed-out sound (similar to NAS, BLU and CHUUWEE) to another (nope, wrong word) SEVERAL levels.

The Mustlistens: Dee.Bag, Bawmbin’, Caffeine, Browneyees, Presquevu, Citynights

 

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