Zion I (True And Livin') [2005]

Members: Baba Zumbi & AmpLive
This duo is from Oakland, California and definitely represent the Bay well. Here is their third album, which I used to bump 24/7 when it came out.

2. Doin' My Thang


3. Bird's Eye View


4. The Bay


9. Temperature ft. Talib Kweli

One Be Lo (S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M.) [2005]

One Be Lo makes up the better half of the former rap duo Binary Star. This album is his second studio release and is definitely his best so far. S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M. is composed by the production team The' Trackezoids (One Be Lo, Magestik Legend, Decompoze & Chic Masters).

3. enecS eht no kcaB


7. The Ghetto


8. Axis


18. E.T.


20. Rocketship


22. Follow My Lead

Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley (Welcome to Jamrock) ]2005]

I was just looking for some newer reggae to post and then came across this album from 2005. This one isn't very hard to find but I figure there are some people who may enjoy this post. Rip Bob Marley...

3. Welcome to Jamrock


4. The Master Has Come Back


5. All Night ft. Stephen Marley


11. Road to Zion ft. Nas


14. Khaki Suit ft. Bounty Killer & Eek-a-mouse

The Primeridian (Da Allnighta) [2005]

Members: Tree Tha Scarecrow & See-Me-On
These guys are from Chicago and they represent the underground scene well.

2. Floatin'


5. Trumpets of Zion (prod. by Stoney Rock)


6. Yeah, Yeah We Know (Sorry No Link)

8. Pose to Do


12. Off Tha Track

Wax Tailor (Tales of the Forgotten Melodies) [2005]

Wax Tailor is a French trip-hop and hip-hop producer. He has been in the game a long time but this 2005 release is his debut album. I think you will appreciate the musical journey he takes you on...

2. Que Sera


3. Ungodly Fruit

Pete Philly & Perquisite (Mindstate) [2005]

I just heard this album for the first time and decided to post it ASAP. I love the vibe this Amsterdam duo gives off. Its like jazz, soul, and hip-hop all mixed together! Pete Philly is the MC and Perquisite is on the beats...

1. Intro


3. Insomnia


6. Lazy


9. Conflicted


14. Cheeky ft. Ceemajor

The Pharcyde (Sold My Soul: The Remix & Rarity Collection) [2005]

Check out this one track off of the 2005 remix album of the legendary group The Pharcyde.

8. Pandemonium