Damu The Fudgemunk & Buff1 (Limited Edition 7" Vinyl) [2011]

I've always loved Damu's production and now that he's teamed up with Buff1 for a more on-point flow, I had to hit you guys with this 2 track vinyl...there is only one link though...

Truly Get Yours & When the Winter Comes

TM Juke (Forward) [2006]

Yeah so I just kinda skipped through this album (not because I don't like TM, I'm just short on time) but I definitely felt intrigued by this one...

4. Bee's On Mars (Sorry No Link)

Common "Follow Me" [Unreleased]

Not much more than a week ago Common hit us with this previously unreleased record which was produced by another well-respected Chicagoan Kanye West. Might as well add this one to the collection...

Chiddy Bang (The Swelly Life REJECTS) [2011]

For those of you that can't wait for Chiddy Bang's new album "The Swelly Life" to drop...here are two web-released tracks that did not make the cut. Listen to them, don't worry its not a waste of time just because they are rejects.

Rebel


Baby Roulette ft. Train

Big K.R.I.T. (Return of 4Eva (Mixtape)) [2011]

Now Big K.R.I.T. has been making some noise lately and getting his name out there in the music world. Some have been comparing his style to UGK, which is understandable when you hear "R4 Theme Song". This mixtape leaves a little to be desired towards the later half, but I'd say Big K.R.I.T. has the right idea.

3. R4 Theme Song


4. Dreamin'


5. Rotation

6. My Sub

Asher Roth & Nottz (The Rawth (EP)) [2011]

So I know that Asher Roth thinks he is cooler than he actually is and I have no clue who Nottz is, but I can't seem to get this track outta my head. It could be because the beat is catchy, the lyrics ring true, there isn't a lot of good music being made right now, or the video is kinda dope.

2. Gotta Get Up ft. D.A. of Chester French

Theophilus London (Lovers Holiday (EP)) [2011]

Alright so I've been listening to this dude's music for a while now and haven't really liked anything he's done. Maybe its because Mr. London is too adventurous for me, but I do like the production on this track off his most recent EP.

3. Girls Girls $

Xaphoon Jones (The Xaphoon Jones Mixtape Volume 2) [2011]

Just grabbed this mixtape from producer Xaphoon Jones (the non-rhyming half of Chiddy Bang) and immediately had to post the ones that caught my attention on my first run through.

2. Lights Out (prod. by Xaphoon Jones)


3. The Good Life ft. Kanye West & T Pain (Xaphoon Jones Remix)


4. One Step Ahead ft. Aretha Franklin (Empire State Riddim)


10. Apple Juice Break Pt. 2 Ft. Gerald Walker


11. The Jackson Pit (A Mashup of Passion Pit & The Jackson 5)

Man Mantis (Sea Ambulance (EP)) [2011]

Though this post may not be to the average hip-hop listener's liking, I definitely think this Madison, Wisconsin producer deserves some recognition. In Madison he is a major presence in their local music scene and you can see why when you listen to this track off of his 2011 release Sea Ambulance (EP).

1. Sea Ambulance

Chip Tha Ripper (Gift Raps (Mixtape)) [2011]

I'm not impressed with this mixtape really, but I do like this particular track because of the tweak video. I'm sure you will too...

2. Light One Up

TM Juke (Maps From The Wilderness) [2003]

Genre: Electronica / Hip-Hop / Soul
Here is a 2003 release from this dope artist out of Brighton, UK. His music is basically a downtempo trip-hop and I thoroughly enjoy it.

1. Knee Deep ft. Alice Russell & Jim Oxborough


2. Just for a Day (Sunday)


5. Playground Games

The Foreign Exchange (Connected) [2004]

Members: Phonte & Nicolay (Producer)
This is the one and only Foreign Exchange album that I like. Nicolay's production is top notch on this album. Notable artists that appear on this album include Von Pea, Big Pooh, Phonte, Oddisee, Kenn Starr, Critically Acclaimed, and Darien Brockington.

2. Von Sees ft. Von Pea


4. Hustle Hustle ft. Critically Acclaimed


5. Let's Move ft. Big Pooh


6. Nic's Groove ft. Big Pooh


10. The Answer ft. Oddisee, Sean Boog & Kenn Starr


12. Happiness ft. Big Pooh

B-Lones "My Hometown" [2010]

Not sure if lyrically this video deserves to be up here, but I'm posting it anyways because the beat is dope (it has an Adele sample in it that I've heard remixed many times), the MC is apparently from Evanston (My Hometown), and the video is shot right outside Evanston Township High School.

Exile & DJ Day "D Train Routine" [2009]

I wish I was in Amsterdam jamming to a live performance by Exile and DJ Day. Exile is always fresh and DJ Day ain't bad either.

Alphabethead "Shakuhatchi Hyperglide" [2010]

Check out this tweak, live performance by this relatively unknown DJ i just came across. Alphabethead sure knows how to use them turntables!