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Bay Area-based Producer and Rapper TOPE returns with his second official single of 2018 “Never Told You.” Following up the all-star collaboration featuring Abstract Rude and Blu on his first single on 2018 “Faithful,” TOPE switches lanes on “Never Told You” recounting the some of the tribulations of having his entire music library stolen at …
Portland-raised / Oakland-based producer and rapper TOPE makes his grand return with a huge first single of 2018 entitled “FAITHFUL” featuring Rap Legends Blu and Abstract Rude. Produced by TOPE himself “FAITHFUL” is a soulful and gospel-inspired banger that finds all three MCs giving their own spin to the definition of the word. “FAITHFUL” marks the second collaboration for TOPE with Abstract Rude and Blu respectively. 2011 found TOPE’s debut group Living Proof going “Full Speed” and …
DJ Concept crafts a soulful version of the super collab between MED, Oh No, Blu & Madlib titled “The Turn Up”. He takes it back with a mellow, nostalgic filled canvass which totally fits the distinct styles of all the emcees involved. This remix is set to be featured on third instalment of Audiomack’s Basement Bangers …
Mello Music Group’s reign over hip-hop continues with the return of producer L’Orange in his third solo album “The Ordinary Man”. L’Orange has produced for many legends including Kool Keith, Mr. Lif, Red Pill, Jeremiah Jae & more. However when he’s on his solo, L’O combines smooth, darker instrumentals with vocal samples that create and …
2017 just seems to have flown by, because I was certain this record wasn’t coming out til next month. Blu & Exile if you don’t know released a classic album in 2007 called “Below The Heavens” (this reminds me that I need to do a Retro review of the record). This album changed my life, …
With their highly anticipated new album The Loops coming very soon, the Massachusetts-based duo of DJ Manipulator and Louie Gonz delivers an appetizer in the form of “This Sound.” It’s a raw and addictive collaboration with West Coast heavy-hitter Blu, who’s further cementing his status as one of the best guest vocalists in the game. …
