Video : Nomadic & B.B.Z Darney - Outta The Void - 2026

Second single from the Miami-based emcee Nomadic & B.B.Z Darney collabo LP "Organic", featuring LMT.Break on the cuts. 

Ghost Machine, Alcynoos & Parental - M.A.P. - 2026

2xLP - 2026 - HHV Records 

Born from an instrumental tribute to the legendary J Dilla, M.A.P evolved over four years into a unique creative journey shared by three artists. Far more than a simple rap project built around existing beats, the album blends the productions of Alcynoos and Parental with Mattic's lyrical and experimental universe. Through his alter ego Ghost Machine, Mattic pushes the boundaries between vocals, samples, textures and sound manipulation, becoming an integral part of the production process. The result is a distinctive work at the crossroads of hip-hop, sonic experimentation and creative exploration, where three artistic visions come together to shape a rich and deeply original project.

 Limited edition of 300 copies on black vinyl with OBI-stripe.

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Big Red & Diamond D - Created A Monster - 1995

12" - 1995 - Payday 

Big Red released this 12" alongside the legendary Diamond D on Payday Records in 1995. This remains Big Red's only official release. It contains the lead single "Created A Monster" (Radio & Instrumental) on the A-side and the track "How They Want It" (Radio, Dirty & Instrumental) featuring Diamond D on the B-side.

Big Red hails from the Bronx, NY (White Plains Road area) and was a member of the group The Fantastic 4, with K.Terror a.k.a K.Terroribul, John Dough and Los Angeles-based rapper Ras Kass. The group's production was handled by Diamond D. They released a single titled "You're In The Wrong Place" in 1998, which appears on the B-side of Diamond D's 12-inch single "With The Dope Sound", released on Dusty Fingers Records.

The Fantastic 4 was formed in the mid-late 90s, bringing together Big Red, John Dough, Diamond D and K.Terror (now known as Terror Van Poo), who had all grown up on the same block when they were kids. K.Terror had been Diamond D's hype man on tour since the early '90s and had already appeared on Diamond D's first two albums. As for John Dough, he was part of the hype crew in the early 90s for another D.I.T.C. member, Fat Joe. The connection between the crew and RasKass first happened when Diamond D worked with him on his "Soul On Ice" album. Diamond D produced a few instrumentals for him but Ras Kass didn't pick them and they don't appear on the album. That's all I know about the connection between the group members and despite the group's huge potential, no album was ever released unfortunately...

Information about Big Red's disappearance from the New York hip-hop scene after that remains unclear. I do know that he later pursued a high level career in combat sports, which may explain why he didn't become more involved in the rap game. "Created A Monster" is a really good 12" in my opinion and definitely one to have in your record collection. Grab a copy if you find one !  Peace

 

New Joint : Fresh Daily - Shining Bright feat. Rome Streetz - 2026

 

Fresh Daily drops "Shining Bright", produced by Roper Williams and featuring Rome Streetz.

Dirty Crookz - Demo 1994

Patrock Hesse (of Heavy Jewelz Records) delivers a new demo tape from his vault, recorded in 1994 by a Chicago-based group called Dirty Crookz.

 

Patrock : "Today, we have a demo tape by the Dirty Crookz from Chicago, Illinois. It was released in 1994 on Warzone Records and produced by Warzone Productions. The tape includes seven raw cuts: "Breakfast 4 Da Blunted", "Get Off Da Pot!", "Make It Ruff", "Mellowed Out", "Milk 4 Da Butter", "Sucka MC's", and "Full Metal Jacket".

Warzone Productions consists of Doug Woodbury and Matt Warren. Doug worked as an engineer on the 1993 album Black Circle by the Chicago emcee Krash Man. The tracks "Booty Mack" and "4 40's" from that album were also recorded at Warzone Studios. Matt Warren is a DJ, producer and engineer, and is one of the pioneers of the Chicago house music scene. He has released several house music records since the '80s. However, he also produced different genres and worked for major labels like RCA, Blue Note, Capitol Records and Bad Boy. Warzone Records was mainly a House and Dance music label."

New Joint : Indigenous Cats - Time Loops ft. Fashawn - 2026

Indigenous Cats (INA & Calmplx) deliver "Time Loops", their new single produced by Zapata The Ghost and featuring Fashawn.

Donnie Propa Presents Straight From The Crate Cave - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth Edition

Donnie Propa returns with a 100% vinyl mixtape (2 different covers, 4 colourway shells) dedicated to the legendary duo Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth.

A Side :

1. Can’t Front On Me 

2. Back On Da Block 

3. Return Of The Mecca 

4. Down With The King 

5. In The House 

6. Take You There (remix) 

7. What’s Next On The Menu 

8. It’s Not A Game 

9. Searching (remix) 

10. I Got A Love 

11. All The Places 

12. We Specialize 

13. It’s On You 

B Side :

1. They Reminisce Over You (remix) 

2. It’s Like That 

3. Wig Out 

4. Don’t Curse 

5. One In A Million 

6. Get On The Mic 

7. Get On The Mic (remix) 

8. Da Two 

9. Death Becomes You 

10. I Get Physical 

11. Worldwide 

12. Appreciate 

13. Lots Of Lovin (remix) 

14. Check It Out 

15. Straighten It Out (remix)

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Philmore Greene - Philmore And Phriends Vol.1 EP - 2026

"Philmore And Phriends Vol.1" is the latest project dropped by Chicago-based MC Philmore Greene. It features Illa Ghee, Vic Spencer, Passport Rav, Buckethatace, INTLMC, Ta'Rhonda Jones and Heavy Crownz. All the productions are handled by Rashid Hadee, except track #5 produced by Jay P.