New Joint : Truth By Design - Active - 2026

 

Toronto, Canada-based group Truth By Design is back with the brand new single "Active". The production is handled by DTKS, with scratches by DJ Lupan.

Pharmacy Presents Heavy Sedation - 1997

EP - 1997 - Pharmacy

Here is a very hard to find record released by a crew called Pharmacy. It was formed in 1995 and consisted of 5 MCs from Harlem, NYC : Layed Bak & Bad Ass who formed the rap duo Quiet Noize, Blackness, Absoloot and the crew's female representative, Taboo.

Quiet Noize : Layed Bak & Bad Ass

If you're looking for more info about how the connection happened between all the members of the group, you need to know that they all attended Richmond High School where they battled each other in the lunchroom. They also lived in neighboring projects. Quiet Noize (Bad Ass & Layed Bak) were friends with Blackness, and they met Absoloot in High School who later brought Taboo into the camp. Inspired by Wu-Tang, they collabed on their first project "Heavy Sedation". After high school Quiet Noize became an opening act for Rakim's Last platoon and took along Blackness and Absoloot both as solo artist.

"Heavy Sedation" came out in 1997. This 4-Track EP ("Antidote" featuring Taboo, Layed Bak, Absoloot & Bad Ass / "What's The Deal" featuring Bad Ass, Blackness & Absoloot / "Whateva" featuring Layed Bak, Bad Ass & Taboo / "Somthinlight" featuring Pharmacy), was fully produced by the group's longtime mentor, Garth "Da Dread" Mitchell (RIP), who had also worked with acts such as Mixed Elements and D.N.A. (Devon*Noah*Allah). Garth was Quiet Noize's producer and engineered most of their recordings, he was introduced to the rest of the group through Quiet Noize and began producing for them as well. Sadly, "Heavy Sedation" was Pharmacy's final release...

Quiet Noize - ?  & Garth Mitchell (Right) @ Da Cave Studios NYC - Photo courtesy of Garth Mitchell (RIP)

Fortunately, the EP was reissued in 2015 by my man Bob Lipitch through his excellent label, Chopped Herring Records. It's a great way to pick up these tracks along with 2 exclusive bonus joints, because, to be honest, the chances of ever finding an original pressing are pretty slim...

Yah Supreme - A Different Kinda Rapper - 2026

2026 - 90's Tapes / HHV

" 'A Different Kinda Rapper' is the definitive collection of Brooklyn MC Yah Supreme, an artist whose name has long remained one of New York's best-kept underground secrets. Far removed from commercial trends, Yah Supreme and longtime producer Cave Precise crafted a distinctive sound built on dusty boom-bap drums, rich jazz and soul influences, and thoughtful, progressive lyricism. The album brings together nine previously unreleased recordings dating back to 1995 alongside every official 12" release through 2000 (including all original instrumental versions). For the first time, this body of work is presented as a complete document of an overlooked creative era. 

Three of the unreleased tracks feature fellow MC Technique, while vocalist Julia Wilson adds soulful warmth to one standout recording, expanding the album's musical palette without losing its raw underground identity. Completing the authentic presentation, the artwork features original 1990s photography by James Petrozzello, with the final design created by Cors One, capturing the visual language of the golden age. 

More than an archival release, 'A Different Kinda Rapper' is a rediscovered chapter of New York underground hip-hop where jazz-inspired production, adventurous songwriting and uncompromising lyricism came together naturally. Decades later, these recordings remain as fresh, soulful and forward-thinking as ever, confirming Yah Supreme and Cave Precise as one of the era's most underrated creative partnerships." - courtesy of 90's Tapes

Available in a limited run on 3LP (350 copies), 2CD in jewel case (300 copies) & cassette (100 copies).

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New Joint : Skyzoo - Finesse Everything - 2026

 

"Finesse Everything" is a new joint delivered by Skyzoo, taken from his latest 8-Track EP "Peddler Themes", which is available on Vinyl (300 copies) and CD (200 copies) via Old Soul Music & HHV. 

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New Joint : Golden Section - Say Goodbye To Your Friends (Golden Section Remix)

 

Golden Section is a crew hailing from the Vancouver, British Columbia area, consisting of Moka Only, Birdapres and DJ K-Rec.  Originally formed in the late '90s, the group recently returned with "Welcome To The Agrodome", an album produced entirely by DJ K-Rec. Today's joint is the remix of "Say Goodbye To Your Friends", lifted from the project.

Golden Section circa 1998 (RKV - Moka Only - DJ Sichuan & Birdapres) - Photo courtesy of Birdapres

It's dope to see Birdapres still putting in work. I don't know how many of you remember him, but he dropped a handful of quality 12-inches with his partner DJ RKV between 1996 and 1997. Two records every underground head should own are "Checkin For Ya", released in 1997 on Taboo Records, and "Indecision / Ya Need To Quit", released in 1996 on First Imperial Recordings by R.T.A. (Runnin' The Asylum), a trio comprised of Birdapres, DJ RKV and Che Imperial. Both 12"s are prime examples of the raw, independent sound that made the Canadian underground scene so special during the mid '90s.

12" - 1997 - Taboo Records 

12" - 1996 - First Imperial Recordings 

DJ Madsol Desar & Krumbsnatcha - On The Block For A Minute (1997-2000)

 

EP - 2026 - HHE

"It all started back in 1987 when Madsol formed a rap duo with the late, great Dialek. They recorded together all the way up until 1995 building a catalog of music that laid the foundation for their lasting legacy in East Coast hip-hop. In 1997, Madsol and Dialek established the production team Knighz Of Muzik, creating countless underground classics for artists including Ed O.G, Scientifik, Concrete Click, Laster, D. Auguste, Da F.E.N.C.E. Men, and many others.

Later in 1997, Madsol relocated to New York City to fully pursue his music career as a producer, DJ, and recording artist. That same year, he founded Hi-Rise Records, one of New York City's premier independent underground hip-hop labels. Bridging the gap between the streets and the industry, Hi-Rise Records became known for its authentic lyricism and uncompromising production. The label released the first official recording by Immortal Technique and went on to release acclaimed underground recordings featuring Talib Kweli, Esoteric, The Last Emperor, and other influential artists.

Hip-Hop Enterprise now proudly presents a project with previously unreleased recordings from DJ Madsol Desar and Krumbsnatcha. We have one track recorded in 1997 at D&D Studios Brooklyn, NY and we have 4 tracks recorded in 2000 at Frame of Art Studios also located in Brooklyn, NY. On the B-Side, we will have all the instrumentals of the project. The timeless production of Madsol combined with vintage Krumb Snatcha from the Snatcha Season era is a definite winner!" - courtesy of Hip Hop Enterprise

Available on Boston Green Opaque Vinyl⁠ (100 copies - HHV Records Exclusive)⁠, Black Vinyl ⁠(150 copies) & CD⁠ (100 copies)

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Video : Fresh Daily - Watch It Go Down- 2026

 

Music video for the single "Watch It Go Down" released by Fresh Daily and produced by Mon$rock.