New Joint : Kooley High ft. Fly Anakin - The Glow - 2026

 

North Carolina hip-hop collective Kooley High returns with "the Glow", a Kev Brown-produced track featuring Fly Anakin and the lead single off their brand new EP "Clear The Air", dropping September 18, 2026

Video : Exxtru God - Ashanti ft. Plaza, Ace SL & Kukoo Da Baga Bonez

Exxtru God Presents "Ashanti", the new single featuring Ace SL, Plaza and Kukoo Da Baga Bonez, taken from the upcoming LP "ALLAH U", dropping September 12, 2026 on Comin Tru Records. 

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FloFilz - Cenário (10th Anniversary Edition) - 2026

 

LP - 2026 - Melting Pot Music

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, "Cenário", the breakthrough album that established FloFilz in 2016, returns in a special reissue designed as a true collector's edition. A defining record in the German producer's discography, "Cenário" already captures his distinctive approach, blending instrumental hip-hop, jazz influences and a deeply cinematic sensibility.

This anniversary edition gives the album a fresh visual identity, featuring newly designed artwork on a gatefold cover, alongside an extended 16-page photo booklet by Robert Winter.

Pre-Order : Bandcamp / Melting Pot Music  

New Joint : B-Movie Millionaires (Lee Scott & Black Josh) - HIM - 2026

 

"HIM" featuring BeTheGun is a new joint dropped by British MCs Black Josh and Lee Scott a.k.a B-Movie Millionaires, taken from their album "It Made Sense At The Time" which is now available on vinyl via Blah Records.

Headrush - Run For Cover - 1995

12" - 1995 - Hudson West Records

I’ve been looking for members of the group Headrush on social media for quite some time now, but without any success. Headrush was a New Jersey-based duo consisting of C. Jackson a.k.a. CJ and S. Smith a.k.a. Double S. Their only 12-inch single, "No Peace / Run For Cover," produced by Double S, was released in 1995 on the independent label Hudson West Records, based in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Although the group seemingly disappeared after this release, the track "Run For Cover", which is my personal favorite track on the record, has earned a quiet reputation among collectors of East Coast hip-hop. The 12" is actually quite easy to find and usually available at a very attractive price.

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Remix Session : Phat Tape Beats Remixes

 

For this Remix Session episode, I invite you to discover some remixes by Phat Tape Beats. Feel free to check out his Soundcloud page.

Video : Apollo Brown & Skyzoo - God Given - 2026

Apollo Brown & Skyzoo are back with "God Given", the new single from their forthcoming collaborative album "Luxury Tax", dropping September 25, 2026.

Mix : Bad Cop Presents No Gimmicks Rap Shit 28

Bad Cop is back with 16 underground / golden-era / boom bap hip hop cuts. One-take mix using his 2 x Technics 1210s with no beat matching or cue software. Tracks from Lord Finesse, Lootpack, Masta Ace, B-1, Natural Elements, AZ, Wayne Live, The Professionals, Raw Breed and more...

Video : Sauce Heist Ft. Baby Maine - Felony Cases - 2026

 "Felony Cases" is the new single from Sauce Heist. Produced by Karbine, the track is featured on Sauce Heist's forthcoming album titled "All Gunz Out," dropping August 21st.

The Edge - Do Ya Dirt - 1994

12" - 1994 - Represent Records  

Hailing from the Edgemere Projects in Far Rockaway, Queens, The Edge was a short-lived but memorable rap duo consisting of P-Lyve and Ken Du.

Emerging in the early 90s, these 2 childhood friends dropped their only official record "Do Ya Dirt" in 1994 on the Brooklyn-based label, Represent Records, that was a group effort between the producer Dominic Owen, the Edge and Rodney Holley, and funded by a Hustler from Brooklyn. The single was played on Hot 97 by the legendary DJ Premier, but it never achieved commercial success. It has since become a sought-after collector's item among fans of independent East Coast hip-hop. 

All the tracks of this 12" were originally recorded in 1994 in the High Class studios in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The A-side features the lead single "Do Ya Dirt", produced by Dominic Owen. It includes Street, Radio and Instrumental versions. Flipping the record over reveals "Who's Dat Chick", produced by Dominic Owen & Fabian Hamilton. It also includes the Acapella version of "Do Ya Dirt".

Dominic Owen began his production career under the name DJ Quick in the UK. Dominic is known for his productions for Notorious Big, Rakim, Chubb Rock, Special Ed... just to name a few. He met the Edge, originally called Double Edge in 1993. They were brought down to High Studios by a mutual friend, their manager Rodney Holley.

They had worked on more music, then P-Lyve went to jail, so the project stopped. After this release a few years later they did an album under the banner "Floss City" called "Father Rule Vol 1". This featured The Edge and several artists from Far Rockaway based in Edgemere projects.

Video : Devine Carama & Amadeus360 - CDs & Tapes - 2026

 

Devine Carama and Amadeus360 deliver the visuals for "CDs and Tapes", a track lifted from their latest collabo album "Guardians of the Boom Bap 2".

Punk Barbarians - Rest in Peace Original Version - 1993

Three years before the release of their debut album, the group Punk Barbarians appeared on the Vibes & Vapors Show on the Princeton University's student-run community radio station 103.3 WPRB. Their song "Rest in Peace" was aired in its original version, which differs from the version released on the album. Here it is if you don't know it yet ! 

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Mad1ne X Blazy Green - Inspired By Nightmares - 2026

 

San Antonio,Texas-based MC Mad1ne is back with a brand new album entitled "Inspired By Nightmares", a 14-Track album driven by the atmospheric production of Blazy Green. The album is now available exclusively on Bandcamp for those who want to support the artist. 

Cockroach Click Presents: The Senescent Vault. 94-97

 

LP - 2026 - Chopped Herring Records

Chopped Herring Records are back with some unreleased demos recorded between 1994 and 1997 by the Cockroach Click, a crew from the VA area comprised of Evidence, Anti-Epidemic, D-Ace, The Racist Bros. and Eregular.

Available on Black vinyl (175 copies) and Light Brown Coloured Vinyl (125 copies)

Pre-Order : Black vinyl / Light Brown vinyl

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