God Complex - God Complex LP - 2026

LP - 2026 - HHE  

"Formed in the Boston area in the early 1990s, God Complex consisted of 7L (DJ/Producer), Esoteric (MC), and KARMA (MC), with Madsol (Producer/DJ) serving as an early collaborator and mentor. 7L and KARMA had already begun making beats together in high school when they connected with Esoteric through his college radio show north of Boston. Madsol helped shape the group's early sound, getting them into studio sessions and onto independent radio while producing many of their demos and earliest recordings.

Between 1993 and 1996, the group recorded a raw body of work built from dusty samples, hard drums, battle rhymes, obscure sci-fi references, and comic-book mythology—the early DNA of what was to come.

Their first and only proper 12" arrived in 1996, a split release with AOI issued by the fledgling Boston independent Brick Records. From there, 7L and Esoteric continued together, building one of hip-hop's longest-running creative partnerships, ultimately leading to CZARFACE. KARMA shifted his focus from audio to visual, designing and shaping the graphic identity of the extensive 7LES catalog—a creative relationship that continues today. Madsol continued behind the boards and decks, moving to New York and founding Hi-Rise Records.

Never conceived or realized as a proper album, these ten tracks were hand-picked by the group as an essential starting point—creative sparks that laid the foundation for a universe still expanding more than three decades later." - courtesy of Hip Hop Enterprise

Available on Splatter Vinyl⁠ (150 copies - HHV Records exclusive), Color Vinyl (150 copies), Black Vinyl ⁠(300 copies) & CD⁠  (400 copies) 

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ParanormL & J Rawls - P&J Project - 2026

LP - 2026 - HHE

"ParanormL and J.Rawls first linked up through an overseas label called Swamp Records, which we were both signed to in 2007. J.Rawls was scheduled for a release, and the label had planned a tour for him and his artist, Holmskillit. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they needed someone to fill in for Holmskillit, and ParanormL's name was thrown in the hat. J.Rawls was down after hearing ParanormL's latest album, and this was the start of something special.

They did a week-long run from Tokyo to Osaka and had plenty of time to get to know each other. A brother-type bond was built, along with a mutual trust in their ability to rock shows without much rehearsal. The crowds were left slayed. Their first show at Club Asia was packed to the gills, and they really showed and proved.

With their shared love for hip hop and jazz-hop, it was a no-brainer that they should make something together while on the Japan tour. They started out with just one song, "What's That?", which eventually led to twelve tracks. In 2007, they released a full P&J mixtape hosted by Rawls, which received over 100,000 downloads.

Now almost 20 years later HHE has given this album the opportunity to exist in a physical form and reach listeners again. What began as a spontaneous collaboration between two artists on tour became a body of work that has continued to find its way to people over time." - courtesy of Hip Hop Enterprise

Available on Orange Opaque Vinyl⁠ (100 copies), Black Vinyl ⁠(100 copies) & CD (100 copies)

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Emma Lee M.C. & Roccwell feat. Bahamadia - Cravings & Withdrawals - (Retrogott Rmx) 7" - 2026

 

7" - 2026 - Ill Adrenaline Records 

" The underground hit single "Cravings & Withdrawals" by Emma M.C. & Roccwell featuring Gang Starr Foundation member Bahamadia (taken off the critically acclaimed mini-album "Chocolate Bars" released on Ill Adrenaline Records, 2024), gets the remix treatment by none other than legendary German MC, producer, DJ, and author Retrogott. Currently the single is a digital release with plans of a limited edition 7" vinyl release on the way.

The original track has already made massive waves in the indie hip-hop scene, topping the Hiphopgods Radio charts. Emma Lee M.C. even appeared as a guest on Roxanne Shante's "Have a Nice Day" radio show on Sirius XM/Rock the Bells Radio to further promote "Chocolate Bars" and her new book "Y'All (Not) Gon' Make Me Lose My Mind: Notes from a Hip-Hop Unicorn & Suicide Survivor".

Retrogott, known for his pivotal role in shaping Germany's hip-hop landscape, enhances the track's jazzy vibes with hard-hitting drums and a true golden era sound. While Roccwell's soulful production laid the foundation, Retrogott adds his own authentic flavor, combining vintage influences with his unique style to give "Cravings & Withdrawals" a timeless, underground feel. With this remix, "Chocolate Bars" continues to resonate with hip-hop aficionados, bridging the gap between modern and classic hip-hop sounds. " - courtesy of Ill Adrenaline Records

Available on Black vinyl & Transparent Green vinyl.

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Video : Apollo Brown & Skyzoo - Hear Me Out - 2026

Apollo Brown & Skyzoo are back with "Hear Me Out", the 3rd single off their forthcoming collaborative album "Luxury Tax", available September 25th on Escapism Recordings.

TriFe & D-Mob - Gun Town's Finest - 2026

 

2026 - 90's Tapes / HHV Records 

"TriFe & D-Mob are a hip-hop duo from the Bronx, New York, who emerged from the city’s independent underground scene in the mid-1990s. In 1996, the brothers released their collaborative album "Gun Town’s Finest" through High Wire Records. Produced by Tone in co-operation with both artists, the record embodies the raw New York rap sound of its era, built around heavy drums, dark samples and direct, uncompromising rhymes. Created outside the major-label system and far from the mainstream spotlight, the album remains firmly rooted in the aesthetics of East Coast underground hip-hop. The original vinyl pressing surfaced in limited quantities and has become a sought-after rarity among collectors over the years. Today, "Gun Town’s Finest" stands as one of those nearly forgotten independent releases that offer a distinctive glimpse into New York’s mid-’90s hip-hop underground." - 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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Demo : Blah Zae Blah - Rough N-ggas

 

Mack-A-Damien Thorne is back with his WHPK Classics and blesses us with a demo by the Chicago-based group Blah Zae Blah, recorded around 1993 I think. The group was formed in the early 90s and was comprised of Ski One a.k.a Ski the Jaz Daddy O, Vibe The Ughressah, Quasheem Bali (RIP) & DJ Mass.

The group had a deal (a wack deal) with Island Records. They recorded some material in NYC in 1993 but an album was never released unfortunately. Mack Thorne uploaded another demo by Blah Zae Blah three years ago, which I didn't blog about at the time. The song is titled "No Love Lost".

Open Eye Productions - A.T.M. - The Big Picture (Unreleased Demo)

 Patrock (of Heavy Jewelz Records) is back with some brand new unreleased demos from a group called A.T.M., an acronym for Addicted To Money, from Norfolk, VA. 

Patrock : "Here we have a solid demo tape from A.T.M. (Addicted To Money) outta Norfolk, VA, produced by Open Eye Productions. This demo contains 6 tracks, but unfortunately, no track titles or release year are mentioned. Based on the sound, the music was likely recorded between '96 and '98. I think the group consists of two guys and a lady, and they are spittin' some thug shit. It's really dope! I have zero information about them, but I can hear the names “Big Cheese“, “KP“ and “Ces“ or “Chedda“. If you have more info, please let me know. Also, if one of the group members or the producer sees this, please get in touch with me!"

Video : M-Dot ft Kore (of EMS) - All The Same - 2026

 

M-Dot teams up with Kore (of EMS) for "All The Same", the new single produced by Rawmatik, taken from M-Dot's new album "A Notebook With No Light", available now on vinyl via his Bandcamp.