Rock a/k/a The Rockness Monstah of the famed hip-hop duo Heltah Skeltah delivers his single “Drop ‘Em”, taken from Coalmine Records forthcoming compilation album, Unearthed. At just 74 BPMs, this low-tempo banger boasts production from Seattle’s BeanOne (of Dyme Def) and features cuts, provided by DJ DP ONE of the Turntable Anihilists.
Trophies is now available: CD Vinyl (Gatefold 2xLP) iTunes Trophies is a testament to the permanence of gritty, raw, boom-bap Hip-Hop. 16 tracks, no guests, no filler. The album has been highly anticipated by real heads world wide, so much so the album debuted at #8 on the US iTunes Hip-Hop charts. Some retailers [...]
“Ramesses” is a term for ancient Egyptian royalty, Pharaohs to be specific. If Hip-Hop was Kemet, The Imperial Gensu Dean would be among the regal few. At a time when the music is drowned in a sea of thin synths and weak stock drums, Dean consciously keeps it analog, relying on the tried and true [...]
![‘Network State Of Mind’ – P SO & Fresh Daily [Remix Tape]](http://www.actlivemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/P-SO-Fresh-Daily-Banner.jpg)
Big Apple rhymesayers P.SO and Fresh Daily have come together with The DJBooth to bring fans their new collaborative street release, the Network State of Mind Remixtape. The project finds members of German promotion and production group Netzwerke (meaning “Network”) remixing a hand-picked selection of records from the Brooklyn emcees’ respective oeuvres. Included among its [...]
Download: ‘Network State Of Mind’ – P SO & Fresh Daily [Remix Tape]
![‘Hunt & Gather’ – Grey Sky Appeal [FREE!]](http://www.actlivemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Grey-Sky-Banner.jpg)
These Boston based masters of hip-hop mayhem, Grey Sky Appeal, have opened up the gates for free access to their albums! All to say thank you for voting for them as Boston’s best hip-hop act. You can head to this link here and vote! We’ve featured the single ‘Hunt & Gather’ on The Influence Mixtape [...]
![‘Gregory Heinz’ – Soul Khan [Prod. Fonzi Wells]](http://www.actlivemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Shabazz-2-Banner1.jpg)
Free Shabazz is coming!! Soul Khan of the Brown Bag AllStars walks tall on this Fonzi Wells beat. Dig in and stay tuned for the Free Shabazz release coming soon from Ricky Shabazz & The Boom Bap Boys. Boom. Previous: ‘WellStone’ [Prod. DeeJay Element]
![‘Cutty Ranks/Limb By Limb’ – Kahncept [Big League Sound Dub]](http://www.actlivemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kahncept-Banner1.jpg)
This is dope. Big dub for your face. Previous: ‘Spring 2012 Ragga Jungle KongKlash’
![‘Stern Des Sudens’ – FC Bayern [DJ Eskei83 Remix]](http://www.actlivemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Sterns-Banner1.jpg)
Our homie in Germany, DJ Eskei83, has just released a spankin new remix he put together for a popular song written by German songwriter Willy Astor which is sung during games at FC Bayern Munich’s home stadium, the Allianz Arena. Enjoy! Previous: Eskei83 vs. [DS] Drum Specialist Video
From the mouths of the 2 Hungry Bros.: “If you haven’t guessed, it’s Boogz with another masterfully soulful excursion to help your mind ease into the week and weather with unbelievable exuberance. Or! This is 1 crazy Akai compilation of sounds taking it back to the essence and I’m sure your Mondays will never be [...]
![‘Diary Of A Dreamer’ – PremRock & Willie Green [Man Mantis Remix]](http://www.actlivemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Diary-Of-Dreamer-Banner1.jpg)
PremRock & Willie Green are happy to share with you the second single off the Remix album “Reassembled.” This one comes courtesy of MidWest phenom on the rise, Man Mantis, as he re-assembles “Diary of a Dreamer.” Diary of a Dreamer (Man Mantis Remix) by PremRock & Willie Green Previous: ‘Love Of The Drum’
