Hypnotic rhythms, dusty samples, turntable techniques, & intelligent lyricism combine to form Born With A Determined Idea, the debut album from Columbus, OH emcee & producer Lord Hakim, featuring Vast Aire (Cannibal OX), Dom Pachino (Killarmy), Bronze Nazareth, Planet Asia, & Lord Jamar (Brand Nubian). An Emcee, Producer and Studio Engineer, Lord Hakim is a [cont.]

As Vast Aire and Vordul Mega, collectively known as Cannibal Ox, prepare for the release of their highly-anticipated sophomore album Blade of the Ronin, with the album’s first single, “Iron Rose.” “Iron Rose” features a stellar verse from masked super-lyricist MF Doom and is backed by a monstrously heavy beat by producer Bill Cosmiq, who [cont.]

After years of regional success, Naptown’s own Chucky Workclothes is ready to make his national debut with powerhouse RBC Records. Chucky’s debut, Tax Season, is set for a 2-24-15 release as Chucky joins the elite roster at RBC whose affiliations include Techn9ne, E-40, Too Short, Canibus, DJ Quik and more. Tax Season comes right off [cont.]

An air of mystique surrounds the careers of Harlemites Vast Aire and Vordul Mega, collectively known as Cannibal Ox. Fourteen years after earning their status as luminaries of underground hip-hop, Cannibal Ox is set to release the highly-anticipated sophomore album Blade of the Ronin. Serving as the follow-up to the duo’s acclaimed debut album, Blade [cont.]

As DJ Premier finishes all the last minute tasks, taking down the soundproofing, in-wall speakers and moving the last bit of his equipment, furniture and hundreds of vinyl records, it’s certainly a hectic time in his life—but it does not mean there isn’t time to reflect on one of the cornerstones of his legacy. On [cont.]

Blasphemy, the collaborative album from Detroit producer Apollo Brown and West Coast legend Ras Kass, is a thought-provoking and highly personal treatise on the unspoken. No “ism” is out of bounds, no topic too untoward. Whatever you hold sacred isn’t above aggressive inquiry. Above all, this album displays Apollo Brown & Ras Kass’ undeniable synergy. [cont.]

REKS & Hazardis Soundz collaborative album, Eyes Watching God, displayed an uncanny chemistry, as they linked up to create a concept album which showcased the contrast between “good and evil” beginning with a “God Side” and finishing with a “Devil Side”; and the result is a highly conscious and fiercely political album. Produced entirely by [cont.]

The Pittsburgh, PA collective known as Bilderburgh consisting of Crumb, Blender, Traxx, Raspy and Rambo are set to release their debut album, Speak Easy, on 11-11-14 courtesy of RBC Records. The five-man collective consists of past War Veterans, Blue Collar workers and Underground Hip-Hop aficionados whose tracks reflect their personal and group trials and tribulations [cont.]

On Monday 9-15-2014 an ambiguous video showcasing DJ Premier and Royce Da 5’9″ visiting Adrian Younge’s record store was leaked and in it, a small clip of what sounded like a new DJ Premier and Royce Da 5’9″ track resonated and Royce brought the trailer to a close with the following lyric “This is for [cont.]

The first release from Lyte’s upcoming LP, her first studio album in eleven years, which is slated to be released later this year. “Dear John” is a fresh track with a strong urban hip-hop vibe, that will also be featured in Lyte’s upcoming episode of “Being,” which will air on Saturday, September 13, 2014 on [cont.]

Today, Kid Vishis releases his long awaited debut album, Timing Is Everything, and to celebrate its release, The Montgomery Brothers liberate there collaboration, “Coward,” to officially announce Vishis’ arrival. The younger brother of Slaughterhouse veteran Royce Da 5’9, Kid Vishis began rhyming in family freestyle basement sessions while still in high school. In addition to [cont.]

The name “Pink Grenade” might be unfamiliar to you, but just you wait; in two months, the SMH Records crew promises they will be Famous as F*ck. Today, Pink Grenade premiered there new single, “Lights Out,” featuring Royce Da 5’9 and you will be hearing much more from Pink Grenade in the weeks and months [cont.]

DJ Premier’s “Bars In The Booth” is for SERIOUS SPITTERS ONLY! For the uninitiated, “Bars in the Booth” is a new series Preemo has started which revolves around titan emcees of all genres coming thru and being put to the test over a DJ Premier track! Simply, “Bars in the Booth” isn’t about age, popularity, [cont.]

The MLB turned to Statik Selektah to create the 2014 All-Star remix set to the images and sounds of the game. The video is featured on MLB Tonight + MLB.COM, and is a promotional montage for the MLB All-Star game tonight at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN. Fans can tune in at 8PM EST on [cont.]

In early 2014, MMG brought together Ugly Heroes member and local fire eater Verbal Kent with North Carolina’s Khrysis (Jamla, Away Team) to bring us Sound of the Weapon. In their newest video, “Raponomics”, they come together to explain the market in hip-hop. Weak MCs’ stock is depreciating. Kent chains bars together with slurred rhymes [cont.]

With recent news buzzing between Strange Music lyrical titan and Yelawolf protege Rittz and Slaughterhouses’ own Crooked I, the pair teams up with Toledo, OH’s own A-Laz for the debut single, “Don’t Know,” from A-Laz’s forthcoming LP, Eastie Boy. Alongside Crooked I and Rittz, Eastie Boy will also include features from Royce the 5’9″, Bizarre [cont.]

Brick Records is proud to present the REKS & Hazardis Soundz collaborative album Eyes Watching God. The concept album has the duo showcasing a contrast between “good and evil” beginning with a “God Side” and finishing with a “Devil Side.” The CD artwork features a dual-image album cover showing both the ‘Good’ and ‘Evil’ sides, [cont.]

Buckshot & P-Money release their latest track off their upcoming album, BackPack Travels out June 24th. “Just Begun” features Raz Fresco, an exciting emerging talent from Toronto, Canada. The 19-year old MC and producer has brought on Duck Down Music to provide co-management, and distribution for his label, Black Light, which Raz owns with long [cont.]

Another sneak peak of what’s to come from Modern Vintage, the all new upcoming full length album from veteran emcee/visionary John Robinson and drummer/composer/producer PVD, which will be released on Brick Records on June 17th, 2014. Modern Vintage is the new collaboration album from veteran emcee John Robinson (aka Lil Sci of world renown Hip-Hop [cont.]

Canibus reunites with Kurupt, Killah Priest and Ras Kass to drop “Historic”, the 1st new Four Horsemen single in almost five years off the forthcoming Canibus LP Fait Accompli dropping 6-10-14 on RBC Records. The single is now available on Itunes (Need Link). “Fait Accompli” retail and deluxe editions are available for pre-order on Amazon, [cont.]