Pun intended. The J-Lives continue to advocate for their present album, “S.P.T.A.” with blasts from the past. The Triple Threat trio is back for the new year, spitting over the classic four verse track, from The Roots’ “Illadelph Halflife”, in its entirety. As there are only three J-Lives, they enlisted the help of MarQ Spekt [cont.]

ONE-TAKE, the Kings County-based producer launches his Brooklyn Bourne Records imprint with the release of his first single “Man Vs. Machine”, featuring Prince Po, UG (of Cella Dwellas) and Animosity.  The single, which is available for stream can now be purchased through all major digital retailers.

First offering from Brother Ali and Jake One’s Mourning In America and Dreaming In Color.

Produced by King Karnov, from Bishop’s upcoming LP, The Reformation.

Alternate version of Rae and Busta’s collabo “MTV Cribs” from the Unexpected Victory mixtape.

From KaliRaps new mixtape with DJ Green Lantern, On Schedule, on schedule for January.

The Funk League, the production duo consisting of Paris representatives, Hugo and Soulbrother Suspect, are preparing to release their album “Funky As Usual” on January 24th. Their love for record digging and sampling caught the attention of folks like Diamond D and Large Professor, two artists who have supported this project via their participation in [cont.]

Joell Ortiz keeps their heads ringing with this track from Ted Smooth’s Retox mixtape, hitting soon.

Well, not every beat can by by Alchemist.

1/2 of The Cool Kids states the obvious, on this new single from his upcoming King & Bishop release with Sincere.

Here’s a, uh, taste from Schoolboy Q’s forthcoming LP, Habits and Contradictions, hitting January 14th.

New music from XV, who will drop his as-of-yet-untitled EP soon. Produced by The Awesome Sound.

First offering from Meek’s forthcoming Dreamchasers 2 mixtape. Rock wit it.

Produced by Mike Will. 50 has faith that this is the big single for his next LP.

Ross gears up for the release of Rich Forever on December 6th, with his latest remix of Future’s “Magic”.

M-Phazes produces this laidback track for Jean Grae’s forthcoming Cake Or Death LP. Portal reference?

SpaceGhostPump produces this new joint from A$ap Rocky, which may or may not appear on the A$ap Mob album hitting in February.

The artist formerly known as Mad continues his annual tradition of year-end “Rap Ups”. Meanwhile, the HHS 2011 Year-In-Review will continue on throughout this week….

BOOM! First single from 2012, Stat and Term’s sophomore follow-up, as promised.

Super ill track from Prodigy’s upcoming HNIC 3. Alchemist?