Creating a bouncy, sinister rendition to Blu’s 2012 released single “Kiss the Sky,” originally produced by M-Phazes, Large Professor manages to transform Blu’s bars into a destructive force of nature. Whereas the original had the Australian beat smith providing a more inspirational and soulful vibe, Xtra P’s version flips the script entirely by showcasing just how deadly he is with an MPC, while DJ Revolution shreds a classic Method Man quotable into oblivion. Large Professor’s remix of “Kiss The Sky” will be featured on Coalmine Records’ forthcoming remix compilation, ‘Remineded: A Collection of Old & New Remixes, which is now available for pre-order via iTunes, for its official January 20th release date.

Coalmine tells us: “In celebration of our decennary run, we’re pleased to unearth our highly anticipated compilation LP, Unearthed. The album is currently available through all major digital retailers, and CD, as a double disc set which contains both a mixed version, arranged by DJ Revolution, in addition to an ‘Untagged Deluxe Edition’ which includes three bonus cuts. Unearthed, epitomizes our commitment to delivering quality Hip-Hop, equipped with a tracklist that serves as a who’s who of today’s independent Hip-Hop scene, packed with features from both veteran and burgeoning emcees such as Pharoahe Monch, Kool G Rap, Large Professor, The Artifacts, Blu, Sean Price, Billy Danze (of M.O.P.), Big Noyd, Skillz, Guilty Simpson, Rah Digga, Maffew Ragazino, El Da Sensei and Fashawn, among others. Producers tapped include the Australian Aria Award Winning M-Phazes, Marco Polo, Ayatollah, Diamond D, Nottz, Khrysis, and more. *Please note the the ‘Untagged Edition’ and ‘iTunes Deluxe Edition’ become available for digital download on May 27th. Unearthed is now available for purchase via iTunes, Fat Beats, and UGHH. Please refer to the buy-links below. Can You Dig It?

01: DJ Revolution – Unearthed (Intro)
02: Pharoahe Monch – Get Down (prod. by M-Phazes): 1:52
03: Bang This (Interlude): 5:25
04: One Dae – Bang This (prod. by Marco Polo): 6:23
05: Revolution’s House (Interlude): 10:35
06: Big Noyd, Large Professor, Kool G Rap – Naturally Born (prod. by Ayatollah): 11:43
07: Blu (feat. MeLa Machinko) – Kiss The Sky (prod. by M-Phazes): 16:33
08: Royce da 5’9″, Skillz & Diamond D – One For The Money (prod. by G-Squared): 20:02
09: El da Sensei – Show Stoppa (prod. by DJ Devastate): 23:55
10: Apathy & Celph Titled – School for Scoundrels (prod. by Ayatollah): 27:37
11: Guilty Simpson & Small Professor (feat. DJ Revolution) – On The Run: 30:29
12: Drop ‘Em (Intro): 34:12
13: The Rockness Monstah – Drop ‘Em (prod. by BeanOne): 35:36
14: Rah Digga (feat. Fashwn & REKS) – Never Back Down (prod. by M-Phazes): 39:22
15: Torae – Real Talk (prod. by Young Cee): 44:53
16: Guilty Simpson & Small Professor (feat. Boldy James & Statik Selektah) – I’m The City: 48:30
17: The Artifacts – Easter (prod. by Khrysis): 53:08
18: Land of the Crooks (Interlude): 56:01
20: Sean Price, Billy Danze & Maffew Ragazino (feat. DJ Babu) – Land of the Crooks (prod. by M-Phazes): 57:28
21: Blu & Nottz (feat. Nitty Scott, MC) – Boyz II Men: 1:01:18
21 Most Confident (Intro): 1:04:59
22: Create & Devastate (feat. Wildchild & MED) – Most Confident: 1:05:39

From Coalmine Records upcoming Unearthed compilation, hitting May 13th.

Set to be released as a double disc set on May 13th containing both a mixed version, arranged by DJ Revolution of The World Famous Wake Up Show, and an ‘Untagged Deluxe Edition,’ which includes three bonus cuts, Unearthed, epitomizes our commitment to delivering quality Hip-Hop. The tracklist serves as a who’s who of today’s independent Hip-Hop scene, packed with features from both veteran and burgeoning emcees such as Pharoahe Monch, Kool G Rap, Large Professor, The Artifacts, Blu, Sean Price, Billy Danze (of M.O.P.), Big Noyd, One Dae, Skillz, Guilty Simpson, Rah Digga, Maffew Ragazino, El Da Sensei, and Fashawn, among others. Producers tapped include M-Phazes, Marco Polo, Ayatollah, Diamond D, Nottz, Khrysis, and more.

01. Unearthed (Intro) [feat. DJ Revolution]
02. Pharoahe Monch – Get Down (prod. by M-Phazes)
03. Bang This (Interlude)
04. One Dae – Bang This (prod. by Marco Polo)
05. Revolution’s House (Interlude)
06. Big Noyd, Large Professor, Kool G Rap – Naturally Born (prod. by Ayatollah)
07. Blu (feat. MeLa Machinko) – Kiss The Sky (prod. by M-Phazes)
08. Royce da 5’9″, Skillz & Diamond D – One For The Money (prod. by G-Squared)
09. El Da Sensei – Show Stoppa (prod. by DJ Devastate)
10. Apathy & Celph Titled – School for Scoundrels (prod. by Ayatollah)
11. Guilty Simpson & Small Professor (feat. DJ Revolution) – On The Run
12. Drop ‘Em (Intro)
13. The Rockness Monstah – Drop ‘Em (prod. by BeanOne)
14. Rah Digga (feat. Fashawn & REKS) – Never Back Down (prod. by M-Phazes)
15. Torae – Real Talk (prod. by Young Cee)
16. Guilty Simpson & Small Professor (feat. Boldy James & Statik Selektah) – I’m The City
17. The Artifacts – Easter (prod. by Khrysis)
18. Land of the Crooks (Interlude)
19. Sean Price, Billy Danze, Maffew Ragazino & DJ Babu – Land of the Crooks (prod. by M-Phazes)
20. Blu & Nottz (feat. Nitty Scott, MC) – Boyz II Men
21. Most Confident (Interlude)
22. Wildchild & MED – Most Confident (prod. by Create & Devastate)

Bonus Tracks:
• Royce da 5’9″, Skillz & Diamond D – One for the Money (Mananz Remix)
• Guilty Simpson & Small Professor – On The Run (Ran Reed Remix)
• Blu & Nottz – Boyz II Men (Diamond D Remix)

With his highly-anticipated fourth solo-LP, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Pharoahe Monch re-emerges with a new concept project which finds the ground-breaking emcee tackling PTSD; a severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to any event that results in psychological trauma. Throughout the duration of the LP, Monch narrates as an independent artist weary from the war against the industry machine and through the struggle of the black male experience in America.

Pharoahe Monch has been at the forefront of lyrical innovation for two-decades now. Not only is he one of Hip-Hop’s preeminent lyricists, crafting intricate rhyme schemes and intelligent raps, but he is also an incisive political and social commentator, using Hip-Hop as a platform for political engagement.

‘Rapid Eye Movement’ featuring Black Thought of the Roots Crew, is a lyrical barrage worthy of these two titans, as Monch and Black Thought get lucid for a 4-minute exhibition of pure lyricism. “Rapid Eye Movement” is produced by Marco Polo. PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) will be released on 4-15-14.

With the seasons changing on the East Coast, for the latest leak, “West Coast Love,” from his forthcoming LP, PA 2: The Director’s Cut, Marco Polo heads out west and connects with two left coast legends on “West Coast Love.” Not only does Marco display his versatility on “West Coast Love,” but he cooks up some premo G-Funk for MC Eiht (still riding the buzz from his sterling appearance, “m.A.A.d city,” on Kendrick Lamar’s debut LP and is currently readying his new LP on DJ Premier’s imprint) and the General of the Likwit Crew, King Tee.

From Marco Polo’s October 24th release, PA 2: The Director’s Cut.

Let it be known that Warren Peace is the pioneer on The Bridge out here in Vegas.
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New video from Braille off of his Native Lungs LP. Track produced by Evidence, scratches by Dj Revolution. Braille’s 7th solo album also has guest appearances and production by S1, Khrysis, Ohmega Watts, Theory Hazit, DaveNotti, DJ Rob Swift & more.

Here’s a little something for you scratch nerds out there. DJ Five, where you at?

“Bamboozled” find the trio at their finest, as the duo share rhymes over a rolling funk bassline, about the hood mindstate and it’s effect on both the culture and the music. “Ain’t Seen Nuthin Yet” is also perfectly executed, as a well timed sample helps animate the lyrics that center around the downtrodden lifestyle and struggle. Meanwhile, the “Mr. Big Stuff” parody, “Sista Big Butt” takes a more lighthearted approach about females obsessed with their own assets.

Much of the album is spent introspectively, offering an honest look at how the average rap cat feels about everyday life; something that has been repressed by today’s rap scene. The excellent “Blak Kofee” recounts a paranoid late night caffeine trip, while “Against The Wall” finds the duo dealing with the impending doom of ghetto life, over moody pianos and well timed cuts from Revolution. Speaking of cuts, Revolution adds his share of scratch tracks to help even things out; a nice change from the tired, poorly acted skits of today’s rap LP’s.

At 17 tracks deep, Life Doesn’t Threaten Me, is a heavy plate to digest, and at times does falter a bit. Nevertheless, this is one of the most honest hip-hop records you’ll hear along, coupled with production filled with heart and soul. Don’t be scared.

DJ Revolution’s new crew spits this freestyle over the Ad-Rock, MCA, and Mike D’s classic instrumental.

LISTEN: Malcolm & Martin – “Paul Revere 2011″

via: DJB

Malcolm & Martin’s debut, Life Doesn’t Frighten Me,is in stores now on Soulspazm Records. “Ka$h” is a non-LP bonus track.

LISTEN: DJ Revolution Presents Malcolm & Martin – “Ka$h”

DJ Revolution Presents Malcolm & Martin – “Ka$h”

Malcolm & Martin’s debut, “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me,” will be released on 2-1-2011 on Soulspazm Records.

As an internationally respected DJ and producer, Revolution’s skills have privileged the tracks of many Hip-Hop luminaries. Those skills were optimally displayed on his three critically-acclaimed solo and collaborative projects with King Tech and MTV’s Sway, including R2K, King of The Decks, and In 12s We Trust. As one of the renowned spin doctors hosting, producing and editing the longest-running internationally syndicated commercial hip hop show, “The Wake Up Show” with Tech and Sway, Revolution has also gained the esteem of fans from around the globe. Through more than two decades of success as a DJ, producer, and TV and film scorer for networks like MTV and films like Jet Li’s Black Mask, DJ Revolution never forgot those early years and the promise of Hip-Hop.

DJ Revolution Presents Malcolm and Martin. Together, DJ Revolution, Styliztik Jones (hailing from LA, CA), and KB Imean (hailing from Queens, NY) represent one of the first genuine new rap groups to emerge in a generation. Not just another disparate crew, but a true collective of teachers and learners working to lead a people, a movement. These are men who aren’t afraid to party with a purpose.

Next week, DJ Revolution will present Malcolm & Martin’s debut mixtape, Movement Music, and it illustrates a return to fun, funk, and politics in hip hop, a return to men beyond caricatures and rap beyond destruction. Fueled on an unquenchable desire to be a part of music that inspires and sets the party ablaze, the Renaissance men infused their painstakingly arranged introduction with their collective love of art, love, lust, justice, friendship, revolutionary teachings and an unyielding respect for the untold story. Those who shared the group’s unvarnished vision of a new state in hip hop lent their voices and sounds, including slam poet Saul Williams and Bambu from Native Gunz. Encouraged by the iconic men who fought for the everyman during a different time using different tools, the trio reverentially took on the moniker Malcolm & Martin as a siren call announcing new leaders armed with new tools to fight for modern-day liberation.

Malcolm & Martin’s first full-length commercial release, DJ Revolution Presents Malcolm and Martin Life Doesn’t Frighten Me, will be released on 2-1-2011 on SoulSpazm Records.

LISTEN: DJ Revolution Presents Malcolm and Martin – “The Pigs Is Over” (MP3)

DJ Revolution Presents Malcolm and Martin – “The Pigs Is Over” (MP3)