From Jarren’s Slow Motion EP Vol. 1 available now.

Official label description: “As rap takes new forms with its various players and influencers, it’s important to pay dues to those who’ve paved the way. While some will disregard this rule in favor of ignorant ideals, those who make it aware that they stand on the shoulders of giants will more often than not last longer than the one hit wonders and trend followers. If you rep the East Coast and can relate to the hustle and struggle of cats like Diabolic, then allow Fightin Words to be the soundtrack to get you to where you’re headed. Part razor sharp rhymes and part sinister sounding beats, this album will speak volumes to underground heads both old and new, as Diabolic speaks his story, even if the Long Island emcee has to make some enemies in the process.

Released through his own War Horse Records label, ‘Fightin Words’ is Diabolic’s attempt to claim the throne. With a history of battle rapping against underground favorites such as Immortal Technique and Rhymefest, Diabolic concocts a lethal dose of Hip-Hop on an LP that finds the LI native joined by Sean Price, R.A. The Rugged Man, Vinnie Paz, Apathy, Celph Titled, Locksmith, Nino Bless, Coast, amongst others, with production credits from the likes of DJ Premier, The Snowgoons, Brooklyn’s 5th Seal, and more. Fans of Wu Tang Clan’s Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers) will appreciate the well-placed opening samples which are akin to The RZA’s method of production. ‘Fightin Words’ is now available through iTunes via digital download, or through Fat Beats, on either CD or 2xLP.”

Locksmith gets some shit off his chest, over a beat that samples bits of Jeru The Damaja’s “Come Clean”.

Locksmith and R.A. the Rugged Man release visuals to their recent collaboration off Lock’s up coming album A Thousand Cuts. Directed by Brian Storm & Locksmith.

Locksmith and R.A. The Rugged Man just dropped a super-lyrical new track called House Of Games 2, off Locksmith’s upcoming album A Thousand Cuts.

“Devil’s Lasso” is the latest visual from Locksmith & Ski’s collaborative album EMBEDDED which drops November 15, 2011. Watch as Lock treks through Brooklyn USA while unleashing a verbal assault over Ski Beatz’ bluesy back drop. Directed by Matin Estevez.

Bonus track from the I Am Lock album. Meanwhile, Ski Beatz and Lock are dropping a collaborative LP, Embedded, on Dame Dash’s DD172/BluRoc on Nov. 15th.
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First release from Locksmith and Ski Beatz collaborative EP, Embedded, for BluRoc. Directed by Josh Milowe. Wah-pish-pish!

“For the ‘Wake Up Show Anthem,’ it’s just usually people or artists that we respect, who are known spitters that innovated their own styles,” Sway explained of the posse cuts. “Someone like the RZA a.k.a. Bobby Digital, there’s something really distinct about when he came out early in his career as Prince Raheem and then into the Wu-Tang Clan. He’s always had a distinct voice and distinct way that he spit his lyrics.