Wale "Back To The Feature" Mixtape

Wale, has finally released his long awaited “Back to the Feature” mixtape. The mixtape is a collaboration with producer, 9th Wonder, mixed by Nick Catchdubs and is presented to us via Lifted Research Group (LRG). The mixtape features heavy production from 9th Wonder and artists including Big Sean, Young Chris, Jean Grae, Joe Budden, Currensy, Talib Kweli, Joell Ortiz, and more.

Download: "Back To The Feature"

Jean Grae & 9th Wonder Drop "Jeanius" on Blacksmith

Ok, I love Jean Grae! She is probably the most talented female emcee in the game today. Strike that, one of the most talented emcees in the game, male, female, or martian. Unfortunately she has no gimmick, no significant label backing, and thus no mainstream attention. What to do, what to do?
Well, there is one way to solve this problem. Put her together with a star making producer! Blacksmith (aka Talib Kweli's boutique label) grabs 9th Wonder and prays that he can do for Jean what he did for Murs, and Little Brother. Personally, I preferred Murs' work before he mixed with 9th and I have never been a great fan of Little Brother's combined work. Phonte and Pooh have made some nice solo stuff. But I digress. This is Jean's last chance to break through. If she doesn't do it now she probably never will. "Jeanius" is out everywhere and Jean deserves your attention. Listen to the single "This World" and then go check out the album here. Plus the album cover is a cool tribute to old school hip hop. I dig it!
Download: Jean Grae "This World"

Little Brother "The GetBack" Drops Oct 23rd

Little Brother dropped "The Getback" on Tuesday. Big Pooh and Phonte still seem unable to actually break up with 9th Wonder. He produced a few tracks for the album. Same thing happened on 9th's album too. Fortunately Hi-Tek, and Denaun Porter both produce tracks and probably the most hard hitting song "Good Clothes" was produced by Beat Fanatic producer Illmind.

Phonte leaked the album on Okayplayer.com. I'm sure the label loooved that...

Little Brother will be out on tour with Evidence of Dilated Peoples for the next couple months. They'll be in Orlando Nov 27th.

Download "Good Clothes"

9th Wonder "Dream Merchant Vol 2" drops Oct. 10th

Here comes 9th Wonder's first "post-Little Brother" release. Looks a lot like his stuff before the split...
Big pooh is featured, as is a track with Little Brother. Why'd they break up again???

DOWNLOAD "Brooklyn In My Mind"
1 Mr. Dream Merchant Intro
2 Shots f/Big Dho & Sean Price
3 Merchant Of Dreams f/The EMBASSY, Skyzoo & Torae
4 Brooklyn In My Mind f/ Mos Def, Jean Grae & Memphis Bleek
5 Sunday f/Keisha Shontelle & Chaundon
6 Baking Soda f/Big Treal
7 Reminisce (Take Time) f/Big Remo & The Great Novej of the A.L.L.I.E.S.
8 No Time To Chill f/Little Brother
9 It Aint Over ft. Jozee Mo & Tyler Woods
10 The Last Time f/ Royce the 5′9, Naledge & Vandalyzm of the MIDWEST WRECKIN’ CREW- The D, The Chi & The Lou
11 Saved f/Saigon & Joe Scudda
12 Milky Lowa ft. Camp Lo
13 Backlash f/Sean Boog & Buckshot
14 Thank You f/ D.O.X & O-Dash
15 Let It Bang f/Ness & Skyzoo
16 What Makes A Man f/Rapper Big Pooh & Buddy Klein

New single from 9th Wonder "Sunday"

In the spirit of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's classic "Summertime," comes the new feal-good summer anthem from producer 9th Wonder "Sunday," feat Keisha Shontelle and Chaundon. Throw this on at the BBQ or block party and get shit started like grown folks do.
"Sunday" is the official lead single from 9th Wonder's long-awaited debut album "Dream Merchant Volume 2," dropping October 9th 2007 on 6 Hole/Hall of Justus. This epic masterpiece features Mos Def, Royce 5'9", Little Brother, Sean Price, Camp Lo, Memphis Bleek, Buckshot and many, many more!

I've never been a huge 9th wonder fan but this single definitely has that lazy summer afternoon vibe and I'm diggin' it.

Download "Sunday,"