Cavalier: Doodoo Damien

Yet more visual glory from Cavalier, with the release of his latest video. Doodoo Damien is the next track to be lifted from Cav’s superb album, Different Type Time, and features production from the great Quelle Chris. The video is part of an ongoing audiovisual accompaniment to the album, which was released last month to critical acclaim. Buy it now via Backwoodz Studioz.

Rhys Langston & Steel Tipped Dove: Polyglot on Chloroform (Stream)

A beautiful release here, courtesy of Rhys Langston and Steel Tipped Dove. Beginning with a single track back in 2022 and completed at the end of last year, Polyglot on Chloroform is the best of both artists worlds. Langston’s unbounded capacity for lyricism is paired perfectly with Dove’s sweeping production techniques, as the two crafts coalesce into seven tracks of artistic excellence. A single guest appearance from feature king, Fatboi Sharif, is the ideal finishing touch. The EP is out now via Fused Arrow, with both digital and limited vinyl releases available.

Blockhead: Luminous Rubble (Stream)

Happy to see the release of the latest album from Blockhead, which continues the successful KPM Crate Diggers series from Def Pressé. The label has been working alongside KPM for the last few years, allowing various producers to delve into the latter’s expansive library, which includes over 70 years worth of music and sound designs. Speaking about the opportunity, Blockhead said, “I’ve always appreciated working within limitations. Having no boundaries can be overwhelming when it comes to the creative process. Working with these samples forced me to find middle ground in cases where I’d typically just walk away and look elsewhere”. As a result, the album bring new dimensions and a wider scope to the New York producer’s music, which is a boon for both his fans and sample hungry listeners alike. Luminous Rubble is out now on both vinyl and streaming.

Mach-Hommy ft. 03 Greedo: #RICHAXXHAITIAN + LP News

Mach-Hommy · #RICHAXXHAITIAN

New music from Mach-Hommy arrived this week, along with the announcement that his latest solo album is on the horizon. He’s kicked off the rollout with the title track, #RICHAXXHAITIAN, which finds the lauded rapper drafting in Kaytranada to handle production, as well as 03 Greedo on the hook. The album will complete Hommy’s tetralogy of projects, that began back in 2016 with the release of HBO and continued in 2021 with Pray For Haiti and Balens Cho (Hot Candles). Features will include Black Thought, Roc Marciano, Your Old Droog, Tha God Fahim, HEPHZIBAH, and Big Cheeko, as well as production from the likes of Conductor Williams, Quelle Chris and Sadhu Gold. The album is set for release on 17 May.

Dabbla x JaySun: Chili Sauce Boss

Another hefty cut from Dabbla and JaySun, as they bring this bass-heavy banger into the world. Chili Sauce Boss finds Dabbla at his finest, weaving through JaySun’s production with the usual ease. Is there an album brewing? Only time will tell, so for now run this one up and then run it up again.

Shape: Midnight Geometry (Stream)

Following on from the release of two notable singles, New York producer Shape blesses us with his brand new full-length. A producer album of mighty proportions, Midnight Geometry showcases Shape’s seemingly infinite scope for crafting beats, while bringing together an impressive collection of MCs to raise the levels even higher. Tame One, Duncecap, Googie, Fatboi Sharif, Teddy Faley, Lt Headtrip and OLD SELF are just a handful of the talented souls on deck, and you can explore the rest below. You definitely won’t be disappointed.

NxWorries: 86Sentra + LP News

Having somehow slipped under my radar upon its release, I’m finally sharing the new video from NxWorries. Eight years after the success of their debut, Yes Lawd!, Anderson Paak and knxwledge are on course to succeed once again with the release of Why Lawd?. Having teased us with a couple of singles over the last 12 months, this month saw the release of a brand new video titled 86Sentra, featuring some appropriately smooth animation from Rhymezlikedimez. The full album is due for release on 7 June via Stones Throw. More on that soon.

A Place Called Hell: No Shimmering Heaven (Stream)

New music from the crushr records family, with the arrival of No Shimmering Heaven. If you’re not familiar with A Place Called Hell, then you might be familiar with its members – Monzy The Terrible and Dylan Land, who previously collaborated on Revenge of Abel and PERMANENT // PROSTHETIC, both of which were released in 2023. Now they have formed an official duo and released an album that is more than worthy of our attention. Masterfully written by Monzy and brilliantly scored by Dylan Land, No Shimmering Heaven is further enhanced by a lone feature from KILLVONGARD. A perfect addition to the crushr catalogue. Stream below.

Previous Industries: Pliers + LP News

If you’re a regular visitor to the blog, then you might remember that back in January I posted up the debut singles from freshly formed rap crew, Previous Industries. Comprised of Open Mike Eagle, Video Dave and STILL RIFT, the group gifted us a double drop of tracks, with the promise that more would be on the way in the future. Well that time is now, as yesterday it was announced that their debut album is set for release on 28 June, via Merge Records. Not only that, but the trio also dropped a brand new video for Pliers, which features a shot for shot homage of a classic scene from Jaws, as well as some typically dope production from Child Actor. What more could you ask for? Pre-orders for the album, Service Merchandise, are available now.

Marcus Pinn: Night Music

Three Dollar Pistol Music continue their run of success with the announcement of a new album from Marcus Pinn. I first became accustomed with Pinn through his meticulous scratch work on albums like PremRock’s Load Bearing Crows Feet and Dimensions of Dialogue by Penpals and Spectacular Diagnostics. That led me to his MPC Era releases which opened my ears to his prowess as a producer. Now he’s following up on those releases with what looks set to be a fresh batch of instrumental brilliance, kicking off with the title track, Night Music. Stream it below and get set for the full release on 3 May.