Talib Kweli - State Of Grace feat. Abby Dobson (Video)

From his current album "Gravitas", Talib Kweli releases an animated video for the track "State Of Grace" featuring vocals from Abby Dobson.

"Gravitas" is available directly from Kweli Club.

De La Soul x J. Dilla - Smell The Da.I.S.Y. (Mixtape)

De La Soul drop their anticipated mixtape over all Dilla beats. Head over to their site to get the free mixtape. Alternatively, you can make a donation for the tape too. Below listen to the short message they sent out today explaining the set.

The Doppelgangaz - Live Rugged (Video)

The Doppelgangaz release the third video from their album "Peace Kehd". This time we have visuals for the track "Live Rugged" over one of the most laid back instrumentals from the album.

Apollo Brown - The Answer (Audio)

After the success of his album as part of Ugly Heroes, Apollo Brown is back on his own for his upcoming instrumental album "Thirty Eight". Set to drop on May the 6th, Brown releases the first single from it, "The Answer".

Check Mello Music Group or their Soundcloud for pre order details and listen to "The Answer" below.

Above The Rim 20 Year Anniversary

20 years ago, this past Sunday (23rd), one of my favourite movies was released. If you were heavily in to basketball and listened to Hip-Hop in 1994, I daresay you watched "Above The Rim" too.

It also had a brilliant soundtrack that was very West Coast inspired despite the film being set in New York. Executive produced by Dr. Dre, the album had a slew of breakout hits including the obvious "Regulate" by Warren G. & Nate Dogg. The Lady Of Rage (album version is better), O.F.T.B., 2nd II None, SWV and Tupac's crew Thuglife and more all had accompanying videos for their singles and I've included them below.

The movie and soundtrack always bring back great memories and, in fact, I think I'll watch it again today.

State Property - Reputation (Single)

Some of the original Roc Boys get together for this new State Property track called "Reputation" over a Mike Jerz production. With Beanie Sigel unfortunately only supplying a hook, there a verses from Young Chris, Peedi Crakk and Freeway. Philly in the house.

Stream and free download below.

Sean C & LV - Loud Dreams Vol. 1 (Album)

Production duo Sean C & LV finally drop their new album "Loud Dreams Vol. 1" in association with Play Cloths and DJ Booth. Catch a brief behind the scenes that I posted previously.

Guests include Styles P, Dom Kennedy, Raekwon, Prodigy, Jadakiss, Devin The Dude and many more. Stream or download below.

The LOX - New York City (Video)

The LOX finally release the video to their current single "New York City".

Don't forget, The LOX are in Manchester this Saturday courtesy of This Is Hip Hop! Details here.

L'Orange - The End feat. Billy Woods (Video)

Mello Music Group's L'Orange drops the new video for his track "The End" featuring Billy Woods. The track is taken from his new album "Orchid Days".

Dubbul O - Misty River (Video)

Dubbul O unleashes the video for "Misty River" from his recently released album. Get the entirely Pro P produced album "Omega" here.

Domino (Hieroglyphics) on Crate Diggers (Video)

In the second "Crate Diggers" post of the day, producer Domino of the Hieroglyphics collective shares a few memories and records from over the years. He also speaks on the legacy he thinks he'll leave behind, largely due to the standout record he was a part of with Souls Of Mischief's "'93 'Til Infinity".

DJ Q-Bert on Crate Diggers (Video)

One of the illest turntablists on the planet, DJ Q-Bert, talks to Fuse TV about his record collection on this edition of "Crate Diggers".

Sonnyjim - Royal Flush (Video)

Here we see the return of Eat Good Records' Sonnyjim with "Royal Flush". Produced by Leafdog, this is the first track taken from the duo's upcoming EP "How To Tame Lions" coming on the 21st of April both digitally and on a limited run of physical copies.

"Royal Flush" is available now through Bandcamp and other digital retailers. Check the video below.

Nipsey Hussle on The Neighborhood (Video)

Nipsey Hussle takes us on a tour of his old stomping ground in Crenshaw on Complex TV's latest episode of "The Neighborhood". Visiting his flagship store Slauson Ave and the liquor store where Boyz N The hood was filmed are a couple of the spots he hits up.

Nipsey Hussle's current project "Crenshaw" is out now.

Dubbul O & Pro P - Omega

Finally, after a sneak peek with "Slang To Ya Brain" last week, we get the new full album from Manchester's Dubbul O. As a constant collaborator with The Mouse Outfit and part of his own group Voodoo Black, this time we hear Dubbul O solo (almost) with "Omega".

The whole project is produced by Manchester transplant Pro P who supplies some hefty production on this offering. Along with his previous work with The Bluntskins and the Room 2 collective this is further proof that his music should not be slept on. Other projects from Pro P can be found on the "Omega" album page.

Expect guest appearances from Voodoo Black, Bowski, Bill Sykes and Spider Jaroo among others.

This album is offered on a "name your price" basis but is definitely worth supporting. Cop that!