Only a handful of rappers and DJs should even bother releasing a 4.20 project. Curren$y is one of the chosen few and Covert Coup hits the e-streets next week, a free gift for fans and tokers. Featuring full production by Alchemist, a signal the one artist-one producer approach is gaining momentum. Read the rest of this entry »

Spitta’s images fade in-and-out quick on “Ventilation,” like you’re sneaking glimpses through the man’s ever-present cloud of smoke. One moment, he’s reading about V12 engines and the greatest strains this season in an undisclosed location, chilling with his financially-independent, undergarment-free star-faced spouse. Read the rest of this entry »

With The Alchemist & Havoc on the boards, “Dog Sh*t” finds the Mobb officially back together again since P’s prison release. Nas pops up with a wicked verse to cap off the track. And yeah, it’s good to hear Prodigy but the star of the track may be Nasir. Read the rest of this entry »

Eleven days after Prodigy ditched his state issued six (or seven) digit identification number, the first evidence of audio normalcy presents itself. Like the song suggests, sometimes taking a “step back” is actually taking a “step forward” as both Hav and P sound re-energized, re-dedicated and in love with the art form over this soulful number from their brother-in-music, Alchemist. Read the rest of this entry »

Rap’s reigning best actor gets together with his burgeoning label’s latest signee and The Alchemist for “Perfectionist.” Read the rest of this entry »

WTK’s back with a “F*cking Toxic” heater, this time locking in Alchemist for a feature but sticking within familiar confines of Lee Bannon’s production. The Fly 2 drops in January. Read the rest of this entry »

Even when presented with countless opportunities to take the sleazy Pop route out, Skillz lyrical tendencies keep pulling him back in. Which is why we’re blessed with such conceptual works of genius like Infamous Quotes. From Allen Iverson rants to classic pieces from The Wire, SkillzVA blends our favorite quips and his penstrokes with help from DJ Jazzy Jeff and J. Period. Read the rest of this entry »

You can’t really blame Nottz & Al for this one. With everyone and their little brother making their own beats nowadays, someone has to rap over this. Read the rest of this entry »

With Evidence continuing to further his solo career and no Dilated Peoples album on the horizon, Rakaa Iriscience appeared content to rest on his laurels. But an internal spark seemingly risen the “son of a preacher man” from his self-imposed hiatus, as he debuts his long player Crown Of Thorns. Weaving politically tinged rhymes over head nod-inducing beats, Rakaa shows he’s not taking a back seat to anyone. Read the rest of this entry »

The Hip-Hop Chronicle sent over part two of their interview with Just Blaze & Alchemist. Pretty entertaining and revealing as the two beatmakers reveal which artists passed on certain beats (Bleek passed on “Oh Boy,” thank god), with the most “aww man” revelation being that Ghost passed on Jay-Z’s “Girls, Girls, Girls.” The clip also includes an explanation of Craig Mack lyric “Just…like…uniblab”, both guys remembering the first time they heard their work on TV/radio and the difference between the respective studio approaches of Jay & Em. Read the rest of this entry »

Slimmmeee! Cam & Vado really can’t commit any wrong right now. Harlem’s collective hope finds a methodical, beautiful beat concocted by Alchemist and find a way to dirty it up with references to drugs, clothing brands, infidelity, gunplay and chipmunks. Toss in an old but welcome Cudi hook and the road to BoAB2 is looking more promising as the days pass. Read the rest of this entry »

By now, you should know Bobby Ray is involved in a lot of mixtapes, and he does them well. The kicker, and what makes May 25th so special is the fact that it was named after the release date for his Atlantic Records/Grand Hustle debut album The Adventures of Bobby Ray. That’s right, B.o.B.’s grind will finally pay off this spring but for now, enjoy the new flavor presented by DJ Drama, DJ Sense and LRG and contributions from Asher Roth, J. Cole and Bruno Mars. Read the rest of this entry »

The ultimate heist and one of the ultimate cuts that helped make OB4CL2 album of the year for most Hip-Hop heads. Let the record show that Alchemist should be credited for his output all the same. Between this and the “Microphone” video, he’s helped put a jolt into credible, hardcore rap singles. Read the rest of this entry »

The song’s title couldn’t be more accurate for 6th Sense. He just recently brandished his own form of weaponry, and now he’s hopping on Chemistry beats for more scientific methods. Read the rest of this entry »

DJ Concept strikes again, this time bringing The Alchemist along for the festivities.

“What do you get when you take rhymes from your favorite emcees, beats from one of the illest, plus cuts & blends from a real DJ? You get The Chemical Formula. Read the rest of this entry »