Not everyone’s completely buying into the whole the yuletide cheer idea. For those potential Grinches, Ras Kass and producer Louie Rubio of Doc Hollywood pair up to release a three-track EP, The Yellow Snow, which will provide a bit of not so joyful (but still beautiful) noise to be played loudly to disrupt settings such as packed mall parking lots and holiday office parties where eggnog is served. Read the rest of this entry »

King Mez is a beneficent ruler, as evidenced by the jewels he drops while talkin’ recording and Jordans on the self-produced track “Reign.” His name may not get mentioned as much as other artists but Mez should be considered when they talk that Freshmen ’12 talk Read the rest of this entry »

From what I’ve seen, most of Ras Kass’ fanbase considers “Nature Of The Threat” his best song. Yet, I have a hunch the Soul On Ice MC might see it differently. Read the rest of this entry »

Ras Kass and upstart, LA-based group Doc Hollywood release the triumphant track “Burning Man” from the upcoming collaborative LP, Spit No Evil. Read the rest of this entry »

The latest lyrical and visual offering from Ras Kass, called “The Line,” with a classic Rakim sample for the hook. The track is off the free CD version of Ras’ The Endangered Lyricist Volume 3 mixtape, Read the rest of this entry »

Our favorite superhero emcee Ras Kass is joined by a gang of friends for “Scenario 2010.” Planet Asia, Krondon & Phil the Agony of Strong Arm Steady, Mistah FAB, Montage One & Chino XL make featured appearances while Rhettmatic, Money B, Killer Ben, Tristate, J. Bizness and more make cameos. Read the rest of this entry »

As late career renaissances go, Ski Beatz’ has to be one of the most unexpected. Nevertheless, the man behind “Dead Presidents” rise from the ashes has nothing to do with luck, but rather an ability to consistently craft pristine tracks for young MCs like Curren$y and Jay Electronica. Having gotten his mojo back, Beatz steps out of the background and into the spotlight with his own album, 24 Hour Karate School. The result is easily one of best exhibitions of the year. Read the rest of this entry »

The level of anticipation for Ski’s 24 Hour School has wavered from a butterflies-in-stomach effect to “believe it when I see it,” but as of right now, all skeptics should bow to the sensei because September 21st is the day the dojo will be opened. Read the rest of this entry »

“O-C, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt’s a douchebag and cornball, F#ck her ’til her implants leak, hit her with everything except the kitchen sink.”

DJ Skee premiered this the other night on his XM show and now the CDQ has been unshackled. Rhyme animal Ras goes for 12 minutes, picking up the most popular instrumentals around and laying them down. Kesha, Arizona, Tavis Smiley, Miley, Gaga and Justin Bieber all get referenced while he shows why he’s arguably one of the most lyrical emcees breathing. Read the rest of this entry »

With A.D.I.D.A.S. finally dropping tomorrow, the last leak from Ras & Rhettmatic’s project is actually the intro song, entitled “I Am Legend.” And it’s dope as always but I’m slightly biased. Read the rest of this entry »

Rassy & Rhettmatic team up for the release of the video and single for “Goldyn Chyld II” from their A.D.I.D.A.S. project and clip is complete with a Eddie Murphy cameo (of sorts). Right now, the single is up for purchase @ Ras Kass’ BandCamp for one single dollar Read the rest of this entry »

And you shall be entertained! Heavyweight rhymers abound in this video for the “2010 Wake Up Show Anthem.” Featuring Locksmith, Kam Moye, Crooked I, Tech N9ne, Tajai, The RZA, Ras Kass and B-Real. With DJ Revolution, DJ King Tech, DJ Qbert and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Whew. Read the rest of this entry »

The mailman comes sharing gifts again today. This is pretty much a cheap post but it serves a dual purpose. Uno, I figure I’ll start sharing items that actually do show up @ my doorstep. I’m no Marcus Troy but I do get pretty cool promo items and other stuff. I still get a lot of crappy CDs too but I direct those to my P.O. Box so I only see those once per week. Neither here nor there, of course. Dos, I’ve been an ardent supporter of pre and post-prison Ras Kass. The good people behind the Save The Ras Kass campaign shot me over one of their tees. The project is designed to help the endangered lyricist, in this case Ras Kass. Read the rest of this entry »

“Gimmie ya BET top ten, make’em my main course/And this ain’t designed to sell — this designed to give you sickle cell & burn in h*ll…”

Rassy fires off a warning shot while preparing for his upcoming A.D.I.D.A.S. project with DJ Rhettmatic.  Backed by a triumphant horn section & Rhett’s scratched in vocal samples, “Release Yourself” is three minutes of West Coast mic domination with just enough bounce included for involuntary head nodding.

If you dig it, scoop it up now because word on the e-street is this won’t actually be on A.D.I.D.A.S.

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Download — Ras Kass – “Release Yourself” (Prod. By DJ Rhettmatic)

Back in ’96, Ras Kass did a Rick Ross song before Mr. Triple C’s even dreamt of becoming the Teflon Don.  Taking his West Coast boom bap on a quick trip down South, where the only thing that changes is the scenery, Ras drops the knowledge & metaphors we all love him for at the pace of a downhill skier, while sounding competely at home over the beat.  Making it’s way on both his debut Soul On Ice & The Substitute soundtrack, this song goes hard in the whip. 

“Miami Life” is a perfect song to add to your playlist for those days when windows and tops up are optional.

Download — Ras Kass – “Miami Life”