This winter, no one can bitch ‘n moan that Hip-Hop didn’t bail them out from a drought of monotony. Joining forces for the greater good of purity, Freeway & Jake One are set to give a jolt into rap’s economy with their collaborative effort The Stimulus Package on Rhymesayers Ent. Consider yourselves beneficiaries as a result because aside from exceptional music, there’s prizes to be won. Read the rest of this entry »

The line between mainstream and underground Hip-Hop has become less and less distinguishable over the last couple of years. With so many artists scrambling for major label deals, rappers in similar veins as Brother Ali are welcomed with open arms by those still sporting their Jansports™ like it was 1999. Over the last two years, the Minneapolis rhymer’s stock has risen from relative unknown to underground hero with co-signs and collaborations with the likes of Jake One and Freeway. Read the rest of this entry »

DJ Concept’s mixes never fail. In honor of the 2009 Soundset festival going on this weekend in MN, he linked up with the good people over at Rhymesayers Entertainment to put together a mix of some of the artists who will be blessing the stage. The Pharcyde, Atmosphere, Brother Ali, DOOM & many more.

Dope. Download now and your ears will thank you later. Hit the break. Read the rest of this entry »

Words by Jesse H.

2007’s The Undisputed Truth went a long way to putting not only Brother Ali, but Rhymesayers Entertainment and even Minnesota Hip-Hop (it does exist) on the map. The album delivered heartfelt vocals over funky, soul-drenched production, that was as reliant on live instrumentation as it was its samples. Read the rest of this entry »