Using the titular song from his last project as a bridge for his new EP series, Soul Khan drops visuals for “Soul Like Khan.” Just as the title suggests, Khan reaffirms his uniqueness over a lackadaisical brass section Read the rest of this entry »

After a series of excellent leaks, unfortunate delays and a continuously building sense of anticipation, Fall FWD is finally here to grace the headphones of the listening public. Over the past few weeks, YC The Cynic’s free tracks have put his creative wordplay and clever wit on full display. Read the rest of this entry »

At this point, it’s a given. When some of New York City’s finest underground emcees link up, they’re going to let lose a seemingly never-ceasing flood of slick lines. More and more and more and more, you see? Laidback, clever, distinctive and talented, each of these emcees glide over J57′s thumping drums and stuttering piano line with the greatest of ease. YC the Cynic’s the man of the hour, Read the rest of this entry »

– Jay Electronica exorcised the ghost Christopher Wallace & got down with the nation of Roc. History suggests he made the right move. It remains to be seen how it affects his career in the long run, but the short term yield benefited the fans.

– Girl Talk shut the internet down on Monday with his aptly-titled All Day.

– Donovan signed a new deal and promptly added more fuel to the ire of Redskin fans before the ink could even dry. Read the rest of this entry »

You may not be able to walk on water like Khan. Fight off a pack of evil clowns like Khan. Or even spit like Khan for that matter. But thanks in part to the Dopehouse, you too can have Soul Like Khan. Read the rest of this entry »

“First it’s Slum Village breaks up, now every day I wake up somebody gotta problem with Soul/But if you didn’t know Dilla ’til there was no Dilla, then we probably on the opposite row…”

Now that the line’s been drawn in the sand, Soul Khan keeps the good vibes going for those still interested. The Brown Bag All-Star dropped off this jazzy number in advance of his Soul Like Khan mixtape which is set to drop next Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »

This video rocks. I’ve had a strong dislike for clowns ever since one hustled a friend & I outta video game money with a double sided coin when I was eight. At a birthday party no less. So I don’t need any background as to why Khan is being chased by killer clowns in the rain, I was already on his side when I saw them flank him on the bench. Read the rest of this entry »

Say what you say but even though I’ve lost track of the days, Brown Bag Season has been consistently well worth listening & attention. Read the rest of this entry »

Words by Jesse H.

Anybody who has experienced the actual BQE knows how upsetting, frustrating and inconvenient it can be. Fortunately, the Brown Bag AllStars’ “Brooklyn Queens Expressway” is none of these things.

Producer Marink supplies a nicely cut up piano riff and sprinkles it with a matching flute loop. But if the beat is the concrete, the group is the crafty drivers Read the rest of this entry »

The AllStars link up with DJ Skizz, from the legendary NYC Radio Show: The Halftime Show, for a throwback track. Paying homage to the sound of the early 90′s with DJ Skizz on the smoothed out beat.

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Download — Brown Bag AllStars – “Live From the Nine”

When these cats actually miss putting out a dope song for their Brown Bag Season, I’ll assume hell will have frozen over. Produced by DJ Dyllemma along with cuts by DeeJay Element

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Download — Brown Bag AllStars – “Got It All”

Previously Posted — Brown Bag AllStars – “Dumbin’ Out”

My enthusiasm may not come across in mere words but these kids are killin’ it. I won’t keep repeating all the praises for what they’re managing to do, which is basically be that one crew that sends me an entertaining song every day. Never “monumental,” but always good.

This morning it’s “Dumbin’ Out,” produced Read the rest of this entry »

Having no concrete idea of who the Brown Bag All-Stars (Audible Doctor, J57, KONCEPT, Soul Khan, DJ GOO Punch, E Holla, Deejay Element) aside from the fact that they’re doing daily installments called “Brown Bag Season” and they keep Read the rest of this entry »

Soul Khan x KONCEPT (of the Brown Bag AllStars) x Homeboy Sandman & 8thW1 (of the AOK Collective). In other words, a whole bunch of cowboy names that may not immediately register in your brain. But since it hit the inbox & I liked it, I’m sharing. You are now learned.

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Download — Soul Khan Feat. KONCEPT, Homeboy Sandman, & 8thW1 — “Knuckle Puck” (Prod. by J57)