For those of you who didn’t get exactly what you wanted for Christmas, it’s not too late. The Scrooge McDuck turned Santa of Hip-Hop, Dr. Dre, has opened the vault and let loose another more highly coveted record for your listening pleasure. The unearthed song, “Syllables,” sounds a bit dated, hosting appearances from now ex-Aftermath soldier Stat Quo in addition to a quick verse from long-forgotten Ca$his, who’s surprisingly still signed to Interscope for purposes unknown. But the heavyweight headliners – 50, Hov, Dre, and Em – are the obvious main attractions. Read the rest of this entry »

Uncompromising in his talents to successfully do microphones bodily harm, Señor Kaos remains nice wit’ it midway through the 2010 fiscal year. There aren’t too many ATLiens engulfed in the lyrical diaspora opposed to keeping it trill and kuntry, but The Kaos is in full effect to feed your mind bars of battle-ready dominance. Read the rest of this entry »

Interested in what current albums are worth listening to, buying and, conversely, those that should be avoided at all costs? Let us give you our take on a few that we managed to review this week. Read the rest of this entry »

Time and time again you see the surplus of a rap dynasty’s signing spree just kaput to shit when the general interest of the movement wanes. After waiting in the wing ghostwriting and prepping for his turn in the spotlight on Dr. Dre’s Aftermath roster, Atlanta lyricist Stat Quo saw his opportunity fizzle before his first single even made its rounds. Read the rest of this entry »

As he finally prepares to release his debut long-player, Stat Quo drops off 2010 as a refresher for those who forgot who he is. Statlanta hits stores on June 22nd and Stat’s in the studio with Dre (seriously) putting on the finishing touches. Until then, enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

“The new formula, ask Doc…Pockets got saline shots, bank account on Botox, the grind just don’t stop.”

If anyone deserves the right to rap over a reinvented Dre track, it’s Stat since he’s spent time as an Aftermath detainee and is still contributing to the urban legend that is Detox. As he prepares to release 2010 available May 7th, he offers up “Ridin’,” which if it isn’t “Still Dre” it’s a damn clever and close reinterpretation during the first verse. By the second, all thoughts of the original are over as the beat flips, thanks to Focus. And by then, Stat’s delivered enough rhyming couplets and similes to remind you why he’s one of Hip-Hop’s go-to ghostwriters and an emcee of rare breed. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s finally Stat’s turn to determine his own destiny. This comes after working his way up the ranks with a series of heralded mixtapes, catching the right ears, landing a deal @ Aftermath and then…yeah, you already know. Thankfully, he got his release and hit the ground running, bouncing back and he’s headed back towards “Success.” Read the rest of this entry »

The front pages may not display as it as such, but Stat Quo stays in the news room perfecting his hustle for his next industry takeover. And the headlines are saying he’s back with the good Dr. Dre and Statlanta will be out for hot press next year. Until then, he’s hooked up with DJ Black & Bill Gates to keep you up on the latest with The Status Report. Read the rest of this entry »

Peep the latest piece of Hip-Hop thuggery from Arizona’s Tray Gutter. Read the rest of this entry »

Words by Landon A.

Stat Quo’s rap career has been a roller coaster ride to say the least. After parting ways with the Doctor and Eminem’s Aftermath record label, Stat continued to get in on any project available. His mixtape game is on point and he’s managed to collaborate with everyone from T-Pain to Bobby Ray. Now, we see the release of his full length street LP Smokin’ Mirrors, a foggy journey through the mind of one of A-Town’s finest. Read the rest of this entry »

Shady Aftermath’s very own Bobby Creekwater is back with another FreEP for your iPods. With appearances by Stat Quo, Sandman and Bohagon, the versatile rapper/producer is looking to make it even better than last time with The B.C. Era Deuce EP. Read the rest of this entry »

Curren$y’s not the only one hitting the digital market today. After blazing through the year will a multitude of mixtapes, the street album is finally here.

Show love with your $9.99 via iTunes for Statlanta.

Bonus — The first single.

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Stat Quo – “Push Me Away” (Produced By Kevin Ratchwel)

Previously Posted — TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With Stat Quo | Stat Quo – The Invisible Man Mixtape | Stat Quo – Checks & Balances Mixtape Stat Quo – QuoCity Mixtape | Stat Quo – The Bailout Mixtape | Stat Quo – The South Got Somethin’ To Say Mixtape

If you remember, Stat distinctly told me that he was just going to keep releasing music just for sake of Hip-Hop. Here’s another spoil from his labor: The Invisible Man. Read the rest of this entry »

New Statlanta off The Invisible Man: The Mixtape. Over the melodic beat by Kevin Rachwel, Stat speaks Read the rest of this entry »

And just like that, Stat’s mixtape stock continues to rise. Shout out to eskay for the cover. Read the rest of this entry »