Shouts to the Potholes In My Blog crew - them niggas are bring their A-game in the 3rd and 4th quarters, trust. For example, take this project showcasing Orlando, FL's underground. A lot of the names are new to me, but I respect my PIMB crew and their decisions. Grab this one.
Reyn and the Potholes In My Blog collective have been on a dope exclusive run, and this is a serious addition. This mix from the Digable Planets' legendary DJ Alex J has been cooked up to promote Butterfly and Doodlebug's forthcoming tour. DOWNLOAD this mix, then hit up PIMB for tour dates and more info on this extraordinary mix.
Dumhi ft. Che Grand & Donwill "Latest Act": The last time I featured a Dumhi track, it was with Elucid, for PIMB's last mixtape. Now I bring you part of the double-single for Dumhi's Indian Summer EP, which drops exclusively on Potholes In My Blog on October 15th, and he called on two more Lessondary spitters: Che Grizzly and Dondub. And its the motherfucking crack. Nice laid-back beats don't mean that niggas simp on the mic - this is as lyrically dexterous as they come.
Shouts to Potholes In My Blog for putting us onto Amen. Not a lot of flash here - just raw skills with some fresh beats from Khrysis, fresh rhymes from Sean Boog, and a likkle homage to Entourage. Enjoy.
Amen ft. Saigon "What You're Looking For": On September 30th, Potholes In My Blog will be dropping Queens Boulevard, an album from Amen. I've not watched more than one episode of Entourage, nor am I a big fan of Saigon, but the title is a reference to Entourage. This track is hype, though, and PIMB is fam, so keep it locked!
8thW1 & 2 Hungry Bros. "Paradigm Shift": This is amazing. 8thW1 speaks his mind on what's going wrong with Hip-Hop, and I can't agree more. Shots are taken at The Cool Kids and The Knux directly, but I imagine you can lump a host of other acts in there, indirectly. There's even a fresh breakdown during the second half! Truly one of those tracks you'll have to rewind and let sink in...
We've heard the ill leaks, and now the good folks at Potholes In My Blog present Transmitting Live Volume One, which is mixed by DJ Traumatix, featuring 29 exclusives from some of the freshest cats out there. Watch...1- Objektiv One - Intro (Beyon3)
2- Muneshine - Heavy Hitters (feat. Fundament & D-Sisive)
3- Trek Life - As The World Turns (Unofficial) (prod. 9th Wonder)
4- DJ Traumatix - Jansport J Scratch
5- K-Murdock - Up-Rizing (feat. Real Reid & Damu The Fudgemunk)
6- Joe Kickass - Gratitude (prod. Arts the Beatdoctor)
7- The Tones & Nichelle Brown - Stay
8- King Magnetic & Elucid - Double Your Money (prod. Haj of Dumhi)
9- Debaser (Ethic & Sapient) - Shuddup
10- J Freedome & MidaZ - Return With a Mask On (prod. IMAKEMADBEATS)
11- Killing Skills - Van Dijck Brown
12- Dujeous - Open for Business (feat. Jigsaw the Puzzler) (prod. by Apex of Dujeous)
13- Jern Eye - What U Want (feat. The Regiment)
14- DJ Traumatix - Buff Fart Scratch
15- Buff1 - Good Gracious (prod. M-Phazes)
16- Keelay & Zaire - Pimp Dreams (feat. Slo Mo of Fortilive)
17- Kayo - Calling Me (feat. CooLEra & Kitda) (prod. Ritchcraft)
18- Descry - TV Customs (Swamburger & Alexandrah of Solillaquists Of Sound)
19- Blame One - Never Fit It
20- The Red Giants (Jermiside & Brickbeats) - Touchin’ You
21- Animate Objects - Look to the Sun (PV Wonder's 'Just Smile' Remix) (feat. Charles Hammond Jr.)
22- TAIS - The Gold Rush (prod. Keelay & Zaire)
23- Jon Hope - Renaissance (prod. Taktix)
24- Panacea - Reasons (feat. Drew Thomas)
25- Dela - Oblighetto
26- Alternate Reality (Dumi RIGHT & Cadence) - Lovin' That Heat
27- Big Tone - Liquor Store Counter
28- Sene - PaperPlanePushers (prod. Blu aka GODleeBarnes)
29- ESEMDEE - Hi-Tek FX Bachatiago Outro (feat. by DJ J.br0.5ki & DJ Ab-loon)
Keelay & Zaire ft. Slo Mo "Pimp Dreams": The Potholes In My Blog crew told me they had a special project coming, but I wasn't expecting this. Transmitting Live Volume 1 is mixed by DJ Traumatix and drops on August 25th; it features 25 exclusive, unreleased tracks from a host of quality artists, including cats like Elucid, Blu, M-Phazes, The Red Giants, Buff1, Jon Hope and many more. I can't wait to hear it, and you shouldn't sleep. PIMB FTW.
Shouts to the homey Deal The Villain; I've been posting his Villainous Volume Radio episodes since they came to fruition, and he ended up hooking a special Black History Month episode for your's truly, which you can grab here. Deal is joined by Brokn.Englsh's Cion Burris for a special session, featuring some of the finest Hip-Hop gems out there, as well as my hurt drop at the beginning. This is more real talk than some of the other shows you might've heard from this crew, which is definitely what I'm about right about now. Enjoy it!
J Dilla "Lightworks": Fresh wrote a dope breakdown on this beat.
I hipped you guys to Deal's Villainous Volume Radio last week, and today Episode 3 has premiered on Potholes In My Blog; Deal is joined by Lyriq 2 Go & Kid Samad, and the entire show is dedicated to J Dilla. Need ANY more reason to check it out?!