Rasheed Chappell and Kenny Dope Link Back Up For 'First Brick'

There was a time when I was on my dean as a blogger. At that time, I stayed hearing new Rasheed Chappell. At some point, I got a day job that kept (keeps?) my mad busy, but he's always been one artist I'd been looking out for, so it's dope that, in my own weekly game of catch-up, I get to experience a project like First Brick, which finds Rasheed linking back up with the legend Kenny Dope, seven years after Future Before Nostalgia.

For those looking for that real hip-hop shit, Ra and Kenny have you. This isn't just boom bap for boom bap's sake; Chappell is weaving tales, dropping jewels, and all-around making me proud to have been a fan back then to hear this right now.

You can stream (and download!) the full First Brick project (which features everyone from O.C. to Lil Fame) below, via Audiomack, or stream it through the usual suspects.

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J57 ft. Action Bronson, Meyhem Lauren, Maffew Ragazino & Rasheed Chappell - "Main Event (J57 Remix)"

If you know RTD, you know the Brown Bag AllStars. One of the BBAS cats to really shine bright has been J57, who's taken his acumen as a producer and turned into a very capable producer, working with everyone from Nitty Scott, MC to Homeboy Sandman. A few years back, J dropped "The Main Event (Remix)," a track featuring Action Bronson, Meyhem Lauren, Maffew Ragazino, and Rasheed Chappell. This was before a lot of these guys really got national recognition, and features a beat that is sample-free and contains a silky bassline midway. It looks like homey went back into the studio to give the tune an entirely new feel, and will be releasing it officially on November 11. Stream the (clean) version below, and pre-order that bad boy right now.

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[video] J57 ft. Rasheed Chappell "Elite Status"

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St Joe Louis ft. Rasheed Chappell & Peter Hadar "A Days Life"

Word is that the SJL trio held a number of open studio dates, dubbing the collective that rolled through The Upstart Cloud Club. One particular session birthed this cut, which really showcases Elete Wright's production, and the varying MCs bring their own tale of having and the realization of losing what you had. You've all felt it. Let these niggas bring light to your emotions.

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[video] Rasheed Chappell ft. DJ Scratch "Break Loose"

Produced by Kenny Dope.

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[video] Rasheed Chappell "NJ State of Mind"

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J57 ft. Meyhem Lauren, Action Bronson, Maffew Ragazino & Rasheed Chappell "The Main Event"

I definitely just posted some Brown Bag shit, but goddamn! I fuck around with J57, because he wants to fight. He's going to catch a two-piece just for living one of these days. Outside of our animosity, this dude is a fucking monster on the production. This track is a perfect example - he provides one of those hoodie-low, multiple rewinds on the Walkman beats here, with the wild keys and loooooooooooooow bass. And he must have been rocking DP.com, as he grabbed features from Meyhem Lauren, Action Bronson and Maffew Ragazino - on one track, alongside the beastly Rasheed Chappell?!?! My lawd. Late contender for posse cut of the year. Cuts from DJ Brace, of course. Taken from J's forthcoming 2057 EP, which of course he didn't tell me a release date for. Only thing "forthcoming" will be a Timberland to his ass. #McSchmuck!

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The Audible Doctor ft. Silent Knight, KON, Rasheed Chappell, YC The Cynic & Soul Khan "Stayin' Busy (Remix)"

The Audible Doctor ft. Silent Knight, KON, Rasheed Chappell, YC The Cynic & Soul Khan "Stayin' Busy (Remix)": Hah the Tribe throwback in the beginning is so essential. Just looking at the line-up on this one? Major. This is the bonus cut off of Audible’s You Should Buy Music Not Make It EP, and is actually only available via the CD version (or via the free download card that you get with the t-shirt). Notice that punk ass J57 didn’t say a nigga like me could get the shirt, though. That’s McDuck for you. What’s funny is, the original “Stayin’ Busy” is a Silent Knight track, taken from his Busy Is My Best Friend album, which got pushed back but will be out soon. Phew. After hitting you hockey pucks with that info, just listen to the track already! BIMBF!

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