The Sixth Sense #iseedubpeople

Another year down. rockthedub turns 6 today, and as we always do at this time, I've cooked up a free compilation for you, the artist who fucks with the site, and you, the reader/supporter who always checks the site. Pop a bottle of your favorite libation and celebrate with me! Spread over the main and [extended] parts of this compilation, The Sixth Sense features dope music from Danny!, Zilla Rocca, Tone Liv, MarQ Spekt, Ethel Cee, Muja Messiah (with Maria Isa), Scatta R.Pee, Silent Dust, Elite Assembly, Phace, Rhymageddon, Sol Zalez, Ray Dawn, My Man Shafe, BURNTmd, AWKWORD, Yogy and plenty more, including a special J. Slikk-produced KhemLab cut featuring Main Course, junclassic & Sky 7thb!. Some cuts previously-released, a bunch of unreleased/exclusive bits, and even some well-wishes from heads out in Philly (shouts to Haj, Side Effect and Ethel Cee). Shouts to EVERYONE who hit me with tracks for this - greatly appreciated. I want to thank you all for your continued support for RTD - here's my thank you gift.

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Ray Dawn - #PassportDreams

Before he takes off to SXSW this year, he drops #PassportDreams, with beats from the likes of SMKA, The Jake and Ohini Jonez. I'm quite partial to Jake's tracks on here, but the nigga Ray Dawn merks everything on this. Great to see a cat you believe in do what you knew he could. And he is FAR from done!

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[video] Ray Dawn "Won't Slip"

I dropped the MP3 for this track the other day, and #PassportDreams drops tomorrow, but the video for this Jake-produced track is available now.

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Ray Dawn "Won't Slip"

Lil' first listen bidness for you guys, shall we? This might be my favorite cut off of #PassportDreams, which I'm honestly not sure when it's dropping. Whatever case, Ray and The Jake cook some serious flavor right here, with Dawn going in about the ills of the industry and artists who are motivated to keep it pushing. It's a rough world out there, especially if you have #PassportDreams. Don't slip or trip, just keep your eyes on the prize.

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Ray Dawn "Fill Banks"

With word reaching earlier this year that my boy Ray Dawn will be touching down at SXSW this year, this is some celebratory shit right here. Powered by an awesome SMKA-produced cut, Ray lays it all on the table with "Fill Banks", the firsw leak from #PassportDreams, which will be dropping around the end of February. Just awesome, anthemic sounding shit. My boy The Jake is also on the EP. Word on more when I get the OK, slowpokes.

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Please Listen to My DEMOS, Volume 2

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[preview] Please Listen To My DEMOS, Volume 2

Got a lil' leak info on the next edition of the Please Listen To My DEMOS mixtape, which drops this Thursday via HiPNOTT, Unique Squared and DJ Booth. Hit the jump for the tracklist, which features cats like RayDawn, SoulKlap, Lyric Jones and more! Make sure you grab the first tape as well.

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[video] RayDawn "StarBucks"

Another banging visual from Brandon Dull, taken from Controlled Chaos 2.

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[video] RayDawn "Pardon My Flipped Bird"

Latest video from RayDawn, giving track 7 from Controlled Chaos 2 some needed visuals. I had a convo with Ray last week, and I gotta say - be on the lookout for homey. He's getting some great exposure, and has even more product to drop. Trust. Shouts to Fawn Nicole, and big up to Brandon Dull for the ill video.

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RayDawn Controlled Chaos 2

Good Lord - I'm SO glad to be on the other side of that Blogger outage. I had ish scheduled for yesterday, and wanted to post a grip today, but I'm just glad I can access my ish. Felt lonely. ANYWAYS, today was the day that RayDawn's long-awaited Controlled Chaos 2 dropped, and while I posted it on the tumblr, I wanted to give some words for it here. Alongside SMKA and YNotMyDream, I'm proud to present a tough tape from a young up-and-comer. Ray reps the PA area, and isn't afraid of a grind. He's not someone who is beating you over the head with metaphors and crazy rhyme patterns - he finds that pocket and rides the fuck out of it. And with his choice selection of trunk rattlers on the beats, that's all that's needed. This is the soundtrack to your cruising to the club, or your mackin' on a chick when you get home from the club. Some shit to piff up and ball out to, you feel me? Soundtrack to some drunken follies, fitted low. Enjoy that. You're welcome.

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RayDawn "Golden Ticket (Freestyle)"

RayDawn "Golden Ticket (Freestyle)" (prod. by Jahlil): I know, I know, Ray's Controlled Chaos 2 was set to drop today. It's actually been pushed back to the 13th of May, but trust, the quality of the release when it drops has been pushed up. Not to leave you lot totally devoid of heat, Ray flippeda SICK beat from Jahlil. Pure gutter shit - turn up the woofers in your trunk and let this one knock HARD. You've been warned.

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[video] RayDawn "Heir"

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RayDawn "All Night"

RayDawn "All Night": After the acclaim that "Heir" received, here's the latest leak from Controlled Chaos 2, which will be presented by SMKA, YNotMyDream and RTD on the 29th of April. Has that space-y vibe to it, something you can open the doors of the club to and stunt on niggas to. Over the last couple of weeks, I've gotten to know RayDawn, and respect his grind. That nigga is putting his all into this shit, and it shall pay off. Determination and consistency will break necks and backs, and RayDawn achieves both. Rock to this one, and be on the lookout for some visuals from RayDawn very soon...

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RayDawn "Heir"

RayDawn "Heir" (prod. by Cashous Clay): I love being asked to present projects, then getting sent something from the project that brings a smile to my face. Riding a flipped Boyz II Men Shai sample over some fat bass, RayDawn is doing the damn thing as we prep the release of Controlled Chaos 2, which RTD will be presenting alongside SMKA and YNotMyDream on April 29th. Esteemed company to be in, nahmean? Ray stakes his claim to the thrown with some shit you can't help but rockin' to. Niggas hear THIS coming out of your speakerbox down the block, they might get on one knee and send praise. Feels like the SUMMER is here right now!

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RayDawn "Fuck What They Say"

RayDawn "Fuck What They Say": New one from the homey RayDawn, taken from his Controlled Chaos mixtape, which is hosted by Aphilliates member DJ MoonDawg, and drops November 26th. This is an inspirational track for those who might be down because some hater tried to shoot down their dreams. You really should be saying “fuck you and your negativity” and do you.

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