Shabaam Sahdeeq ft. PH, Torae & 8thW1 - "Men of Respect"

This track speaks to what this blog was built on. You have the underground heads like Shabaam Sahdeeq and Pumpkinhead (RIP) that I grew up on before this Internet shit really popped alongside Internet-age vets like Torae and Jersey-reppin' 8thW1. There's something about this instrumental from Big Ape that has me open as well.

I can also respect lines like not wearing skinny jeans because your "balls gotta breathe."

You can snag this on Sahdeeq's Modern Artillery EP, which is out on October 13, with a limited-edition cassette copy dropping on October 17 (aka Cassette Store Day). And for those who can, there's a memorial fund for Pumpkinhead's family that is in need of hitting its goal; contribute something.



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The Combat Jack Show (9/26/2012)

Via PNC Radio: "In this ep of The Combat Jack Show, filling in for the vacationing Dallas Penn was none other than Coney Island’s finest, Black Torae stopped by to promote his new projects For The Record and Off The Record. Just Blaze explains the controversy surrounding the production of the new Fabolous street leak “So NY“. Did Just Blaze do such a dishonorable thing?? Also Torae spit a mean freestyle over some JB selections. Premium Pete got his rap on too, haha! Hit that play button…."

The Combat Jack Show (Torae) 9-26-12 by Pncradio on Mixcloud

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[video] Torae "That Raw"

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Torae - Do The Math (Re-Produced) EP

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[video] Double A.B., Karniege & Torae "Early 90's"

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PNC Radio Presents Protect The Cosign (1/19/2012)

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Elite, Torae & Jon Connor - Combat Jack Show Freestyle (11/16/2011)

The boy Benhameen posted this video from last night's explosive freestyle between Torae, Jon Connor and Elite on the Combat Jack show. Probably one of the best ciphers in the show's history. #GetReadyForCombat Wednesday nights, 10PM - 12AM on PNC Radio.

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The Combat Jack Show ft. Dallas Penn (11/16/2011)

Another one in the chamber. Jam-packed issue of The Combat Jack Show featuring Dallas Penn, although the first break featured questions of whether DP was going to stay with the show. For the record, I respect his decision(s), as being that free spirit is what makes DP DP, but I truly think the show, while great, is better with all the parts in play. And that was perfected with the line-up of guests: Torae, Elite and Jon Connor all stopped by tonight. And peep DJ Benhameen's sample set in the middle. 'Nuff respect. Via PNC Radio.

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The Combat Jack Show (Torae, Elite & Jon Connor) 11-16-11 by PNCRadio

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DJ Flash Presents The Very Best of Torae

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Torae "That Raw"

Here's something to get high to. That Torae album For The Record is shaping up to be something special. Obviously, getting a beat from Pete Rock will infinitely help out whatever you're working on, but Torae not only tackles it head on... he fucking goes in. Got that Jansport flavor to it. Throw your hands in the air and rewind type shit. For The Record, November 1st.

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Bonus Beats Torae "Do The Math" (prod. by Large Professor)

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[preview] Torae - For The Record

Wait - Torae hasn't released an album yet?! That's what fucks me upa bout #InternetsTime - these niggas will be on the tip of everyone's RSS feeds, mixtapes and features and freestyles out like clockwork, but they won't even have a proper album out. In any case, that will change as Torae will drop For The Record on the 1st of November. The jawn will feature cats like DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Nottz, Diamond D, Large Professor, 9th Wonder and more on the boards, with like three featured MCs. Shouts to @macmediapromo (whattup Matt!?!?!) for sending over this 8-minute sampler of tracks from the album. Enjoy that.

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[video] Ruste Juxx ft. Torae & Supreme "Turmoil"

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[video] Nutso ft. Panchi, Torae & Punchline "Street Corner"

Bonus Beats Nutso ft. Panchi, Torae & Punchline "Street Corner"

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!llmind x Dub MD Presents Blaps, Rhymes & Life Vol.5

!llmind is the epitome of #winning. Dude's working with a shedload of MCs, as well as hooking up the Smokey Robotic conglomerate, getting plugged on TMZ and shit. I mean, really, when you live inside the truth like I do, you recognize #winning. Duh. Here's part 5 in homey's Blacks, Rhymes & Life serious, featuring the usual dope rhymes and ill beats - two discs full. You already know what the fuck is poppin', grab the shit.

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DJ Mickey Knox The Baked Mix, Volume Three

It's been about six months since The Baked Mix, Vol. 2 dropped, and even longer since I puffed that good cheeba cheeba, but if I was trying to get lifted, a mix like this would be the soundtrack to that return session. Artists featured include Soul Khan, Nems, Verbal Kent, Jon Connor and others. Bash Brother Mickey Knox knows what the hell he's doing!

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M-Dot ft. Torae, Chino XL, B.A.M. & Lyric Jones "Be Easy"

M-Dot ft. Torae, Chino XL, B.A.M. & Lyric Jones "Be Easy" (prod. by DJ Jean Maron): M-Dot & Jean Maron's Run MPC (great title) was released today - and it's a banger. He's the 2nd single, which features an MC I don't hear much from, Chino XL. Proper lyrical exercise on this one. Support that; big up EMS!

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"Rap Is Outta Control" w/ Eternia, Bishop Lamont & AG

Video footage of Sirius XM's "Rap is Outta Control" Radio Show w/ DJ Eclipse & host Torae, featuring special guests Eternia , Bishop Lamont & A.G. Lil' chatting & lots of bars. 'Nuff Said.

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Skyzoo & !llmind Live From The Tape Deck Cover+Tracklist

My love of boomboxes has come back, and I'm on the hunt for a hype one. Need to get a sick one. That was the aim when Skyzoo and !llmind crafted this project, which features cats like Styles P, Heltah Skeltah, Rhymefest, Torae and Buckshot. And I know I want it - on tape. Hit the jump for the tracklist. In stores October 5th, the same day as NBA Jam for the Wii!

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A (2)Dope Mixtape: Empire State Edition

They've been hyping this one for a MINUTE, and it finally dropped yesterday. Meka & Shake, AKA the heads behind 2dopeboyz, put together a new edition of their (2)Dope Mixtape series, this time focusing on the Big Apple. It's mixed byh DJ Slimm, hosted by the nigga Dallas Penn, and features heads like Sene, The Lessondary, ESSO, Brown Bag AllStars, Wordspit, Skyzoo, Torae, YC The Cynic, Tonedeff, PackFM, Cymarshall Law, Fresh Daily, 8th W1 and plenty more fire artists. Makes me feel like I should get my shit together! LOL. Hit the jump the goods...

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