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UPDATE: The official visual for the “Wu-Mix” has been added below.

While Teyana Taylor’s latest album K.T.S.E. was considered a failure by most because of Kanye West (NOTE: I don’t agree with this notion, nor do I think that album was bad in any sense), there were universally agreed upon standouts. One of those highly-touted cuts, “Gonna Love Me,” just got a super-remix with the assistance of Wu-Tang giants Method Man, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah. You can stream the upgraded version below.

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Lil Baby & Gunna – Drip Harder

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Two of Atlanta’s hottest rappers right now join forces on a new project. Below lies Lil Baby and Gunna’s Drip Harder, which sees 13 tracks with additional appearances from Young Thug, Lil Durk and NAV. Also added below: the duo’s new visual for “Drip Too Hard.”

T.I. – Dime Trap

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The Kang returns. T.I. delivers his 10th studio album Dime Trap, which sees 15 tracks and appearances from many of Tip’s closest collaborators — Meek Mill, Teyana Taylor, Young Thug, Jeezy, Anderson .Paak and more included. Also added is Tip’s latest visual for the Yo Gotti-assisted “Wraith.”

Sheck Wes – Mudboy

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Following “Chippi Chippi” and the smash hit “Mo Bamba,” New York rising star Sheck Wes has liberated his debut album Mudboy. The project — which has no other features — sees 14 hard-hitting tracks ready to shut down any rave or stage. Stream in its entirety below.

Ghostface Killah – The Lost Tapes

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Here’s an interesting combo: the legendary Ghostface Killah…and Big Ghost? Isn’t that this guy?

Anyway, the two have joined forces to create The Lost Tapes, which sees Ghostface alongside many of his equally legendary peers (Snoop Dogg, Ras Kass, E-40, Raekwon, KXNG Crooked and more) over 13 tracks. Very dope to see all of these Hip-Hop icons still getting busy in 2018.

Dom Kennedy – Volume Two

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Dom Kennedy continues to quietly make some of the best music on the West Coast — his latest being the new album Volume Two, which saw 16 tracks and additional appearances from Warm Brew‘s Ray Wright, Mykestro, Krondon, Jay 305 and Glasses Malone. Stream below.

AlunaGeorge – Champagne Eyes

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Following 2016’s I Remember, London duo Aluna Francis and George Reid — collectively known as AlunaGeorge — are back with a new EP titled Champagne Eyes. Speaking to i-D, Aluna spoke on why they decided to create an EP for their latest run:

“We’re not necessarily sure that albums are the medium we want to work in. I think me and George may have a difference of opinion in that. For me, an album still feels like a really excellent way to work, more the methodology of an album. Then we got free — we got free of our label and everybody — and we were just like, “Let’s do our first independent band release. Let’s do an EP, where we can concentrate on loving these few songs instead of concentrating on ‘we’ve gone independent and we’re releasing an album entirely ourselves.”

Champagne Eyes comes in at 6 tracks with additional appearances from Baauer, Cautious Clay and Bryson Tiller. Check it out below.

Mozzy – Gangland Landlord

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Mozzy continues to stay consistent with his releases. Following last year’s 1 Up Top Ahk and March’s Spiritual Conversations, the Sacramento artist returns with a new album titled Gangland Landlord, which sees 18 tracks and additional appearances from Ty Dolla $ign, YG, Blac Youngsta, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, YFN Lucci, ScHoolboy Q, Too $hort and many more.

Dave East & Styles P – Beloved

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Dave East and Styles P, two of New York’s generational leaders in Hip-Hop, have joined forces to create the new project Beloved, which is best described below:

“‘Beloved’ translates to David, which brings us to our two artists, David Brewster (Dave East) and David Styles (Styles P). ‘Beloved’ in English means dearly loved, highly regarded and admired, which reflects the sentiments of the two Davids in New York City. In this body of work we hear how the two David’s battle through the goliaths of violence, street politics, drugs and money.”

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Wu-Tang Clan. Photo Credit: Hip Hop Golden Age

Being aroung RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, UGod, Masta Killa and Cappadonna has its perks and life lessons. Just ask Chris McKee.

McKee has been a booking agent for 20 years and has represented some of the biggest names in music. His soon to be released book focuses on his time as the booking agent and tour manager for one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all-time; The Wu-Tang Clan.  

A Staten Island hip-hop group, since 1992, The Wu-Tang Clan has released seven gold and platinum albums with worldwide sales of more than 40 million. Their 1993 debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), is considered to be one of the greatest albums in hip-hop history.   

Rolling Stone Magazine called Wu-Tang Clan “the best rap group ever.”

There are very few outsiders who have been allowed access into the world of the Wu-Tang Clan until now.  

McKee worked with various members of the Wu-Tang for over 10 years and is ready to let people see what really goes on behind the curtain while on tour with members of the Wu-Tang Clan.  

The book is both a window into the world of the Wu-Tang Clan as well as a teaching tool to understanding the ins and outs of the music business. The book will feature stories about sex, drugs, rock n’ roll (or hip-hop) and murder.

McKee has released excerpts from his book which include the story of how of how a concert promoter (Matt ‘Dutch’ Garner) who was involved with producing a concert for Ghostface Killah in Montreal was murdered a week before the show.

“The thing about Montreal is that the line is blurred between certain parts of the entertainment industry and criminals and gangsters; more so than any other city in Canada.  In Montreal you have to tread very carefully when you go about your business if you want to stay out of trouble.

I guess Dutch missed that memo.

Dutch was murdered two weeks before the Ghostface show in Montreal.

According to various news reports, assailants broke into his apartment on St. Henri and taped Dutch and an associate to their chairs and set to the two of them on fire. Dutch was found dead in his apartment on the chair but the second victim had tried to escape and made his way down a flight of stairs onto the street while still ablaze where he eventually succumb to his injuries and died on a neighboring lawn.

Chris McKee. Photo Credit: Herosports

They have yet to arrest any suspects in the murder and the case remains open.”

The book also features a window into the absurdity of having to do business with various members of Wu-Tang. McKee tells the story of a breakfast meeting with Ghostface in Montreal the morning after a concert.

“Before our breakfast meeting ended, Ghost had one other interesting request to ask of me.

He said, “Don’t be putting me in any more hotels with French TV channels.”

He continued, “I was trying to watch some TV last night and relax and whatever and every channel was in French.”

Ghostface added, “I can’t have that in any of these other cities, so no more hotels with these French TVs.”

I stared back blank not knowing how to answer.

The thought occurred to me that this was a man who has travelled the world over at least a dozen times. He has performed concerts as Ghostface and as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan on probably every continent on the planet.  Yet he hasn’t figured out that when you’re in a city or country that speaks a different language that it is highly likely that the TV channels will probably be in that very same language. “

The yet to be titled book is set to be released in early 2018.

Some of the artists that McKee has produced concerts for include: Rihanna, Black Eyed Peas, The Roots, Akon, Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent and G-Unit, Slaughterhouse, Flo-Rida, D12 and hundreds more.  

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June 2012: Wu-Tang‘s Ghostface Killah rips the stage at Celebrate Brooklyn, which took place at Prospect Park Bandshell and also saw appearances from Astro (now Stro), Rah Digga, Kid Capri, Prodigy and more (you can check out RESPECT.’s recap of the event here).

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Since then, BBNG have been featured in the critically acclaimed TED Talks and The Tonight Show. The group released a full length album in 2015, with Wu-Tang artist Ghostface Killa, in a project called Sour Soul.

This new record that the group pre-released on Apple Music, has 10 tracks with two features. The guests that appear on this album are none other than Mick Jenkins and Kaytranada.

From one listen, this LP has a ton of epic moments on it that will make you think that you are listening to an old Coaltrane album. Though with a modern day twist of 808’s and synths to pair with the amazing live instrumentation.

These guys came correct for this record, so it is definitely worth a listen. If you were a fan of the latest Kaytranada album, than BBNG IV is right up your ally. From the amazing groves of the intro (And That, Too)  to the uncompromising melodies of the title Track. Expect this record to be in your rotation heavy if your Jazz fan or just someone who love great beats. Either way BBNG IV is the way to go.

You can stream the full-length LP bellow or on Apple Music now.

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