Justo The MC and The Lost Info have partnered up to bring together a hip hop odd couple fusing a Brooklyn, NY (USA) lyrical marksmen with a Toronto Based Powerhouse Production Team.

Justo, who brings the lyrics, is a dweller of East New York and has been gracing the mic since the age of 15. He got his first big break in 2011 when he and older cousin Vic Black of the Gangstarr foundation released his first single “It’s Our Year”. The video for the track featured living legend DJ Premier, solidifying Justo’s stamp of approval from one of the greats. Since then he has gone on to release several mixtapes including his most notable with another hip hop pioneer, Showbiz of D.I.T.C. The project entitled, “Black Ops” was released June 2017 & is a compilation of tracks dedicated to Showbiz’s “Rare Breaks” tapes.

On the production side The Lost Info is a three man beat making crew consisting of Ol Man 80zz aka Major (Toronto), Futurewave (Rexdale) & Blanxx (Brampton). The Ontario, Canada natives started on separate paths, but found a connection & respect for each other due to their mutual love for music and music making. One of their first big breaks as a collective was winning the iStandard Producer Showcase held in Toronto. This opened the door not only for new opportunities, but for the confidence to move forward as one. In their collective history The Lost Info have gone on to work with artist like, A-Alikes, Mos Def, Delorean, the legendary Citizen Kane, Heem Stogied, Mookie Jones, Copywrite, PH, The God Fahim, Grindhouse Project, Trace Motivate & many more.

Today, the two have now combined their talents and experiences to create a soulful, lyrical, universal and highly original “flava” bridging an old school foundation with a new school flair. Their first official project Epiphany: The Lost Project is destined to be a game changer in its unique, yet nostalgic hip hop sound and delivery. Between Justo’s timeless bars and smooth approach to each track combined with The Lost Info’s melodic, jazzy, hard-hitting and neck breaking variety of beats, it’s easy to see why both sides agree this is just the beginning of a lethal combination.

Listen to the album in it’s entirety at the top of the post, check out the video below, and be sure to give us your thoughts in the comments section.

The album is also available for digital purchase now via lostinfomusic.com along with the Limited Edition Clear vinyl available for pre-order, shipping on Octover 15, 2017

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“I want people to experience the raw, unfiltered nature of the record and take this journey with me, back to a time when what you said actually mattered more than how much 808 is on your beat.”—Justo on his new project, Black Ops

Despite dealing with turbulence in his life, Brooklyn rapper Justo pushed forward and is proud to release his latest project, Black Ops. The 11-track effort arrives with two very specific goals: to pay homage to the greatest to ever do it, and to showcase that he’s not playing around. One listen reveals that he’s not only reached his goals but greatly exceeded them, in part because he was blessed with a batch of instrumentals from none other than D.I.T.C. heavyweight, Showbiz.

With the Bronx producer’s work as his canvas, Justo demonstrates time and time again his ability to blend mafioso-rap stylings with clever battle-rap bars. These show up on a number of Black Ops standouts, including the hard-hitting opening track “The Council,” the revealing “Hood Politics,” and Justo’s personal favorite track off the project, “Can’t Take Y’all Seriously.”

For the BK rapper, that song in particular exhibits his M.O. as an emcee. “The beat is insane, and the message is consistent with how I feel everyday about most of these so-called ‘industry artists,’” he explains. “I love any track of mine when I’m straight chewing up the beat, and that’s one of them for sure.”

Black Ops also follows Justo’s tendency to collaborate with a single producer on a project, including 2015’s great 7-1-Ocho with Mexican beatsmith, Ocho Vazquez. The one-rapper, one-producer approach is one of Hip-Hop’s greatest traditions, and Justo honors it with vigor and tenacity here throughout every track.

For Justo, flowing over Showbiz’s raw, gritty instrumentals came naturally, but it also opened the door for experimentation. He saw an opportunity to get loose and just straight-up spit, leaving listeners with one of the hardest rap releases to drop so far this year. The eleven track project is now available through all major digital outlets and streaming platforms via Black Jewel Entertainment, and can be streamed in its entirety above, courtesy of RESPECT. Check out the visuals for the album cut, “The Council,” right here…

Stream/Buy Links (Smart URL): http://smarturl.it/JustoBlackOps

Twitter: 
• Justo: https://twitter.com/mc_justo
• DITC: https://twitter.com/DitcEnt

Justo Online:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justothemc
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustoTheMC
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/justothemc
• Contact & Bookings: blackjewelent@gmail.com

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