“Before cell phones were educated,” Philadephia’s legendary rapper Black Thought wrapped circles around your favourite rapper. These days, he’s releasing music with Statik Selektah to tell a story about falling in love, buying dreams, relationships and more. Rumored to have been a cut that didn’t make it onto the Boston producer’s alleged last album (“Lucky 7,”) it is still a well-crafted record. Check out the unreleased track “Couldn’t Tell” below and wish upon a star for a full project from the two.

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We knew it was a matter of time before Statik Selektah gave the latest single off his album “Lucky 7″ (available here) “Beautiful Life,” the video treatment. The visual embellishes the smooth, throwback track by portraying nothing but fun. Watch Action Bronson and Just Blaze dive into the ocean from a yacht, Joey Bada$$ ride a 4-wheeler, and Statik Selektah himself lounging in a pool; all basically living a beautiful life.

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Statik Selektah released his final album, “Lucky 7,” last week and beforehand he dropped a few singles off the album to prepare everyone for the release. Now, he has given us the first video from the project with the track, “Murder Game” featuring Young M.A, Smif N Wessun and Buckshot. Each rapper murders the track over Statik’s bass hitting production. Check it out below.

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With 4 more days (July 7th) until the release of Statik Selektah’s Lucky 7 album, he gives us yet another single off the star-studded project. This go round he gives us his track with Royce Da 5’9″, “Crystal Clear”. Statik Selektah’s Lucky 7 features an amazing line-up with original songs from: Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, Big K.R.I.T, Royce Da 5’ 9,” Ab-Soul, Bun B, Styles P, Elle Varner, Talib Kweli, Sean Price, Bodega Bamz, Your Old Droog, Rapsody, Dave East, Mick Jenkins, Smif N Wessun, Young M.A, Buckshot, Skyzoo, A$AP Twelvyy, Kirk Knight, CJ Fly, Termanology & more. The album also features comedic interludes throughout by Hannibal Buress. Check out the latest single below.

Pre-order Lucky 7 and receive this track and others on iTunes.

Statik will be having an album release show at Santos Party House and fans can purchase tickets here.

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In a funny, new short video segment produced by Duck Down, random New Yorkers read Action Bronson’s lyrics out loud and try to make sense of it. This segment highlights a Bronson verse from Statik Selektah’s new single “Beautiful Life” from his forthcoming album, “Lucky 7” set to release on July 7. Watch the hilarious NSFW video below:

You can purchase (or preorder) Statik Selektahs’ new album below, and if you’re in New York City, come to his album release show, which will take place at Santos Party House on July 6. You can get advance tickers now, here.

Statik Selektah ‘Lucky 7’ Album Tracklisting:

1. Intro ft. Hannibal Buress
2. Another Level ft. Rapsody
3. Beautiful Life ft. Action Bronson & Joey Bada$$
4. Hood Boogers ft Your Old Droog & Chauncy Sherod
5. The Locker Room ft. Dave East
6. In The Wind ft. Joey Bada$$, Big K.R.I.T. & Chauncy Sherod
7. Crystal Clear ft. Royce Da 5’9”
8. How You Feel ft. Mick Jenkins
9. Murder Game ft. Smif N Wessun, Young M.A & Buckshot
10. Gentlemen ft. Illa Ghee, Sean Price & Fame of M.O.P.
11. Bodega! Ft. Bodega Bamz
12. The Trophy Room ft. Skyzoo, Ea$y Money, Domo Genesis & Masspike Miles
13. Sucker Free ft. JFK
14. Wall Flowers ft Your Old Droog, Termanology, & Lord Sear
15. Top Tier ft. Sean Price, Bun B, & Styles P
16. Silver Lining ft. ASAP Twelvyy, Kirk Knight, & Chauncy Sherod
17. Cold ft. Wais P & Jared Evan
18. All You Need ft. Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, & Elle Varner
19. Scratch Off ft. CJ Fly, Talib Kweli & Cane
20. Alone ft. Joey Bada$$
21. Harley’s Blues

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New York DJ and producer Statik Selektah slows down the tempo for his latest effort “All You Need.” The mellow, languid track features witty bars from Action Bronson and Ab-Soul complemented by the sultry, cooing of Elle Varner–all the makings of a jazzy love song.

While Bronson professes his love for a Greek goddess, Soulo takes a cue from Jay-Z (“I was just f*cking them girls // I was gon’ get right back”) and drops a breakup bomb.

As we await Statik’s forthcoming album Lucky 7, due July 7, “All You Need” is surely a satisfying preview of what’s to come.

Vibe out to the track below.

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