Houston’s Anti-Lilly & Envy Hunter are redefining H-Town rap and have collaborated on a new album. REdefinition is comprised of some usual suspects in Scolla and Phoniks, as Anti and Envy deliver  social commentary ind introspective bars. Stream it below.

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Anti-Lilly is teaming up with Envy Hunter for REdefinition, due out next week, and  today we get a new taste of what to expect from the collaborative project. “For The Love of The Money” features a soulful, flute-filled backdrop provided by Phoniks as the two rappers detail their issues with cash.

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To follow-up his highly-celebrated Return to the Golden Era album from last year, Awon teams with fellow Virginian Dephlow to deliver a new 10-track project. Dephacation finds the two emcees delivering aggressive, raw lyrics over producer Phoniks‘ soulful, jazz-influenced backdrops. You can cop the album for free-99 below and can support with a vinyl or CD here.

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After a few delays, Anti-Lilly comes through with his free album, produced entirely by Phoniks. The Houston rapper’s laid-back flow compliments Phoniks’ penchant for beats infused with drums, chimes and scratches perfectly, making for a smooth flowing listen. Check it out below.

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Portland producer Phoniks has had a big year. He released a great throwback project with Awon and is currently working on a new LP with Houston’s Anti-Lilly. Until then, he has put his soulful touch on some old hip-hop gems and breathed new life into them. Phoniks tackles Wu-Tang’s “CREAM,” Tribe’s “Stressed Out,” Jay Z’s “Feeling It” and more, adding a unique and relaxed vibe to the each song. Stream it below.

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Houston’s Anti-Lilly delivers a new cut to follow-up his impressive Memoirs & the ’90s tape. This time, he links up with Portland producer Phoniks for the first offering of their upcoming EP, due out in 2014. Detroit artist Scolla handles the hook.

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