“This is hip-hop, first and foremost. One doesn’t need to be a Muslim or a Five Percenter or whatever to feel it. Music is universal.”

Boston-repping rap duo, Blak Madeen, wants you to remember the above quote when you’re listening to their passionate, thoughtful, and altogether-ill new album, Supreme Aftermath. Yes, the 14-track LP tackles issues that hit close to home for these two proud Muslim men, who use their words to address the growth of Islamophobia and misinformation spread by politicians and the news media. However, Supreme Aftermath is also grounded by slick bravado, well-aimed lyrical darts, and head-nodding production fromThe Arcitype, Teddy Roxpin, Skin Ced, and Sicknature (of The Snowgoons)

Of course, you may have already known that if you listened to their ill “Guerilla Soldiers” single featuring Planet Asia. If not, well, consider this your introduction to one of the dopest acts to come out of Beantown.  Supreme Aftermath is a powerful, cohesive effort boasting a number of other highlights (the emotional “Long Way To Go” and aptly titled “Energetic Darts,” among them) along with standout features from Gift of Gab, Blacastan, and Divine Styler.

You can listen to Supreme Aftermath in its entirety below and purchase it on iTunes. It’s out now via Rhyme Dawah.

The post RESPECT Premiere: Blak Madeen – Supreme Aftermath (Album Stream) appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

“I think Supreme Aftermath is our best work yet, production-wise. It’s soulful music with a good message.”

This is nothing new to Boston’s venomous duo Blak Madeen – who dropped off the second release, “Guerrilla Soliders” from their forthcoming Supreme Aftermath LP. The song features Planet Asia on the introduction verse, with his usual wizard-like braggadocio and signature left coast sound. The production credit is given to The Arcitype, offering a brutal hospital trip. Get your insurance cards out.

If you’re just now hearing about Blak Madeen, it’s okay – we will let you slide this time. Consider taking a look at Islamic hatred in our country for a moment, and how we may not hear enough about the issue on this side of the fence. This is one of many reasons to explore their music. They fearlessly, and openly, discuss issues of this type, with pride and chins up. You will hear a lot this and related content throughout their forthcoming Supreme Aftermath LP, set for a January 15th release.

Just trust us here and save the date. You won’t regret the decision.

Enjoy the new single and check out the track list below! Peace and love:

01. Supreme Aftermath (prod. by Skin Ced)
02. Mic Divine (feat. Blacastan) [prod. by Teddy Roxpin]
03. Main Attraction (prod. by Sicknature)
04. Long Way To Go (feat. Gift of Gab and Cyrus Deshield) [prod. by The Arcitype]
05. Devil’s Shadow (feat. Divine Styler and Rite Hook) [prod. by Skin Ced]
06. Guerrilla Soldiers (feat. Planet Asia) [prod. by The Arcitype]
07. Energetic Darts (prod. by Skin Ced)
08. The Procedure (feat. G. Dot & Born) [prod. by Divine Styler]
09. Blood Of Our Brothers (prod. by Skin Ced)
10. Words In Red (feat. Shabazz the Disciple) [prod. by Skin Ced]
11. The Worst Part (feat. Red Baren) [prod. by Skin Ced]
12. No Surrender (prod. by Skin Ced)
13. Experience the Struggle (prod. by Skin Ced)
14. Where’s Justice? (feat. Krumbsnatcha) [prod. by Skin Ced]

Twitter | iTunes Pre-Order | Facebook

The post Blak Madeen drops off “Guerrilla Soldiers”, featuring Planet Asia appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.