CULTURE KING

Big L & Nas Shine With Ultra Premium Bars On “U Ain’t Gotta Chance”

Big L and Nas shine with ultra premium bars on “U Ain’t
Gotta Chance”. The cut puts the legendary MC’s front
and center, with them trading head-spinning lyrics
at breakneck pace to a dramatic, driving track.
A new Big L album, Harlem’s Finest: Return
of the King, is dropping on October 31
as part of Mass Appeal’s Legend
Has It series of releases,
so stay tuned.

Count Bass D Shares A Cautionary Tale Of Ego & Libido W/ “Barista”

Count Bass D shares a cautionary tale of ego & libido with
“Barista”. Count presents a scandalous scenario, gives
us the characters, and sets events into motion, with
a slinky, funky groove as the soundtrack. The
compelling track is available now,
right here and here.

Bilal & His Band Absolutely Tear The Stage Down @ SJZ Break Room

Bilal & his band absolutely tear the stage down @ SJZ Break
Room in San Jose, CA. The transformative set features jams
from his current LP Adjust Brightness, plus classics & deep
cuts from his stellar catalog, & some J Dilla & MF DOOM
flips as well. Visit here for Bilal’s upcoming tour dates,
and make sure you & yours catch his next show.

Thirstin Howl The 3rd & Young Hump Tell Heads To “Keep Your Double L’s Up”

Thirstin Howl The 3rd & Young Hump tell heads to “Keep
Your Double L’s Up” with a new Stu Bangas-produced
single. The piano-laced track sets a rugged tone for
the MC’s to drop razor sharp verses with expert
lyrical interplay. The single is from Thirstin’s
new LP The Last Shall Be Thirst, which
you can get now right here & here.

Kurious & K-Rec Weaponize Pain, Elevate Love, & Let The “Birds Fly”

Kurious and producer K-Rec weaponize pain, elevate love,
and let the “Birds Fly” with their new video. The single
drops good game & the clip matches the upward
energy, putting fantastic eyes in the air. The
duo’s new release God’s Time is out
now, and you can get it here.

Ohbliv Drops More Heat From The Sonic Vortex W/ His New Release

Ohbliv drops more heat from the sonic vortex with his new
release LewseJoints 17. The latest of his series brings
listeners into his mystical sound with 11 tracks
for head-nodders & music lovers to enjoy
infinitely. You can get the project
right here via Bandcamp.

Count Bass D Stays True To The Game W/ A Body-Moving New Single

Count Bass D stays true to the game with a body-moving
new single, “God’s Gift”. The track bounces and bops
with a fun vibe, as Count runs the ism down with
choice words to the wise. The single is out
now, & you can get it right here,
here, and here.

Myka 9 & Blu Show Love To The Displaced W/ The Jazzy “Park Bench”

Myka 9 & Blu show love to the displaced with the jazzy “Park
Bench”. The Mono En Stereo-produced cut tells a moving
story of the trials & tribulations of the unhoused, paying
loving tribute to the complications of their journey.
The trio’s new LP God Takes Care Of Babies &
Fools is out now, with features by Freestyle
Fellowship, The Pharcyde, Medusa,
Planet Asia & more, & you can
get it now on vinyl, CD, &
digital, right here.

Mr. Misfit, Pugs Atomz & V!sual Lyrically Lace A Cool Groove By Ves 120

Mr. Misfit, Pugs Atomz & V!sual lyrically lace a cool groove
laid down by Ves 120. The producer provides a nocturnal
track as the 3 MC’s drop multi-layered verses, set to a
perfectly matched Downtown Chicago backdrop.
Stay tuned for more content to come from
all company involved.

Count Bass D Doubles Up W/ A Fly Single & Soulful Instrumental Album

Count Bass D doubles up with a suave new single & a soulful
new instrumental album. “Sometimes I Forget” comes with
an infectious groove and fly melodies, & Bells Majestic
offers a 21-track smorgasbord of choice sonics
to indulge in. You can get the single right
here, here, & here, and Bells… is
available here, exclusively
via Bandcamp.