Ropeadope

Alright, I just had to post this one!  This particular track is also taken from that recent Small Professor LP, and features Philly MC Random.  The concept is mind-blowing, as is the production and Random's performance.  Check the song and listen for the change-up.

If you haven't checked out producer Small Professor, please look him up!  He recently dropped a tremendous LP titled The Gigantic Vol. 1.  Here's one track from the album that I know will grab your attention!  It features MC's Curly Castro (Castro absolutely kills it) and Zilla Rocca.  Check it out.

An album of Masta Ace over DOOM production?  All I can say is: I can't wait for this album!

Oh my God!  One of my favorite rappers ever, Rapper Nas, over this Salaam Remi production apparently via Heavy D = Sonic Heaven.  The Super Cat sample is ridiculous!  Army Jacket swag.

They’re back!!!!! And it seems like we’re gonna get a few projects out of this return! The reunion of Mos Def (now Yaslin Bey) and Talib Kweli has long been anticipated, and any glimpse of any kind of return of the duo would always send the hip hop world into a frantic frenzy. Well, things just got real when the duo released two new joints today. …

In honor of Questlove coming to Drinker's West in Philly tonight we have The Roots! Star/Pointro is off of the album The Tipping Point.. "the most radio friendly album." it's still a great album, even if it's more commercial than the other albums.

Ropeadoper Tom Cuddihy wrote in and was kind enough to share with us this new track he made.  And we're glad he did, cause we're diggin the vibe.

A more recent classic from one of my favorite duo's, The Cool Kids, "Black Mags" was released in 2007 and still bangs, in 2011 - oh yeah, and it's about bikes.  Enjoy.

Perfect soundtrack to a gloomy morning - "Refined Soul" by emcee/producer Scanz off of his latest full length, the Basement Chronicle.  Album also features KRS-One and Mr. Lif (who also collaborated with RAD artist Otis Grove!).

From the recently released Mello Music Group compilation, Helpless Dreamer, comes several noteworthy gems for the Hip Hop purists.  Presented here is one of them:  Has-Lo's "Black Rose."  Here, the narrator tells an elaborate but painful tale of the emotional fall of an artist at an elegant social gathering.  While in attendance, the artist casually scopes and falls for a sophisticated temptress by the name of Lady Cashmere.  However, …

Getting the party happening over a sick Kraftwork beat; here's the dynamic, and legendary, Fearless Four with the '82 classic, "Rockin It."  Enjoy.