JYoung The General feat. Jamall Bufford (aka Buff1) and T. Calmese “Red, Black and Green” (prod. Nick Speed)

JYoung The General – Red, Black, Green feat. T. Calmese & Jamall Bufford (prod. Nick Speed) by BLATPack

JYoung The General’s Black History Year: Installment Two is available now.

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Paradime feat. Mr. Chief “Punch Somebody”

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Zo! “…Just Visiting Three” (EP)

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Tracklist:

1. Black Cow feat. Phonte and Sy Smith
2. Let It Go feat. Nicholas Ryan Gant
3. Driving feat. Sy Smith
4. Marzipan feat. Eric Roberson
5. Everything She Wants feat. Phonte
6. Same Ole Love feat. Jeanne Jolly
7. Playing Your Game, Baby feat. Anthony David

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In March 2011, news surfaced that Black Milk had recorded with Jack White, the guitarist and lead vocalist of iconic rock band White Stripes. Details surrounding the surprising collaboration have been sketchy, but today, Black used his web site to preview one of the duo’s songs and to reminisce on the recording process. An excerpt below:

Upon our arrival, Jack was the first person to greet us. From our brief discussion about music and things of that nature, I learned he discovered my music through the “Deadly Medley” video. Jack, a team of his musicians, my band and I wasted no time starting a jam session. I immediately felt the pressure of having to create two great songs in two days. Not only were we able to produce two tracks that we felt were great, but we were able to capture our individual sounds. I was prepared to follow Jack’s direction with the songs, but not long into the creative process it became clear that he wanted me to take the lead role as the producer. For a guy who is so well-respected and musically accomplished to humbly step into the recording room as one of many musicians and to trust me as the producer to do what I do best was pretty crazy and such an honor.

For the rest of the story, and for a preview of the duo’s song “Brain,” visit BlackMilk.biz.

Supporters can purchase the record via Vinyl or iTunes.

Crooked I “Mr. Porter Meets Mr. Pigface (prod. Mr. Porter)”

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Wale “First Class (feat. Big Sean, B.o.B)”

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When I first met Clear Soul Forces, they already had something going for them: the cosign of one of Michigan’s best emcees. Detroit mainstay Finale introduced me them at a show in Lansing, Mich., after being so impressed with the group—Wimpy, J-Roc, E-Fav, and producer/emcee Ilajade—from a recent performance. Since that introduction in 2008, the group hasn’t disappointed: their undeniable work ethic and natural group chemistry has garnered cosigns from or collaborations with the likes of Justus League producer Khrysis, multiplatinum producer/D12 member Mr. Porter, Frank William Miller Junior of RappersIKnow, and many more. After successful performances at A3C and South By Southwest, they perform today (Monday, July 11) at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. With the growth shown between 2008’s Clear Soul Radio and last year’s The Departure EP, their music grind is just as official as their hustle. Read below for their tips on how to hold down the D nationwide, worst video game experiences, and highlights from their The Departure EP.