[NEW] Ghostface, AZ, and Inspectah Deck - "Harbor Masters"

Woooooooooow. It's like it's 1994 all over again. Lace up ya Timb boots. This one appears on the upcoming album, Wu-Tang: Chamber Music, which drops June 30th. The album will be pairing Wu-Tang members with classic 90’s-era New York emcees, and all the music will be performed by Brooklyn-based soul band The Revelations. I can dig it. That idea is stupid dope. Wuuuuuuuuuu!

DOWNLOAD: Ghostface, AZ, and Inspectah Deck - "Harbor Masters"

THROWBACK THURSDAYS.

AZ - "SUGAR HILL"

Today we revisit a classic joint from Nasir's partner in rhyme. Real talk, AZ is one of my most underrated emcees. This dude just knows how to rap. The mutli-syllabic flow is flawless. And his beat selection is top notch, he always choses beats that perfectly match his overall style and create a certain vibe. The lyrics are street, but the beats are triumphant. It's a dope juxtaposition. I like to call it that "exquisite feel-good street music for kings." Actually, I just made that up.

Enjoy.

Daily Dopeness: Mo Money, Mo Murder.

This was my shit. I still consider AZ one of the most slept on emcees, and this album is a heater. His style is so smooth and effortless as he flips words in such a uniquely dope way. My favorite track from this album is not "Sugar Hill" but "Mo Money, Mo Murder." Nas and AZ tell a cinematic tale of the New York crime-filled lifestyle, over a beautifully laced, heavy string-filled beat. Listening to these cats makes me feel like I'm part of an epic movie, and they are providing the soundtrack.

DOWNLOAD: AZ (ft. Nas) - "Mo Money, Mo Murder (Homicide)

Until tomorrow..

[NEW] AZ - "Magic Hour" (ft. CL Smooth)

This is a pleasant surprise. I've been a fan of AZ since I first heard his acrobatic smooth flow when he appeared side by side with Nas on "Life's A Bitch", so I always love when he drops new music. But when he teams up with a legend like CL Smooth? That's like a 2 for 1 sale. Except it's free.

Apparently, AZ is dropping not one, but two compilation albums in November. Anthology (B-sides & Unreleased) drops on November 18, and it also appears like he's going to follow in Nas's footsteps and drop his own Lost Tapes albums called Final Call: The Lost Tapes on November 11. It looks like Christmas is coming early for AZ fans.

DOWNLOAD: AZ - "Magic Hour" (ft. CL Smooth)