HiPNOTT Records

As we approach the October 14th release date of Greenspan's upcoming album Never Gon Die, the Baltimore emcee shares his new single off the album, "Cool or Whateva" featuring fellow Baltimorean Breezay. Another tight production from Michael J. R., "Cool of Whateva" is a smooth departure from the Baltimore club banger "Never Gon Die".

Never Gon Die is available now for pre-orders on iTunes, Bandcamp and Digipak compact disc.

https://greenspan.bandcamp.com/album/never-gon-die

While the duo's current single, "Us Tonight", is climbing up the college radio charts, we wanted to give you another taste from the album that drops next week. Here's "F##kin Jerk", the second single off Dominique Larue & J. Rawls' upcoming album, Almost There. Look out for the video to drop next week!

Almost There will be released on October 7th, 2016 and is available now for pre-orders on mp3 and compact disc.

https://hipnottrecords.bandcamp.com/album/almost-there

Legendary Hip Hop producer J. Rawls unveils his latest project, this time with fellow Ohio emcee Dominique Larue, entitled Almost There. Rawls, who has worked with renowned artists such as The Beastie Boys, Masta Ace, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli, has been working and recording with Larue since 2011. Larue, herself, made a splash on the scene last year as member of the all female group Heresy with fellow emcees Carolina Dirty, MyVerse, and Monie Love.

Together, J. Rawls and Dominique Larue have enlisted HiPNOTT Records to help deliver their hard work in the form of the album Almost There, a diverse musical collage of dope beats from Rawls and dope rhymes from Larue where she captures the ups and downs of life, pain, and love.

Today we kick off this announcement with the album's first single, "Us Tonight", which can be streamed below.

Almost There will be released on October 7th, 2016 and is available now for pre-orders on mp3 and compact disc.

https://hipnottrecords.bandcamp.com/album/almost-there

NYC freestyle stalwart and eMC rhymesayer Wordsworth connects with Baltimore producer JSOUL on the upcoming HiPNOTT Records release, Blame It On The Music.

When asked about the project, Wordsworth said, "Once I heard JSOUL's beats, the diversity caught my attention. Immediately my mind start racing with ideas and we started vibing to make something solid. We decided on the title 'Blame It On The Music' because it seems like the music is another excuse for society. Instead of a healthy dialogue just blame the culture of the youth." Wordsworth continued by mentioning, "HiPNOTT Records represents quality and integrity of music. It’s a home for artists and producers creativity but a movement of motivation."

Their stark cohesiveness is put on full display on the new single, "Satellite." JSOUL provides a wicked baseline and alluring vocal sample as the perfect backdrop for Wordsworth's vivid poetics that serves as a reminder that the struggle is real is this Cold Cold World.

Blame It On The Music drops September 23rd. Pre-order your copy now on compact disc or mp3 and receive an immediate download of the first two singles ("Blame It On The Music" and "Satellite").

https://jsoulmusic.bandcamp.com/album/blame-it-on-the-music

If timing is everything then JSOUL and Wordsworth are right on schedule with their new single "Blame It On The Music", the title track to their upcoming album to be released September 23rd on HiPNOTT Records. "Blame It On The Music" has Wordsworth not accepting blame for the systems failures over an aggressive Hip-Hop/Funk infused track by HiPNOTT producer JSOUL.

The eMC rhymesayer uses his bully pulpit to spit, “Police are steady hunting men/ your back they put a dozen in/ behind you running plates and they putting numbers in/ Suffering, Democrats, Republicans they governing/ Politicians not to help but for wealth they run again.” Highlighting societies insecurities and informing that the music won’t be a scapegoat. The only ones to blame for your speakers throbbing, head nodding, is this incredible music from JSOUL and Wordsworth.

When asked about the project, Wordsworth said, "Once I heard JSOUL's beats, the diversity caught my attention. Immediately my mind start racing with ideas and we started vibing to make something solid. We decided on the title 'Blame It On The Music' because it seems like the music is another excuse for society. Instead of a healthy dialogue just blame the culture of the youth." Wordsworth continued by mentioning, "HiPNOTT Records represents quality and integrity of music. It’s a home for artists and producers creativity but a movement of motivation."

You can hear the first single, "Blame It On The Music" now via Soundcloud and Bandcamp. Pre-orders are also available now on compact disc and mp3.

https://jsoulmusic.bandcamp.com/album/blame-it-on-the-music

After releasing his debut single "Think About April" this past spring on HiPNOTT Records, Baltimore emcee Greenspan is ready to unleash his upcoming magnum opus, Never Gon Die. Featuring various producers and emcees from the local Baltimore scene, Never Gon Die embodies the sound of Baltimore and exemplifies the best of what underground Hip Hop has to offer today.

When asked about Greenspan and the new album, HiPNOTT Records owner Kevin Nottingham said, "Greenspan is an extremely talented emcee, performer, and writer. He understands his sound and his audience and poured his soul into crafting this album; and it shows. Never Gon Die is one of the most cohesive Hip Hop albums I have heard in a long time. I honestly haven't heard a Hip Hop album this great since Kendrick's 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City'."

The album's title track "Never Gon Die" is an intentional marriage between Hip Hop and Baltimore club music, featuring an explosive verse from TT The Artist and production by Michael J.R. Look out for the video to drop soon!

Never Gon Die will be released on October 14th, 2016 and is available now for pre-orders on mp3 and Digipak compact disc.

https://greenspan.bandcamp.com/album/never-gon-die

Does anyone set their morning alarm on their phones to sound an inspirational and vibrant tune? Does anyone have one that sounds as fresh and motivating as Ben Boogz’s “Soleil” (French for Sun)? "Soleil" is the perfect track off I Moreno to start your day with, featuring playful cuts by frequent 2 Hungry Bros collaborator, DJ M-Tri. "Soleil" is the second installment from Ben Boogz’s debut instrumental album I Moreno. It’s like a cold glass of water and some key lime to energize your daily routine.

I Moreno officially drops this Friday. Preorder your copy on limited edition orange cassettes or grab a digital download!

https://2hungrybros.bandcamp.com/album/i-moreno

After dropping two full albums this past Friday, MarQ Spekt keeps the momentum going with the latest single off his album with NYC producer Blockhead, Keep Playin'. "Devil's Island Storyteller" is Spekt's gritty collaboration with legendary Brand Nubian member Sadat X.

This one is meant to be bumped at high volume in the whip, so head on over and cop the album on compact disc for the car ride.

https://marqspekt.bandcamp.com/track/devils-island-storyteller-feat-sadat-x

Keep Playin' is the followup to 2014's JustPlayWitIt from MarQ Spekt and producer Blockhead.

https://marqspekt.bandcamp.com/album/keep-playin

After years in the making, MarQ Spekt and METAL FACE Records' MOBONIX are ready to unleash their highly anticipated project Bionic Jazz. And fans will not have to wait much further, as the album is set for release next Friday.

Bionic Jazz is a freeform hip hop album with a concentration on an unorthodox, somewhat experimental, but wholly organic feel. It's reminiscent of when jazz musicians would just pick up their instruments and play freely without worrying about the confines of what was the expected norm. In addition to MarQ Spekt and MOBONIX, the album features various musicians and producers (from the likes of Lex Boogie, Blockhead, Koredebt, Kool AK from The Micranots, Bean One, and The Metal Fingered Villain Doom) coming together to break down the barriers of today's current musical atmosphere.

Check out the Blockhead-produced single, "Still Right In". Bionic Jazz is available now for pre-orders on compact disc and mp3.

https://marqspekt.bandcamp.com/album/bionic-jazz