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MP3: Twista f/ Tia London - "Ain't Too Young Now" (prod. Traxster)

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Random a/k/a Mega Ran Updates From Cali

What up everyone. I just had to email y'all and say THANK YOU SO MUCH for the kickstarter help! When the smoke cleared we reached an amazing $15,400!! Wow!

So the album is done, the video game and comic are being worked on, the music video treatments are underway, an I have you to thank!

Backers should be getting their early copies of Language Arts Vol 1 this week. The rest of you, be ready for May 22!

PR: Boston Emcee Dagha & Project Tree Announce Two-Song Single

May 2012 (Boston, MA)-One of Beantown’s most consistent emcees, Dagha has announced the release of a two-song single with Project Tree on May 11th. Though they have performed together numerous times in the past few years, the two songs (Let It Go and Mama Africa) mark the first time the emcee and the live band have released material together. Composed of guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion and at times backing vocalists and acoustic instruments, Project Tree bring a roots reggae and R&B sensibility to Dagha’s conscious but fierce lyrics. The live pairing has performed alongside such notables as Insight, Moe Pope, Ayanna Pressley, Colonel McGovern, Lisa Bellow, Big Drift, Edan, Mr. Lif and Euloge of Benin.

MP3: Nefew, Shakes & Rapper Big Pooh - "Change the World"

From the impending project, lyrically crafted by Nefew and Shakes with production down to multi-platinum producer Nottz, CHANGE THE WORLD features the presence of Rapper Big Pooh.

MP3: B.o.B & O.A.R. - "Champions"

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MP3: DJ Soko - "Stand Up" (prod. Apollo Brown)

DJ Soko and Apollo Brown, two thirds of acclaimed group The Left, command you to “Stand Up.” For this brazen order, Soko enlists Brown on the boards and the incomparable mic skills of Guilty Simpson and Hassaan Mackey.
 
The 4th installment in Mello Music Group’s monthly 7” series finds Apollo finessing a triumphant horn loop that would make Pete Rock proud, while Soko adds personality to the beat via a scratch chorus made up of declaratives from past classics by Pharoahe Monch and M.O.P.

MP3: Presice f/ Sufreshalot, Telli - "Get Ya Head Right (Remix)"

Here's something NEW off Presice's "Sound Therapy" project which Drops this Monday!  Presice - Get Ya Head Right [REMIX] Feat. Retro Kid's own Surfreshalot, Telli of NinjaSonik and battle rap star Charlie Clips!

MP3: NYCE - "24/7 Remix"

I want to update ya on Montreal hip hop artist NYCE who has been keeping busy in studio and shows. He was just recently on the cover of Vandala Mag for April and toured across Canada with Freeway and opened for Raekwon (Wu Tang) back in March along with releasing his music video Fam HC.

Now he's letting let loose his next single, his third from his upcoming album "Certified" set to be released on Montreal label Hustle Cartel Ent.

Free EP: Danny G - "Illest Since Day 1"

Brief Bio: In anticipation for his debut mixtape, Pittsburgh rapper Danny G releases a surprise EP entitled "Illest Since Day 1" which is 7 tracks of pure Hip-Hop dedicated to the 90′s era, back when Hip-Hop was at its finest. This is also a tribute to all of the fans who have been there since day 1. Danny’s flow compliments the entire project, So take a listen and I am sure you will like what you hear. Once again appreciate everyone's support thus far.

PR: Role Model Records Sets a New Standard with Syntax

Role Model Records shares its message of hope and redemption internationally as it partners with Syntax Distribution. Role Model Records CEO Sola Ogunbitan says, "We are so excited to be working with Syntax. It's like a dream come true to be partnered up with such an integral company to get our music to the masses."  With Syntax Distribution, Role Model expands from its home base in Canada to the furthest reaches of the globe.