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Has-Lo “Hindsight” (prod by Apollo Brown) + “Limit” [video]

23 05 2013

One of our favorite East Coast emcees Has-Lo, has a new video remix utilizing new footage, new filters, and new angles for the Apollo Brown remixed version of the song Limit, now titled Hindsight. The new version from Apollo is a striped down and haunting affair that puts Has’ man on the edge lyrical display in focus.

The occassion? MMG is getting ready for an early fall release of Has-Lo’s critically acclaimed debut mmg album “In Case I Don’t Make It” on limited edition 180 gram vinyl. Has-Lo is also busy preparing a new project with North Carolina emcee Castle for release on Mello Music Group later this year.

iTunes: Conversation B – Has-Lo

The o.g. version of “Hindsight” was titled “Limit” and was produced by Has-Lo himself. Compare the new and the original!

iTunes: In Case I Don’t Make It – Has-Lo

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Categories : Artists, video

Corina Corina – Wrong Direction (prod by Has-Lo) [mp3]

16 04 2013

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<a href="http://corinacorina.bandcamp.com/track/wrong-direction-2">Wrong Direction by Corina Corina</a>

Inspired by Nas’ “Black Zombies,” a young Corina Corina penned a song with a similar theme from her own perspective as a young woman. After tweaking the lyrics for almost ten years, she was anxious to finally unveil this deeply personal song on her debut album, The Eargasm. She called upon her good friend, rapper/producer Has-Lo of Mellow Music Group, because she knew his moody, understated production would provide the perfect backdrop for her intense lyrical delivery. The final product illustrates the mixed messages women recieve from the media, which conspire to make them feel as if they’re never quite good enough. But we all know that every woman is beautiful, and Corina is happy to provide a reminder.

iTunes: The Eargasm – Corina Corina (BandCamp)

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Zilla Rocca & The Shadowboxers “Stormy Monday” ft. The Kid Daytona & Has-Lo [audio]

10 04 2013

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You want a lite beer? Hit the Radisson. This is top shelf liquor. “Stormy Monday”, barreled and crafted by Zilla Rocca & The Shadowboxers, aged in oak casks by Has-Lo (Mello Music Group), who produces and guests on the mic, chiseled with ice picks by The Kid Daytona (LRG Clothing’s own) before sitting in front of you in this chalice. Dedicated to dark wood paneled speakeasy’s and sultry women who are good till the last drop, “Stormy Monday” isn’t about a quick buzz — it’s holding something in a glass that lasts all night.

iTunes: Stormy Monday (feat. Kid Daytona & Has-Lo) – Single – Zilla Rocca & The Shadowboxers

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Zilla Rocca & The Shadowboxers “Young Blood” ft. Roc Marciano [audio]

26 03 2013

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Zilla Rocca & The Shadowboxers drop the Roc Marciano assisted single “Young Blood,” produced by Has-Lo. This single will be followed up with the April 9th release of “Stormy Monday,” featuring both The Kid Daytona and Has-Lo, in promotion for their forthcoming LP, ‘No Vacation For Murder.’

iTunes: Young Blood (feat. Roc Marciano) – Single – Zilla Rocca & The Shadowboxers

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Trek Life – Wouldn’t Change Nothing (2011) [Free]

28 02 2013

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<a href="http://mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/wouldnt-change-nothing">Wouldn't Change Nothing by Trek Life</a>

California vet Trek Life is ready and set for his upcoming album with producer Duke Westlake to hit the scene, but before we get into the new album, MMG thought we ought to share “Wouldn’t Change Nothing” with the people. WCN is the complete 14 track album remixes of the Oddisee produced “Everything Changed Nothing” featuring new versions produced by Apollo Brown, Audible Doctor, Has-Lo, Slimkat78, Oddisee, and Duke Westlake himself. Get the free download of the entire “Wouldn’t Change Nothing” project and then get ready for more news on the new upcoming Trek Life album due out in April!

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Tags: apollo brown, audible doctor, duke westlake, has-lo, oddisee, slimkat78, trek life
Categories : Artists, mp3

Curly Castro “FIDEL” LP

19 02 2013

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Flatbush, Brooklyn up-and-comer Curly Castro has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners his digital debut album, FIDEL. A 13-track set which finds the artist exploring racial issues as he chronicles his growth from adolescence to adulthood, the LP comes on the heels of reader-approved lead single “Coal” and video single “They Call Me Castro.” Joining Castro on the guest tip throughout FIDEL are Ari Lourdes, Has-Lo, Yung Yorrisey (of BLKHRTS) and Zilla Rocca. Production comes courtesy of Blueprint, Blurry Drones, DJ Xclusive, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Has-Lo, Nex Milen, Small Professor and Zilla Rocca.

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Curly Castro – Coal ft. Has-Lo (prod by Georgia Anne Muldrow) [audio]

7 02 2013

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Curly Castro unleashes a new single “Coal” featuring Has-Lo and produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow.

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Categories : Artists, Audio, Uncategorized

Juellz – TORVET SOI feat. K-Rino [audio]

4 02 2013

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<a href="http://juellz.bandcamp.com/track/torvet-soi-feat-k-rino-prod-gfb">TORVET SOI feat. K-Rino (prod. GFB) by Juellz</a>

“TORVET SOI” is the second single off Juellz (Switzerland) new album “Jewelz”. The song features K-Rino and was produced by GFB.

Juellz’ first release “JEWELZ” contains various topics about the everyday life, valor, disappointments and is in general easy to relate to. It is a very personal album, in which Juellz shows a lot of weakness but he is also confident about his statements.
Every track is packed with message and honesty and represents a clear topic. It’s what we would call real,
but that word gets thrown around without really being conceived. What is real anyway?

Not following any clichée, JEWELZ is a collection of creative and inspirational tunes of many Rap sub-genres. Very varifying, it puts you in all kinds of moods and keeps some surprises!

The album features artists such as Has-Lo, KC da Rookee, Reks and more.

http://juellz.bandcamp.com/album/jewelz

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Juellz – Two Faces ft. REKS [mp3]

18 01 2013

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“Two Faces” if the first single off Juellz (Switzerland) new album “Jewelz”. The song features Reks and was produced by Evelution.

Juellz’ first release “JEWELZ” contains various topics about the everyday life, valor, disappointments and is in general easy to relate to. It is a very personal album, in which Juellz shows a lot of weakness but he is also confident about his statements.
Every track is packed with message and honesty and represents a clear topic. It’s what we would call real,
but that word gets thrown around without really being conceived. What is real anyway?

Not following any clichÈe, JEWELZ is a collection of creative and inspirational tunes of many Rap sub-genres. Very varifying, it puts you in all kinds of moods and keeps some surprises!

The album features artists such as Has-Lo, KC da Rookee, Reks and more.

http://juellz.bandcamp.com/album/jewelz