DOWNLOAD: Kali Raps(@KaliRaps)-Why I Came To Kalifornia
This is Kali’s 4th single from his highly anticipated mixtape, “On Schedule”. This dope track samples Leon Ware’s 1982′s “Why i came to california”. The album drops March 6th and is hosted by Rochester, NY’s own DJ Green Lantern! We will have the mixtape available when it drops, so keep it locked, Musik Junkies!

DOWNLOAD: Kali Raps(@KaliRaps)-Why I Came To Kalifornia

DOWNLOAD: Dave East- Hear Me Out
Our friend, Dave East is back with a brand New track titled, “Hear Me Out”. This dope track is produced by SkipOnDaBeat and is from his official EP, which is due out soon. Enjoy, Musik Junkies!

Originating in the socially sterile environment of the front range of Colorado, Wandering Monks is a musical entity consisting of rapper/producer McAD and his emcee partner Linguistory. The duo – who came together in 2009 – has worked tirelessly to create a unique brand of conscious underground hip hop that blends multiple genres yet maintains a distinct sound.

Sean Born dropped off a release of his debut album “Behind The Scale” today.
Produced, mixed, & arranged by Kev Brown w/ additional production by Oddisee, Kenwood, Dunc, & Quartermaine. Check the free track “Pluck Em Off” produced by Oddisee, if you’re feelin’ it, cop the album. This is unfiltered, real sh*t on tape.

Something new from the young New Orleans crooner to make you doubters believers with the help of CyHi. Ride out to this one! Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: Erick Sermon – Defsquad Presents: Breath of Fresh Air
The E-Double re-energizes the crew and Hip-Hop what sure is a Breath of Fresh Air. A dope collection of beats with bonafide rhymespitters boom bapping over tracks that will make feel like your back in 1992. Guest features include KRS-One, Swizz Beatz, Fred Da Godson, Rick Ross, JIMMY HENDRIX and much much more!

DOWNLOAD: The Weeknd – Balloons of Haus (Produced by Chi Duly)
Chi Duly, is an American remix artist, producer and DJ. He came to prominence in 2010 when he released October’s Very Cold, which combined acapellas from Drake (a.k.a. October’s Very Own) with samples from Coldplay. He’s produced for Nappy Roots and The Pack. Last year alone his remixes garnered over 1.5M youtube views.

DOWNLOAD: The Cast of Cheers – Family (Royal Scams Remix)
The Cast of Cheers release their debut single “Family” on February 20th on School Boy Error/Cooperative Music. “Family” is the first taster from The Cast of Cheers debut album proper, produced by Luke Smith (ex-Clor) and set for release in 2012. The band has made a new remix of the single available as a free download. Get Family (Royal Scams Remix) for free here:

Sinopsis – The Buzz Factory Vol. 1
Kooley High producer Sinopsis has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners his debut solo project, The Buzz Factory Vol. 1. The mixtape features 10 original records produced by the Carolina beatsmith, including reader-approved leaks “Get Lost” and “Dont Stop.” Contributing guest vocals throughout Buzz Factory are Kooley High, HaLo, King Mez, Sean Boog, M1 Platoon, FrosTtheTroubled, Simple Simon and Charlie Smarts.

Fresh off the Red Bull Skooled tour through Texas (with legends Bun B, Mannie Fresh, Paul Wall, Michael Watts, Cold Cris and Chingo Bling), A.Dd+ and DJ Sober are gearing up to hit the road again, this time for a month-long stretch across the US and Canada as one of two openers for Black Milk‘s Claps and Slaps Tour. The duo and their DJ will join the tour on February 29th at the Knitting Factory in New York. Black Milk, who is often cited as having one of the best shows in Hip-hop, will be joined by his band Nat Turner, a trio consisting of Ab Abernathy (keys), Malik Hunter (bass) and Zeb Horton (drums). Between the duo’s reputation for delivering explosive opening sets and Black’s reputation as a powerful showman with a band that infuses everything from funk, to soul, to gospel and rock throughout his show, this combo is something you don’t want to miss. Check ‘em out in a city near you.

DOWNLOAD: I Am Oak- Gills
I Am Oak’s unique sound is created by manipulating minimalistic sounds into complex and gentle sound arrays using Thijs’ voice as the main backbone complemented by guitar, banjo, organ, beats, and samples, all produced and arranged out of his bedroom. Think Midlake meets Beirut meets Beach House…

Some of ya’ll may be familiar with Krit’s freestyle KING that was released in 2010, that touched on social issues and topics Krit felt important to speak on. KING pt. 2 picks up where that left off. Enjoy, Musik Junkies!