New Releases: O.C. and Wu

Cilvaringz (2007) I

A renowned Wu-Tang affiliate/constituent for the past 10+ years, Cilvaringz has achieved a level of notoriety primarily reserved exclusively for the Clan's core members. Boasting appearances from the core of the Wu-Tang Clan, I is a testament to the depth of relationships that Cilvaringz has cultivated over the years with the members of the Clan.

01- Poison Ring Chamber (Intro)
02- Wu-Tang Martial Expert ft. Prince Rakeem "The RZA"
03- The Weeping Tiger ft. Shallah Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Prince Rakeem "The RZA"
04- Sheherezad, My Beloved (The Greatest Love Story Ever Told - Chapter I)
05- Death To America
06- In The Name Of Allah ft. Prince Rakeem "The RZA", Method Man, Masta Killa, Scientic
07- Jewels / Christ & Judas ft. GZA/Genius
08- Brothers Ain't Brothers
09- Blazing Saddles feat. Killarmy
10- Caravanserai - Chapter I ft. Shallah Raekwon
11- Damascus
12- Caravanserai - Chapter II ft. Shallah Raekwon & Salah Edin
13- Two Missed Calls... (Skit)
14- Dart Tournament ft. Killa Sin & Blue Raspberry
15- The Saga...
16- Forever Michael (Wacko Tablo)
17- Elephant Juice
18- Deaf, Dumb & Blind
19- Warriors & Poets (Skit)
20- Valentine Day Massacre ft. 9th Prince, 60 Sec Assassin, Scientific Shabazz & Blue Ras
21- Poisen Ring Chamber (Outro) ft. Method Man

O.C. (2007) Hidden Gems

Throughout his career O.C. has giving the world; Word.Life, Jewelz, Bon Appetit, Star Child, Smoke and Mirrors and collaborated with his DITC crew on the Diggin' in the Crates album amongst several 12" singles. Through ever album process there was tracks that didn't make the album some became 12" singles and other never seen the light of day or got remixed. To hold his fans over til the next album and give all the die hards a chance to complete their O.C. collection we created "Hidden Gems" for the fan that always wanted those hard to find songs or 12" joints and complied them all on 1 cd. Hidden Gems is packed with unreleased songs, rare 12" songs, 1 or 2 of your favorite O.C. songs, and a few new songs exclusively for your listening pleasure.

01 - Ozone (Original Unreleased Version)
02 - Snakes
03 - Word...Life (Remix)
04 - Stronjay (Original Unreleased Version)
05 - Crooklyn (feat. Chubb Rock & Jeru The Damaja)
06 - You Won't Go Far (feat. Organized Konfusion)
07 - Day One (feat. D.I.T.C.)
08 - Get Yours (Remix) (feat. Big L & Diamond D)
09 - King Of N.Y.
10 - Bonifide (feat. Jay-Z)
11 - Wordplay (feat. Da Ranjahz)
12 - U-N-I
13 - Half Good, Half Sinner
14 - Emotions (Remix) (feat. Ja Shawn)
15 - The Inventor
16 - Yes Sir (feat. Sadat X)

Grandmasters... Again!

DJ Muggs vs. GZA (2007) Grandmasters Remix Album

After the release of the critically acclaimed ‘Grandmasters’ album in 2005, Muggs and GZA are teaming up again for the ‘Grandmasters Remix Album’. Same lyrics from the original album, and new and fresh beats, also features a new guest appearence by Ras Kass. Which one did you like better? The orginal album or the remix?

01. Opening (Remix)
02. Those That's Bout It (Remix)
03. Destruction Of a Guard (Remix) (feat. Ras Kass)
04. Exploitation Of Mistakes (Remix)
05. General Principles (Remix)
06. Advance PAwns (Remix) (feat. RZA, Raekwon, & Sen Dog)
07. Queen's Gambit (Remix)
08. All In Together Now (Remix) (feat. RZA)
09. Unstoppable Threats (Remix)
10. Unprotected Pieces (Remix)
11. Illusory Protection (Remix)
12. Smothered Mate (Remix)

New Releases

Since I've been posting some classics lately, I haven't covered the new releases as much as I should, so here it goes, the major releases/leaks of the last weeks, enjoy.

Snowgoons - German Lugers

German production team, The Snowgoons (Det, DJ Illegal, Torben, and DJ Waxwork), drop their debut album on Babygrande, "German Lugers". Including a high profile guest list of underground emcees, the LP will include songs from each Sean Price, O.C., Edo G., Living Legends, Rasco, Chief Kamachi, Last Emperor, Jus Allah, El Da Sensei, Wise Intelligent, Reef The Lost Cauze, Doujah Raze, MED, Craig G., Celph Titled, Baby Blak, Pumpkinhead, Afu Ra, Wordsworth, Edi Amin, Breez Evahflowin, Majik Most, Kreators, Born Unique, Mitchell Hennessey, and Virtuoso.

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Wisemen- Wisemen Approaching

After the underground success of Bronze Nazareth's debut, The Great Migration, the artist teams with Think Differently Music Group and Babygrande to deliver the debut from The Wisemen, "Wisemen Approaching". Consisting of Bronze, Kevlarr 7, Phillie, and Salute. The album will also feature guest appearances from GZA, Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox), Killah Priest, Planet Asia and others.

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Sean Price - Jesus Price Supastar

Sean Price (aka Ruck of Heltah Skeltah) returns, once again courtesy of Duck Down. Boasting a star studded guest list, Jesus Price Supastar includes 4 tracks produced by 9th Wonder, plus additional production from Khysis, Illmind, Tommy Tee, plus guest spots from Rock of Heltah Skeltah, Rustee Juxx, Buckshot, Sadat X, Buckshot, Steele of Smif and Wesson, Phonte of Little Brother, Chaundon, and Block McCloud.

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Mathematics Presents...Wu-Tang Clan & Friends - Unreleased

Compiled and produced by the Wu-Tang Clan's DJ Mathematics, contains rare recordings, remixes and unreleased tracks, as well as outtakes from the cutting room floor that didn't make previous Wu-Tang albums. This album features Ghostface, Raekwon, GZA, Method Man, RZA, Masta Killa, U-God, Inspectah Deck, Killah Priest, Hell Raza, Shyhiem and many more! For fans of the Wu-Tang Clan and hip-hop as a whole, this album is a must have.

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Hell Razah - Renaissance Child

New from Nature Sounds! 1/4 of Sunz of Man ventures solo with "Renaissance Child". Features guest appearances from Viktor Vaughn (aka MF Doom), Talib Kweli, Ras Kass, Tragedy Khadafi, R.A. The Rugged Man, Timbo King, The Maccabeez, Bronze Nazareth, 4th Disciple, and more.

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Apathy - Baptism By Fire

Apathy kicks off the new year with "Baptism By Fire", a brand new collection of 27 tracks and freestyles, combining unreleased material, new stuff, and vaulted tracks from his recording sessions - even covers of "Hip-Hop Is Dead", "Speak Ya Clout", "Oh My God", and "Beautiful People". Including collaborations with fellow Demigodz members Celph Titled, Esoteric, Motive, One Two, Styles of Beyond, plus Vinnie Paz (Jedi Mind Tricks), Emilio Lopez, J-Zone, The Inhumanz, and more.

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