New Joint: "Love" (Chapter 1 of "Curse of the Merch Girl") - Murs

Murs collaborated with Devil’s Due Entertainment to create the comic book ‘Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl’. Accompanying the comic book, Murs recorded a soundtrack. Today we present a leak of the audio for “Love,” the track associated with Chapter 1. Download the track + PDF of Chapter 1 for free here: http://t.opsp.in/h1IGT

'Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl' out July 16th. Pre-order the Album + 70-Page Digital Comic Book Bundle from Murs at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/yumiko

Vocals & Lyrics by Murs
Story by Josh Blaylock of Devil's Due Entertainment
Illustrated by Jose Garcia
Song Produced by DJ Foundation

2013 Murs 316/Devils Due/Duck Down Music

Connect: @Murs | @DevilsDue | @DuckDownMusic

New Video: "Living Life Check To Check" - Wordsmith (Directed by Govinda Collective)

Wordsmith releases the brand new rap music video for the first single from his upcoming "The Blue Collar Recital". The soulful single "Living Life Check To Check" is produced by Jon Kitto.

Video Directed by Govinda Collective

Wordsmith's "The Blue Collar Recital" album is slated for a September 17th release via Ingrooves/Fontana.

wordsmithmusic.com

New Joint: "What You Know About It" - Big K.R.I.T. (Produced by Foreign Allegiance)

Press Release:

VIBE & McDonald's scouted the most sonically impressive beats from up-and-coming hip-hop producers and brought on guest judge Big K.R.I.T. to select the cream of the crop!

Hailing from Flint, Michigan, Big K.R.I.T. selected Foreign Allegiance to collaborate with on this track, now available for free download!

Visit vibe.com/bigmix to check out the videos of their in studio session and interviews with Foreign Allegiance and Big K.R.I.T. as they worked on the exclusive track “What You Know About It.”

New EP: "Instant Gratification" - Bobby Capri

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"Instant Gratification", is the new EP from Bobby Capri which is available for free download on DatPiff. As seen on MTV, 2DopeBoyz, AllHipHop, NahRight, & more. This free to download EP features all new original music from the Virginia native. This EP features guest appearances from Sean Price, Troy Ave, Jon Connor & more.

For bookings/features, contact: bobbycaprihge@gmail.com.
Follow on Twitter/Instagram: @vacapri.
www.bobbycapri.com

New Video: "War On Terror" - Dope Means featuring Raspy (Produced by C-Lance)

The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania duo of Crumb and JustTraxx better known as Dope Means are unveiling their debut LP "Government Funded onto the world on 6-18-2013. The group is led by MC Crumb who joined the Army and was deployed to Iraq and recently returned to the States. Crumb used his paychecks from “Operation New Dawn 11-12” to fund this LP, which focuses on corruption, the politics of war and all aspects of life and their love of their home town Pittsburgh.

Though not a political group, many of their songs focus on the current political climate and the effects they've had on their lives as both soldiers and civilians. "Government Funded" features thirteen tracks and features guest appearances by Timbo King (Wu-Tang), Planet Asia, Reef the Lost Cauze and Ras Kass alongside production from C-Lance (JMT), Bronze Nazareth, Vherbal & Ziko.  A&R’d by longtime Hip-Hop impresario M-Eighty (Wu-Tang / DPG / Undergods) fame, this LP represents the call of duty found within all mankind as delivered via raw lyricism and classic boom bap tales.

Links:https://soundcloud.com/dopemeans
https://twitter.com/DopeMeansDope
https://www.facebook.com/dopemeans412
http://www.youtube.com/bilderburgh

New Joint: "Poisonous" - Chaotik Stylz featuring Oh No & Roc C (Produced by Oh No)

Chaotik Stylz started emceeing at the age of 16 with his crew in Buffalo. After his mother passed away, it lit a fire in him which propelled him to take his gift more seriously. Upon linking up with M.E.D., Chaotik was introduced to Oh No and through the wizardy of technology received a beat-tape from Oh No that would inspire him to start crafting the material that would eventually become The Subliminal Substance LP.

The initial recording stages of the project soon thereafter lead to Chaotik Stylz holding up at Oh No’s studio in Oxnard, CA. “We worked the entire time I was there, all I did was choose beats and rhyme during that trip. However, as the process played out, most of the original beats I picked during those sessions were scrapped and new ones were selected. The time I spent out there changed me as an artist and started me on the path I'm currently now on." says Chaotik.

Since the completion of his LP, Chaotik has stepped into a new arena and begun on a path of sobriety, but The Subliminal Substance is full of drug and alcoholic rage; pain of loss, mental issues and a "Chaotik" lifestyle.

Chaotik Stylz has stated “The Subliminal Substance centers on the idea that Hip-Hop music has become a highly addictive, yet dangerous drug which is ruining the spirit of its listeners; it has become a shadow of its former self and this is my ode to its glory days and hope that the art-form will return to its greatness.”

Download: Chaotik Stylz featuring Oh No & Roc C "Poisonous" (produced by Oh No)

Chaotik Stylz:       @ChaotikKojima |  Facebook
brickrecords.com | @brickrecords96  |  Facebook

New Video: "21 & Over" - Statik Selektah featuring Sean Price & Mac Miller

Sean Price & Mac Miller star in Statik Selektah’s music video for "21 & Over" off ‘Extended Play,’ out June 18th. Cameos by Joey Bada$$, Schoolboy Q, Evidence, and The Alchemist. Directed by Guy Blelloch.

Download: “21 & Over" on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/21over
Pre-Order/Preview ’Extended Play’ on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/extended

"Extended Play" album release show June 18th at SOB's in NYC. Performances by Bun B, Black Thought, Sean Price, Talib Kweli, Joey Bada$$ w/ Pro Era, Flatbush Zombies & More. Tickets only $15: http://tktwb.tw/11fQYMB (18+ event)

Connect: @StatikSelekt | @MacMiller | @SeanMandela | @DuckDownMusic

New Video: "ROSES" - Devon Tracy (Directed by Big Chase)

Toronto rap artist Devon Tracy just released this new video for the lyrically deep track "ROSES". Superville on the beat. Big Chase on the visuals. Damn, this joint is ill.

Video Directed By: Big Chase | Twitter: @BigChase_

Produced By Superville | Twitter: @iamSuperville

#ROOMFULLOFMIRRORS EP COMING VERY SOON!

"ROSES" Recorded At Diamond Factory Studios By Sunny Diamonds.
DiamondFactoryStudios@gmail.com

www.DEVONTRACY.com | @DevonTracy

New Video: "Lost" - Tona (Produced by Rich Kidd)

On June-18-2013 Toronto's best kept secret TONA will be releasing his debut project, "Silverspring Crescent", which is produced in its entirety by fellow Toronto talent Rich Kidd. Already a heavily packed release date, with albums dropping from Statik Selektah, Mac Miller, J. Cole and Kanye West. Honestly though, this is probably going to be the album I go out and cop before all of those mentioned above.

“Silverspring Crescent is actually the name of a street in the borough (Scarborough) where I am from (Toronto) so I named the LP that to show the world exactly who I am and where I come from” TONA states. “Music is a reflection of life and Rich and I have been working together for years now, so that chemistry and experiences come together on this LP.”

Here is the official music video for "Lost" which is produced by Rich Kidd and directed by Marcos Fantu.

Connect with Tona: bigtona.com | Bandcamp | @ISATONA | Facebook

Connect with Rich Kidd: @richkiddbeats

New Video: "Flexin" - Yultron featuring Honey Cocaine

LOS ANGELES, Calif., JUNE 4, 2013—Today, Stampede Management’s newest artist Yultron, releases his highly-anticipated mixtape "Skywalker". "Skywalker" is a combination of the Yultron’s signature carefree, mellow flow over smooth, laidback beats making for the perfect summer soundtrack.

Moreover, tracks like the playful "Miss Behave," pair Yultron's smoky drawl with suitably hypnotic, triumphant strings. On the first single off the mixtape, "Flexin," Yultron links up with Tyga’s protégé and hotly-tipped female MC Honey Cocaine, who recently released a 22-track mixtape, "Thug Love" herself.

Over an atmospheric, bass-driven production from Platinum producer DKevrim, the pair takes a deserved moment to celebrate life as the visuals clearly depict here in the “Flexin” music video. In addition to and appearance from Honey Cocaine, the "Skywalker" mixtape also features a collaboration with Def Jam’s rising rap artist, YG.

Download Yultron's new mixtape "Skywalker" for FREE at Indy Live Mixtapes.

Get to know Yultron on: Yultron.com | @Yultron | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | vine.com/Yultron

New Video: Statik Selektah Will Out Sell Kanye West, Mac Miller & J. Cole on June 18th

The month of June is shaping up to be a great month for hip hop music. Producer/DJ Statik Selektah has assembled an all star team of artists to be featured on his upcoming album 'Extended Play' which comes out on June 18th. Here at F.O.R.M., we couldn't be more excited for any other album, 'cuz this one is going to be huge.

After learning that Kanye West, Mac Miller & J. Cole will also be dropping their new albums on June 18th, Statik Selektah heads to the Duck Down Music office to discuss his concerns with Dru Ha & Noah. Statik's worries are alleviated after hearing Duck Down Music's marketing plan to assure that his 'Extended Play' album, also dropping June 18th, will reach the #1 spot.

Pre-Order/Preview ‘Extended Play’ Now: http://smarturl.it/extended

The upcoming album ‘Extended Play’ from Statik Selektah features Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Raekwon, Sean Price, Mac Miller, Black Thought, Noreaga, Lecrae, Lil Fame, Styles P, Mike Posner, Termanology, Freddie Gibbs, Bun B, Joell Ortiz, Pos of De La Soul, Talib Kweli, Troy Ave, Hit-Boy, Smif N Wessun, Flatbush Zombies & many many more.

Connect: www.showoffhiphop.com | @StatikSelekt | @DuckDownMusic

New Video: "Rookie of the Year" - Bizzy Crook featuring Ransom, Mel Carter, & Dj Quest

Bizzy Crook just released the visuals for his new single "Rookie of the Year", which features Ransom, Mel Carter and Dj Quest. This track will be featured on the upcoming project "'84".

On 7-2-2013, Bizzy Crook will unveil his latest mixtape, “84,” a conceptually driven mixtape that chronicles Bizzy’s journey from music industry rookie, to one day realizing his dream of becoming the “Michael Jordan” of rap.

In his own words: “84 is the year MJ was drafted into the NBA. The beginning of his journey to becoming the greatest basketball player that ever lived” says Bizzy.  “I'm telling my story, as a rookie that is aspiring to become the greatest.  2013 is my year, this is my ’84!”. The mixtape "’84" features guest appearances from Estelle, Los, Nelly, JR Writer, Ransom, Mel Carter & Lil Cease.

Links:
http://twitter.com/BizzyCrook
https://twitter.com/201Ransom
https://twitter.com/KidCart3r
www.facebook.com/listentobiz
http://bizzardoflisci.tumblr.com/

New Joint: "Over" - Dice Raw (Produced by Khari Mateen)

On the heels of his 2013 Grammy nomination for his contributions to The Roots album, "Undun", Dice Raw is currently putting the finishing touches on a concept album entitled "Jimmie's Back", inspired by the New York Times bestselling book, "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Color Blindness" by Michelle Alexander.

The first single, "OVER", features a crooning Dice Raw on the hook, in between his always clever but simplistically-easy flow on this tune about giving up.

As a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, Dice Raw is no stranger to the perils of the streets. Though his own story is one of triumph, with the album "Jimmie's Back", Dice is painting his own unique picture of the plight of men in urban environments. Through song, his take on the struggles, temptations, and injustices suffered by all is one for the ages.

"Jimmie's Back" is laced with Dice Raw's signature, reality-packed lyrics. Like its namesake-inspired book, "The New Jim Crow", the project is soul mixed with angst, and fans of Dice Raw are sure to linger over the stellar, emotion-heavy production of Grammy-nominated producer Khari Mateen of The Roots, Black Thought's group in development - The Wurxs, and others.

Dice Raw's "Jimmie's Back" album drops on Wednesday June 19th.

Links: @DICERAW | Tumblr | Facebook | YouTube

New Video: "Good Mood" - Ricky Rude featuring Glasses Malone

"Good Mood" gets the visual treatment as the first single release off of Ricky Rude's upcoming mixtape "The Unprofessional Professional" coming soon.

Video Credits:
Directed, shot & edited by Crushing The Game Films
Director of Photography: Graham Nolte & Adam Jones
(c) 2013 BRIGHT BOYS ENTERTAINMENT

Download: https://soundcloud.com/rickyrude/goodmood | Support this track on iTunes

Connect with Ricky Rude on : Soundcloud | Instagram | @RudeRicky | Facebook

Connect with Glasses Malone: glassesmalone.com | @gmalone | YouTube

New Video: "Nobody" - C-Zar Van Gogh (Directed by Jake Palumbo)

The good fellas over at SpaceLAB Records present the official music video for "Nobody", which is the first single off C-Zar Van Gogh's sophomore LP "This Time Next Year", available in stores now!

Purchase C-Zar Van Gogh's sophomore solo LP on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/this-time-next-year/id631482845

The deluxe CD version will also be hitting stores on June 12th. The deluxe edition features the bonus EP "This Time Last Month." with a Foreword written by Dr. Cornel West.

Track Produced & Video Directed by Jake Palumbo

Written by C. Blue & T. Vick

© 2012 SpaceLAB Recordings
℗ Palumbo's Escrow (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved

New Video: "Jumanji" - Action Figures featuring T3 of Slum Village

Action Figures come through with a funky boom-bap anthem produced by the Grammy nominated Detroit phenom Young RJ. These Michigan emcee's are bearing the torch for the true Hip-Hop audience, armed with an assist from T3 of the legendary Slum Village.

The street single "Jumanji" is poised to set the underground on fire leading a trail to their forthcoming full length summer release "Courage or Currency". Also, be on the look out for Action Figures in a city near you as a part of The Dirty Slums Tour 2013 with Slum Village.


Download: "Jumanji" - Action Figures featuring T3 of Slum Village

Links:
https://twitter.com/realteamaf
https://www.facebook.com/TeamAF
http://theactionfigures.tumblr.com/

New Video: "Free My Mind" - Mic Crenshaw featuring Ray Fraizer (Produced by Elwood)

I am definitely feeling this new video from Mic Crenshaw, this joint is dope! Rockin' sample with some cool lyrics and some good quality visuals to support the whole concept of the track. Mic Crenshaw just scored him self a "new favourites" tag here at F.O.R.M.. What do you think about this new video?

Press Release: 

"This is Mic Crenshaw's ode to getting into the wind and just letting go. Growing up in Chicago and Minneapolis, Black Bikers were a part of the sub-cultural landscape and Mic's own family. Settling in the Pacific Northwest and becoming a rider himself, this video captures the feel of the open road in one of the most picturesque places to ride. Two wheels down; a rock jam with Hip-Hop sensibility.

Mic Crenshaw is currently recording music for his third solo-LP and he is also working on an upcoming Rock/Rap EP entitled “Bionic Metal” which will be released this summer."

Links: miccrenshaw.com | @MicCrenshaw

New EP: "End Of Level Boss Music" - Mylo Stone & Percy Filth

Purchase: "End Of Level Boss Music" - Mylo Stone & Percy Filth

"Yeah we should work on some tunes bro" is a statement that gets thrown
around by producers and emcee buddies everyday worldwide. Usually life, procrastination and
other musical distractions occur until the once promising agreement on working on new
music turns into a hip hop elephant in the room and nothing comes to fruition.

Producer Percy Filth and emcee Mylo Stone had such a conversation
around 10 years ago and thankfully what could have been an elephant is instead
a shiny new EP on Aerosolik records and Eatgood records collectively.


So...what is "End Of Level Boss Music" ? Well lets set the scene, the jolly in-game
music fades out, the scenery dulls into blackness, you've got a matter of seconds to
check your power-ups/items and surroundings (theres usually rumbling too) before
a menacing soundtrack starts up and you're presented with a monster of gigantic
proportions. Think Robotnik, Bowser, M Bison, Gorro all rolled into one; this is the
sort of music they'd play when they're at home!

"End of Level Boss Music " has Percy Filth upping his game with maximum
hit points; his production style  has elevated meaning the drums knock
even harder than ever before, the synths  are even more infectious and the
trademark glitches/blips and bloops are  very much live in effect! Meanwhile,
Mylo Stone is deadly as always and used all  of his experience to unlock hidden characters
like Rola Roc, Sonnyjim, Kosyne,  Juice Aleem, Bva, Eva Lazarus, Split Prophets
and Serocee to help him  on his quest as he smashes through 7 tracks of stellar hip hop.


Shout out to Eat Good Records for linking us up with this dope project!

Find Percy Filth & Mylo Stone online:

http://twitter.com/mylostone
http://twitter.com/philthypurse
http://mylostonepercyfilth.bandcamp.com
http://percyfilth.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/mylo.stone.9
http://www.facebook.com/jon.p.barton

New Album: Statik Selektah "Extended Play" Album Sampler

Here is the official album sampler to preview "Extended Play" the upcoming album from Statik Selektah which drops on June 18th through Showoff Records / Duck Down Music Inc.

Pre-Order NOW on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/extended

Tracklist:
01) Reloaded (feat. Pain In Da Ass, Action Bronson, Big Body Bes, Termanology, & Tony Touch)
02) Bird Eye's View (feat. Raekwon, Joey Bada$$, & Black Thought)
03) East Coast (feat. Noreaga & Lil Fame of M.O.P.)
04) 21 & Over (feat. Sean Price & Mac Miller)
05) The Spark (feat. Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, & Mike Posner)
06) Make Believe (feat. Freddie Gibbs, Termanology & Ea$y Money)
07) Pinky Ring (feat. Prodigy of Mobb Deep)
08) Funeral Season (feat. Styles P, Bun B, & Hit Boy)
09) Bring Em Up Dead (feat. Joell Ortiz)
10) Camouflage Dons (feat. Smif N Wessun & Flatbush Zombies)
11) Big City of Dreams (feat. Troy Ave, Push!, Meyhem Lauren, & AG Da Coroner)
12) Gz, Pimps, Hustlers (feat. Wais P & Slaine)
13) My Hoe (feat. Blu, Evidence, & Reks)
14) Love & War (feat. Ea$y Money & Freeway)
15) 100 Stacks (feat. JFK & Strong Arm Steady)
16) Live From the Era (feat. Pro Era) (co-produced by The Alchemist)
17) Game Break (feat. Lecrae, Termanology & Posdnuos of De La Soul)

18) Home (feat. Talib Kweli)

Connect: @StatikSelekt | @DuckDownMusic | #ExtendedPlay

New Joint : "Beautiful Morning" - DeLorean featuring Slim Thug (Produced by J.T.)

Houston rapper DeLorean brings some Southern-baked flavor on "Beautiful Morning," his new single featuring Slim Thug. With it's mellow, smooth beat and TK sample, it's perfect for old-school cruisin' and wood grain gripping. Crank up the volume and ride out to this one. DeLorean's upcoming mixtape, "Grace", drops on June 4. Shouts go out to GFCny for hitting us up with this.

Connect: @iAmDelorean | @slimthugga