MD Semel, Author at Backseat Mafia

Droppin’ Knowledge: RodThaGreat Shares New EP Dark Nights of the Soul – Listen

Atlanta-based artist RodThaGreat has shared his new EP, Dark Nights of the Soul. Rod is a member of the TR4G3DY collective and is currently unsigned. According to Rod, the EP’s…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: L.A. Salami Drops New Single – “The Cage”

British recording artist L.A. Salami has shared a new single from his forthcoming album, The Cause of Doubt & A Reason To Have Faith. The song, entitled “The Cage,” addresses…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Listen – Heavy Roots from Junior Dread And Subatomic Sound System: Revolution 2 Freedom

Junior Dread and Subatomic Sound System have shared a new single, “Revolution 2 Freedom,” built from Subatomic’s “Shaolin Dub” riddim. Subatomic composed the tune while working on Lee “Scratch” Perry’s…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Fat Albert Einstein

Hey, hey, hey! Fat Albert… Einstein in the house! For today’s edition of Behind The Boards, Backseat Mafia is joined by Fat Albert Einstein, the Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Listen – Jay Cinema & Jacob Barlow Release EP Peace of Mind, Mind of Peace

Jay Cinema and Jacob Barlow share their wonderful new album, Peace of Mind, Mind of Peace. On this EP, Cinema, from Yonkers, New York, and Barlow, create dusty, lo-fi landscapes…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Nostalgia Ultra – O.C.’s Masterpiece, Word…Life (1994)

The Golden Age of hip hop produced many vital recordings. But Brooklyn’s Omar Credle hit a four-run home run with his debut, Word…Life. He uses words to dodge and weave,…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Slim One Shares New Single “Mass Murdering,” With Blacastan & Madhattan

Italian producer and DJ Slim One has released a new single, “Mass Murdering,” which features rappers Blacastan and Madhattan. His new album, IL GENIO DEL MALE, drops July 3rd, and…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Run The Jewels Release RTJ4 – Listen

Hip Hop stalwarts Run The Jewels have decided to release their fourth album, RTJ4, early. You can download the album and its liner notes for free from the RTJ website:…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: UK Emcee Black Josh Releases New Single “Wannit All”

Manchester rapper Black Josh shares a new single from his forthcoming album, Mannyfornia, which drops June 10th, on British label Blah Records. The song “Wannit All,” features Sleazy F Baby…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Hip Hop As A Vehicle For Protest And Social Change

Since its creation, in the New York City borough of the Bronx, hip hop has always addressed topical concerns. The music that Public Enemy’s Chuck D called “Black America’s CNN”…

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