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Original Gang Starr member Big Shug teams up with longtime Boston cohort M-Dot for another gritty offering. “More Than You Know” delivers exactly what its title affirms—raw lyricism & unfiltered bravado. The familiar soul sample is sharply chopped by DJ/Producer DSTRUCT , providing the canvas for both emcees to go to work. The single appears on M-Dot’ s upcoming album, "A Notebook With No Light" , dropping 7/6/26 on Vinyl via Soulchain Records and available now for pre-order.

Leedz Edutainment proudly announces the release of the new single and music video, “The Friends Of Eddie Leedz” , featuring legendary Boston Hip-Hop artists Edo. G , Mann Terror and Big Shug over a gritty backdrop produced by The Arcitype . Bringing together authentic lyricism and a powerful collaboration, “The Friends Of Eddie Leedz” celebrates the culture, relationships and the legacy of independent Hip-Hop.  The accompanying music video directed by SandoFilms & Leedz delivers a raw and energetic visual experience that captures the spirit of the record and the artists behind it.

Acclaimed Boston artist M-Dot and celebrated producer Confidence give their single "Primavera" featuring Big Shug ( Gangstarr Foundation ) the visual treatment. The video was shot at their record release party for "Library of Sound" on Sept.4th by SandoFilms and serves as a live show edit with the official version ft. Royal Flush to follow later this year. Library Of Sound is available now on all platforms and also on vinyl via Below System Records with support from Own Lane Music .

Prior to the release of his upcoming album "Background Check" , DJ Mirage drops the third single from the project feat. Big Shug ( Gang Starr Foundation ), Lil Fame ( M.O.P. ) and M-Dot ( EMS ). Stream "Lift Up" on your favorite platform. DJ Mirage "Background Check" beatmaker album, coming on all digital platforms + vinyls / cds / audio tapes September 3rd.

Acclaimed Boston artist M-Dot and celebrated producer Confidence join forces to deliver their latest single "Primavera" , featuring legendary emcees Big Shug ( Gangstarr Foundation ) and the Flushing, Queens general himself, Royal Flush . The track showcases a masterful blend of golden-era hip-hop aesthetics with contemporary production values. The lead single can be found on M-Dot & Confidence full length album "Library of Sound" coming later this spring. Pre-Order announcement via social media coming soon! Primavera by M-Dot & Confidence

Two Boston veterans & consistent teammates come together again! Big Shug ( Gang Starr Foundation ) & M-Dot ( EMS ) combine for a stellar record about the “Unexpected” , produced by the Detroit icon Apollo Brown . Stay tuned for an upcoming project from the Boston duo. Until then “Unexpected” can be found on the new M-Dot album ‘Daze Of Greed’ available on Vinyl (2 variants) via Bandcamp . Daze Of Greed by M-Dot

DJ Premier continues to celebrated the legacy of Gang Starr and the late Guru , with the release the video for a Founders Remix of “Glowing Mics” that features a new verse from Gang Starr Foundation ’s Big Shug .

Systemic racism isn't real. Lies. Voter fraud stole the election. Lies. The virus death toll is accurate. Lies. Newport News, VA artist Avrex , Gang Starr Foundation 's Big Shug and Hip-Hop crooner Domingo Guyton ask you to always consider the source of information in "Pushin" .  An overdue follow-up to the acclaimed album "Growth" available via Spotify , iTunes , TIDAL featuring Termanology , No Malice , Krumbsnatcha , Guru [R.I.P.], Big Shug , T-Hodge and more.  Stream the single below!!!

Hit the streets of Boston with the city’s own legendary Big Shug in his slick new video for “Stay The Course” , a soulful and contemplative burner off his new LP, The Diamond Report . Directed by Ill Mannered Films ( Redman, Cypress Hill ). The Diamond Report ☛ http://www.smarturl.it/thediamondreport Source: DM360

Gang Starr Foundation stalwart Big Shug returns with “Keep It Cool” featuring consistent Boston collaborator M-Dot & NYC veterans B.A.M & International Dreez . The uplifting record is set to drums by the legendary Lil Fame ( M.O.P. ) who is placed forthright on production duties.  The single is from the album "The Diamond Report" . Source: Own Lane Music

Boston rap stalwart Big Shug blends equal parts raw soul and grimy street rap on The Diamond Report . The album features appearances by DJ Premier , Lil Fame , M-Dot and more. The Diamond Report is available now through all major DSPs via Brick Records .  Source: DM360

It’s a Gang Starr Foundation celebration on “Still Big” , the tough-as-nails new single from Big Shug that features DJ Premier ’s signature head-nodding production and scratching. And to make the cipher complete, Premo laces the hook with a Guru sample from Gang Starr ’s classic, “Put Up or Shut Up” . The track stems from Shug’s upcoming album, The Diamond Report .  Stream the single below!!! Source: DM360

"Thunder Slap" is a voltron style collaboration that brings together four underground Hip-Hop institutions in Army of the Pharoahs , EMS , Gangstarr and Czarfaceas Celph Titled , M-Dot , Big Shug and Esoteric amalgamate with upcoming artist DZ The Unknown for this whiplash inducing slapper. "Thunder Slap" is produced by C-Lance [ Vinnie Paz , Apathy , Action Bronson ].  Stream the single below!!! Source: Revalation (EMS)

This is the second video off Mayhem & Soulslicers impending "Soul It May Seem" album, aptly titled "Patriots" for it's play on the NFL team's colors. Legendary Boston MC's Edo.G ( Special Teamz / A&E ), Big Shug ( Gangstarr Foundation ), and seasoned veteran M-Dot ( EMS ) accompany uprising lyricist Mayhem ( EMS ), as they pay homage to their city, colors and team. While avoiding the cliche tribute record, each emcee uses individual verses, utilizing wordplay to articulate separate colors (Red, Blue, Silver) amalgamating into the "Patriots" voltron style. Big Shug provides the hook on this conceptual single, Soulslicers lay the drums and DJ LP2 handles scratch duties. ***Thanks to Revalation (EMS) for sending***

New Trailer for the upcoming "Patriots" Music Video ft . Edo. G , Big Shug , M-Dot & Mayhem ( of EMS ). Off Mayhem x Soulslicers ' upcoming project "Soul It May Seem" ( Release Date TBA ) Official Video coming soon! ***Thanks to Revalation (of EMS) for sending***

The aptly titled track "Patriots" calls upon some serious heavy hitters from Massachusetts. Legendary Boston MC's Edo G ( Special Teamz ), Big Shug ( Gangstarr Foundation ), as well as seasoned veteran tongue twister M-Dot ( EMS ) accompany uprising spitter Mayhem (also of EMS ) in paying homage to their city, their colors and their team. While avoiding the cliche tribute record, they rather each use individual verses to articulate wordplay on separate colors ( Red, Blue, Silver ) compiling into the "Patriots" (Voltron style). Big Shug provides the hook on the crafty single, Soulslicers ' lay the drums and DJ LP2 handles scratch duties. "Patriots" is the 2nd Single taken from Mayhem & Soulslicers joint project 'Soul It May Seem' (release date TBA). ***Thanks to Revalation (EMS) for sending***

Gangstarr founding member Big Shug and fellow frequent Beantown collaborator M-Dot (of EMS Crew ) spit some sports themed bars over a DJ Brans produced track. Additional cuts performed by DJ DJaz . “Showtime” can be found on Shug’s latest album “ Triple OGzus ” . ***Thanks to M-Dot (EMS) for sending***

Boston native rapper Avrex puts Guru of Gangstarr on center stage. This unreleased re-edit Guru verse will bring you back to the boom bap. Propaganda is also shedding light on the negative and disrespectful approach producer Solar took towards Guru 's family. "Save it for the birds/ I'll make your solar eclipse " says Avrex in "Propaganda" this is definitely a power bar. Combined with Avrex 's clever word play and a solidified stamp from Big Shug (Co-Founder of Gangstarr ) this is a classic record. Produced by DJ Lord Ron (Long time friend of Guru ) and an intro from Guru 's beloved sister Patricia Elam this record is the definition of HIP HOP. The video has appearances from Ice-T , Sadat X ( Brand Nubian ) and M-Dot ( EMS ) and many more underground favorites. ***Thanks to M-Dot (EMS) for sending***

Frequent Boston collaborators Big Shug ( Gangstarr Foundation ) & M-Dot ( EMS ) along side fellow EMS cohort & Mass native Benefit bring you the visual treatment of HEAVY . ***Thanks to Revalation (of EMS ) for sending***