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Los Angeles rap vet Blu and producer Sndtrak share their single "Jesus" , from their upcoming collaborative release "LA" .

Fresh off his latest acclaimed collaboration with Exile , Los Angeles rap savant Blu is back with new music. This time, the gifted lyricist is joining forces with Oakland producer Sndtrak , a 9th Wonder affiliate with a celebrated history of instrumental releases and production credits for Rapsody , Larry June , Smif-N-Wessun , and more. With the full-length collaboration LA set for release this September, Blu and Sndtrak are now unveiling an official video for the album's lead single and title track. 

Blu & Exile are back with their new album "Time Heals Everything" , which features 10 tracks with guest appearances by Ahmad Anwar , Rome Streetz , ICECOLDBISHOP , Fashawn , TOBi , Black Thought , Jimetta Rose , Voices of Creation , and Saba .

Blu & Exile share their new single "TSOD" that features the legendary Roots frontman Black Thought and Newark, NJ rap artist Mach Hommy . The single is from Blu & Exile 's upcoming album "Time Heals Everything" .

Blu & Exile have unveiled their gripping single titled "Soul Unusual" . Blu 's subject matter throughout his thoughtful songwriting is heightened by Exile 's scratching, giving the track a classic boom-bap edge that reinforces the emotion behind every bar.

L.A. unites! Emcee/Producer Dios Negasi enlists Blu for new single "West Testament" . Presented by Chamber Music Ent / Reagan Era Records the track is available via digital platforms and is taken from the forthcoming Black Violin 2 LP. Rugged spittin over a deadly dose of boom-bap, Dios Negasi 's and Blu 's chemistry actually goes back to the early days of the millennium.

Uniting two generations of electric Los Angeles lyricism, influential Freestyle Fellowship emcee Myka 9 is joining forces with independent hip-hop icon Blu for the collaborative album God Takes Care Of Babies & Fools , produced by Mono En Stereo , an acclaimed NYC beatsmith known for his work with Action Bronson , De La Soul , Prodigy of Mobb Deep , Your Old Droog , Homeboy Sandman , Aesop Rock , Fly Anakin , and more.  "All three of us uniting on this project is definitely lightning in a bottle", says Blu . With an epic posse cut uniting Freestyle Fellowship and The Pharcyde plus appearances by Planet Asia , A-F-R-O , Exile , Abstract Rude , and more, God Takes Care Of Babies & Fools is an exhilarating collage of rap brilliance. God Takes Care Of Babies & Fools by Myka 9 & Blu

Dirty Science shares the official video for the single "Gold" by Blu & Exile , from their 4th album "Blu (&) Exile Love (the) Ominous World ". The video is directed & edited Azzdine Camera .

Rhymesayers Entertainment shares the official video for the single "Stay Alive" by Venice, CA rap artist / producer Evidence featuring Los Angeles, CA rap veteran Blu and produced by Conductor Williams . The video is directed & edited by Evidence and shot by Evidence & Blu . The single is from Evidence's album "Unlearning Vol. 2" .  LISTEN / BUY:  https://rse.lnk.to/UV2

Nature Sounds shares rhe release "40" by Blu + August Fanon , that features 11 tracks with guest appearances by Kota The Friend , Asher Roth , Mickey Factz , Homeboy Sandman , and more. Forty by Blu & August Fanon

From the 2009 XXL Freshman list to an expansive catalog with more than 25 celebrated releases, L.A.'s own Blu has earned his spot in the hip-hop pantheon. Now, the master lyricist is commemorating the dawn of his fourth decade of life with "Forty" , a new album produced by August Fanon . With a release date fast approaching, Blu is back with another visual from the project, this time highlighting his verse from the nostalgic new single "Simple" .  The full version of "Simple" features Chester Watson along with longtime Blu collaborator Sene . Available worldwide on April 18th, "Forty" features appearances by Kota The Friend , Asher Roth , Mickey Factz , R.A.P. Ferreira , Homeboy Sandman , Fashawn , and more.

A West Coast triumvirate of real one's are "Talkin Reckless" on new single. Out now on all digital stores. Los Angeles artists Pawz One , Mister CR and Blu come lyrical over a thick and woozy bass and key laden instrumental (produced by John Henry ). Adding to the Cali vibes is the slightly off-kilter chorus provided by Note The Rydah . Talkin Reckless by Pawz One, Mister CR & Blu

Richmond, VA rap artist McKinley Dixon shares his single "Could've Been Different" featuring Las Vegas, NV artist Shamir and Los Angeles, CA rap veteran Blu . The single is from  McKinley Dixon 's upcoming fifth studio album, "Magic, Alive" !

J57 has released a new single with friend and frequent collaborator, Blu ! Their new single "STARGAZERS (Ochenta y Tres)" has endless replay value and is out now everywhere!

Dirty Science shares the official video for the single "A Song Called Precipitation" by Blu & Exile , from their album "Love (the) Ominous World" . The video is directed by Joey Lopez , co directed by Exile , with camera assistance by Azzdine Camara .  Blu & Exile - Love (the) Ominous World Stream or get Vinyl Here: linktr.ee/bluexile

J57 's go-to mix engineer and producer friend, Summer Dregs has remixed "PENN STATION" which features Blu , Skyzoo & Akie Bermiss of Lake Street Dive .

"Love (the) Ominous World" is the first official Blu & Exile album to be released through Dirty Science Records . The album features frequent collaborators ( Fashawn, Cashus King, Aloe Blacc ) along with new faces in the world of Blu & Exile ( Pistol McFly, Kurupt, KXNG Crooked, Ahmed Anwar, Rae Khalil, RBX, Tamara Blue ), this is the fourth official release from Blu & Exile . Stream / Purchase the album and enjoy!!!

Soulspazm shares the single "Love Is Blu" by Blu & Exile featuring Aloe Blacc , from the upcoming Blu & Exile album "Love (the) Ominous World" , releasing September 20, 2024 .

  EMPIRE shares the official video for the single "On The Run" by Los Angeles, CA rap artist G Perico . The video is directed by Blu , also check out his EP "Tha Clicc House" , that was released on May 31, 2024 .

Los Angeles, CA natives Blu and Evidence share their collaborative album "Los Angeles" , that features 13 tracks with guest appearances by Cashus King , C.S. Armstrong , Domo Genesis , Evidence , Kokane , M.E.D. , Nana , Navy Blue , Propaganda , and Self Jupiter . The album is produced exclusively by Evidence .