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A new interpretation of the instrumental album Plush Seats , producer Calvin Valentine is joined by rapper ePP to add a new finish to the already stellar project. With the vinyl for Plush Seats ( which was released on 4/20 ), Mello Music Group is happy to share this free download of the new mixtape, Chrome Seats . Tracklist 01. Thunder Bird Kelly 00:47 02. Seats Are Plush (feat. Celly) 03:06 03. JB Smoov 02:55 04. The Hawk 00:43 05. Cyclops High 02:58 06. Tell A Friend (feat. Fat Tony) 03:50 07. The Interview 01:17 08. PCH (feat. Illmac & Bobby Bucher) 03:38 09. Black Boy Gold 02:24 10. The End 01:25 Source: Mello Music Group <a href="http://calvinvalentinemmg.bandcamp.com/album/chrome-seats">Chrome Seats by ePP & Calvin Valentine</a>

X-RAY Chapter One from Rostam Productions on Vimeo . ​​​ “X-Ray” is a hip-hop themed narrative web series that gives its audience a ground level view into the daily life of an aspiring young artist named Marcus Ray played by one of the rising stars in the PDX scene, Mikey Fountaine . Part One is set in 2014, at the height of the tumultuous relationship between artists and the Portland Police Department . We follow Marcus as he battles through personal tragedy while navigating everything else an artist deals with in daily life, including relationships, family, friends, and the grind that puts money in his pocket. Starring Fountaine, and featuring performances and music by musicians from Portland’s up and coming Hip-Hop / R&B scene, “X-Ray” tells it’s story with a soundscape that shows off some of the best music the city has to offer. Also starring: Epp of TxE , Keely DiPietro , Wes Guy , 5th Sequence , Koncept of Brown Bag All-Stars , Gregory Marks and more. Watch se...

Portland producer HOT16 ’s new single 'WHEREDOWEGO?' features vocals from NW rap heroes EPP ( TxE ) & Elton Cray . An unreleased jewel from HOT16 ’s recent recording sessions, label founder Matt Nelkin loved the track and wanted to get it out as a FREE download for people to enjoy during their outdoor summertime sesssions and late night feel good parties. Stream & Download below!!! *** Thanks to theoctopuscorp.com for sending***

PRTLND hip-hop trio TxE knows how things work around here. The group, made up of members Tope , Epp and producer Calvin Valentine , realize they’re living in a city where indie rock is king and rap is often viewed as something that only comes from somewhere else. So they’ve decided to do something that surprisingly hasn’t been done before: create an album using samples of songs by some of the city’s most beloved indie bands.  Tracklist 01. This Town (Sallie Ford) ft Vursatyl of Lifesavas 03:54 02. Cold Heart (Monarques) 03:13 03. Bitter Sweat (Nurses) 03:01 04. Change A Thing 03:35 05. Hallways (Brainstorm) 04:23 06. Hopscotch (Ocean Age) 03:11 07. Climb (Typhoon) 04:15 08. Sasha Thumper (Blouse) 03:41 09. The Sea (Starfucker) 04:13 10. PTTLN (Tyler Keane) 04:46 Vs PRTLND by TxE