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The music video for "Everyday" from Tarik Robinson 's new album is a one-shot performance with animated accents, designed to take the viewer into the vivid imagination of this respected emcee and producer, as he vividly describes the ups and downs of life that he faces everyday.  Stream the new album Tarik Robinson - "Rotations" : https://lnkfi.re/rotations

"It's been a minute y'all, I'm still in it y'all" This defiant statement from Willie D of the Geto Boys is scratched to perfection by DJ Cosm in the hook of "Still In It" , a new single by Canadian emcee and producer Tarik Robinson ( Teekay of Dragon Fli Empire ), joined by fellow Calgary-based lyrical masters Jay Ross and bRavenous . The backdrop is a jazzy boom bap banger produced by Robinson that will take you back to the Golden Era classics that inspired all of the artists featured on "Still In It" . "Still In It" is the second single from Tarik Robinson 's upcoming album "Rotations" which releases Friday, November 12th, 2021 on Makebelieve Records . Check it out now! Still In It [SINGLE] by Tarik Robinson

Canadian emcee/producer Tarik Robinson (aka Teekay of DFE) shares his new single "Everyday" , the first single from his upcoming album, "Rotations" , coming in October 2021.  Stream/Download the single below!!! Everyday [SINGLE] by Tarik Robinson

Canadian true-school hip hop duo Dragon Fli Empire ( Teekay and DJ Cosm ) are back with the first of several projects celebrating their upcoming 20th anniversary as a crew in 2022. Kicking things off is a new digital maxi-single featuring two fresh collaborations with artists from France. "To Be Continued" is a smooth, jazzy track contemplating the temptations of street life with a show-stopping solo from French trumpet player Alix Laran . The second song is the upbeat "Inspiration" featuring emcee Gassam aka GAS and singer Luc Nyamé-Siliki from Lyon, France. Teekay and Gassam trade energetic bars in English and French on this banger. To Be Continued / Inspiration by Dragon Fli Empire

Dragon Fli Empire ’s DJ Cosm joins forces with heavyweight MCs The Legend   Adam Bomb , Merkules , Fortified Mind ( Certain Ones ) and Halfcut for a lyrical beatdown on the single "All or Nothing" , the second single from the upcoming album, "Natural Within" , coming this Fall 2020.  Stream the single below!!! Source: Makebelieve Records Makebelieve Records · DJ Cosm - All or Nothing (ft. Merkules, Halfcut, The Legend Adam Bomb & Fortified Mind)

Banff, Alberta… a picturesque Western Canadian mountain town, famous for natural beauty, kitschy tourist shops and incredible nightlife. It’s this last attraction that provides the inspiration for Dragon Fli Empire ’s newest opus, “Banff Avenue” . The two-man team of DJ Cosm and Tarik Robinson (aka Teekay ) return with their first album since 2013’s “Mission Statement” .  Stream the album below!!! Source: Makebelieve Records Banff Avenue by Dragon Fli Empire

Makebelieve Records sends the visual for "Banff Avenue" by Dragon Fli Empire. From the upcoming release  "Banff Avenue EP" . FREE DOWNLOAD: https://makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.co... STREAMING LINKS: https://lnkfi.re/BAsingle

The funky Canadian hip hop duo Dragon Fli Empire is back! Check out their new video for the b-boy friendly cut 'Hold Down the Fort' (produced by Djar One ). Source: Makebelieve Records

Makebelieve and Dragon Fli Empire are pleased to release the music video for 'Superhero' , from DFE 's latest album 'Mission Statement' . DJ Cosm 's cuts, Teekay 's colorful storytelling and Barkode 's banging beat are accompanied by amazing animated sequences, courtesy of directors Jennie Vallis and Pat McNinch of Itoko Images . ***Thanks to Makebelieve Records for sending*** DOWNLOAD LINK: https://makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.co...

Makebelieve Records and Dragon Fli Empire are pleased to unveil the Deluxe Edition of DFE 's fourth album, Mission Statement . After releasing several solo projects, the Calgary (Canada) duo of Teekay and DJ Cosm have reunited for their first group release since 2009. Mission Statement is an honest and engaging album showcasing further growth with the classic DFE hip hop style.  Stream below!!! ***Thanks to Makebelieve Records for sending*** Tracklist 1. Ain't Goin' Down 02:11 2. Mission Statement (feat. Birdapres) 02:49 3. Supreme 03:17 4. The Daily News Pt. 2 (feat. Sadat X) 03:08 5. Superhero 02:32 6. Was (feat. royceBIRTH & Relic) 02:43 7. Back Up (feat. Qwazaar & Thaione Davis) 02:46 8. The Way It Goes (feat. Yolanda Sargeant) 03:00 9. Gimme the Mic (feat. Ghettosocks & Def 3) 03:39 10. Fire on Ice (feat. Lady C) 03:28 11. All Wrong 03:16 12. Chop Chop 02:42 13. Train of Thought 04:28 14. Mission Sta...

Calgary (Canada) boom-bap revivalists Dragon Fli Empire are inviting all beatmakers and producers to take a shot in remixing "Supreme" from their last album "Mission Statement" . The best entry will be included on the next DFE project, coming later this year. All the rules/instructions and files can be downloaded in a zip file HERE . The deadline is ***September 6th*** . LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF 'SUPREME' (FREE DOWNLOAD): http://makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.com/track/supreme --- MAKEBELIEVE RECORDS: MakebelieveRecords.com @makebelievercds Facebook DOUBLE FLI EMPIRE: DragonFliEmpire.com Facebook @dragonfliempire Soundcloud  

Double Agent Media sends Gimme the Mic Remix ft. Dragon Fli Empire , Ghettosocks & Def 3 .  Stream and download the track below!!! ***Thanks to Makebelieve Records for sending*** Original song is from Dragon Fli Empire 's album "Mission Statement" : makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.com/album/mission-statement Gimme the Mic Remix [SINGLE] by Double Agent Media

Makebelieve Records sends KazMega full length album Everybody's KINg 1.0 . 'EBK' features Kaz blazing his dynamic wordplay over production handled primarily by Kaz himself. Make sure to check out the heaters 'Head in the Clouds' , 'Your Highness' and 'UFO' . Tracklist 1. Artform 03:12  2. Hermes 03:50 3. King's Landing 02:44 4. Your Highness 04:08 5. Everybody's KINg 03:38 6. Dominikingz 05:20 7. Part Time Apartheid 03:26 8. Head In The Clouds 03:12 9. Coffee N Cream 04:23 10. See What I See 03:29 11. Who's The Man 03:17 12. UFO 03:56 13. Ariel Maneuvers 02:45 14. Push 03:17 15. Queen 27:37 Everybody's KINg 1.0 by KazMega

Edmonton's KazMega x Baggylean present... G.R.I.L.L.I.O.S. (an acronym for 'Gangsta Rap Is Living Life In Our Society' ). Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Makebelieve Records for sending*** Tracklist 1. It's A Trap! 02:26 2. Never Outdated 03:14 3. U.N.I.C.Y. 02:41 4. Lions vs Sheep 02:48 5. Gently Down by Sabo Forte 03:29 6. Gangsta Rap! 03:27 download 7. That Hard Battle 02:22 8. Blue, Kind Of (Feat. Mitchmatic) 03:52 9. Specialest 02:55 10. It's A Trap! II 03:56 G.R.I.L.L.I.O.S. by KazMega X Baggylean

London U.K.-based producer Solomon Caine presents his debut album Guerillla Godz - Unmask the Phantom . Chilling, surreal beats take center stage, whether strictly instrumental or providing the backdrop for brilliant wordplay from emcees including New York's Starvin B and Kasan da Julah , Boston's Kyvah Johnston as well as Lay Low & Unknown Mizery of Toronto duo Tainted Wisdom . ***Thanks to Makebelieve Records for sending*** Tracklist 01. The Song of Orchid Island 00:57 download 02. Temple of the Red Lotus 02:14 03. Pearl Phoenix (feat. Tainted Wisdom) 02:31 04. Trail of the Broken Blade (feat. Kyvah Johnston) 02:14 05. Oasis of Fear 04:16 06. The Winged Tiger (feat. Kyvah Johnston) 02:16 07. The Temptress with a Thousand Faces 02:44 08. Enlighten Me (feat. Lay Low) 02:17 09. Black Butterfly 01:58 10. The Golden Seal 04:06 11. The Devil's Mirror (feat. Starvin B) 02:20 12. Black Magic 01:48 13. Fangs of the Gueri...

THE GUERILLA GODZ PRESENTS - OASIS OF FEAR from UNKNOWN MEDIA on Vimeo . London, U.K. producer and video wizard Solomon Caine is getting ready to unleash his debut album "Guerilla Godz - Unmask the Phantom" April 11th on Makebelieve Records . Taking influences from vintage sci-fi, horror and kung-fu cinema for his visuals and beats, his creative concepts are mind-bending. The video for "Oasis of Fear" features a seamless blend of old and new footage, with Solomon Caine himself appearing as the masked man. ***Thanks to Makebelieve Records for sending***

Makebelieve Records and IMF are pleased to present 90 NOW , the new album by talented young emcee & producer A.Y.E. . The album is a truly authentic tribute to the beats, style, slang and aura of 90's hip hop.  Stream & Download below!!! Tracklist 1. Intro 01:20 2. Keep It Real 03:20 3. Get Down feat. Teekay & I.P. 04:04 4. Put It On 03:51 5. LAB (Life's a Bitch) feat. Halfcut, Chale & MAXJULLIAN 05:50 6. Represent feat. Ayoo Angie 03:04 7. In The Ghetto 03:49 8. Shooby Do feat. Jazzlib Collective 04:53 9. 1OVE (One Love) 03:44 10. Times (NY) 02:47 11. Rec It feat. Dustin Def 03:17 90 NOW by A.Y.E.

Makebelieve Records sends the official video for "Train of Thought" , from Dragon Fli Empire 's new album entitled "Mission Statement" . FREE DOWNLOAD: http://makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.com...

Makebelieve and IMF/Infamous sends the first single "Keep It Real" from emcee/producer A.Y.E. 's upcoming album "90 Now" . This gritty boom-bap banger pays tribute to the classic joint by east-coast rapper Jamal . The single includes both the vocal and instrumental versions.  Grab it at the link below!!! STREAM/DOWNLOAD

Makebelieve Records and Dragon Fli Empire are pleased to unveil DFE's fourth album, Mission Statement . Special features (including Sadat X of Brand Nubian , Qwazaar of Typical Cats and JUNO-nominated artist Ghettosocks , plus a handful of amazing guest producers help make Mission Statement a solid addition to DFE’s already impressive catalogue. The album is now available for a limited time as a pay-what-you-want price ($0.00 or above) on the Makebelieve Bandcamp page. It is also available through traditional online retailers like iTunes and Amazon Music . Tracklist 1. Ain't Goin' Down 02:11 2. Mission Statement (feat. Birdapres) 02:49 3. Supreme 03:17 4. The Daily News Pt. 2 (feat. Sadat X) 03:08 5. Superhero 02:32 6. Was (feat. royceBIRTH & Relic) 02:43 7. Back Up (feat. Qwazaar & Thaione Davis) 02:46 8. The Way It Goes (feat. Yolanda Sargeant) 03:00 9. Gimme the Mic (feat. Ghettosocks & Def 3) 03:39 10. Fire on Ice (feat. Lady C) 03:28 ...