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Minneapolis, MN rap vet Brother Ali shares his single "Another Country" , also produced by Brother Ali , mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway released by Travelers Media and coordinated by Brendan "BK-One" Kelly .

Rhymesayers Entertainment shares the offical video for the single "Zorro" by Atmosphere featuring ZooDeVille .  The video is also shot & edited by ZooDeVille , mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway Studios, MPLS , and mastered by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound, NYC .  LISTEN/BUY: https://rse.lnk.to/Jestures   MUSIC/MERCH: https://AtmosphereSucks.com

San Francisco,CA rap artist Larry June and St, Paul, MN producer Cardo Got Wings shares the official video for the single "Gotta Be Love" . The single is from their collaborative release "Until Night Comes" . Out Now!

The Freeminded shares the official video for the single "Organic Free Range Chicken" by Larry June and Cardo Got Wings , from their collaborative album "Until Night Comes" .  Listen to the album "Until Night Comes" . Out Now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/untilnightcomes

The Freeminded shares the official video for the single "50's in the City" by Bay Area rap artist Larry June and St. Paul, MN producer Cardo Got Wings , the single appear on their collaborative album "Until Night Comes" .  The video is directed by @davidcamarena .  Listen to the album "Until Night Comes" . Out Now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/untilnightcomes

Until Night Comes is the fifth collaborative album by Bay Area rapper Larry June and producer Cardo Got Wings . It follows their previous joint projects Mr. Midnight in 2018 , Cruise USA , released in 2020 , Into The Late Night from 2021 , and The Night Shift , which dropped in 2023 . The release marks another entry in the duo’s ongoing partnership.

San Francisco, CA rap artist Larry June shares the official video for the single "Ya Feel Me" , produced by Saint Paul, MN producer Cardo Got Wings and features rap icon E-40 .  Listen to the single "Ya Feel Me" . Out Now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/yafeelme

The Freeminded Records / EMPIRE presenst the official video for the single "On The Unda" by Bay Area rap artist Larry June and St. Paul, MN producer Cardo Got Wings . The single will appear on their upcoming collaborative release "Until Night Comes" , the follow-up to their 2023’s "The Night Shift" .  Listen to the single "On The Unda" . Out Now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/ontheunda

Minneapolis, MN rap duo Atmosphere share their release "Triple X Years In The Game" , that maps out the group’s 30-year journey through a catalog that’s as personal as it is prolific. Sequenced in chronological order, the 30-song collection brings together essential tracks from each studio album along with a few under-appreciated gems that emerged along the way. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or you’re just discovering them now, this project offers a window into how Atmosphere has grown and shifted without ever losing their footing. The compilation opens with “God’s Bathroom Floor” , recorded in 1995, when the Atmosphere story was only just beginning, and closes with “XXX” , a brand-new track that bookends the journey and offers the first glimpse of what’s still to come. For longtime fans, it’s a well-earned moment of reflection. For new listeners, it’s the perfect entry point. Either way, Triple X Years In The Game isn’t just a retrospective—it’s proof...

St. Paul, Minnesota’s Ken-C and Rochester Producer Kidd Called Quest continue to pay homage to the greats. New single (out now via Bandcamp ) “They Don’t Know” is a tribute to the late great DMX and heads will pick up a particular inspiration from the X man’s track, “Who We Be” . Stream the single and enjoy!!! Ken-C They Don't Know "Produced By Kidd Called Quest" by Ken-C

St. Paul, Minnesota’s Ken-C returns with a “Premo Feel” . In honor of the great DJ Premier ’s Birthday ( March 21 ) Rochester, NY beat-smith Kidd Called Quest creates a soundscape that gives you exactly as the title states. Keepin’ it 90’s, the beat and rhymes touch on the importance of these influences on both independents and more mainstream stars of now. Ken-C Premo Feel (Prod Kidd Called Quest) by Kenc & Kidd Called Quest

Brother Ali delivers the final single "Mysterious Things" from his Mello Music Group debut album "Satisfied Soul" (Out Digitally Feb 14th ). Produced by Ant , the new track dives deep into self-reflection and human complexity. Ali explores relationships, vulnerability, and acceptance, acknowledging the struggle for validation while confronting personal growth. Satisified Soul by Brother Ali

St. Paul, MN emcee Ken-C is tired of the posturing in new single “Rap Your Age” .  Amplified by Kidd Called Quest ’s soulful production Ken-C is a grown man on a lyrical mission. This is the first new collaboration between the two since the Kidd produced “The Kendrick Cole”  EP (released in 2023). Rap Your Age Produced By Kidd Called Quest by Ken-C

D.R.U.M. is hand claps and a soaring choir weaving a rhythm that transcends sound, grounded by Ant 's powerful, head-nodding beat. Brother Ali ’s lyrics speak of struggle and triumph—it’s not just heard, it’s felt. The single is from the upcoming album "Satisified Soul" , dropping Feb. 14th. Satisified Soul by Brother Ali

 " Doing Okay" is the lush new single and official video from MaLLy & DJ Last Word 's joint album, "The Sweetest of It All" .  After five years since his last full-length release, the Minneapolis rapper MaLLy returns sounding more comfortable and more focused on this warm feel good track.  Accompanied by DJ Last Word ’s angelic and powerful keys and full bassline, MaLLy ’s pen, bravado and delivery shine bright highlighting all of the reasons he is doing okay, better yet, doing great.  The video is directed, filmed and edited by Ryan Stopera .

Termanology & Tek (member of the duo Smif-N-Wessun , as well as the Hip Hop collective Boot Camp Clik ) share the official video for the single "Hustler's Soul" featuring Philly rapper and State Property member Freeway and produced by Minnesota with additional vocals by Nim K. . The single appears on the upcoming album "Teknology" (12/6). The video is directed Marble Ave Films and features a guest appearance by Beanie Sigel .  'Hustler's Soul' streaming everywhere  https://go.perfecttimemusicgroup.com/...  Pre-save/pre-order Termanology & Tek 'Teknology' (12/6)  https://go.perfecttimemusicgroup.com/..

Mello Music Group shares the EP "Satisfied Soul" by Minneapolis, MN based rap artist Brother Ali . Stay tuned for his next release, the album "Satisfied Soul" which is available for pre-save on Apple Music and consisting 17 tracks. The album is scheduled for release on February 14, 2025 .

Minneapolis based rapper MaLLy and DJ / producer Last Word shafre the official video for the single “New Year, New Wave” , from their album “The Sweetest of It All” , a 14 track opus of personal and breezy expressions over a lush, colorful and futuristic-soul soundscape from the 70’s and 80’s with a light touch of boom bap nostalgia.  The video is directed, filmed and edited by Jason Ho .  PURCHASE 'The Sweetest of It All' on VINYL & CD: https://www.mallympls.com/shop   BANDCAMP: https://mally.bandcamp.com/album/the-...  STREAM 'The Sweetest of It All' : https://lnk.to/thesweetest

St, Paul, MN producer and rap artist Cardo aka Cardo Got Wings shares the official video for the single "Woke Up Ballin'" , from his recemtly released album “MADeMAN" .  Listen to the album “MADeMAN" . Out Now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/mademancardo

Cardo aka Cardo Got Wings shares his release "MADeMAN" , that features 14 tracks with guest appearances by Payroll Giovanni (on 3 tracks), Seafood Sam , Larry June , and Kamaiyah .