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Ortist Music shares his new single "Cold Turkey" featuring Reef The Lost Cauze (from Army of the Pharaohs / AOTP ) and Slaine (from La Coka Nostra / LCN ). Cold Turkey by Ortist Music

African Kiwi artist Raiza Biza ends summer on a high note with a return to his signature sound for the new album ‘A Summer In Retrograde’ the first project since his Aotearoa Music Award nominated album 'Grand Opening, Grand Closing' which was released at the height of COVID lockdown in New Zealand last year. Featuring collaborations with the likes of Hollie Smith , Christoph El Truento , Beau Monga , NXVA , Blaze The Emperor , Mo Muse and more ‘A Summer In Retrograde’ allows Raiza Biza to gauge the world retrospectively, and from a more positive state of mind. A Summer In Retrograde by Raiza Biza

Below System Records sends the album "NY2NZ" by SoulChef & Hydroponikz , a collection of new exploratory songs from the accomplished duo, further pushing their creativity, and remembering their mission statement from a lyric heard within their first 2009 collaboration: "Makin’ music that you feelin', New York to New Zealand" . NY2NZ by SoulChef & Hydroponikz

The new single "Back Home" by SoulChef and Hydroponikz explores the shift in priorities as a man grows older and wiser. Maturing past a culture of toxic masculinity and superfluous materialism, Hydro delivers a farewell to the fast life, trading the earning and spending of $100 bills for giving 100% at home with his wife and child. The message is served over a fresh, reviving, and relaxing SoulChef instrumentation that we all covet and savor.  Source: Below System Records Back Home by SoulChef & Hydroponikz

SoulChef and Hydroponikz has dropped the music video for their song "Hands Up" . Taken from the upcoming album "NY2NZ" . Listen/Buy "Hands Up" : https://smarturl.it/HandsUpSingle Source: Below System Records

As an immigrant in the United States, Hydroponikz teams up with New Zealand producer SoulChef , in their latest work "Hands Up" , to express his frustration with the discriminatory treatment of those citizens that helped to shape the cultural diversity of our society. "Hands Up" is the second single from SoulChef and Hydroponikz 's upcoming album "NY2NZ" ( New York to New Zealand ). Source: Below System Records Hands Up by SoulChef & Hydroponikz

Auckland, New Zealand producer SoulChef and Queens, New York rapper Hydroponikz join forces for their new single "Last Time" . Taken from their upcoming album "NY2NZ" . Stream the single below!!! Source: Below System Records Last Time by SoulChef & Hydroponikz

On the heels of his recent jazz-tinged efforts, Sundance returns with a wild new song entitled "The Last Sunrise" , which features famed underground MC, Adam L , and a cast of talented musicians including DJ Sean P , Sivion , and Stro Elliott ( The Roots ). Source: Illect Recordings The Last Sunrise by Sundance

For their upcoming North American Tour with the one & only Lorde , Run The Jewels is excited to announce this official “Supercut” collaboration and remixed by El-P . Source: Run The Jewels

iStillLoveHER sends 'Get By' , the first single from Raiza Biza 's upcoming EP. With Bianca Paulus (from Weird Together ) serenading vocals, over a jazz laced Crime Heat production. 'Get By' is available via Itunes , Spotify , Apple Music , and all other popular online streamers and retailers.  Stream the track below!!!

Digital PR sends the track "White Feathers" by Copenhagen-based DJ, Jazz drummer and producer Slowolf featuring New Zealand born singer Kimbra .

Raiza Biza sends his latest music video titled 'Flashbacks' . The track is from his Summer album which is available for free at www.raizabiza.bandcamp.com and the song is produced by ChoiceVaughan ( @choicevaughan ) with assistance on the horns from K*Saba ( @karnansaba ).

Today is Wizdom Wednesday w/Praverb and I chose the Digi-Single "The Social Network" that Praverb dropped back in March, 2013 . That track is produced by New Zealand based beatsmith Soulchef (which they met through the Social Networking site Facebook). The ill scratches on the track are by Belgium's DJ Grazzhoppa . Check out the wizdom in Praverb's words below and the bars in the track. "Technological advancements have made it easier for humans to interact with one another. The Social Network provides various pathways for people to send and share information" - Praverb Tracklist 1. The Social Network (feat. DJ Grazzhoppa) 02:55 2. The Social Network (Acapella) 02:14 3. The Social Network (Instrumental) 02:55 4. The Social Network (Instrumental w/ Cuts) 02:55 The Social Network (Digi-Single) by Praverb the Wyse

New Zealand's Raiza Biza sends his new project "The Imperfectionist" . The album features many of NZ's top artists and producers as well as the new upcoming wave of NZ hip hop. Tracklist 1. The Butterfly Effect (Prod. Jay Knight) 02:03 2. Chuck Daly ft PNC (Prod. Crime Heat) 03:46 3. New Kings ft Spycc, Maia Rata (Prod. Why SL) 04:27 4. House Party (Prod. Crime Heat) 03:57 5. Biza's Way ft Yayne (Prod. Haz Beats) 02:19 6. Intoxication (Prod. Crime Heat) 03:26 7. The Sky ft Third3ye, Bianca Paulus (Prod. Jay Knight) 05:01 8. Gravity ft Piatao the Supervillain, Bailey Wiley, Diaz Grimm (Prod. Jay Knight) 03:41 9. A Song for Sophia ft Bailey Wiley (Prod. Ill Baz) 03:33 10. Seagers Gin (Prod. Crime Heat) 03:53 11. The Tunnel ft Rizvan (Prod. P-Money) 02:48 12. Supporters Note (Prod. Crime Heat) 03:27 The Imperfectionist by Raiza Biza

Raiza Biza sends his heater Stay Down (I Love Jhene Aiko) ,  produced by Crime Heat with a vocal sample from my dream girl, Jhene Aiko .  Stream below!!!

Essenchill Records sends the EP When The Pieces Come Together by MKV & Concept . Tracklist 1. The Path 03:32 2. Live By The Pen 02:46 3. Struggle (Instrumental) 01:28 4. When The Pieces Come Together 03:10 5. Stay Strong 03:10 6. Lost Souls 03:37 7. Past & Present (Instrumental) 03:14 STREAM/DOWNLOAD

Raiza Biza sends his latest album, 'Winter Solace' . This album is the culmination of my work during the last 5 months, and was inspired by the various aspects of the New Zealand Winter. 'Winter Solace' is a follow up to my last project 'Summer' .  It features production by the like of Sonuba ( USA ), Myele Manzanza ( Congo/NZ ), Crime Heat Beats ( NZ ) to mention a few.  Hit the link below!!! Tracklist 1. First Light (Prod. by Tausani) 04:09 2. No Going Back (Prod. by Nu-Vintage) 04:07 3. Visionary ft Bailey Wiley (Prod. by Crime Heat) 03:26 4. Decisions (Prod. by Sonuba) 04:37 5. Whisky Blues (Prod. by Thee Tony Douglas) 02:59 6. Stepping Out (Prod. by Jay Knight) 02:51 7. You Make Me (Prod. by ChoiceVaughan) 03:57 8. Winter ft Tanya Anguna (Prod. by Iron Will) 03:56 9. Fireplace ft Bailey Wiley (Prod. by Jordo Hornblow) 03:33 10. Innuendo (Prod. by Myele Manzanza) 04:05 STREAM/DOWNLOAD

U Call That Love sends the collaborative album from American rapper Ed Rowe and New Zeland producer Concept entitled "Essenchill" .  Hit the link!!! Tracklist 1. Chillintro 01:32 2. Essenchill 03:13 download 3. The Time Is Near 03:57 4. What's Goin On 05:11 5. State Of Emergency ft. StaHHr 05:08 6. Activate Thought 02:54 7. One February Day 03:21 8. Irielude 00:48 9. Delayed Gratitude 02:40 10. Reserved For 03:15 11. Told Ya So ft. Sleep Sinatra 03:50 12. Days Fly 03:12 13. Unwind 03:12 14. Essenchill (Remix) 02:53 15. What's Goin On (Alt Version) 02:31 16. Raw Thoughts 03:03 17. Chilloutro 00:38 STREAM/PURCHASE