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Slithering in to the deepest recesses of your small existence the ancient dark ones await. Living and breathing in your fear and weak attempts at humility. They shall gather around you, summon forth their insidious horde, lay claim to whatever lowly desire you lust for. You who fell for the King's Curse, the King's Karma as scribbled in moments as a witness to this folly. It was Rico James who scored this wretched beast and Subtex who imbedded the essence of its will. Shall you dear listener, become its next prey? 16 songs that descend in or out of madness. King's Karma by Subtex & Rico James

MRKBH x Rico James return to close out the year with the 2nd single from the upcoming release Righteous Gemstones Part 3 . This joint features prolific underground powerhouse Nowaah The Flood delivering cold bars alongside MRKBH . Dangerous Angels feat. Nowaah The Flood by MRKBH x Rico James

Burlington, VT producer Rico James shares the single "The Basement" by Wombaticus Rex & Learic . Written & performed by Wombaticus Rex & Learic , produced / mixed / mastered by Rico James and artwork by QSD . The Basement by Wombaticus Rex & Learic

Ishmael (Pt. 1) is a poetic plea for the empathy of the listener, the first half of a gut-wrenching glimpse into the struggles of an orphaned refugee during wartime. Backed by an emotional soundscape built by Burlington, Vermont’s own beat pad blacksmith Rico James , this is the latest single from his second collaborative EP with Indiana-based illustrious underground laureate MRKBH , titled Righteous Gemstones Part 2 . Ishmael Pt 1 by MRKBH & Rico James

The legendary Sadat X of Brand Nubian is featured on the first single from the second collabo EP between Dark Ages Music Group recording artist MRKBH ( mer-KAH-buh ) and Burlington, Vermont's own production powerhouse Rico James , titled Righteous Gemstones Part 2 . In building construction, a cornerstone is the first stone laid at the corner of a structure, serving as the foundation and guiding point for all subsequent walls. In this powerful piece, MRKBH and Sadat X trade bars interweaving the concepts of fatherhood, mortality, integrity, and more while asserting themselves as cornerstones in their families and culture. Chief Cornerstone feat. Sadat X by MRKBH x Rico James

Indiana rap artist MRKBH and Burlington, Vt producer Rico James link up for the collaborative release "Righteous Gems" , that features 5 tracks and guest appearances by DJ GlibStylez and Killah Priest . Righteous Gems by MRKBH x Rico James

Rap artist Sed One and producer Rico James link up for their collaborative EP "When The World Wakes Up" , that features 6 tracks with guest appearances by MC Humble , PreciseMC , and MC Bloom . When The World Wakes Up by Sed One & Rico James

Sed One , one of the founding members of Montpelier, VT -based Hip-Hop group Boomslang and Burlington, VT producer Rico James share their single "When The World Wakes Up" featuring MC Humble . The single is from the upcoming Sed One & Rico James release "When The World Wakes Up" , dropping on October 4, 2024 . When The World Wakes Up by Sed One & Rico James

New Hampshire emcee Raw Deff and Vermont producer Rico James team up for this long awaited album after many collaborations. "When Gravity Fails" represents the cloud-like feeling achieved when listening to smooth, easy going boom bap beats fueled by lyrics of question, adulthood and bravado. An album of escape, complete concentration and mood swing driven ideas that fall out of the sky... "When Gravity Fails" . When Gravity Fails by Raw Deff & Rico James

Providence, RI rap artist Toadstool links up with Burlington, VT producer Rico James for the single "First Cloud" . Written & Performed by Toadstool and Produced / Mixed & Mastered by Rico James . First Cloud by Toadstool & Rico James

MRKBH links up with Burlington, VT producer Rico James for the single "The Abyss (Ego Death)" . Written & Performed by MRKBH , Produced / Mixed / Mastered by Rico James , and Cuts by DJ GlibStylez . The Abyss (Ego Death) by MRKBH & Rico James

Burlington, VT artist/producer Rico James shares his remix for the single "Gladiators" by Indiana Hip Hop artist MRKBH featuring Killah Priest of Sunz of Man and affiliate of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan . The original version of "Gladiators" is produced by Ruler Why . Stream / Download the single and enjoy!!! Gladiators feat Killah Priest (Rico James Remix) by MRKBH

Only the creepiest of crawlies can escape when emcees Nahte Renmus , A-F-R-O , Stresselbee , Mavstar,  and Subtex step up to exterminate the competition over another raucous Rico James rhythm. Centipede Soul (feat. Nahte Renmus, A-F-R-O, Stresselbee, Mavstar, Subtex) by Rico James

Artist & Producer Rico James shares the single "Matthew" featuring Werdperfect . Written & Performed by Werdperfect and Produced / Mixed / Mastered by Rico James . Stream the single and enjoy!!! Matthew (feat. Werdperfect) by Rico James

Providence, RI rap artist Toadstool links up with Burlington, VT producer Rico James for their collaborative EP "The Outskirts Of Dreamland" . The EP features 4 tracks. Written & Performed by Toadstool and Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Rico James . Stream / Purchase the EP and enjoy!!! The Outskirts Of Dreamland by Toadstool & Rico James

Providence, RI Hip-Hop artist Toadstool links up with Burlington, VT producer Rico James share their single "One Long Bad Day" , from their upcoming collaborative album "The Outskirts Of Dreamland" . The Outskirts Of Dreamland by Toadstool & Rico James

Autumn has a very distinct vibration inside the minds & hearts of Man Bites Dog Records . Rico James and Empuls aligned during the pandemic to widdle down the all that energy to "Fall Sounds" . The perfect compliment to the array of emotions that shorter days and longer nights brings you. Stream below and enjoy!!! Fall Sounds by Empuls & Rico James

Burlington, VT rap artist, producer Rico James links up with New Hampshire rap artist Raw Deff for the single "Coast Is Clear" featuring Vermon based duo The Aztext . Stream the single and enjoy!!! Coast Is Clear (feat The Aztext) by Raw Deff & Rico James

Burlington, VT artist and producer Rico James shares his single "Wreckuiem" featuring Virgina emcee Cashus Flow . Wreckuiem (feat. Cashus Flow) by Rico James

The human body is only as strong and productive as its smallest pieces. TEETH . Losing them as a youth is acceptable, unavoidable and expected as a rite of passage. Holding on to them as an adult requires effort, restraint and the ability to read the room. Check the imprint left by Rico James and Empuls of Man Bites Dog Records . The single appears on the upcoming release "Fall Sounds" , releases December 15, 2023 . Fall Sounds by Empuls & Rico James