Politics As Usual

Back in London hanging out with my brother Eric Lau. When ever I'm here, I play basketball on Wednesdays with Eric, his friends & allot of the London music scene. Afterwards we always go for a bite  to eat & a shisha. Eric put me on to a new Turkish spot in Finsbury Park called "Leziz". Great food, great prices, lovely staff & great shisha.



We discussed the possibility of Eric releasing a record on Mello Music over complimentary fresh mint tea & baklava. Eric just left to China for a gig there & then he's off to Thailand. (Lucky bastard)

Has-Lo "Utero"

Check out the video from my label mate, the very talented "Has-Lo". The song is called "Utero" & it's from his up & coming album "In Case I Don't Make It". "Utero" is available for free download, you can also purchase the pre-release of "In Case I Don't Make it" on iTunes now. The CD will be available March, 29th on Mello Music Group [MMG].

Purchase The PreRelease Of "In Case I Don't Make It" on iTunes

[Free Download] Maverick "The First Step"

When it comes to digging for samples I must admit, I'm not the best at. When you have friends like mine you don't have to be. I'd like to introduce you all to Maverick, a producer from Washington, DC by way of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Maverick & I have been friends for some time now, His knowledge on Hip Hop & records never ceases to amaze me.

The last time we hooked up, he played me some new beats he was working on. He's a busy guy who has his hands in tons of things. The one thing he has yet to dabble in was a release. I convinced him to let me share his beats with you all. Consider these tracks "The First Step" in my homie making a name for himself.

Maverick is a producer from Washington, DC by way of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Using the MPC 2000 & his vast collection of vinyl records, Maverick's production is reminiscent of classic early 90's Hip Hop. If you're digging Maverick's beats, feel free to let him know.

Email: maverickbeats@gmail.com

Twitter: Maverickbeatsdc

Cortez "The Journey"

I don't know how I missed posting this album by DMV MC, Cortez. His album "The Journey" is available for free dowmlolad on his bandcamp page. If you're feeling the music coming from the DMV, definitely add this one to your collection.

Soulful! "Mumbo Sauce & Drumbreaks"

One of my favorite up & coming producers from the DMV Soulful! just dropped an album titled, "Mumbo Sauce & Drumbeaks". Check the album out & if you're digging it, buy it & tell a friend. DMV!





BONUS: [Video] Oddisee, Toine of DTMD & Kenn Starr Rhyming over a beat by Soulful! + Additional photos.

Roddy Rod "Blunt Park Sessions 1.2

Maspyke's legendary producer, and Low Budget Crew's own RoddyRod, steps out on his own once again with a re-release of Rawkus's failed RAWKUS 50 LP Banger. A true slept on gem re-emerges and reminds the listener what hip-hop really is, With non-stop head-nodding throughout the album. Guests include Oddisee, Kev Brown, Finale, yU, Uptown X.O, Asheru, Muhsinah, Raheem Devaughn, Cy Young, Grap Luva and more. - Id (Originally released in 2008)

Kev Brown Commentary Vol.1 & 2

My big brother Kev brown just released two amazing volumes of beats, some as old as 11 years. He also gives a commentary on each production &, in depth stories based around the time of each track. Definitely as must have for all Kev Brown fans. Low Budget Crew For Life!

what Kev had to say about the project (Taken from his bandcamp page)
The creative process of Kev Brown. Kev Brown plays some of your favorites straight out of the akai MPC2000xl(nerd rap) and gives a little "behind the scenes" story of how the classic songs that you've loved over the years came to be!