Once a week, Stack delivers a mix of the most interesting new music on the web, handpicked by the Hype Machine team. Here's a recent mix.
Latest midwest rap tracks
Scheme - Life That I Chose (feat. Astonish)
The Smoking SectionFollow “The Coke King, French Montana, would like to thank all of you who thinks his flow sucks, isn’t talented enough…” on Nov 30th, 2011 →
Bad Meets Evil - Living Proof
This Bonus TrackFollow “I want to say that it doesn’t matter who’s behind those laughable guises of ‘Bad’ and ‘Evil’, that this album…” on Nov 29th, 2011 →
Villa Rosa - Uma Thurman
Above the Fold Follow “Villa Rosa, the new Minneapolis “it” duo of Muja Messiah and Maria Isa has been making waves. We’ve been sleeping…” on Nov 1st, 2011 →
Villa Rosa - Watch Out
Music for HumansFollow “Villa Rosa (Maria Isa & Muja Messiah) Fifth Element Minneapolis, MN 9-24-11 -Audience recording using Zoom H2 rear internal mics>SD…” on Oct 24th, 2011 →
Layzie Bone - Chiefen in My Wahoo featuring R.O.B. and B.Money
surviving the golden ageFollow “layzie bone, rob, b moneyBone Thugs-n-Harmony‘s most prolific member, Layzie Bone just sent me his new single “Chiefen in My…” on Oct 17th, 2011 →
Layzie Bone - I'm a Boss (Remix)
surviving the golden ageFollow “layzie bone, i'm a boss, remixLayzie Bone has released a mixtape and two albums so far in 2011. There is…” on Sep 28th, 2011 →
Villa Rosa - Leader of the Pack
Music ( for robots)Follow “Villa Rosa – Leader of the Pack. There’s something about Midwest hip-hop that’s so pure and wholesome, so without hubris…” on Sep 12th, 2011 →
The Academy - Samaryda (feat. Raekwon, Kurupt & Kojoe)
RCRD LBLFollow “Rapper Kurupt made his name vocally representing the West Coast on multiple albums on the Death Row label in the…” on Jun 30th, 2011 →
Sixth Sense - I'm Gonna Be Me
World of Underground Hip HopFollow “[IMG] Every wonder what Eyedea and Abilities were up to before they released the underground classic First Born (Rhymesayers)? Available…” on Jun 7th, 2011 →
Chip Tha Ripper - Hang Out
rose quartzFollow “MP3: Chip Tha Ripper - Hang OutOnly about a day or so old and I'm already sure that Cleveland emcee…” on Mar 2nd, 2011 →
Chip Tha Ripper - U.A.F.
ImposeFollow “Cleveland's Chip Tha Ripper keeps the choicest of company. A member of the recently debuted Pulled Over By The Cops…” on Mar 1st, 2011 →
Chip Tha Ripper - DynoMan
Potholes In My BlogFollow “Congratulations, smokers, you have another slick project to accompany your mellow. Gift Raps represents the collaborative work of high-as-a-kite MC…” on Mar 1st, 2011 →
Chip Tha Ripper - The Entrance - Prod. by Chip, Duke & Juilo
earmilkFollow “The time is here and the wait is over, presented by Karmaloop x Slabent x Illroots Chip tha Ripper ‘Gift…” on Feb 28th, 2011 →
Illa J - Affair
SoulBounceFollow “Since his brother, James "J Dilla" Yancey's untimely passing in 2006, his younger brother Illa J has set about preserving…” on Dec 15th, 2010 →
Crown Royale - Air Mattress
Potholes In My BlogFollow “Gotta give props where props are due. The fellas over at 2DopeBoyz have given us one mighty fine treat. By…” on Dec 6th, 2010 →
Scheme - Helluva Year feat. Emilio Rojas & Astonish
Berkeley PlaceFollow “Runner ups and honorable mentions: Wu Tang vs. The Beatles (review) Main Source-Return of the Castle (review + link) Bun-B-On…” on Dec 2nd, 2010 →
Crown Royale - We Gotcha MASTERED24
The Smoking SectionFollow “Brand new boom bap from two underground kings who’ve decided to join forces? Sure, why not. Our boy Buff and…” on Nov 8th, 2010 →
Scheme - Just Maybe f. YP & Kamilah Sumner
2dopeboyzFollow “Off the Moleman’s Deluxe Edition of Scheme’s Same Rebel, New Cause, dropping November 9th. DOWNLOAD: Scheme – Just Maybe f.…” on Nov 3rd, 2010 →
Scheme - Billion Dollar Dream f. Lennon
2dopeboyzFollow “Off the Deluxe Edition of Scheme’s Same Rebel, New Cause, dropping November 9th. Back cover/tracklist can be found after the…” on Oct 25th, 2010 →