Sphere of Hip-Hop Daily Download

This is the first track that Sean P and Manchild (Mars ILL / Deepspace5) released to whet our appetites for the Move Merchants album. It’s a fresh cut with guest verses from Theory Hazit (Scribbling Idiots) and Playdough (Deepspace5). Pick up the Move Merchants project from SphereofhiphopStore.com.

Artist: Move Merchants (Sean P and Manchild)
Song: Live As It Gets feat. Theory Hazit & Playdough
Album: Move Merchants
Label: Indie
Year: 2009

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Lead single from their Illect Recordings debut. Nickels on the beats, PageOne on the rhymes and DJ Because on the 1′s and 2′s. This one was a favorite at radio and stayed on the charts for several months. If you dig this, pick up their album at SphereofhiphopStore.com.

Artist: John Reuben
Song: Adrenaline Rush
Album: Process of Illumination
Label: ILLECT Recordings
Year: 2004

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The evolution of John Reuben’s sound has been remarkable. He’s refused to confine himself to the often narrow confines of a hip-hop sound. This track is an example of where he was as an artist in the middle part of the last decade.

Artist: John Reuben
Song: Nuisance feat. Relient K
Album: The Boy vs. The Cynic
Label: Gotee Records
Year: 2005

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Lead single from RationaL’s debut album release “The BirthWrite LP”. The track’s subject matter is pretty heavy. It details the relationship between a cocaine addict and his sister. Powerful stuff.

It’s been fresh to see this emcee’s development and progress over the past few years I’ve known him. Be on the look out for a music video for this track as well. Pick up the album when it drops.

Artist: RationaL
Song: Cocaine Cowboy feat. Relic
Album: The BirthWrite LP
Label: Indie
Year: 2010

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Hot track from Sev Statik from his full length debut Speak Life. This album had several really strong tracks and was a top 20 album at college radio in 2003. Check into this one, it’s got some bangers on it.

Artist: Sev Statik
Song: All For A Purpose
Album: Speak Life
Label: Uprok
Year: 2002

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A fresh jam and lead single from the Curb Appeal album. The record was the second album in what is hopefully a long string of solo releases from Deepspace5 member Sintax the Terrific. This track held the #1 spot on the Rhythmic charts for a few weeks when it was released.

Artist: Sintax the Terrific
Song: Hurricane Crush
Album: Curb Appeal
Label: ILLECT Recordings
Year: 2006

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A classic track and #1 chart topping single from a top album of 2001. This one features Tunnel Rat emcees Sev Statik, Elsie of New Breed and Jurny Big on the track. If you don’t have this album do yourself and pick up a copy.

Artist: Tunnel Rats
Song: Line Finish
Album: Tunnel Vision
Label: Uprok
Year: 2001

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A new emcee hailing from the Pacific NW in Oregon. Check out this track and if you dig, pick up the Us As One EP out now. View the news article at Sphereofhiphop.com for more info.

Artist: Skribbal
Song: Why Do You Cry feat. ALS of Distant Locals
Album: Us As One EP
Label: Indie
Year: 2010

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This is an early track from Braille featuring Johnny5 that was featured on an extreme sports surf video. We’ve had it listed on Sphereofhiphop.com for probably about 10 years now. Check it out… it’s got a nice fresh summer vibe.

Artist: Braille
Song: All The Way Live feat. Johnny5
Album: Unreleased
Label: Indie
Year: Unknown

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