HOLD THE LINE...

One word for this video -- AWESOME! This is "Hold The Line" from Major Lazer (Diplo + Switch) from the forthcoming Guns Don't Kill People -- Lazers Do scheduled for release on June 16th.

NoDoz: BULLION

Another newcomer making big noise in 2009 is UK beat sensation Bullion.



Bullion splashed on the scene back in 2007 when he released Pet Sounds: In the Key of Dee, a mash-up of songs from The Beach Boy's Pet Sounds with beats from Jay Dee.

This year he dropped the Young Heartache EP on One-Handed Music and has been receiving a lot of praise for his unique production style. Here's what Motown mainstay Dj House Shoes had to say...

"After listening to the new Bullion joint, i drove back to Detroit, and punched my mom in the stomach. FILTHY."

NoDoz: NOSAJ THING

2009 is shaping up to be a banner year for freshman beat makers. Among this years class is Nosaj Thing out of Los Angeles, CA.



Nosaj Thing (aka Jason Chung) makes moody electronic music with a spiritual vibe to it. His debut full-length, Drift, came out this week via Alpha Pup and I must say I'm quite impressed. A must have for fans for Flying Lotus & Dabrye. Listen below.

HOME...

Another new video from the Rhymesayers camp. This is Jake One featuring Vitamin D, C Note, Maine, & Ish with "Home". The song is an ode to Jake's hometown of Seattle and even features a cameo from Sir Mix-A-Lot!

GOOD LORD...

New video from supa emcee Brother Ali. This is "Good Lord" from the Truth Is Here EP on Rhymesayers. Directed once again by Rik Cordero.

GEEK TO THE BEAT...

This video from Zion I is bananas! I meant to post it earlier but spaced on it. Taken from their 2009 release The Take Over. Good stuff.

LITTLE MAC...

I'm not much of a video game dude these days, but I must admit that I'm hyped on this release! Too bad there's no "Kid Dynamite" in the game.

TERRY KENNEDY x SUPRA SOCIETY...

These bad boys are like skyscraper tall, but I kinda dig em'! Too high for skate shoes you say? TK tends to disagree. Peep the latest installment of Maestro Knows below for proof.

GOURMET L'UNO...

A little something from Gourmet to supplement all those Nikes and adidas.

I NEVER KNEW YOU...

New video from Cage directed by Mr. Transformer himself, Shia LeBeouf. This is "I Never Knew You" from the forthcoming Depart From Me due on June 30th via Definitive Jux.

NIKE AIR TOKI TZ...

The Air Toki re-visited in two new colorways. I like the canvas upper. Very clean.

THIS IS AFRICA...

FRESH new video from K'Naan directed by NABIL. This is "T.I.A." from Troubadour.

CASA BEY...

New video from Mos Def. This is "Casa Bey" from the forthcoming The Ecstatic due on June 9th.

MOST VALUABLE PUPPETS: CHALK

ST 400% BE@RBRICK...

Suicidal Tendencies 400% Be@rbrick from MEDICOM. Dope.

ARE YOU IN?

Need a little motivational music for your afternoon run? De La Soul is here to help. The legendary trio has teamed up with Nike+ to deliver Are You In?, a 45 minute continuous mix of new material that is guaranteed to keep your spirits high while you get your workout on. Get some.

LABBIT...

Two new homies to hang with the OG white Labbit.

CLARKS ORIGINALS SPORT SERIES ADDER SHOE...

I gotta admit, I'm kinda feelin' this new series from Clarks Originals. Pretty clean.

ICE CAPPED ON BOTH ENDS...

Guillermo Scott Herren is doing work in 2009. Check the stats...

March - New Savath y Savalas record
April - New Prefuse 73 record



Keeping the streak alive in May he's back with Ice Capped on Both Ends, the debut from Diamond Watch Wrists. DWW is a collaboration with drummer Zach Hill of Hella and feature vocals from GSH himself. The album is out now on Warp. Check it.

$FREE.99: THE COOL KIDS - GONE FISHING

Free music Monday strikes again! Windy City hip-hop duo The Cool Kids are back with Gone Fishing, a new FREE mixtape collaboration with Don Cannon. Click here to download.

THE SCIENCE...

The mighty Murs is back again with another video from Murs for President. This is "The Science", my favorite track on the album.