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.