It was just this past Saturday morning when the official un-official artwork for Jay Electronica’s long awaited LP: Act II: The Patents Of Nobility leaked on several Blogs across the net, starting the conversation on when or if Jay Elec’s project will ever see the light of day. It’s been about 3 years now since Jay Elect set the net as well as the Hip Hop world a buzz with “Exhibit C” as well as Exhibit A (Transformations), and a slew of other mixtape related tracks. One of the hardest things to do in Hip Hop these days is to get people to pay attention. Jay Electronica seems to have everybodies attention, and doesn’t seem too concerned about it either for the matter. While this new track “Dear Moleskine” produced by Just Blaze is sure to quiet the rumbling stomachs until summer hits. The age old question will not go away. When will the fans be treated to an album? some videos? merch? … I guess only time will tell.

Feels like I’ve heard this record a few years back, but just hearing it again for the first time. Weird.

And before you get Super excited. The track although it says 5 mins, only contains about 1 minute worth of rapping. HA. Classic Jay Electronica. Enjoy. And if you recognize the sample, De La Soul used it on the song “Sunshine” from the Stakes Is High LP. This track although short, is still worth checking out, give it a listen.

DOWNLOAD: Jay Electronica – Dear Moleskine (Produced By Just Blaze)

Atlanta emcee Jay Qwest proudly presents the the J. Barnard-directed music video for “Offiseer”, the lead single from his forthcoming album Whiskey & Gun Powder, dropping April 24 on Elevated Press Records. “Offiseer” features Detroit-bred emcee Boog Brown (who released Brown Study in 2010 on Mello Music Group) and Methuzulah (picked by 50 Cent and Common as one of Youtube’s Top 20 Indie Artists), all ATL residents. Also residing in Atlanta, Indiana-bred producer Illastrate produced “Offiseer”, adding to a list of credits that includes J-Live and Treach from Naughty By Nature. “The song ‘Offiseer’ was written from personal experience and frustration dealing with police in Atlanta” Explains Jay. “After writing it, I realized how the song became like my own version of ‘Sound of da Police’ by KRS-One. So with that in mind, I wanted to pay homage to that song too, mixing the words ‘officer’ with ‘overseer’ making the title ‘Offiseer’. It is an unfortunate coincidence how this song relates to the recent shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida, as well as so many other circumstances in this country concerning people of color and law enforcement. I think it’s tragic that we can’t always trust the police to protect us.”

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Señor Kaos, Punchline, Lyric Jones, & Rah Digga in ATL Spring 2011.

When I first read the subject in my e-mail I was hoping this wasn’t an attempt to get people to pay attention to Rah Digga (as many disses in Hip Hop are nowadays). I was also thinking “who the hell is Fat Trel, and why is Rah Digga dissing them?” HA… However after listening to the track it doesn’t appear to be a phony diss (a la Common x Drake) out of left field. Digga is letting these two (as well as every other emcee for that matter) know just because she’s been silent, doesn’t mean she’s too buy to give you a lyrical ass wopping. And she definitely puts them in their place as a real emcee should.

Rah Digga says: “I didn’t make this record for press purposes or for hype cuz that’s not my thing. I got wind of various artists referencin me in a negative fashion. They poked fun at me I’m just pokin back. Its all sport to me. I wish em all the best, they just need to understand who is off limits. MC Lyte is off limits. Rah Digga is off limits. Respect those who kept hip hop raw so that we could still have a culture or get a first hand lesson in a lyrical ass whoopin. Love is love.” – Rah Digga

Head over to Audiomack to stream and download the new joint from Rah Digga.

In addition to the music, it also looks like Converse is using this project to market the new Chuck Talyor All Star “Padded Collar” sneaker. Yo Fresh! Gone and send me a pair of those joints so I can stay fresh too.

Stream below or Download HERE.

Tracklist:

1. G.G.G (Okay, Okay) produced by Benamin
2. We On Again produced by D/Will
3. Cool Thoughts feat. Om’mas Keith prod. by BMB Spacekid
4. Believe the Hype feat. Murs produced by Shigeto
5. You Love it Though feat. Mike Bake the Bike Maker produced by Shuko & Audiotreats
6. C4 feat. Rockwell Knuckles produced by Doc Illingsworth
7. Submarine Bass Face (Turn me up!) feat. Suede Jury & Melo-X produced by P.U.D.G.E
8. Pregamin’ produced by Sabzi
9. Laced up produced by Jinesis additional production by Benamin
10. Don’t You Agree feat. Om’mas Keith produced by Sam Champ
11. Workin’ it Out (‘96 Cipher style) feat. Moruf & Black Spade produced by Suede Jury
12. The way it is (For Stella) feat. Black Spade produced by Black Spade co-production by Benamin

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Clan Destined – “The Language Pt. 2″ Music Video from Will F on Vimeo.

Official music video for Clan Destined’s “The Language Pt.2″ off the “Self Titled” album.

Listen to and download “Self Titled” HERE

Listen to and download the “Scream/Screamixes” EP HERE

Check out the solo project from DJ Amdex (aka Yamin Semali) Here

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The Gorillaz also have a new limited edition Chuck Taylor All Star collection available for purchase.

DOWNLOAD: Gorillaz Feat. Andre 3000 & James Murphy – “DoYaThing”