jR&pH7 - The Standard

Two dope boyz from Cologne, Germany you got J.R. and PH7 amplifying the production studio and making their way into the American hip hop culture. J.R. and PH7 recently released their debut album in the U.S. titled "The Standard," adding one more country to their sphere of influence along with Japan and Europe. The up-and-coming artists you see on the label flowin to the beats validate the quality of these guys' production skills. Guys like Edo G, Skyzoo, Edgar Allen Floe, Black Milk, etc... for those of you who are familiar. Check out the sound they have to offer and see if you like. And if you like, download "The Standard" to get the full effect. I'm a firm believer in downloading albums in full. The radio has trained people to hear out one hot, catchy sound. What happened to the way our parents listened to music? Spending their hard earned money towards rare and prized vinyl records. Anyways, point being, even if you like the few songs that I post you should really be listening for the overall sound. Close your broswer and go away if you play my links, like the music, and don't download the whole album. If you play the links and don't like the music then fine, I lose.

Here are a few money songs to get you started:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAJuny7lJSc&feature=PlayList&p=926449E034FB4205&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sINq5rvwlE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEsFmbJ0uNU

J.R. and PH7 ya'll.

Jake One - White Van Music

Jacob Dutton, better known as Jake One, is an American hip-hop record producer from Seattle, Washington. He grew up in Capitol Hill and moved to Seattle when he was 15. Dutton started making music on a keyboard in 1992. He attended the University of Washington where he had his first shot at a career when he gave a mix tape to one of his boys who worked at a local record store. Word started to spread and he got more and more opportunities to prove himself, only reminding those in the hip-hop nation of the quality of his sound. Jake One's early influences include the likes of Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and Marley Marl. He was part of the G-Unit production squad and as of late 2008 is working for Dr. Dre's squad.

Check out Jacob Dutton's debut album "White Van Music" and soak in the sick beats he makes for Brother Ali (the albino), Little Brother, De La Soul, slug (Atmosphere), Busta Rhymes, etc...

Here are a few links to get you started on the album. Enjoy Please.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aJYMYRMprY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMEUmGQgSfY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bARcq78b8XI


Jake One ya'll.

Dela - Changes of Atmosphere

This kid Dela from Montreal, Canada started playing instruments and learning music when he was 10 years old. I was focused on kicking a soccer ball with my feet when I was 10 years old. Dela discovered sampling when he was 14 years old and was raised by the likes of RZA and A Tribe Called Quest's Midnight Marauder. Now he's using his soothing beats for guys like Talib Kweli, J. Live, and J. Sands to flow on. I think rap goes well with these musical compilations that Dela produces. You know a beat is good when you could listen to it without the music on top and like it just as much. The Piano has to be my favorite instrument to make rap beats out of. The keys hit so softly and can make so many different sounds.

Download his album "Changes of Atmosphere."

Here are a few links to get you started on the album. Enjoy please.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpCN3XNcMtw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FG8YpX15II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6eY2xjIpyw


Dela ya'll.

Bk-One - Rádio do Canibal

This dude Bk-One grew up in Milwaukee where he met many of the musical influences that shaped his style and turned him into the talented artist he is today. Bk-One studied jazz in middle school and high school and played in many different bands when he was growing up. In 1996 he moved to Minneapolis where he met and played with many well-known hip-hip artists including Lupe Fiasco, Ice-T, J. Live, Aesop Rock, Immortal Techniques etc...

Bk-One's debut album is titled "Rádio do Canibal" and it's pretty legit. Download it. You know you're good when you DJ for Brother Ali.

Here are a few links to get you started on the album. Enjoy Please.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01DFHmWfM-4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhYqM9H0Imc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Ec7Qj0PYQ&feature=related


Bk-One ya'll.

About The Underground Hip-Hop Nation

Welcome to The Underground Hip-Hop Nation. The Underground Hip-Hop Nation is a platform for citizens of the rap civilization to listen to and share underground hip-hop beats ranging from recent stars in the game to new and up-and-coming artists who haven't yet made it to your iTunes music library. The idea of this blog is that we all have our own music collection, so why not share a few good artists you know about and in return learn about some new artists you didn't know about? If we all give a little then we will all benefit. I think I can get this thing off the ground but I encourage you to make posts yourself and teach everyone else about what kind of music you like and what music does for you. Music does something different for each and every one of us. So join me in my mission to expand the land of The Underground Hip-Hop Nation because there is still tons of open space yet to be discovered.

The Underground Hip-Hop Nation.

Special thanks goes out to Willie B for helping me get this joint on its fledgling feet.