Tag: Illect Recordings

Seattle-based hip-hop label Illect Recordings are at the top of their game after more than a decade of releasing quality hip-hop and alternative rap. They’ve just released three new projects which can be streamed, or even downloaded for free! The first is an instrumental album from Sivion called “Group Therapy: Beats” and it features a number of underground hip-hop producers on different tracks.… Continued →

Canadian emcee Rel McCoy (formerly RELIC) has released a brand new video for his song “Part of the Plan.” The jazzy track features guest raps by RationaL and lyrics that question religious platitudes during times of doubt and difficulty. Check out the video here: https://grownuprap.com/2020/01/30/exclusive-premiere-rel-mccoy-part-of-the-plan-feat-rational-video/ … Continued →

On Wednesday, the video for “No Fly Zone” by Sareem Poems & Newselph premiered over at VIBE Magazine. The song is taken from 88 To Now, which is available in both digital and physical formats via Illect Recordings.… Continued →

Where are my hip-hop heads at? Lightheaded is/was a collaborative project between Ozay Moore (FKA Othello), Braille, and Ohmega Watts. Each of these MCs have had significant solo careers on their own. This track brings the three of them back together after a long hiatus.… Continued →

Rel McCoy (formerly known as Relic the Oddity, or simply RELIC) has signed with Illect Recordings. Hailing from Toronto, he is not only an emcee, but a producer, singer, songwriter, engineer, and DJ as well. Some of you might remember his name from songs by other Canadian hip-hop artists like Manafest and RationaL.… Continued →

A music video has been released for James Gardin’s 2017 single “Right Now,” produced by Terem. It is available on all streaming platforms and you can download it for free on Bandcamp. … Continued →

James Gardin will be releasing a new EP on Friday – so make sure to sport your floral shirt if you have one! Sweet Jesus will be available on all digital retailers, but on Illect’s bandcamp the instrumentals are also included.… Continued →

You think you’re fresh; but are you “Funky Funky Fresh?” Check out the new James Gardin collaboration with Ozay Moore to find out. Oh, and don’t forget your dancing shoes. … Continued →

It’s been nearly five years since Mind the Rap Volume 3 came out, but Illect is back with a new compilation and it’s “name your price” on bandcamp. The album features 19 tracks from the likes of James Gardin, Sivion, and Armond Wakeup, among others.… Continued →

Sivion has a new music video for “Darkness,” one of the singles from Dark Side of the Cocoon which released last year. Featuring vintage visuals courtesy of Dust Sieber, the song calls attention to the importance of finding oneness with Christ, instead of anything that is apart from Him.… Continued →

James Gardin has a new video for “Joy,” his mellow and catchy single which released in October. You can check out the music video below, and if you like what you hear, consider supporting on bandcamp or other digital outlets. … Continued →

Toronto-based hip-hop artist, Die-Rek, has signed with Illect Recordings. He has been a staple in Canada’s underground scene, so be sure to check out his past work on bandcamp. The emcee and producer had the following to say about the signing: There’s a lot of legacy on this label.… Continued →

New Zealand based producer, Sundance, has a new single out and it’s got a stellar lineup. “The Last Sunrise” features Adam L, Stro Elliott (The Roots), Sivion (Deepspace5), and DJ Sean P among others. Check out this most excellent example of jazzy hip-hop below.… Continued →

Armond WakeUp has a new video for “Revelation Is Revolution,” taken from Even If I Lose. This creative visual was filmed by Matelli Graves, and edited by Gabyo, whose clients have included Ralph Lauren, XXXTentacion, and Lil Yachty. Check it out below and be sure to catch the interview Armond had with RadioU last Friday.… Continued →

UK producer Imperial will be releasing Layers tomorrow on Illect Recordings. Blending instrumental hip-hop and chill electronica, this is a great album to complement August’s warmth. You can take a listen to this diverse instrumental album a day early over at The Find Magazine.… Continued →

“Groovy” might be 60s slang, but James Gardin offers a fresh dose of it with his new song “Groove.” Produced by Terem, the track boasts psychedelic synths and a tight beat to back Gardin’s smooth vocals. The song is available on all digital retailers.… Continued →

“Can’t get a clear read when everybody’s joking / No emotion, emojis depict feelings / Crying is weak, hitting women is hard / There’s no role models, everybody’s a god.” If you like your hip-hop contemplative and experimental, there’s a lot to like here.… Continued →

Earlier this week, I shared “Eyedentity,” one of the great singles from Mind Over Matter. Today, the album was released on Illect Recordings. With creative production and smooth rhymes, it’s a summer release that hip-hop fans should keep on their radar.… Continued →

It’s time to shake off those Monday blues with an encouraging song from Sareem Poems & Ess Be. The blend of hip-hop, electronic, and soul makes “Eyedentity” a standout from an artistic standpoint, though the lyrics only accentuate this. In verse one, focusing around the image of a young black male, Sareem cleverly states: “Don’t use slang, you talk white / Hip hop ain’t the only music that you like / Metallica tees on you just don’t look right.” The song comes from Mind Over Matter, which the duo will release on June 15.… Continued →

James Gardin is about to bring you some musical vitamin D with his video for “Complaining,” which premiered at Rapzilla earlier today. The catchy single was released through Illect Recordings (who are offering much of their back catalog for “name your price,” by the way) late last year, and you won’t want to miss out on this soulful hip-hop tune.… Continued →

Armond WakeUp released a new single today entitled “The Hold.” This introspective song focuses on those things in life that can keep a person further from God, and it’s taken from his upcoming EP, 40 Days, which is entirely produced by Wes Pendleton. … Continued →

Deepspace5 representative, Sivion, will be releasing Dark Side of the Cocoon on October 6 via Illect Recordings. Known for his tasteful blend of jazz and hip-hop, the Dallas emcee has teamed up with producer Sebastian Hochstein of Scribbling Idiots.… Continued →

Illect Recordings is selling 100 copies of Grime-N & Starfunkle’s Sushi Breaks for $10 to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. This DJ scratch vinyl is sure to appeal to those who have a penchant for instrumental hip-hop and can be purchased here.… Continued →

Newly signed Illect Recordings hip hop artist Armond WakeUp has released his brand new single titled “Bless My Soul”. Take a listen below. … Continued →

dvocating that high-quality and creative hip hop still exists, Sundance’s debut album isn’t perfect although it’s a step in the right direction. Midlife Marauders may have a few weak spots and a short length but it's a solid project with inventive production and just the right group of guest artists.

We are streaming the new track from Scribbling Idiots titled “Old Heads”. Check out this superstar indie rap collaboration, below. The group’s new album “Invitation Only” is available on March 11th through Illect Recordings. Pre-order on CD and Mixtape Cassette Editions right here.… Continued →

Check out the recent music video from The Battery, a West Coast Hip Hop duo, for their song “Glass”. The group’s new album “Two” is available now via Illect Recordings. … Continued →

Illect Recordings have released a new music video from Cas Metah & Wonder Brown for the track “Drowning Man”. The song appears on the duo’s latest release, The Darke Bros., which is available now. Check it out below. … Continued →