Tag: Illect Recordings

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. The press release reads: After three years of writing, developing, and preparing new music, Sareem Poems and Ess Be are back with Mind Over Matter. Releasing via Illect Recordings, Mind is the second full length project from the Lansing, Michigan-based MC and producer duo.… 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. “Complaining” can be purchased on Bandcamp and Apple Music.… 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. 40 Days will be released through Illect Recordings on December 8 and you can pre-order the EP for $5. … 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. Instrumentals are included with the album and a few of the songs can be streamed on bandcamp. Pre-orders can be found on the same page and are available for digital, CD, and vinyl.… 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. All proceeds will go to the Houston Food Bank and Samaritan’s Purse.… 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 →