Albums you're sleepin' on!

A-Love - Ace of Hearts. [Crookneck Records.2007]

Female MC's are lacking as of late, but this debut album from Melbourne's queen of hip hop is a refreshing reminder that girls can rap too. Released on November 24, 2007, this is definitely something you should try to get your hands on. Single handedly produced by BVA while A-Love gives that beautiful female touch.


A-Love - Love Is


Choice37 - Choice37 [Untapped Sounds.2007]

Beautiful debut album from Captions (formerly Longevity Crew) member Choice37. The album was titled "Diligence" overseas, but the US release features ALL NEW tracks and a brand new cover! The sounds...beautiful, soulful, introspective, and thought-provoking. Definitely one album you NEED to pick up this year.


Choice37 - Back To Cuba ft. The Earl & Lauren Santiago



Hyde Out Productions - 2nd Collection [Hyde Out Recordings. 2007]

The Hyde Out production team returns with another masterpiece, and a new beat crew member--Emancipator. The album holds true to the Hyde Out sound (which is Japanese influenced), and features the usual suspects--Nujabes, Apani B, Substantial, Uyama Hiroto, Pase Rock, and more! If you're looking for smooth jazz hip-hop styling, this is a something you need.

Nujabes - Sky Is Falling ft. C.L. Smooth


Ohmega Watts - Watts Happening [Ubiquity Records.2007]

Ohmega Watts is one of my favorite DJ/Producer/MC's to date. This triple threat is a member of the west coast's Lightheaded crew, and returns with straight heat. This time around Ohmega flexes his talent to put live jams together, and it works! Reminiscent of Madlib on the boards, this multi-talented musician offers something special to those that are more than fans of Hip-Hop.


Ohmega Watts - Triple Double ft. Theory Hazit


Y Society - Travel At Your Own Pace [Tres Records. 2007]

Insight and newcomer Damu the Fudgemunk unite to form the Y Society. Insight is definitely a beast on the mic, but what most of you didn't know was that he was one of my earliest mentors in the rap game. I owe a lot to this guy putting me on, and this album reminds me why.


Y Society - What's Next?