Bostonianz617

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

"Last night Boston lost another of the voices from its Hip Hop community. Roc Dukati, an emcee who was one of the key figures in the Life4Life camp (Smoke Bulga, Masspike Miles), was killed in the early morning hours of 3/2/2011 outside Underbar. Roc had just left the record release party for fellow L4Lifer Cambridge rapper, Millyz. His collaborations with artists like Cam’Ron and Vado had helped to bring him into the spotlight as of late. Our deepest condolences go out to Roc’s family and crew during this time. News of Roc’s death hits the Boston scene particularly hard considering the recent death of Mikst Nutz founder and MC, Johnny Hatch. Hatch also died after being shot from an apparent home invasion. Its truly a sad time for the city."

Fresh from releasing a trio of albums this year and last with his groups Fortilive & Smokey Robotic, along with the collaborative effort with Skyzoo, super producer !llmind and the UK's Dub MD return after a brief hiatus from the highly successful "Blaps, Rhymes & Life" series, with Volume 5 as they showcase !llmind's latest production with the usual blend of mainstream and upcoming artists.

This double disc volume features legends new and old with the likes of Masta Ace, Ed O.G., Redman, Skyzoo, Crooked I, Brother Ali and highlighting some new artists like Elion The Great, Rita J, I.F., Jesse Abraham and more. Stay tuned for updates/news on all things "Blaps" via www.illmind.biz.

Disc 1:

01.) Laws - Audio Savior

02.) Smokey Robotic - Voices In My Mind

03.) Emilio Rojas - Champion (feat. Voodoo & Laura Reed)

04.) Jared Evan - Falls Down Again

05.) The Problemaddicts - Dedication (feat. Masta Ace & Ed O.G.)

06.) Copywrite - Trooper (feat. Sean Price)

07.) Skyzoo, Torae & Curta!n$ - The Incredible

08.) Redman - Fly

09.) Naturel - Burgundy & Gold

10.) Fortilive - Shaka Back (feat. Tassho Pearce & Wun)

11.) Ican & Ab-Liva - Job Well Done