The group Trinity is comprised of emcees AG (Showbiz & AG), Sadat X (Brand Nubian) and DJ Jab (Fat Beats Records Owner). All three individuals have left their own imprint in the hip-hop world and by joining forces, Trinity is gearing up to bring forth the sounds of old and bring back the boom-bap hip-hop that is missing in today’s musical landscape.

YONAS is proud to announce the release of his debut album, The Proven Theory. First hitting the scene with The New Golden Era EP in 2008 and the I Am Us mixtape, a project that received over 50,000 downloads, in 2009, YONAS continues to raise the bar for his own music and is now releasing The Proven Theoryon April 25, 2011 via City of Dreams.

Rob One will be releasing the "African" album on the 6th April 2011. The album will feature production from Alias, Nyambz, ProChrist, Phil the Kritik, Makhi the Heartbeat and Sloth. In addition there will also be special appearances by Zubz, Core Wreckah and ProChrist and cuts by The Last Skeptik. To hear a sample of what the album will sound like you can download a sampler here consisting of 3 tracks.

Translated from his native isiXhosa, ‘manqoba’ means ‘the winner’. This hungry young emcee from Khayelitsha certainly lived up to his name by cleaning up at a Pioneer Unit open mic talent search competition that was held in association with Kool Out Entertainment and Red Bull in Cape Town in 2010.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, 21 February 2011 – Afrikaans rapper and producer Dokte has released another song ‘Hou Vi Jou Lekke’ from his new upcoming album via his official website dokte.com.

Recovered from the twisted wreckage of charred hard drives, scratched CD-Rs and dusty tape reels, this previously unreleased collection of KONFAB’s work has finally emerged to allow you a glimpse into the mind of one of South Africa’s most accomplished lyricists.

The creative minds at Syntax Records have come together in full force to create a five-song EP entitled “Syntax Records is Justified” inspired by the FX show Justified. With the premiere of the show’s second season tonight at 10 p.m., Syntax is offering the EP as a free download at www.syntaxrecords.com/justified.

Ngoan’a Nts’oana’ is a term of endearment which was used by Core Wreckah’s grandfather during his lifetime. A crude translation yields ‘Child of Nts’oana’, with Nts’oana being the name of a being whom Core himself never did figure out the origin nor purpose of. This is not Sesotho funk. This is not mountain pop. This is hardcore hip-hop delivered with a gutteral growl akin to the style which has been perfected by the long-standing tradition of Basotho freestyle rappers (liroki), and replete with call-and-response chants which have become a staple of Basotho music.

Rapper Isaiah Toothtaker is prepping the release of his latest album, Illuminati Thug Mafia, to be released January 25th through a partnership with Toothtaker’s own Machina Muerte label and Alpha Pup Records. With Wavves drummer Jacob Safari behind the board, the two flip 2010 internet phenomenon Antoine Dodson’s “Bed Intruder” song upside down.

T.I.’s Grand Hustle record label and German DJ/Producer Mr. E are thrilled to announce the official mixtape “We Run This Vol. 5”, which is now available on iTunes and Amazon. The project features music from Hip-Hop heavyweights such as T.I., B.o.B., 8Ball & MJG, Killer Mike, Yung LA, Young Dro and many more!

Loot Skywalker showcases a variety of freestyles, classic Grandson material and fresh new tracks. Every lyric delivers hardcore angst that the young rapper has become accustomed to in his aptly nicknamed hometown ‘Bad Newz’. Also the home of NBA star Allen Iverson and NFL baller Michael Vick, Newport News has definitely earned a reputation for its tough-as-nails neighborhoods.

THE FEDERATION is a South African Rap/Hip Hop group consisting of two members, Keletso Ramela A.K.A “Neon” & Carl Thobane A.K.A “Mr-C” along with the homie Itumeleng “BoBBi” Mokwena on the 1’s & 2’s. The duo has previously released (2) mix-tapes under the name LANDMYNZ “Perigo Minas VoL.1 (2006) and Perigo Minas VoL.2 (2007) along with two other members. Neon & Mr-C have since formed THE FEDERATION in 2007 and have been working on their full length debut release a Double Album titled “ Hardcore Styles for Street Rap Preservation.

With 2010 still a recent memory, Bay Area favorite Roach Gigz is kicking off 2011 in high fashion, releasing his highly anticipated new project, Roachy Balboa 2. The mixtape is the follow up to Roach’s highly lauded project, Roachy Balboa, released last year, and like its predecessor contains all original production. Closing 2010, Roach released a handful of singles and videos from RB2, including fan favorites “Pop Off” and “Can I Rap,” among others, and with the 18-track project being released today as a free download, fans can look forward to a number of new singles and videos from the project going forward, as well as a limited-edition physical release of Roachy Balboa and Roachy Balboa 2 together in one double-disc package.

Inner Loop Recording artist and CEO of the HD Life movement, Laelo Hood has been paving his lane in the D.C. Hip Hop scene for over a decade and is now preparing to take his movement global with his second full length album entitled “F*ck The World,” a direct reflection of Laelo’s world over the past few years.

Taking advantage of the lull between holidays, Asher Roth and Nottz have blessed us with an EP entitled Rawth, which is available for free download. In just 8 short tracks, Nottz demonstrates his wide-ranging production talents to match Asher’s honest and clever lyrics. Featuring guest appearances from D.A. of Chester French, Rhymefest, and Kardinal Offishall, the album deftly combines the sonic influences, lyrical abilities, and subject matter from a rare mix of talents to create the ideal album.