The versatile Open Mike Eagle returns with his new album, Anime, Trauma and Divorce. The title is fitting — this is some of the most personal music of Mike's career. Speaking to the New York Times about the album, Mike said:
Homeboy Sandman & Quelle Chris — Don't Feed The Monster
Labelmates, Homeboy Sandman and Quelle Chris have released their first album together, Don’t Feed The Monster. The album features Sandman supplying the raps while Chris handles the production. In a press release, Chris talked about the album, saying:
Omar Apollo — Apolonio
Singer Omar Apollo is getting ready to release his debut album next year. Until then, Apollo holds fans over by releasing Apolonio, a new mini-album of sexy jams that he recorded while under quarantine in Glendale, California.
T.I. — The L.I.B.R.A
T.I.'s new album, The L.I.B.R.A., is a family affair. Domani, T.I. 's son, appears on "Family Connect, one of the standouts from the album, while his daughter Deyjah appears on the album closure. In an interview with New York Magazine, T.I. called the tracks his two favorite songs on the album. What a good pop.
Eli Sostre — Emori
After dropping a number of songs over the last couple of months, Eli Sostre has released his album, Emori. Writing about the album on his Instagram, Eli said, "BLOOD, SWEAT, & TEARS. HOPE YOU ENJOY."
María Isabel — Stuck in the Sky
Queens-bred singer María Isabel has dropped a quick seven-track EP to hold off R&B lovers out there. Stuck in the Sky is perfect October music.
Price — CLRD.
Price, one half of Audio Push, has dropped his debut solo project, CLRD. Speaking about the album with VIBE, Price said:
James Blake — Before
Over the last couple of years, James Blake has been trying to ditch his "Sad Boy" label. On his new EP, Before, which dropped earlier in the week, Blake drops a quick project of club jams.
Serial Killers — Summer of Sam
Serial Killers, the rap supergroup consisting of Xzibit, B-Real, and Demrick, reunite for their latest album, Summer of Sam. The album features appearances from Busta Rhymes and Snoop Dogg and production from Rick Rock and Dem Jointz.
Shootergang Kony — Still Kony 2
Shootergang Kony — one of the more aggressive rappers to come out of Sacramento — has released the sequel to his breakout mixtape, Still Kony. The tape, one of the best new rap projects to drop this week, features appearances from Teejay3k, 1takejay, and Lil Poppa.
