EMPIRE DISTRIBUTION

Fat Joe joins EMPIRE Distribution’s long list of prominent artists for the release of his latest record, the official remix to his radio smash “Another Round”. The original version was released late last year and featured Chris Brown. For the remix, Fat Joe whipped up an all-star lineup, as he is joined by Brooklyn’s own Fabolous, the legendary Mary J Blige, as well as newcomer Kirko Bangz. You can grab the “Another Round” remix on iTunes right now!

Fashawn dropped his new Deluxe Edition of last year’s critically acclaimed mixtape “Higher Learning 2” , featuring J Cole, Tony Williams, GLC, Gilbere Forte and more. The original version was released with DJ tags from DJ’s Ill Will and DJ Rockstar for free download. Today, the project saw its official digital release, in untagged form and with three additional bonus tracks added to it. Make sure to hit up iTunes, Amazon or any digital retailer of your choice and support high quality Hip-Hop!

Bay Area veterans Laroo (Tha Hard Hitta) and Turf Talk are gearing up for the release of their collaboration album “Sick-Wid-It: Block Ops“, which dropped on Tuesday. With E-40 quarterbacking the project, Laroo and Turf Talk cooked up a very solid album that should appeal to more than just their core fan base. Features on the album include E-40, The Jacka, C-Bo, Yukmouth, Philthy Rich, Droop-E, Kafani and The DB’z. “Sick-Wid-It: Block Ops” is now available on iTunes, Amazon and all digital retailers.

East Coast Hip-Hop collective Dujeous dropped their new album “Day In Day Out” this week. The album features 13 tracks of pure Hip-Hop in its truest form with guest features from John Legend, Immortal Technique, Sharon Jones, Akir and Jigsaw The Puzzler. “Day In Day Out” is now available on iTunes, Amazon and all digital retailers!

9th Wonder’s Jamla Records have been pumping lots of dope Hip-Hop lately. After Rapsody’s “Black Mamba” EP last month, the next project is Actual Proof’s new album “Black Boy Radio”, which is now available on all digital retailers. The album features production from 9th Wonder and Hi-Tek, with guest appearances from Raheen Devaughn, Rapsody and more. Go get it on iTunes and all digital retailers.

One half of the Panama/Bay Area duo Los Rakas, Raka Dun, returns with a brand new solo single, “No Tan Listo”. The two Rakas, Raka Dun and Raka Rich, have been turning heads for the past year through their powerful movement and relentless hustle and most recently impressed at numerous showcases at SXSW. While they prep their upcoming group project, Raka Dun let go of a new solo slap, go get “No Tan Listo” on iTunes, Amazon and all digital retailers now.

Smoke-A-Lot alumni Faze returns with his new digital mixtape “Like A Beast Vol. 3″, for which he teamed up with his big homie Yukmouth as well as San Diego’s DJ Fingaz. “Like A Beast Vol. 3″ features the likes of Yukmouth, Ya Boy, Chop Black and Kuzzo Fly and is now available on iTunes, Amazon and all digital retailers.

DB Tha General aka the King Of Oakland returns with his new album “I Shine, We All Shine“. Regarded as the man who put Kreayshawn on the map, DB is a beloved figure in the Oakland community and an interesting character to say the least. If you aren’t familiar with him, watch his latest video to “They Mad“. His new album, “I Shine, We All Shine” is out now on iTunes, Amazon and all digital retailers

Hometown hero Mistah F.A.B. links up with up and coming rapper Hotpa for the “Occupy Oakland” record. The video showcases footage from the activities in Oakland, as both MC’s spit heartfelt, uplifting verses. “Me and Fab both work in the Hip-Hop industry and we came together to create something that is more powerful and meaning. The song itself is not just about Oakland, we used the visuals to bring that element, but the vibe and the feeling is bigger than that“ Hotpa explains. “Occcupy Oakland” is now available on iTunes, Amazon and all digital retailers.

A very special Reggae projects saw the light of day today. The Resolvers are a reknowned Reggae Band, that are currently touring the world with reggae superstar J Boog. Hailing from South Florida, the sound draws influences from classic Jamaican reggae, rocksteady, and ska along with New Orleans jazz, funk, and soul. The band’s latest EP “Big Band Reggae” is now available on iTunes, Amazon and all digital retailers!