Dag Savage, comprised of Exile and Johaz, are preparing to drop their first EP on January 15th via Dirty Science / Fat Beats. The EP features 4 brand new tracks featuring guest appearances from Aloe Blacc, Murs, and Co$$ in addition to a couple of remixes. The EP will be sold digitally as well as a limited edition 12″ vinyl, limited to 500 pieces.

Today, enjoy the first audio leak from the upcoming EP, for the track “Twilight.” Look out for the “Twilight” music video coming soon!

Seasoned New York native rhymesayer and deejay, Iron Lyon delivers From the Ground Up, a cohesive body of work laden with ’90s nostalgia that brings much needed balance to today’s Hip-Hop landscape. Released as a follow-up to both The Foundation and Time Capsule LPs, released in October 2010 and April of 2011 respectively, FTGU showcases Iron Lyon’s evolved skill set as both emcee and turntablist. When asked to describe his latest offering, Iron Lyon states: “It’s one smooth ride with no filler, a true album from beginning to end, inspired by my life experience.” Hit the jump to wake up give one of this year’s most slept on albums a listen.

Influenced by the likes of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Aaliyah, Black Sabbath and John Mayer, and borrowing elements of Reggae, Classic Soul and R&B, From the Ground Up speaks to a diverse audience. Lending a balanced contribution to the LP that’s produced entirely by Chad Dubz (co-produced by Mr. Koichi), From The Ground Up boasts guest features from the likes of Sean Price, Edo. G, Slim Kid Tre (of The Pharcyde) as well as the soothing vocal talents of Iskwé and the Twin Cities Nikki Jean. Distributed via Fat Beats, From The Ground Up is now available on CD and iTunes.

NYC rapper Jesse Abraham is proud to announce his upcoming album “I Am Water” which will be released on Jan 29th via Fat Beats. All proceeds to the album will be donated to Charity Water which helps directly fund water projects in developing countries all over the world. The album features production from !LLMIND, Paul White, Tommy Black and features guest appearances from Emilio Rojas and Chino XL.

Prior to getting into album material, today, enjoy this NON-ALBUM track entitled “Not Enough Warriors” produced by UK’s own, Paul White (Danny Brown, Guilty Simpson, etc).

Jesse Abraham’s tracklisting and album artwork is provided below.

Jesse Abraham “I Am Water” Tracklisting:

1. Overture (Prod. by Paul White)

2. I Ain’t Shit: I’m The Shit (Prod. by !LLMIND)

3. Back Off (prod. K.O. Beatz)

4. Parallels ft. Emilio Rojas (Prod. by !LLMIND)

5. You’re Not A Ghost Anymore (Prod. by Paul White)

6. 1der 2der (Prod. !LLMIND)

7. Never Felt High ‘Til Now ft. Nitty Scott, MC (Prod. by !LLMIND)

8. The Scene (Prod. by !LLMIND)

9. I’ve Tried ft. Chino XL (Prod. by Spills)

10. Brush Your Teeth (Prod. by Spills)

11. Gottdamn Superhero Penguin (Prod. by Paul White)

12. Hurdles (Prod. by K.O. Beatz)

13. Hi Heaven (Prod. by Tommy Black)

14. Die Holding Hands (Prod. by Steel Tipped Dove)

Although we’re just over a month away from winter solstice, there’s no harm in revisiting the joys of summer as the seasoned emcee/deejay Iron Lyon unveils the visuals for “Summer In The City.” Taken from his sophomore LP, From The Ground Up, the soulful production of Chad Dubz combines effortlessly with the visual direction of A Cut & Dry Production for the artist’s follow-up video to one of the more slept on albums of the year. Sit back, relax and have a look.. summer’s always around the corner. From The Ground Up includes features from Sean Price, Edo G and Slim Kid Tre (of The Pharcyde) among others, and is now available on iTunes. Rumor has it that AllHipHop.com’s offering an exclusive MP3 download of the track, so do your iPod a favor and download, and then head back this way!

The Fat Beats alums are at it again! This track is on Brown Label 2 EP, available only at http://brownbagallstars.com

Directed by: Pace Rivers
All clothing sponsored by: Animal Bikes & Belief NYC

Blu & Exile’s official follow up to their critically acclaimed 2007 album “Below the Heavens” is out now. “Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them” was officially released yesterday, September 4th, via Fat Beats / Dirty Science. The album is fully mixed and mastered and features exclusive tracks not on the previous leak, alongside some additional musicians and guest features.

In celebration for their new album release, enjoy the free download to the song “The Great Escape” featuring Homeboy Sandman and ADAD. Chicago’s ADAD is part of Exile’s Dirty Science collective and Homeboy Sandman is preparing for his own album release, “First of a Living Breed” which will be released September 18th via Stones Throw.

I’ve been behind on my posts all week but right now, I wanted to post this wicked new video before it hits the MTVu circuits. Actually, it may have already hit the circuits but whatever, you heard it from URB first. Introducing the new video from the Fat Beats New York crew: Koncept and the Brown Bag All-Stars; featuring Soul Khan. This is “Aspirations.”

Label Love is an eclectic yet unified bundle of unique sounds compiled simply for the love of sharing them with the universe – each track plucked and presented by label heads from Decon Records, Fat Beats, One-Handed Music, Stones Throw, Tru Thoughts, Wah Wah 45s, and Wax Poetics.

Each label evokes its own signature giving this collection a diversified and interesting flow of genres. Label Love consists of nostalgic classics, unreleased gems, and exclusive selections with the goal of expanding minds to new musical styles.

NYC”s number one street hustler is Creature. Infamous for his books, touring antics, and 7 years of all day hustling outside the bagel spot at Fat Beats, he has most recently created epic song with Prefuse 73. Very similar to his style , positivity, and determination, Creature and Prefuse 73 Embrace The Day

Get “Embrace The Day” here.

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In the final feature from Allindstrom.com’s Indie Series, we take a look at the mecca of hip hop independence, Fat Beats.  We took the time to sit down with the stores founder Joe Abajian and DJ Eclipse.  We talked about how Joe had the idea for Fat Beats and how Eclipse finally joined the team.  We get into how Fat Beats took advantage of the labels not being willing to sign artists that weren’t guaranteed sellers.  Both Joe and Eclipse then explain the Fat Beats movement, and Joe explains how hip hop’s competitiveness helped drive the popularity of the store.