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Jan22

@PrimeElement hits Colorado for 6 huge shows this week w/ @peoplesdilated @puts @koshadillz (Video & MP3)

Kamikaze in the house! Prime Element, a denver powerhouse group that inked a deal with Ugly Duckling’s spin off label headed by Dizzy Dustin, will hit the road with Dilated Peoples this week for 4 shows plus shows with Kosha Dillz and People Under The Stairs. To top it all off, you can catch them at the Denver Convention Center at the Skull Candy booth for SIA week. As far as rap goes, these are the guys to watch from Colorado. The good news they are not just confined to their home state. Expect to see them on a USA tour very soon.

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Sep26

Evidence, Cats & Dogs (Review)

Evidence

Cats & Dogs

Released by Rhymesayers


Evidence is that dude. Many heads point to 2007's Weatherman as one of hip-hop's recent treasures. That first solo project, with production from Sid Roams, The Alchemist, Jake One, Babu & Ev (all of whom are back on this one, save Jake One), had a refreshingly crisp sonic blueprint, heavy on the spacy synths and brimming with soul. Having now made a switch from the lost-at-sea ABB to Rhymesayers with a Layover (EP) in between, everything is back in order for the dilated one to drop another top-drawer record.

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Mar08

Dilated Peoples’ DJ Babu Reveals Passion for Production

Often referred to as the dangerous man who can speak with his hands, the Dilated Junkie known as Babu is one of the hungriest artists in the game right now. While he is best known as being the man behind the turntables for the Dilated Peoples, he has also had a string of successful Duck Season albums, which he is served as executive producer. However, his passion for production goes beyond his work with these familiar outlets. Like an artist looking for his first major break, Babu is driven by a passionate hunger rare for someone who could easily consider himself a vet. With the release of his second instrumental album, Babu is determined to show that his beats are just as hefty as his scratch. URB caught up with Babu to find out a little more about his mindset …

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