Benz and a Backpack

Last month, Detroit emcee Ty Farris (@TyFarris1) dropped his latest project Champion Hoodies ‘N Hennessy, a mixtape meant to bring the east side Detroit streets to life through rhymes. Presented by SkrillaGorillas, Ty flexes on production from some of the grittiest beatsmiths around: !llmind, Alchemist, as well as K.R.I.T. and Araab. Stream the tape below, and cop it from Ty’s website!

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RedBullUSA recently sent the big homie Fowl to L.A. to record a song (and video) with the mastermind behind Covert Coup, The Alchemist. The product is straight heat, from the fiery beat to Fowl’s flaming verses and chorus. In late 2010, Fowl took home the title at the Red Bull EmSee Battle in Detroit, which was judged by Mr. Porter, Eminem, and The Alchemist himself. The recording session in L.A. was one of the fruits of that victory. Peep the behind the scenes under the cut, and grab Fowl’s latest tape Good Vibes via FowlStyle[dot]com.

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The homie Doss put me on to a fellow BLAT! Pack rhymer FowL, winner of the 2010 Red Bull National EmSee Battle (watch video of FowL’s cinematic victory here. He did it in front of The Alchemist, Mr. Porter, and Eminem to boot). FowL is a very accomplished battle rapper, but he’s honed his song-writing and album-design chops, as showcased by his very impressive tape Live From The D. Production credits include our good friend and the immensely talented Hir-O, the Madliberator, Black Milk, J. Rawls, and many more. Start with these cuts, then hit the skip and download Live From The D. Get at FowL on Facebook and Twitter.

FowL – Live From The D (Album) by BenzAndABackpack6
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This cipher, featured on Tim Westwood’s radio show, was released early on this past summer. It included Eminem, Royce Da 5’9″ and Mr. Porter spitting over an exclusive Alchemist instrumental. It was a follow up from a freestyle he did with Tim a year ago in 2009. Even though this came out back in the summer, I figured that our BaaBP readers who haven’t seen it would appreciate it. Also, for those unfamiliar with Tim Westwood, watch the UK radio personality drive the Diplomats around London circa 2003.

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in preparation for the release of Album Of The Year on September 14th, Black Milk dropped the video for “Deadly Medley”, featuring Royce and eLZhi, via Milk’s website. In addition to Nickel Nine and eL, Album Of The Year will feature Mr. Porter, Melanie Rutherford, Monica Blaire, and more. For a track-by-track breakdown of the record, check OkayPlayer.com. Props to the director, Gerard Victor!

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