Presto Set To Release New Album “State Of The Art” June 17th

Los Angeles hip hop producer DJ Presto has corralled some impressive names for his second album. Set for release on June 17 via his Concrete Grooves imprint (with Fat Beats distribution), State of the Art features guest appearances from Fatlip, CL Smooth, Blu, Rashaan Ahmad, Kim Hill, Trek Life and frequent collaborator LOWD. The first single, “Conquer Mentally,” features Sadat X, Large Professor and O.C. Throughout the decade, Presto has quietly produced choice breaks with downbeat sensibilities that recall the best of the 90s Jazzy Fat Grooves era. While previous recordings focused on his instrumental talents, State of the Art is almost solely dedicated to vocal collaborations, perhaps in a gambit to draw listeners that sleep on instrumental hip hop. Official Tracklisting: 1. “Listen” 2. “Conquer Mentally” (feat. Sadat X, O.C. & Large Professor) 3. “Street Sport” (feat. Ark from T Weaponz) 4. “Pour Another Glass” (feat. Blu) 5. “On” (feat. LOWD) 6. “The Pressure” (feat. Raashan Ahmad) 7. “Higher” (feat. Mhax Montes) 8. “Altered States” (feat. Wayward Saints) 9. “Mass Quality” (feat. J Theory) 10. “What’s What” (feat. Fatlip & Kim Hill) 11. “Feel Me” (feat. T Weaponz) 12. “Part of Greatness” (feat. CL Smooth) 13. “Let It Circulate” (feat. Dhurti Whoutr) 14. “Plain Jane” (feat. Kim Hill) 15. “Go” (feat. Trek Life) 16. “Still Here” (feat. IN-Q) 17. “Outro” 18. “Conquer Mentally” (Large Pro remix) Check out the new track “Part Of Greatness”, Right click & save as to download: Presto – Part Of Greatness (feat. C.L Smooth) Right Click & Save As To Download

The Cool Kids, Wale & Zion I Team Up For Something Darfur Now Tour

The Genocide Intervention Network, STAND, and Participant Media are partnering up to present the Darfur Now College Tour. The tour will feature the Cool Kids, Zion I, Goapele, Janelle Monae, Wale, Anthony David, DJ Drama, Asheru and more. The following campuses will enjoy a screening of the documentary Darfur Now as well as the concert, and were selected for their efforts to fight genocide. Tour Dates/Locations: April 24, 2008 – University of California Berkeley – Berkeley, CA April 25, 2008 – Emory University – Atlanta, GA April 27, 2008 – William Mitchell College of Law – St. Paul, MN April 28, 2008 – University of Minnesota Law School -Minneapolis, MN April 28, 2008 – Georgetown University – Washington D.C. May 21, 2008 – University of Chicago – Chicago, IL May 29, 2008 – University of California Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA

Wale New Album Set To Drop On Allido / Interscope Records

Interscope Records and Grammy Award winning producer Mark Ronson announced today that Interscope will be merging with Ronson’s independently operated Allido Records. The inaugural album of this partnership will be none other than Wale, the Washington DC MC who’s been creating quite a buzz for a man with no LP. Lost in the announcement of the merger is Wale’s album release date, which is expected to drop by year’s end. It won’t be eight months before you hear new Wale material however, as Billboard is reporting he’s set to drop a mixtape next month titled, “A Mixtape About Nothing,” inspired by the TV show “Seinfeld.” They’re also reporting the show’s co-star, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, will be appearing in a skit on the mixtape.