MaLLy: The Last Great... (Album Stream and Download)

Today marks the release of MaLLy & the Sundance Kid's debut album, The Last Great... It's been a long time coming. I first posted music from MaLLy when he hit me up with The Passion in July of 2009. Since then, he's given us the Free on the 15th series, multiple excellent music videos, and a steady stream of increasingly high profile concerts, culminating with his Soundset slot a year ago and his well-deserved opening spot on this year's Welcome to MN tour. Needless to say, however, the wait's been well worth it.

The Last Great... is a terrific album by two artists who are firing on all cylinders. If you need further convincing, I'll let the music speak for itself. All of The Last Great... is available for streaming and free download after the jump. Remember to support MaLLy by purchasing the physical album at any local record store (Electric Fetus, Fifth Element).

MaLLy with DJ Last Word
The Last Great... Album Release Party
Friday, May 18
7th Street Entry
with The Tribe & Big Cats, 925ve and DJ Jimmy 2 Times
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Kristoff Krane: Freestyle Live at the Triple Rock (Video)

Kristoff Krane performed at the Triple Rock back in February and just released this video of him freestyling about the crowd-requested topics of weed, adhesives, and René Descartes. More importantly, he's got a new album, fanfaronade, coming out for free download via Crushkill Recordings on May 22. The album can be preordered here if you want a physical copy.

Kristoff Krane
fanfaronade Album Release Party
Saturday, May 26
Triple Rock Social Club
Tickets

Ecid: "Surprise Yourself" (Music Video)

Earlier today Spinner premiered the latest video from Ecid's Werewolf Hologram album. This one is a spin on the film Memento and was directed by Adam Dunn — the third video of his that I've posted on Midwest Broadcast today.

Prof: "Myself" (Music Video)

Prof's latest video off of King Gampo is not what many have come to expect from the Minneapolis rapper. Free of the antics of his previous videos, "Myself" addresses more serious issues. Here is Prof's take on the video:

The video for "myself" is something far different than anything we have done before. I've always had a problem with people labeling me a "party rapper" after seeing my videos for the singles we put out. I do love to have a good time, but those are just the singles. If they would listen through whole albums, they would know I am more than that.

The video itself is very different. My previous video releases have been over the top, high production value, wild shit. This video is up-front and very personal. It's meant to ruin peoples' days. CHEERS.

"Myself" was produced by Cory Grindberg and the video was directed by Adam Dunn.

Danny Brown: Detroit State of Mind (Pitchfork.tv Documentary)

Via Pitchfork Media:

Pitchfork.tv on YouTube is proud to present "Detroit State of Mind", a documentary on Detroit rapper (and style icon/spiritual icon) Danny Brown. Filmed in February, the film features Brown in Detroit at home with his family, performing at Dilla Day, and (!) getting a haircut. Also: Listen for Brown doing Chief Keef's signature "Bang Bang!"

Listen to Metasota's Latest Songs in his MetaMay Series

Metasota has persistently stuck with his MetaMay series, and fought through various roadblocks to continue giving us one song per day for the entire month. I've done a poor job of posting his songs as they've been released, but you can hit the jump below to catch the six most recent songs in the series (previous songs can be found here and at Meta's Soundcloud). This latest batch of songs features production by Nicademus, Mike the Martyr, Bobby Raps and more, while Toki Wright, Lizzo and Greg Grease come through for some guest appearances.

The Level Heads: Current Affairs: The Alien Project (EP)

Here is the new EP from Lipset and Lokes, known together as The Level Heads. Current Affairs: The Alien Project is described by Lipset as a conceptual project where the group is abducted by aliens who forced us to write them an album about our planet. Stream or download the EP for free after the jump.

Toki Wright: "This One (Free Verse)" (Music Video)

Here is the second music video off Toki Wright's Faders mixtape, directed by Adam Dunn. Toki has now made Faders available for free download, so make sure to grab that if you don't have it yet.

Villa Rosa: "Food ft. Dodi Phy" (Music Video)

Greg Grease directed the newest video from Soundset 2012 performers Villa Rosa. The song and video for "Food" deconstructs elements of the production of fast food and the consequences of overconsumption. Blue Diamond Island is available right now.

Watch I Self Devine Explain Each Song on The Sound of Low Class Amerika (Video)

A few days ago City Pages/Gimme Noise posted this video of I Self Devine breaking down each song on his recent album, The Sound of Low Class Amerika. I Self is a particularly articulate speaker and his new album covers a wide range of societal topics that encourage and stimulate this type of thoughtful discussion. If you don't have the album yet, I strongly urge you to pick it up.