If you’re not already a fan of independent hip hop, there is some serious shit here, so check it out and let us know what you think. This is real and it’s direct, it’s not about millionaires bragging about the cars and the bling that they own. The beats are as heavy as you could wish for. And all the tracks can be downloaded for free, thanks to the artists themselves.

First, here’s a heap of new stuff from Flood. Flood says of himself “I am a Rap/HipHop artist and producer. I own and operate Flood St. records out of Beloit, Wisconsin. Born in Northern Illinois and raised in Southern Wisconsin, I have always stayed true to his midwestern style roots. but  my stylistic influences  for my flow come from many, many Rap/HipHop artists over the years .  Midwest, South, East Coast, West Coast…my inspiration CANNOT be defined by just where I stay, because I have always had my own flavor. Sure I might rep where I come from, but that doesn’t even begin to say who I really am and what my music is all about.  I make my shit for the true listeners; the real music lovers out there.  Anybody who knows me knows what the fuck that means. You don’t know me? … Well then there’s never any time like the present to  get introduced.”

All I Need (beta version) produced by Proufound79 by Flood St.

Flood – The Tale of Stagger Lee by Flood St.

Flood – Manic Depression by Flood St.

Flood feat. Swivel – Guess what? by Flood St.

Flood – Winds of war by Flood St.

Flood – The Grudge by Flood St.

Next up is a KotR release. KotR stands for Knights of the Round, so called because it’s a cooperative – “It’s simple, we all bring something to the table so why should one person be the head? We’re all equals if the table is round.”  Here’s how they describe themselves : “KotR is an organization. A record label and a group. It’s more than music and its deeper than hiphop. There are a lot of gimmics in hiphop… this isnt that. This is real lyrics, real lyricists, real MUSIC! if you’re looking for something fresher than the mockery that has become mainstream hiphop you are certainly in the right place. if there is anything that you can be certain of when you visit kotrmusic.com, its that you will always have something new to hear. new music is added to the site every week, and the artists are constantly working on new projects. be prepared. we’re here. the game is changed.”

One Nation by KOTR

Here’s one from Ackryte, an unsigned rapper from Madison Wisconsin, who’s been posting a bunch of tasty tunes up lately.

next plateau by ackryte

And finally from Flood again, a couple of remixes.

Flood – J Dilla Wild remix by Flood St.

Flood – Married to the Mic/Tu-Pac : Thugs Gets Lonely Too remix by Flood St.

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