:: Official news for May 22's release of Sniper.

"Trait Pour Trait" will drop on just that date and for those who can't contain their curiosity, check out three preview snippets on the Desh Musique website!

:: Toyer, who you might know from his work in Blackarisk with Black V.Ner and Moise our through Banque Du Sons, just released his own Streetalbum "Toyer Le Prototype".

Check out the website for Toyer's "Bad Son Records" and try to get your hands on his Streetalbum. You'll find appereances by Alibi Montana, Eloquence, Kaysha, Black V.Ner, Gazel, Disiz La Peste, Nubi, Alpha 5.20, Daddy Lord C and Shirazi. Quite some names.

:: Welcome back, Busta Flex. "La Pièce Maîtresse" will drop on June 19.

Our friends at Bounce2Dis already got their hands on two snippets:

J'me Fais Rare and Rowsfav (Bang Bang). Great job!

:: May 16th marks the date of Narcobeat II's release. Expect names like Nessbeal, La Rumeur, Rocca, Koussek, L'Skadrille, Casey and Larsen to appear on this banger.

Productions by Medeline and Nerubi.

:: Just a short list of names who already have been confirmed for this year's Dour Festival (July 13-16):

Sinik, Rohff, Booba, ,La Fonky Family, L'Skadrille, La Caution, TTC, Disiz La Peste... in short; more than your money's worth. Good luck finding a similar revenue with these names!

:: Those who had yet to buy their copy of Sinik's second album "'Sang Froid'; too bad.

Through two separate cases judges decided Sinik's album had to be pulled from stores nationwide from April 28th. The first case being the track "Il Faut Toujours Un Drame" on which Sinik mentioned a certain David Hotyah, who, evidently, won this case.

The other case has Sinik and R.A.P Magazine (Rap&R'N'B) being sued for an interview in the magazine. Just crazy.

:: Originating from Gioia Tauro, southern Italy, Giufa now reps Marseille on his new streetalbum. His new streetalbum is available for download right here.

Visit Giufa's website here.

:: If you happen to visit your local record store, try to get your hands on Neochrome's new " Hall Star" compilation.

The album features 20 new tracks and a DVD with 12 videos, interviews and more.

:: Serum's Dany Boss is about to drop his first solo album "Street Life". This debut effort will feature collaborations with Lord Kossity, Kool Shen, Kamelancien, Dany Dan, Youssoupha, Scred Connexion, Kamnouze, Alcide H and Salif.

Until the release in May, three excerpts can be found at this site.

:: Stress, Nega and Yvan will reunite for one last Double Pact album. Switzerland's best will drop their last official album as a group, which will be a greatest hits compilation with 4 brand new tracks.

After the album is finished they will tour Switzerland one last time.

:: April 12 will mark the release of a brand new street tape by Marseille's La Cosca. "Cosca Team" features the usual suspects like IAM, Chiens de Paille, Saïd, L'Algérino, Psy 4 De La Rime, Veust Lyricist, Bouga and S.O.

The teaser for this album is already available right here.

:: Royal S' "Attitude Identitaire" is now available in stores. After several maxi's and an EP, Royal S drops his very first full length album. Expect productions by Niro and Nikkfurie. La Caution will also be featured on one of the cuts.

:: Counting the days till Sefyu's (93) "Qui suis-je?" album drops.

Mark April 24 in your agendas with a big fat marker, and cop it right then. The album will be a certified banger.

:: Another 100% free mixtape available for download through Double 7 Team. "Il Etait Une Fois Dans Le 77" features 20 new tracks with artists like Neochrome's N'Dal, Dicidens' Zesso, Code Noir and Mano Kid Mesa.

:: Casey, member of Anfalsh (along with Sheryo), dropped her street maxi ("Ennemi de l'ordre" on Dooeen' Damage) this week, and should be picked up by any hiphop fan.

This lady has got what it takes to hang with the best on the mic, and it shouldn't be long before you see her name pop up left and right.

:: Seth Gueko collaborates with Sefyu for another banger on Neochrome Productions. Check out the video for "Patate de forrain".

"Fallais pas me laisser sortir le Barillet Plein
Le rap américain va s'faire défoncer l'arrière train" ... ouch!

:: For those who like exclusive tracks, freestyles, classics and 100% French hip hop: tune in to Espry Radio.

The netradio station drops French tracks 24/7. Listen with WinAmp, RealPlayer or Windows Media Player .

Also visit their site right here.

:: Djimon's 'Real Shit' is available for international fans now. Featuring American artists like Blaq Poet, Strange Fruit Project, Soulstice and Tribeca, the album is a producer's project with 100% Djimon beats.

Stay tuned for an interview with the Bordeaux-born producer! In the meantime visit Djimon's official site and order his album online.

:: D-Tonation (78) will release their brand new album "La vérité blesse" on May 2.

Productions will be handled by Said des Mureaux, Djoudjou, Ganxtah, Kanma, Hakeem the Dream and featured names are G-Kill, Fredy K, Rapp Dezé, Stereo Neg and others.

:: Grödash des Halls, member of Ul'Team Atom (Sinik's former group), will release his solo debut on May 12.

"Illegal Muzik" will feature "Qui Peut Test" and a whole lot of new bangers.

:: After a very good maxi titled "Appris par coeur / Besoin d'oxygène", Rocé will release his long awaited second album, "Identité en Crescendo" on May 9th. Universal Jazz will release the album with 13 brand new tracks.

The amazing thing about this release will be the absence of other rappers. The album will actually feature saxophone legend Archie Shepp, drummer Antoine Paganotti (Magma), guitarist Potzi (Paris Combo) and trumpetist Jacques Coursil. Also featured are Rocé's long time affiliates DJ Daril and bass player Syl. Like that's not enough name-dropping, the cover of the CD was designed by artist Jay One (BBC).

:: Just a short newsflash about Sniper right here. With all the fans anticipating their new album.

We're happy to announce the official date of May 22 for the release of "Trait pour trait". The first track from this album is the one with that exact same title, and it's a banger.

:: Hassbak is currently preparing the release of his first album, titled "La fin du monde est proche". Quite a pessimistic choice of words, but let's hope we still will be able to enjoy his debut album soon.

The guest spots on the album show enough promise (Youssoupha, Salif, Alibi Montana, Sefyu) and his verses on earlier projects have us looking out for this one.

:: The second instalment of Narcobeats' compilations "Réglement de compte" will be releassed on April 25th.

You really have to check this one since it's stacked with names like Lino, Casey, Spécio, Casé Nègre, La Rumeur, Mic Fury, L'Skadrille, Medeline, Nessbeal and others. Convinced? Visit the official site.

:: 400 Hyenes consists of La Hyene and Kpush, both from Champigny sur Marne (94).

The duo will release their first group album after two earlier solo releases this month.

"Ghetto prodiges" features collaborations with Psy4 de la rime, Salif, Iron Sy, Dicidens, Alibi Montana, K.Ommando Toxic, La Brigade, Larsen, and Sefyu Molotov. Nice one.

:: Brand new streetalbum news with Distel MC's new album "Issue Des Blocks".

Once part of the group Wanted and Blackmals1, the young MC now readies his first solo album for the new indy label "Armurie Lyrical".

:: Street Skills is putting it's mark on the French hip hop scene with a string of hot releases, the latest of which will be April's "Blocklife 4".

The album, mixed by DJ Medj, will feature artists like Mino, Berreta, La Swija, Chiens de Paille, Médine, Seyfu and of course Soprano. Hot!

:: Always on the move, Saïan's Leeroy has now set his sights on India. "Bollywood Trip" is a new chapter for Leeroy's musical journey and will be his second streetalbum in a stretch of a few months.

More info at www.leeroy.fr.

:: The cream of the crop of Panam's départements are reunited on this compilation with 16 brand new tracks. Each département is represented with two tracks, by artists like L'Skadrille, Sinik, Alibi Montana, Kennedy, K.Ommando Toxik, Ritmo de la Noche, La Fouine and Nysay.

All tracks will be produced by Fréro Prod (Alibi Montana, L'skadrille, K.Ommando Toxik, Lemblem). For more info visit panam-allstars.com.

:: After leaving Cash Lyrics in 2000, PPY released his very first EP this week. "Pour L'Instant... Prend Ça" features guest spots by Puzzle, Princess Aniès, OSFA, Al Peco and Saïan's Leeroy, among others.

Cop it!

:: Zizanie, former member of 45Crew, releases his first solo EP, which will feature nine new tracks. Expect features by inik, Marginal Sosa, Mental, Raiden, Gazel, Pacha, Flasti, Athena, D.S, Jocker and Malone.

A couple of tracks from "Un Monde En Plein Deces" can be found at rapessonne.com.

:: La Quiere, producers from Marseille offer their brand new mixtape free for download on their website.

"Executive Session" features Belek (Berreta), Azyatik, Skizo (Proces Verbal) and Alibi Montana. Besides this exclusive tape you'll find another download for the team's earlier mixtape "La Quiere".

:: Next up?

Sefyu.

Dude comes through. In a huge way.

:: Although the article is kinda old, we have to give some props to Patrice for sending us this link.

The Russian article speaks on the riots of last year, like so many other articles from November. Funny detail is the picture of Redman, who probably has been mistaken for Monsieur R.

:: Another banger by Fatale Clique will be delivered when they release their "93 Hall Stars" next month.

Besides the usual names you can expect features by Alibi Montana, Busta flex, Sefyu, Jayez, Fat Cap, Serum, Meklouf, Alpha 5.20, Larsen and La Primera. Cop it!

:: Al Peco returns on May 22 with his new streetalbum "Bled Hard Concept 2".

Untill there's more info available we'd advise you to check out his new exclusive mixtape extract right here!

:: Karismatik, a Aulnay based label not to be confused with Frédéric Truong's deceased label , will drop "Brigade des mineurs" soon. The album will be mixed by DJ Goldfingers.

The conceptalbum features tracks by Sefyu, Joey Starr, Jacky, Alpha 5.20 & Offensif Killah.

:: If you happen to like totally off beat music, off beat lyrics and off beat art, you might be one of the people who are into Cuizinier's new mixtape.

"Pour Les Filles: Vol II" will be available soon, and if you can't waitt to hear some of his new stuff, we figure you might want to check out the MP3 file on his site.

:: Exclusively through Ele-Mag.com, Delazic & Mytown Records present the newest video of B.D. Banx and three new tracks.

Visit B.D. Banx' profile for two exclusive tracks and the new video by this Chant de Loups member.

:: Initially slated for a January 26th release, Sinik's second full-length album will drop in April.

A first extract for 'Sang Froid' can be found online at Sinik's site.

:: Dany Dan has finally set a date for the release of his very first solo album. 'Poétiquement correct' will be released in April on Disques Durs.

On Disques Durs' site you'll find two excerpts for 'Débrouillard Part.2' featuring Brasco and 'Ne me pousse pas'.

We can only ask ourselves one thing...why did it take so long?!

:: Larsen, originally from Tremblay (93), will release, what's already his second album, 'En Parallèle' before the end of March.

For more info you might want to visit his official site!

:: The most infamous 'Original Bombattak' freestyles will be compiled for a brand new album. All freestyles were recorded between 1996 and 1998 on Génération radio.

A lot of today's biggest artists like Oxmo Puccino, Lunatic, Diam's, Fonky Family, Scred Connexion, L'skadrille, IAM, Nakk and others, started out freestyling on these shows.

The new Freestyle compilation will celebrate Bombattack's 10th anniversay, but will also announce the release of a second Freestyle compilation, which will feature only unreleased freestyles. Congrats are in order!

:: Eko Du 9'4 has just finished recording his new streetalbum 'Rage Et Conscience', due March.

Phoenix Records will release the second official streetalbum by Eko, which can be found in stores. A first track, 'Prise de Postion', is available for downloads.

:: MC Rikta will release a brand new EP titled '18 Piges à Peines' late March.

This EP will feature 12 tracks and four instrumentals. Besides the obvious solo tracks, one'll also find features by Scred Connexxion's Mokless and L'Or Du Silence. The video for 'Babylon' is available here.

:: Cypha Prayer's throwing a big Remix Party. To enter, download the .zip package here. The package features acapella's, original mixes, BPM's and all other info you'd need.

To enter the contest, mail your remix before March 12 to Cyphaprayer@free.fr.

:: Although Rohff recently confimred his departure from Mafia K'1 Fry, good news comes from the Paris based collective too.

Probably the most low-profile member, Karlito, will release his second album 'Ozas' real soon. Ever since the release of his classic 'Contenu sous Pression' fans have been waiting for more.

:: To complete your catalogue of classic mixtapes you can't miss out on the re-release of Cut Killer's legendary Lunatic Mixtape.

Label Rouge Prod. will look after the remastering and reproduction of the mixtape, which will be available on CD.

:: NAPP's Abd Al Malik will drop his brand new album within a few months. The first single for this album will be 'Gibraltar', from which the first video can be watched at BounceTV.

Watch 'Soldat de Plomb' here.

:: Another trans Atlantic hook up can be found on Poison's (Menage á 3) streetalbum. 'Gangsta Rap' features Twin Gambino on the track 'Street Life'. Other guests are Larsen, G-Kill, Mr R, Youssoupha, Alibi Montana, Marginal Sosa, Ritmo de la noche and K-ommando Toxic.

Look for the album in stores or buy it online.

:: Frer200 (Feeble, Gystérieux and Kombo) will release their second album "Andromède" on February 27. After their 2002 debut "Fils De Faucon" the group appeared on several mixtapes and compilations.

As one of the few rapgroups who target a very broad audience this one might be fun for all ages. For more info visit www.frer200.com.

:: Eva Longoria, multiple NBA Championship rings, NBA All Star... and a new single featuring Booba and Fabolous?

You can have it all.... Tony Parker's new single, check it here.

:: After leaving the group Mauvais Signe, Amara has been preparing his solo album. In the meantime dropping two maxi's and hosting his radioshow on Générations 88.2 FM, Amara has finally found a date for the release of his opus 'Portrait Craché'.

The album will be available from February 22. Look for productions by Dr. Swing, Doltz & Reego, Offishal Prod Seckri, l'Agence, Enock, Twinz and Slyte.

:: Fily Rockfeller & Neyah's collective 'Show Time School' will release their second groupalbum. Along with K-Lex, Mamad, Jansé Wesson, TS and Luch the duo forms Show Time School.

Fily Rockfeller will also drop his second solo album 'Ressurection' later this year. Jansé Wesson is preparing his first solo effort 'Sentiments d'un pion'.

:: Severly Ill Production deliveres us 'Chakal & Co', a new project by the Venezuelan rapper.

The album features a huge amount of American guests like Havoc, Raekwon, Juju (Beatnuts), M1 (Dead Prez). You'll also find Switzerland's former duo Stress & Nega on this album.

:: Right after the release of his new track, Macson Escobar releases the video for "De l'argent ou du plomb" through 45Scientific.

Also on 45Scientific is Screwball's very own Blaq Poet. "Déjà screw", Poet's upcoming album, will feature production by Premier, Alchemist, Easy Mo Bee and 45's own Generaldo.

Listen to Poet's first single here, and visit his site here.

:: Within four months of Akh's last release, the best-of album 'Double Chill Burger', IAM's frontman will already release his brand new double album.

'Soldat de Fortune' will feature Psy 4 De La Rime, Veust Lyricist, Sako (Chiens De Paille), Moïse, Faf Larage, Toko, Saïd and of course IAM. Check out these two clips for 'Soldat de Fortune' and 'Troje'.

:: Berreta's very own Kalash l'Affranchi will release his solo streetalbum "Ghettoven" in March. Fonky Family's DJ Djel will host and mix the 60 minute tape.

Kalash already featured as the only guest on Fonky Family's latest opus, and this mixtape will help him create a buzz for his upcoming album.

:: Médeline (Puzo and Hannibal), will release their first full length group album titled 'Roi Sans Couronne' through their own Odessa Music.

The duo who also produced tracks for Booba, Lino, Kennedy, Diam's, Nysay, Relic, Noyau Dur and Fonky Family, will first drop their streetalbum 'En Attendant L'album', which features one full CD of new tracks and one CD with only instrumentals. Mark the month March on your calendars.

:: Big Broz is gearing up for John Gali's debut album. To kick of the official website Gali's 'Foulek' can be found right here.

Gali's debut will feature Jacky Brown, Sté Strausz, Psykopat, Iron Sy and Sulee B. Wax, among others. Keep your eyes and ears open for this one.

:: Nessbeal, member of the group Dicidens, is preparing the release of his first solo album. 'La Mélodie Des Briques' will be available from March 6 through Nouvelle Donne.

The album features guest appearances by Dicidens and Angunn.

:: Reddo, part of Liège's (Belgium) Rimes En Poursuite, will drop his first solo mixtape titled 'Thérapie D'Principes Vol.I'.

The album features some artists from Liège and it's suburbs. You might wants to check for this one at your local shops or get it online.

:: Boulogne's very own Kohndo will release his new Maxi early 2006.

'Dis-Moi Ce Qu'elles veulent' features Slum Village and 'Stick To The Ground' features Insight. The two tracks are excerpts from his upcoming album titled 'Deux Pieds Sur Terre'

For more info visit www.kohndo.com.

:: After dropping his second album '1260 Jours' back in 2004, Alibi Montana is back with a second volume of his 'Toujours Ghetto' mixtape series.

Shortly after his release from prison, Montana started banging out tracks for this project and guest spots on Moubaraka's album.

:: Le 6ème sens will drop their street album on February 23rd. 'Herbes de province' is both the title of the album and a 19 minute long track featuring over 30 MC's. Prince d’arabee, Dadoo, 20 Syl, Eska Crew, Meven, Bouchées Doubles, IPM, Carré Rouge, 45 Niggaz, Rachid Wallas, Angelo and other will all drop their bars on the crazy collaboration.

:: Sevran's label 1Konito will release it's newest compilation. February will see the release of the third volume of the 1Konito series.

The album features twenty new tracks by Alibi Montana, Psy4 De La Rime, Mac Kregor (Tandem), Sakage Kronik, Eloquence, Ol' Kainry, Acid (La Brigade), LIM, and many others.

For more info visit the official site.

:: Mech, both producer and MC, already paid his dues on compilations like 'Neochrome', '92100% Hip-Hop' and with production for Black VNer, Toyer and 3ème Degré the up and coming producer/MC cemented his name among the youngn's.

2006 will see Mech's solo debut as both MC and producer with his mini album titled 'Le Début De La Fin'.

:: Kim Chapiron's 'Sheitan' will debut in cinema's throughout France on February 1st. The 'scary' movie features Vincent Cassel (La Haine, Ocean's Twelve) and 113's very own Mokobe. Even our favourite actress Monica Bellucci has a small role in this one. Another hot Kourtrajmé production.

The original soundtrack features Oxmo Puccino, La Caution and TTC, among others. You can find Oxmo's track right here.

:: Kid Royal S' 'Attitude Identitaire' will be the MC's first full length album.

The official release date is set for March 2006, and the album will feature La Caution, Veiga (Brazil) and Webbafied (New York). For more info visit www.royal-s.net

:: After collaborations between L.I.M and Alibi Montana, Ol' Kainry and Dany Dan, the newest duo will feature Karlito and No.Nord.

Karlito released his solo album in 2001 and is featured on Mafia K'1 Fry's roster. No.Nord had guests pots on Manu Key's '94 Ghetto Vol.2'.

On February 13 they will release their collaborative effort titled 'Ozas'. More info? Visit www.ozas.fr.tc.

:: Yoka's new compilation titled 'Projet Fornox' will be released on February 28.

The first compilation through his own Fornox label will feature his own group Yusiness, as well as several big names like L.I.M, L'skadrille, Dicidens and Lalcko. 45 Scientific's Geraldo and Fred will help out in the production department.

www.fornox-mlv.com

:: Ades, former member of the Repentis, will drop a new streetalbum featuring Cassidy (X-Men), Larsen, Antilop SA, Grodash (Ulteam'Atom), Sidi Omar, Fis.L, N.Dal, Unite 2 Feu, Tepa (Les Spécialistes) and other. You will find the album in stores from February 28.

www.ades-prod.com

:: After collaborating with several major artists like Rohff, Alibi Montana and Zoxea Kamelancien will release his streetalbum.

'Ghettographie' features several new tracks as well excerpts from mixtapes. The album will also include some of his material from the infamous battle with La Fouine.

Kamelancien's debut album will drop in March 2006.

:: Escobar Macson will release his first album '3 Voyelles Et 4 Consonnes' on 45 Scientific. Featured on the album will be Ali, Samat and Seth Gueko. Drive By Firme, Escobar's group, will also feature on several tracks.

Those who want to check out a teaser should visit 45 Scientific's official site.

:: After 2003's 'Starting Block' and 2005's 'L'asphaltape' mixtapes Nysay will drop a new mixtape titled 'Au Pieds Du Mur' February 26.

The group, Exs and Salif, will release their double album mixtape as a warning shot for their upcoming IV My People album. Guests include Sinik, Fofo 44, Malekal Morte, Mac Kregor (Tandem), Kool Shen and Samat.

:: 'Juste Milieu' will be Samat's February slated solo debut. The album will feature several high impact names like Lino, Mac Kregor (Tandem), Soprano (Psy4 De La Rime), Salif, Rockin'Squat (Assassin) and lots of others.

La Rafale, Samat's group, also featuring Larsen, M-Atom and Anonyme will also feature on this album. The same group is slated to release an album later this year.

:: Merlin, who featured both on IV My People's 'Streetly Street Vol.3' and accompanied Kool Shen's 2003 tour, will drop his first solo album.

His debut will feature 17 brand new tracks produced by (once again) IV My People's Madzim & Secundo. Expect guest appearances by Kool Shen, Intik, Ze Pequeno, Toy and Serum.

:: Dontcha, originally from Belgium, now repping 93, releases his streetalbum early 2006.

Seven years after his solo debut in 1990, Dontcha released his single 'Reste Trankil' which will announce a streetalbum and later in 2006, an album. The streetalbum features Diam's, Tandem, Calbo, Lino and Pit Baccardi.

:: Booba will drop his third solo album on February 13th. His 'Ouest Side' album will feature Malekal Morte, Tandem's Mac Tyer, Kennedy, Akon and Intouchable.

Released through Booba's very own Tallac records, the album is said to be the first of a few big releases on the young label.

:: Kazkami (Villiers-Le-Bel, 95), formerly affiliated with Secteur Ä, and who appeared on several outside projects like Fat Taf, Mission Suicide and Lino's latest album, will release his debut album through Hématom Concept.

Mac Tyer's label will drop Kazkami's album, titled 'Skazophrène', somewhere in February 2006. , le label de Mac Kregor de Tandem.

:: Eskadron (Myssa, Bydaï & Wallace), who you may know from their work on Code 147's "Street Réalité", will release their first album soon.

"Course De Fond" will drop on February 7.

:: Almost a decade after they crashed on to the scene, Lunatic will be reunited for another opus. Well... at least the fans can enjoy a couple of new track by the legendary duo.

The 'Black Album' features unreleased gems from the vaults of 45 Scientific. A first Medley from the album can be found right here.

:: If you want to smell what the Akh has been cooking, make sure you pick up his new release 'Double Chill Burger'. The double album features his greatest hits, but also includes some new cuts. Akh's probably one of only a few French rappers who could pull off a greatest hits album, let alone a double album.

:: 'Un esprit libre ne meurt jamais...' is the title La Brigade chose for their new album. The album pays homage to several human right activists and revolutionary artists throughout black history like Bob Marley, Malcom X and Mumia Abu Jamal.

Always insightful and outspoken, La Brigade's new opus will be released in November.

:: 113 just released their third album, "113 Degrès" this week. On this album you will find tracks with Black Renegat, Buju Banton, Booba, Demon One, Le Rat Luciano, Mobb Deep and several others.

The productional work has been handled by Frenesik, Demon, Frenchie, Gang du Lyonnais, Mehdi and The Alchemist.

:: The new IV My People album is in stores now.

The album features IV My People regulars like Kool Shen, Nysay, Serum, Les Spécialistes, Jeff Le Nerf and Toy, but also has Sinik, Lino, Lord Kossity, Roldan (Orishas) and Dadoo featured on songs.

:: Davey D wrote about the riots in France and the connection with the hip hop scene in his article "A few Things to Ponder: France, Hip Hop and the Riots".

As always Davey D is on point. Playahata.com also hosts a short article about the riots in France.

:: Rohff will release his fourth album on November 28th. He chose the title "Au Dela Des Mes Limites" for this new double album.

The album will feature productions by Sayd Des Mureaux, Skread and several others. Look for this next release from Hostile records soon.

:: A very special compilation has been released under the title "The Basement".

The album features 13 tracks with collaborations between artists like Rohff & The Game, 113, Mobb Deep & Alchemist, Shurik'N & Eric Sermon, Passi, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Arsenik & PMD, Jango Jack & Slum Village, OFX & Afu Ra, Explicit Samouraï & Boot Camp Click, Rocca & The Beatnuts and a collaboration between MC Jean Gab'1 and Royce Da 5'9!

:: La Brigade keeps blessing us with singles and albums. Their latest track is called "Mes Gars" and features Soundkail & Dragon Davy.

This single is the first track off their new album "Un Esprit Libre Ne Meurt Jamais…" due late November. Cosmic Hip Hop has an exclusive preview.

:: Dabaaz of Triptik fame recorded most of his solo album by now, but will first release a 12" by the title "Explose/Le Da".

The 12" is produced by Drixxxé and Paraone. Aside of this 12" Dabaaz also released a new mixtape. Keep your eyes and ears open for his solo album, coming up soon.

:: "Les Histoires extraordinaires d'un jeune de banlieue" is the subtile title for Disiz' latest album. The hardest working soloist in the French hip hop scene deliveres another banger.

Shortly before the release of the movie "Dans Tes Rêves" on DVD this album will solidify his grip on the French scene. Check the video for 'Inspecteur Disiz' on his official website.

:: Craig S. Smith had an article published in the New York times titled "What Makes Someone French?"

It's a nice read and you should definately check it out here.

:: Not So Bad Production sent us a brand new compilation album called "Juste Nous vol.1". The conceptalbum features a excletic soundscape with jazz, soul and hip hop influences.

On the 17 tracks on this album you'll find artists like Enz, Casey, Dj Fab, Dernier Pro, Bunzen, Specko, Amara, Seïsme, JL & S.A.T.

:: Leeroy has been getting busy with Explicit Samuraï and Saïan Supa Crew but will now takes his first step towards a solo release.

"Le Coup de Massue" is an exclusive prelude for his upcoming album which will be released in 2006. Look for features from Busta Rhymes, Black Moon, K-Os and the Saïan Supa Crew.

:: Cypha'Prayer & Radioactif Industry blessed us with a new release by Mic Fury. His first solo project is titled "Au bout du tunnel" and features productional work by Yvan, Cannibal Smith, Drixxé, Medeline, Xtazy, Sayd des Mureaux, Skread, Four Tracks, Dave Daivery, End2End, Seckri and others.

:: Great article by Ben Gee about the history of French hip hop scene. It's a nice piece of work which shows the ever growing international interrest for French hip hop.

Get educated!

:: How dope can it get? Saïan Supa Crew returns with a new album by the whole crew. After several releases by the subgroups the guys are back with their new album "Hold Up".

For this album they collaborated with Ohno, Camille, Will.I.Am and others.

:: A promised collaboration between two solo rappers on a full length album will raise some expectations. Dany Dan and Kainry don't fail these expectations by delivering their album trough Nouvelle Donne.

Look for production by Dave Daivery, X-Tazy, Sulee B Wax, BIDI, Melodius and Endo.

:: Legends connect on Johnny Hallyday's new album.

Ministère Amer (Stomy Bugsy, Passi & Doc Gynéco) collaborate with Halliday on "Le Temps passe".

Hallyday is hip hop?!?

:: The return of Psy 4 De La Rime had a lot of fans waiting anxiously. The new album is called "Enfants de la Lune" ("Children of the Moon").

You'll find it in stores very soon!

:: A brand new concept on the World Wide Web is presented by HHClip.

This site gives us a pretty complete view of all the French independent Hip Hop clips. It's not often we're plugging other sites in this news section but we actually feel this site deserves a little credit for all the hard work. Here you go.

:: TH Lonaz Dobaz hooked up with Jeff le Nerf and Fonkie Ko to produce the Street CD "Juste 1 Coup 2 Beat" on the Collal Shit label.

The clip for the song "Pommade Hemorroidaire" is available online.

:: Matt Moerdock blessed Elementaire.nl with a brand new exclusive.

Download Dem Streets exclusive on Elementaire.nl, and check that album by Matt Moerdock!

:: After spending several years on Funky Maestro John Gali has just signed a new deal with Big Broz Recordz.

This label, run by DJ Poska and DJ Doze, will release his first single "Made in Timal" with the b-side "1000 Hip Hop" soon.

His highly anticipated album "Le Jour G" is due to be released in 2006.

:: Fily Rockfeller is, like he shared in his interview, quite busy with several projects.

One of these prpojects is the album he's preparing with his brother. Because this album will be released in a shorrt while Fily gave us permission to share a promotional EP on Elementaire exclusively.

Check the EP here!

:: To prepare the fans for his new album RCFA released the new video for his single "Mike Tyson". It's a banger with nice production and good lyrics.

For more information about this release please visit the official site. The album Cleme vol. 1 will be released in Septembre.

:: DJ Mej released a new mixtape titled 'Stallag 13'.

On the tape you'll find freestyles and exclusives from Soprano, Mino, La Swija, Kalash, Lorenzo, Denzel, Keny Arkana, Césaré, Boss One and 45 Niggaz.

Check www.street-skillz.com!

::Fratello Beatz Inc. (Mr Teebow & Vincenzo Terranova), Skeezo (Fat Flow Staff/Biz Street) and Chi arre the producers for Rachid Wallas' newest full length release.

Konhdo, Tai Pan and Enrique Mendoza help Rachid out on 'Street Cradibility'. www.rachidwallas.com

:: through www.dinrecords.fr Medine told us we can find his new album instores from the 25th of May.

'Jihad' is produced by Proof and has features from Aboubakr, Ness & Cité and Lino.

:: www.keryjames.net tells us we should expect Kery's new album instores any moment now. On 'Ma Vérité' we'll find gems like "J'aurais pu dire", "Jusqu'au bout" (with OGB), "Nos Rêves", and "Hardcore 2005".

:: Veteran Lord Kox brings us through Deluxe Recordz 'Le Mal des Nerfs'. This album has 17 new tracks like "J'comprends pas", "Ils disent" and "Après les cris", features are by L'Alchimie, Deluxe Team, Ol' Starz and Demodart.

www.lordkox.com

:: 'Vision Terne’ is the titel for Lim.C's album which we'll find instores from the 25th of May.

Koma, Doudou Masta, La Meute, Blow and the American rapper LS are featured on his album.

:: Before the release of their all new album Less du Neuf released their mixtape '1995-2005 sur le terrain'.

More about this mixtape can be found at www.lessduneuf.com.

:: For those who love international collaborations www.attentat-lyrical.com is an abosulte must. On this site you will find everything about the group.

Their new album features Kekhlouf, B.T.M, Ak and Raekwon!

::Utopie MusiQ releases 'Le Poids Des Mots Volume 2', a second compilation in these series.The CD features Kohndo, Kalash, Diomay, ATK, Sakage Kronik, 3Griffes, Dyslexie, Force Pure, BR-Crew & Dreyf ( Utopie MusiQ), Caïment, Casso, 3MM etc. Karl Colson and Kprod.

Check "K.O.H.N.T.A.C.T" by Kohndo.

:: Eko du 9'4 and Limsa form the group Indelebile, altough they are from two completely different backgrounds. (94 & 02)

More info at www.indelebile.biz.

:: 'Vente 2 Leust' is the newest project from MC slash producer Chris Taylor, on which he presents 16 brand new tracks. He's aided by the likes of Diomay, Loko (Néochrome Hall Stars), Woodini , Milca, M.O.2.S., Subawoo All Stars and Cromicid.

www.vente2leust.com

:: Hitek Prod presents, to voice displeasure with the current worldwide politics, the new streetalbum 'Stupid Guerriers'. On this album we find Hazel K, DJ Soze, Tino, Ghost, Ekoué (La Rumeur), Specta (Explicit Samouraï), Delta (Expression Direct), Iron Sy (BOSS), Proff, Flynt, Ulteam’Atom, Dragon Davy (Soundkail) and Puissance Nord.

www.whynot-mc.com

:: It's official. Kool Shen will retire from the music business as an artist. On April 22nd he will throw one last concert at Zénith (Paris).

Like a true veteran Shen has been moving behind the scenes for a while while exploring other business ventures. He'll spend more time as a record executive for his IV My People label.

:: Daoud MC has been active in the French scene for quite some years now. He was alrready rapping at age 8 and has been a member of the group Deblë-Men since he was 15 years old.

After a bangin' "Illegal Concept Mixtape" earlier this year he has now finished recording his album "25".

Daoudmc.com

:: After the release of the full length album "Sang D'Encre" by J.P. Seck earlier this year on 45 Scientific, the label will now release the DVD.

This DVD features a report on their trip to Palestina where they met Arafat, live footage of concerts, videos and interviews. The DVD is priced at a reasonable 13 euros so get this when you see it.

45scientific.com

:: "On Peut plaire à toute la Monde" is the title KSFK productions gave their newest project. This double album presents a nice line-up and will cost you only 12 euros.

:: Neochrome will return early November with a compilation of their best tracks of the first two Neochrome albums.

Later this year the label will release a third edition of the album.

:: Mr. R will release his new album "Criminoligie" in 2005. This album will feature quite some names.

The names we've already gotten confirmed are Mobb Deep, Ol'Dirty Bastard, KRS-One and Rockin' Squat.

:: K.Micase Productions presents us "Sang9", a project by DJ Crown and DJ Nefast. This compilation features Maj Trafik, Black V'Ner, Alibi Montana, Béton Armé and IPM among other from France. It also has international acts like Wordplay, One2 & Aryn from the USA and Ultime Team from Belgium.

More info: sang9.fr

:: Street Skillz will release their newest project on Octobre 18th. Featuring mostly Street Skills' own artists, this CD will be titled "Mains pleines de ciment Vol.2".

More info can be found on the Street Skillz website.

:: The succes of "Algerie Solidarite" by MKM Productions will get a sequel. The second part of the series features once again a marvelous list of names.

Kery James, Rim-K, Busta Flex, Diam's, Aketo (Sniper), Def Bond, Ekoue (La Rumeur), Princess Anies, Coup?K (Kalash), Haroun, Morad (Scred Connexion), OGB, Popa (Mafia K'1 Fry), Rabah, Dey Med (mbs), Flynt, Amara, Tepa (Les Spécialistes), Nasme, Prelude, Antar (Relic), AKI, JP Mapaula, Coka Brown, Matt Moerdock, S.T.I, Wedfu, Loostik, Afro Hesse, Fofo Junks, P38, Sam.y, Kadillac, Mouss, Le Remede, Aassaf (3 Griffes)

That's enough?

:: Karlito, part of Mafia K'1 Fry is cureently recording his second solo album. The first one "Contenu Sous Pression" was released in 2001.

The current release is planned for early 2006.

:: "Welcome to Haïti Creole 101" by Wyclef features the Canadian group Muzion (Montreal) on "24 Heures à Vivre" and Passi on "Fistibal-Festival" and "La Vie Ghetto". It will also feature Admiral T. on "Fanm Kreyol".

:: Starflam's Balo has officially stated he left the group. Due to personal and musical reasons he'll continue his recording carreer as a solo-artist. He has been with Starflam for over 12 years.

:: Siarra member of the group Aktivist has passed away. He suffered a heart attack. The members of the group Aktivist are currently recording their third album.

Repose en paix.

:: Boss ONE, member of 3ème Oeil, is about to release his solo debut. He will follow the indy route, by releasing the album through Troize Productions, Boss ONE's own label.

You should expect collaborations with Ali, Prodige Namor, Le Rat Luciano, Kery James and Soprano (Psy4).

:: Swiss rapper Stress, better know as one half of the duo Double Pact has just finished recording his first solo release. heeft zijn eerste solo album afgerond.The album will be released on Universal. Snippets of this albbum can be found by visiting Double Pact's official site or Stress' own site.

Download Yeah remix ft. Stress.

:: Booba has been jabbing at MC Jean Gab'1, who dissed the former Lunatic MC with his track "J't'emmerde" which can be found on the albumMa Vie". Booba let's Gab'1 have it on the track La Faucheuse".