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Apollo Brown & Planet Asia Drop New Album 'Sardines' Photo Apollo Brown & Planet Asia Drop New Album 'Sardines'
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023

Prolific Detroit producer Apollo Brown and Fresno Rap veteran Planet Asia have released their new album Sardines on Mello Music Group. The followup to the duo’s beloved 2017 collaborative album “Anchovies,” Sardines sees Apollo Brown and Planet Asia improve upon the minimalist, grimy Hip-Hop theme f...

Marlowe Share New Single 'Last Reserve' Off Mello Music Group Compilation Album Photo Marlowe Share New Single 'Last Reserve' Off Mello Music Group Compilation Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 23, 2023

Check out Marlowe's latest single 'Last Reserve' from the upcoming Mello Music Group compilation album 'Omakase.' Get a preview of the diverse range of tracks featured on the album, which showcases the evolution of the label's signature Hip-Hop sound influenced by Jazz, Soul, R&B, and Funk....

Paradime Drops Apollo Brown-Produced Single 'Wolf Greys' Featuring Marv Won and Ty Fa Photo Paradime Drops Apollo Brown-Produced Single 'Wolf Greys' Featuring Marv Won and Ty Farris
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023

Paradime connects with fellow Detroit natives Apollo Brown, Marv Won, and Ty Farris for his grimy new single “Wolf Greys.” With an all-star cast of Detroit artists, “Wolf Greys” is a hard-hitting track that sees Paradime, Marv Won, and Ty Farris go showcase their skilled rapping ability over Apollo ...

Apollo Brown & Planet Asia Share 'Peas & Onions' Off Forthcoming Album 'Sardines' Photo Apollo Brown & Planet Asia Share 'Peas & Onions' Off Forthcoming Album 'Sardines'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023

Apollo Brown and Fresno Rap vet Planet Asia are back with “Peas & Onions,” the latest single from their forthcoming album Sardines. Apollo and Planet Asia improve upon the Hip-Hop theme from the first collab with new execution. Apollo Brown and Planet Asia’s 2017 album “Anchovies” was given its titl...

Apollo Brown & Planet Asia Share Laid Back 'Wide Awake' Single Photo Apollo Brown & Planet Asia Share Laid Back 'Wide Awake' Single
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023

Apollo Brown and Fresno Rap veteran Planet Asia dropped their new single “Wide Awake” on Mello Music Group. “Wide Awake” is the second single from the duo’s upcoming album Sardines. Sardines is the followup to the duo’s beloved 2017 collaborative album “Anchovies.” Apollo and Planet Asia improve upo...

Apollo Brown & Planet Asia Drop 'Get The Dough Off' & Announce New Album 'Sardines' Photo Apollo Brown & Planet Asia Drop 'Get The Dough Off' & Announce New Album 'Sardines'
by Michael Major - July 18, 2023

Apollo Brown and Fresno Rap veteran Planet Asia are proud to reveal their new album Sardines. Apollo and Planet Asia improve upon the minimalist, grimy Hip-Hop theme from the first collab with pristine execution. Along with the announcement Apollo Brown and Planet Asia share the album’s first single...

Mello Music Group Announces 'Omakase' Album & Shares Denmark Vessey Single 'Marionett Photo Mello Music Group Announces 'Omakase' Album & Shares Denmark Vessey Single 'Marionette Flex' (ft. Nolan & Fly Anakin)
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023

The new album features original music by Chris Keys, Yungmorpheus, Denmark Vessey, Marlowe, Paradime, Apollo Brown, Magna Carda, Kamaal Williams, L’Orange, Namir Blade, Stalley, Raheem DeVaughnn and more. 'Omakase' is the most expansive, personal, and distinctive album yet—a sonic feast encompassing...

Paradime Drops New Singles 'Rope Chain Music' and 'The Reign' Photo Paradime Drops New Singles 'Rope Chain Music' and 'The Reign'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023

The acclaimed songwriter and producer follows up his monumental return with hard-hitting singles “Rope Chain Music” and “The Reign,” out now on Mello Music Group.“Rope Chain Music” is a grimy boombap record. Produced by Chanes, the nostalgic sample-driven beat lit a fire in Paradime to rap....

Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene Release New Collaborative Album 'Cost Of Living' Photo Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene Release New Collaborative Album 'Cost Of Living'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022

A reminder of why he’s already become a rightful heir to the throne of Pete Rock, J Dilla, and DJ Premier. As Pitchfork recently raved, the Detroit producer’s “fidelity for the grime and grit of rap’s second Golden Age goes beyond simply trying to recreate DJ Premier beats. Listen to the new album n...

VIDEO: A. Billi Free & The Lasso Share Live Performance Of HOLY BODY ROLL Photo VIDEO: A. Billi Free & The Lasso Share Live Performance Of HOLY BODY ROLL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2022

Mello Music Group has shared the full A. Billi Free & The Lasso Mello Sessions performance video. The duo perform, along with Jordan Hamilton (Cello), The Saxsquatch, Grayson Nye (Synth), Deep Greasy (Bass), in support of their album 'Holy Body Roll.' ...

Apollo Brown Releases Animated Music Video For 'Kite Strings' Photo Apollo Brown Releases Animated Music Video For 'Kite Strings'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2022

Prolific Michigan producer Apollo Brown has unveiled the music video for 'Kite Strings' off his newly released album This Must Be The Place, out now on Mello Music Group. Watch here!...

Apollo Brown Announces New Album & Drops First Single 'It Just Is' Photo Apollo Brown Announces New Album & Drops First Single 'It Just Is'
by Michael Major - June 01, 2022

“This Must Be The Place” is the prolific veteran producer’s first instrumental project in 8 years! Along with the announcement, Brown drops the album’s lead single It Just Is. Highlighted by shimmering synths, the lo-fi Hip-Hop tune serves as a brilliant teaser for the upcoming album. Pre-order the ...

New Music: Apollo Brown & Stalley 'Humble Wins' & New 'Blacklight' Album Announcement Photo New Music: Apollo Brown & Stalley 'Humble Wins' & New 'Blacklight' Album Announcement
by A.A. Cristi - October 27, 2021

Today, Apollo Brown & Stalley announced their new collaborative album, Blacklight, which will be released on November 19-21 via Mello Music Group. ...

Mello Music Group Announces New Label Compilation BUSHIDO Photo Mello Music Group Announces New Label Compilation BUSHIDO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 09, 2021

While the sounds are varied, an MMG release ensures that the art comes first, the artists are religiously devoted to the upholding of standards and values. The musicians swing fast blades and fly the Mello banner with speed and strength....

Hip Hop Producers Ancient Astronauts Team Up With Rising African Musicians On Kampala Photo Hip Hop Producers Ancient Astronauts Team Up With Rising African Musicians On Kampala Fire EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 16, 2020

Dj and production duo Ancient Astronauts have come together with a variety of rising African musicians to create the groundbreaking Afro-European Kampala Fire EP, released on the 16th of October via Switchstance Recordings. ...

Re.decay Shares 'Ghost (feat. Brian Ennals)' Single Photo Re.decay Shares 'Ghost (feat. Brian Ennals)' Single
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 02, 2020

Rising production duo Re.decay have announced the release of their single, 'Ghost (feat. Brian Ennals)' on the 29th of May via SPRINGSTOFF....

Re.decay Shares 'Sun In The Morning (feat. ADH, Mawcom X, Sedric Perry)' Video Photo Re.decay Shares 'Sun In The Morning (feat. ADH, Mawcom X, Sedric Perry)' Video
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 15, 2020

Noteworthy Hip Hop duo Re.decay have created the surreal music video from debut single, 'Sun In The Morning (feat. ADH, Mawcom X, Sedric Perry)' via SPRINGSTOFF....

Re.decay Shares 'Sun In The Morning (feat. ADH, Mawcom X, Sedric Perry)' Photo Re.decay Shares 'Sun In The Morning (feat. ADH, Mawcom X, Sedric Perry)'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 05, 2020

Noteworthy Hip Hop duo Re.decay have released their debut single, 'Sun In The Morning (feat. ADH, Mawcom X, Sedric Perry)'...

Joell Ortiz New Album 'Monday' Now Available Featuring Collaborations With Big K.R.I. Photo Joell Ortiz New Album 'Monday' Now Available Featuring Collaborations With Big K.R.I.T, Nottz, Apollo Brown, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League & Heatmakerz
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 30, 2019

Brooklyn's Joell Ortiz started on none other than Dr. Dre's Aftermath label and built a huge buzz in the industry. He's worked with legends like Just Blaze among others. He then signed to Shady Records as ¼ of the super-group Slaughterhouse. He's worked with Hip-Hop titans Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Jada...












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