He is not local but the label is and damn it this album deserves to break your mind open wide, Sleep delivers what most rappers/emcees/assholes wish they could create on record.  here is some info (Via SFR.com)

Hesitation Wounds is a vivid and intense journey through the psyche of one of underground hip hop’s longest tenured and most promising emcees.The follow-up to Sleep’s acclaimed 2005 LP Christopher, the album features guest appearances by Del tha Funky Homosapien, Grayskul, and boasts the production credits of Reanimator, Zebulon Dak and Smoke. Constructed from a mix of samples, live instrumentation, and a myriad of styles that all assist in the storytelling of a lifelong hip-hop veteran who has much more to offer the game than brag raps. This is real life in all its complexities, compressed into 13 solid tracks, and delivered in a way that only Sleep could do.

to listen to some tracks go here to purchase go here

Aside from being a member of one of the biggest crews to come out of Rhode Island, Jahpan’s been doing his own shit for a very long time now, making moves with reknowned underground groups such as People Under The Stairs and Time Machine, doing shows all around the country and globe, and perfecting his own solo joint, An Album Called Life, which is due out at the end of August for your listening pleasure. I kicked it with Jahpan to find out a little more about the album, and also what he thinks about the New Boys, being snubbed for shows in his hometown, and how the city of LA is treating him.

Check out the full interview after the jump.

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thoughts? questions? got some classic rhode island haterade-marinated beef? leave it in the comments section

Three dudes you may know from the Rhode Island hip hop scene: Mr. Mortal, SkricLee Biz and Rock Solid, combine to produce a podcast about the second thing they do best…gaming! For game reviews, release dates and witty banter about gaming culture and politics over sick beats, loops, kicks and snares uniquely crafted for every show.

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read the flyer and such for info!

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Download The Album here, for liner notes and a tracklisting click the read more link!

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If you haven’t heard, the Providence Phoenix is holding its annual Best Music Poll and they’re looking for your votes. Not only is the hip-hop section full of heavy hitters waiting for your vote, some of RI’s finest hip-hop minds are also up for awards in other sections as well.

Best Hip Hop Act Nominees:

Chachi
Jon Hope
Labeless Illtelligence
Poorly Drawn People
Romen Rok
Theo

Vote here:

http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Providence/vote/HipHopAct/

Best DJ/Electronica Act Nominees:

Joe Beats
DJ Sterbyrock
DJ Therion

Vote here:
http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Providence/vote/DJElectronicaAct/#TOPCONTENT

Best Song Nominee:

Theo, for “Say It Right”

Vote here:
http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Providence/vote/Song/#TOPCONTENT

Sage has been collecting more material again and has decided to release another “Sick Of” album.  This is a free download that will appear on Strangefamousrecords.com on June 16th along with a limited edition CD also from SFR.com.  You can preorder your physical copy here.  Appearances on the album include: B. Dolan, Prolyphic, Buck65, Buddy Peace, Reanimator, Sleep, Curtis Plum and more.  The first track can be heard on the main page of the SRF.com website

Thats right its offically available now, click the cover for the download and click the read more for tracklisting and liner notes.  thanks to anyone that wants it.

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