Ayatollah - Nothing But the Funk

Always bringing interesting stuff to the table, Ayatollah is about to release of a brand new solo album called "The Avant Garde". The first single, "Nothing But The Funk", bangs a long just right and should get you preparing for the LP which is out March 5 through Elementality Productions.

Ayatollah - Nothing But the Funk by Elementality Productions

Big Noyd, Large Professor & Kool G Rap - Naturally Born

As Coalmine Records gets closer to the 2nd Quarter release of their long awaited compilation, Unearthed, the Brooklyn indie drops the project's next single, "Naturally Born," which features Q-Borough mic veterans Big Noyd, Large Professor and Kool G Rap. Produced by the legendary Queens-based beatsmith Ayatollah, the soundscape is rooted in a Golden Era motif that boasts a scratch chorus courtesy of DJ Dutchmaster, who blends quotables from other Queens County icons such as Run-D.M.C., Nas, N.O.R.E., Royal Flush and Prodigy.

Stay tuned for more leaks off 'Unearthed,' which includes appearances from Pharoahe Monch, Blu, Sean Price, The Artifacts, Apathy, Rah Digga, Fashawn, Billy Danze (of M.O.P.), Torae and more. Producers tapped include Nottz, M-Phazes, !llmind, Khrysis, Young Cee, Ayatollah, G-Squared and BeanOne, among others.

Big Noyd, Large Professor & Kool G Rap - "Naturally Born" (prod. by Ayatollah) by Diamond Media 360

Video: Shabazz The Disciple - Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin

SHABAZZ THE DISCIPLE "MENE MENE TEKEL UPHARSIN" (THE WRITING'S ON THE WALL)
Produced by AYATOLLAH

LP: Moka Only & Ayatollah - Bridges (2012)(Deluxe Edition)

Moka Only is one of Canada's most celebrated hip-hop exports, a former member of Canadian rap royalty Swollen Members who has released dozens of solo projects since he broke through in the mid-90s. Ayatollah is one of the most respected producers in the American underground hip-hop scene, having crafted classics like Mos Def's "Ms. Fat Booty" and Talib Kweli's "The Proud," plus tracks for Styles P, Pharoahe Monch, Masta Ace, Cormega, Inspectah Deck, and many more. Now, these two talents have come together for a full-length collaboration straight out of hip-hop dreamland. All rhymes by Moka Only (as his alter-ego Ron Contour) and all beats by Ayatollah.

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Audio: Moka Only & Ayatollah - Bridges (Free Download)

Moka Only is one of Canada's most celebrated rappers, a former member of Platinum-selling Canadian collective Swollen Members. Ayatollah is one of top producers on the independent hiphop scene in the US, having worked with the likes of Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Masta Ace, Ghostface, and more. Now they're coming together for the new album Bridges, with Tollah on the boards and Moka on the mic. With Moka assuming his alter-ego Ron Contour and Tollah's funky creations providing the backdrop, it's an unexpected but surprisingly effective combination straight out of hip-hop fans' fantasies.

Audio: Ayatollah - Can You Handle It

Audio: Moka Only & Ayatollah - Eckhart Tolle

New track from ever-busy Canadian emcee, Moka Only and longtime, ill ass Queens, NYC-based producer Ayatollah here... and yes, it has that 'bounce'...

Expect a heap of goodness like this from the duo on their upcoming collaborative album "Bridges", due out April 10th via Nature Sounds.