The homie Black EL has been quietly working on his next project, The Collage, and sent through this live rendition of one of the songs off the upcoming album. And because I know my partner’s an even bigger Laker fan than I am (Clippers in 3084… I’m calling it now)… SHAKE UPDATE: Fuck the Celtics.

With Jelani out in college right now, he’s passing the time by hitting the lab about 4-5 days out the week. Aside from original music, he’s been putting in work on the freestyle tip. No promises of any weekly series (thank god) but you can expect much more music from the Notherground affiliate. Here goes some shit over Talib’s Listen, Lil Wayne’s Comfortable and

DOWNLOAD: Jelani – Listen Freestyle
DOWNLOAD: Jelani – Comfortable Freestyle
DOWNLOAD: Jelani – The 6th Sense Freestyle

As I’ve learned from previous attempts, it’s bad to give release dates. Black is now feeling the jynx shit behind doing so. A Major Minority is coming though, we just aren’t giving an exact date until it’s completely done. Until then here goes a joint off said album, featuring Jelani.

Once again I apologize for the wait, we just aren’t quite there yet with the project. Perfection is the 5th element of hip hop for Black EL. Holla. – Black ELement

DOWNLOAD: Quiet Nights f. Jelani
PREVIOUS: Black ELement – All I <3 f. NAV

As promised earlier, we’re back with Jelani’s debut album. To some, the first time you heard/saw Jelani was on the video we posted with him and his pops Dapper Dan. To some, you’ve been a fan since jump. And to others, you’ve never heard of dude. Regardless, it’s a free album full of dope music. You really can’t go wrong with that. So don’t be scared and hit the jump to download the Harlemite’s, Wait, You Can Rap?!?!. Sidenote: yes he can!

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

DOWNLOAD: Jelani – Wait, You Can Rap?!?! [via NG]

The homie 6th Sense was telling me about this conversation a few days ago and I was quite intrigued. Jelani speaks to his pops (who happens to be Dapper Dan) about the old days of Harlem. Don’t sleep on this as it’s really great to see things like this in these days in time. Jelani is also prepping the release of his debut album, Wait, You Cant Rap?!?!, which will be dropping Tuesday.

PREVIOUS: Jelani – Wait, You Can Rap (Intro)

Anyone cool with my man 6th Sense is cool with me. Here’s a new cut from Notherground fam Jelani, produced by 6th Sense. There’s probably more I can say about this record (and I should) but I’m just too busy. I said I’d post this a few weeks ago just keep forgetting. So when 6th hit me with a threatening IM with a “you better or else” feel I went and did it right away. I was scared hahaha. There’s also a bonus cut by 6th that’s been released before but got overlooked. Jelani’s album is dropping soon for that price that everyone loves (free).

DOWNLOAD: Jelani – Wait You Can Rap (Intro) (prod. 6th Sense)
BONUS: 6th Sense -No Contest f. Wildabeast