DMX: Undisputed in stores TODAY

After various delays DMX finally releases his 7th studio album, Undisputed. The album features production from the usual suspects; Dame Grease and Swizz Beatz along with a bunch of unknown producers.

I'll let you guys decide if this album is worthy of being mentioned in the same conversation as classic DMX albums; but since we are talking about DMX, psychology digs in the archives and reups The Diamond In The Rough: The DMX Session.



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Mary J. Blige: My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)

Today (Nov 21), Mary J. Blige releases her 10th studio album, My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1). It will feature production from Danja, Darkchild, Jim Jonsin & other notable producers. Nas, Drake, Busta Rhymes & Beyoncé also make appearances on the album.

psychology celebrates the release of MJB's 10th album with The Diamond In The Rough: The Mary J. Blige Session.

Download DITR: The MJB Session HERE



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The Diamond In The Rough: The DJ Shadow Session

This week (and over the next few days across the rest of the world) DJ Shadow released his 4th studio album; The Less You Know, The Better. The album is an eclectic journey through samples & funk; the usual sonic journey, by DJ Shadow. However, there's a bit more guitars on this album, giving it an edgier feel. All good things...

psychology celebrates the release of The Less You Know, The Better by digging in the archives & re-releasing his 2006 homage to Joshua Davis; The Diamond In The Rough: The DJ Shadow Session

Download The Diamond In The Rough: The DJ Shadow Session Here and/or HERE

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Jay-Z + Kanye West. Dropping August 8

The Diamond In The Rough: The R. Kelly Session

Recently named the top R&B/Hip Hop Artist of the past 25 years by Billboard Magazine, R. Kelly's 10 studio album drops next Tuesday (Dec. 14th).

Entirely produced by R. Kelly, Love Letter is heavily inspired by soul legends like Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway and others.

psychology digs in the archives and presents The Diamond In The Rough: The R. Kelly Session to get you re-familiarized with the MANY hits of R. Kelly. Tune in to K103 Radio tonight at midnight to hear psychology's DITR: The R. Kelly Session.

Or if you can't make it til midnight, peep the mix below.



Tune in and / or download HERE.

Black Eyed Peas: The Beginning

The Black Eyed Peas release their 6th studio album today (November 30th). The Beginning is the follow up to their 2009 album The E.N.D. and continues with the electro / house vibe felt from their last release. This album has great club tracks, including their current smash, The Time (Dirt Bit) which samples (I've Had) The Time of My Life from the film Dirty Dancing. This will be the album that gets many people dancing through the winter.

To get you in the BEP mood, check out a DITR classic; psychology's The Diamond In The Rough: The Black Eyed Peas Session.




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The Diamond In The Rough: The Kanye West Heartbreak Session

So today's the day.. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is finally available in stores & online. I have been killing this album for the past few days, thanks to Universal Canada, and am completely in awe. Kanye has matured on so many levels. Lyrically, sonically...

Ending our Kanye x psychology countodwn to the new album, here is The Diamond In The Rough: The Kanye West Heartbreak Session. Created to celebrate the release of 808s & Heartbreak, this mix may be a bit heavy on the auto-tune, but it's still a classic.



My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is in stores now..

The Diamond In The Rough: The Kanye West Orientation

I have been lucky enough to get my hands on an advance copy of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, which hits stores on November 22nd, and I am completely blown away. This album is a sonic masterpiece!!

I don't want to give anything away, but this album is worth waiting for your favorite record store to open and get your copy. Or log on to iTunes as soon as you get out of bed on Monday..

The deluxe edition will include a DVD copy of the short film, Runaway.

Continuing the countdown to the release of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, here is a 2 part mix created in anticipation of the release of Late Registration.


Part 1 focuses on the production of Kanye West. The genius production of Kanye West, is what put him on the map..


The second part of DITR: The Kanye West Orientation, takes a look at Kanye West, The MC/poet. A lot of people turned Kanye Down before he found a label who believed in him. Now he is one of the most prominent MCs in the game..

The Diamond In The Rough: The Kanye West Session

It's no secret that I'm a big Kanye West fan. So there may be a lack of surprise when I say that there are more than a couple DITR session focused on Yeezy.

With the launch of Kanye's 5th studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, I decided to dig in the archives & bring out some of the classic DITR session that were centered around the genius of Kanye West.

Tune in tonight at midnight, on the airwaves of K103 for The Diamond In The Rough: The Kanye West Session. The mix you will here tonight & that is posted here, is the first Kanye West session that I put together after he won his first Grammy in 2005.



Tune in tonght to hear DITR: The Kanye West Session or download HERE

The Diamond In The Rough: The Fat Joe Session

Fat Joe returns with his 10th studio album, The Darkside Volume 1, which hits stores & i-tunes on July 27th.
The album features appearances from Clipse, Young Jeezy, Trey Songz, Lil' Wayne & more.

Need a Fat Joe history lesson, before the album drops? Check out psychology's The Diamond In The Rough: The Fat Joe Session airing tonight (July 22) at midnight on K103 radio.



Download The Diamond In The Rough: The Fat Joe Session HERE

The Roots: How I Got Over

The 9th studio album from one of the greatest bands in music, The Roots, hits stores today (June 22).
How I Got Over has received great reviews and will not disapoint Roots fans; old & new...

Make sure you find some time today to head online or to your local record shop and purchase How I Got Over.

This song & this album have the potential to be my summer favorites..



In celebration of the latest from The Roots, download/listen to psychology's The Diamond In The Rough: The Roots Session.



Download DITR: The Roots Session HERE

The Diamond In The Rough: The Talib Kweli Session

Talib Kweli reunites with Hi-tek for Revolutions Per Minute, the second album by Reflection Eternal.

Revolutions Per Minute hits stores on May 18th and will be welcomed with open arms as there aren't many "true" hip hop albums released these days.. psychology celebrates the return of one of the dopest MCs in the game with a classic edition of DITR. The Diamond In The Rough: The Talib Kweli Session airs tonight (May 13th) at midnight on the airwaves of K103.




Tune in and/or download HERE.

Usher: Raymond vs. Raymond in stores today

The latest album from Usher hits shelves today (March 30). Raymond vs Raymond is the entertainer's 6th studio album and will feature production from some big names like Jermaine Dupri, The Runners, Polow da Don, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Bangladesh & others.
The album title is inpired by the 1979 film, Kramer vs Kramer which deals with divorce much like Usher's divorce from Tameka Foster.
Be sure to pick up your copy of Raymond vs Raymond this week!

In the meantime, check out psychology's Diamond In The Rough: The Usher Session.



Download The Diamond In The Rough: The Usher Session HERE.

The Diamond In The Rough: The Usher Session

Usher is dropping his 6th studio album on March 30th. Titled Raymond vs Raymond, this album is yeat another self-confessional, much in the way his 2004 blockbuster album, Confessions, dealt with his high-profile break-up with Chilli of TLC.
Raymond vs. Raymond will feature production from The Runners, Jim Jonsin, Will.I.Am, and others, including Jermaine Dupri.
With the hype surrounding Usher's latest album coming to climax next Tuesday as the album drops, psychology thought it would be an appropriate time to celebrate Usher & his music. And psychology delivers anther celebration with The Diamond In The Rough: The Usher Session, airing tonight (March 25th) at midnight on the airwaves of K103 Radio. Tune in as psychology drops 60 minutes of non-stop Usher.

Mary J. Blige: Stronger With Each Tear in stores today

The Queen of Hip Hop - Soul returns with her 9th studio album, Stronger With Each Tear. MJB still holds onto her throne with this album, which is the first release of of MJB's own imprint, Matriarch Records.



So if you need any last minute gifts during the holiday season, STronger With Each Tear will look good under the Christmas Tree.

Check out psychology's The DIamond In The Rough: The Mary J Blige Session.


As always, you can download/listen to this edition of DITR by clicking HERE.

Eminem: The Relapse (The Refill) available today

Eminem re-ups his 5th studio album, Relapse, with Relapse: The Refill. Just in time for some last minute stocking stuffers during this holiday season.
Don't expect too much as this is simply Relapse repackaged with a bonus CD of 7 songs, including Forever which features Em, Drake, Kanye & Weezy.



Check out psychology's homage to Marshall Mathers


You can always download psychology's The Diamond In The Rough: The Eminem Session, HERE.

The Diamond In The Rough: The Timbaland Session

Timbaland drops the sequel to 2007's Shock Value.
Shock Value II features guest appearances from Drake, Miley Cyrus, The Fray & many more. The vampire inspired single, Morning After Dark is the first single and is quickly becoming a hit.
psychology re-airs The Diamond In The Rough: The Timbaland Session tonight(Dec. 10) at midnight on K103 radio.

Check out psychology's The Diamond In The Rough: The Timbaland Session


Tune in and/or download HERE.

Help Timbo find out who stole the missing track from Shock Value II HERE.

R. Kelly's Untitled in stores Today

R. Kelly returns with his 9th studio album, Untitled. Originally titled 12 Play, 4th Quarter; the album was supposed to be released in 2008; but due to the album being leaked & R. Kelly being in court for his infamous legal troubles; the album never saw the light of day.
So here it is.. Untitled.

psychology pays homage to the craziest man in R&B with The Diamond In The Rough: The R. Kelly Session. Download & enjoy on the way to your local music shop to pick up Untitled. Or simply push play below while you order the album from I-Tunes.

50 Cent: Before I Self Destruct in stores now

50 Cent's 4th studio album, Before I Self Destruct, hit stores today. BISD features the hit single, Baby By Me along with the street track, Ok, You're Right.

Check out psychology's mix for the man you love to hate; 50 Cent.

You can also download The Diamond In The Rough: The 50 Cent Session, HERE.

Speaking of 50, check out the trailer for 2 Turntables & a Microphone which is available with the purchase of Before I Self Destruct.

Ghostface Killah: Stapleton Sex

This ain't no R&B d**k...



Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City hits stores & I-Tunes on September 29th.