Emcee-poet-singer-wiseman Denizen Kane dropped his new album Brother Min’s Journey to the West, which certainly should not be slept on because I say with complete not-just-because-he’s-the-homie genuineness that it’s one of the best records I’ve copped this year. However, given that he hadn’t released anything for such a long time before this, it’s inevitable that despite all that I’m saying, people will sleep still. Mr. Kane understands this, so just weeks after his album he offers us the Take Me Out mixtape, a collection of selected tracks from his past and current projects, as well as some rare live performances and alternate versions.

Still not convinced? Check out his performance on Def Poetry:

And here’s a new gem that you won’t find anywhere else:

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One of my favorite artists, and one of my favorite people. Do yourself some good and make some space in your hard drive.

DOWNLOAD: Denizen Kane “Take Me Out Mixtape”

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