I have said it before and I will say it again, independent hip hop is where is at right now. One label that has been making some real noise in 2002 is Ill-Boogie Records. So far they have released critically-acclaimed EP’s from The Demigodz, Mars Ill, Emanon and Yesh. Next on the chopping block is “Independents Finest Vol.3.” The previous volumes has boasted the likes of the Dilated Peoples, Apathy, E-Rule, El-fudge and Akbar.

The latest album (which is out now) is considerably longer than it’s predecessors with 30 tracks. Ill Boogie has compiled an impressive list of artists for volume 3, here is the tracklisting:

1. M-Boogie: Intro

2. Rasco: The Beat Down

3. Cappo: Funky Fresh

4. Doujah Raze: Irish Cream

5. Mykill Miers: You Don’t Wanna

6. DJ Backpane: I’m the Man

7. Baby Blak: Blak is Back

8. Rajes Haldar: Order of Operations

9. Illin’ P: Bolero

10. Bradis & Cache 22 Tightly Twisted

11. Yesh Shout (Remix)

12. Da’ Neverknots My MC Nami is Shon

13. DJ Skooly Nothin’ Can Save Ya

14. Gentle Jones: The Cleaners

15. Mars 3 Shuck & Jive

16. Born Talent Braggin’

17. DJ Iceburg Cold

18. Rise BKNY

19. Demigodz Well, Well, Well

20. Clyde Gantt Liar and Thief

21. Akbar Big Bang Boogie

22. Mr. Cleen Cadillac Desert

23. Hi-Low Dont Give Up the Fight

24. M-Boogie Melange

25. Emanon Live For What You Know

26. M-Boogie Ready or Not

27. Lexicon You Gotta Stop

28. Kid Stretch Works of the Hand

29. Destro Krew Kut

30. Mike Control The Naturals