Mic Excel and Mouse Media Productions keep raising the bar when it comes to finely crafted hip-hop from Buffalo. Case in point:  Mic's awesome mix FML Chronicles Part One: Flat Black.

Featuring a who's who of local emcees and excellent production by Cove and Optimus Prime, there is a little somethin for everyone here. Raw, intelligent, laid-back grooves give way to hard edged beats and fantastic samples. The first track, "Eff,Em,EL" sets the mood, as Mic introspectively questions life and the society around him. From there the disc continues to elevate thanks to sound production and thought-provoking rhymes. Other hot tracks include "the Ultimate Supplement", "Fanta Flavors" and "Buillion Cubes".

Keep your eye on Mic and Mouse and Mouse Media. As talented as these cats are they're equally as ambitious. Get this now.