Wichita, Kansas MC XV had a rather quiet 2013. The veteran, who signed to Warner Bros. Records (now Atlantic Records) a few years back was presumed to be in the lab, fast at work on his major label debut. 2014 as it were, will not be so quiet.

Vizzy released an eight-song EP, Madness Begins, this morning. This is the firestarter in his March Madness series, which seems to be in step with another buzzing act who announced a series this week, Jon Connor. XV’s latest work features Childish Gambino on the boards (a rather rare feat), as well as production from Wiz Khalifa/Mac Miller affiliate Big Jerm. Download is available too:

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