J.O.N.A.H. is the second single from the Superior and Let The Dirt Say Amen’s forthcoming project, The Saint, The Servant, The Sinner. Superior leads with a rock guitar sample and Let The Dirt Say Amen creates the pocket for him to expound upon…in his words “my voice, his plan”. The way he connects consonants, bars, and ideas is clever and unique. This kind of music requires multiple listens and patience so that you can really dig in to the message. Enjoy your musical travels!
Doc Da Mindbenda – House Money (ft. Vic Spencer & IAMGAWD)
Chicago producer, Doc Da Mindbenda, has something very special in store for us with his just released project, Bet The House. You can look up and down the lineup of emcees and see the immense amount of lyrical talent vested in the project to fuse with his dope production.
I missed this video for House Money four weeks ago when it dropped, but it’s never too late to share dope music, especially when I think it’s incredibly slept on. Vic Spencer and IAMGAWD let loose over a rock guitar infused production, reminding you that Chicago is not to be forgotten and the talent that calls the city home is second to none.
Enjoy the video! Cop the album!
Single You Out: M-Dot – Hold On (prod. by Pilze Beats)
M-Dot remains an inspiration to me individually in my own trials and tribulations as I am sure he does for countless of others. If music is a vehicle to connect listeners, then M-Dot is definitively the artist driving it home as the artist. He just dropped his latest album, A Notebook With No Light, and it delivers on that consistency to connect people to music and message. And that message is resilience. The message is that things will change and the landscape will become difficult, but hold fast, the light is there.
I am sharing the joint, Hold On, as it amplifies the point above. And as always, if you are feeling this joint, make sure you head to bandcamp and purchase the album!
Recommendation: Supreme Cerebral & The Beat Junkies – Supreme Beat Junkie
One of the dopest releases of 2026 thus far is Supreme Beat Junkie which is a collaboration between talented emcee Supreme Cerebral and the legendary Beat Junkies. The energy on this release is hard for headphones to contain and others to duplicate. The sounds that are being crafted by the crew breathe new life into a game where I think has become pretty stale over the last few years…and those rhythms give Supreme Cerebral an entirely new canvas to paint on. And his energy and talent make ample use, creating something dope and refreshing for the listeners of 2027.
Listen to the excellence and make sure to purchase!
Single You Out: Eff Yoo – No Rain, No Flowers
If you’ve been around long enough and you’ve been paying attention to independent hip hop through years, you have enjoyed the evolution and musical journey of one, Eff Yoo. On his new project, God Is An Artist, Eff Yoo gets more personal than ever in his music and that very journey. There are moments of trepidation, sin, thankfulness, and celebration. We tangle with demons so we can touch the angels. Check out the project if you like the song, No Rain, No Flowers that I share with you today. Blessings!
Single You Out: Marvalyss – Money Doesn’t Sleep
I found this releases while sifting through bandcamp and A Bastards Masterpiece from Marvalyss is certainly worth the listen and the purchase. All the way around kind of dope. Production hits and the lyricism is unquestionable. A lot of personal and relatable stories on here. I wanted to pass it on because it’s easy to lose track of releases and truly talented individuals these days. Enjoy!
Superior & Let The Dirt Say Amen – Hopeful Studies (Video)
There are more than a couple of wonderful things about this joint…so number one…Superior…a producer I am a really big fan of, hit me up about his new track with Let The Dirt Say Amen…Hopeful Studies. And if you are not familiar with Superior…please study up…pun slightly intended. The man has worked with several of your favorite artists and is likely responsible for some of your favorite music. I always look out for music from him. Next…his collaboration on this track with Let The Dirt Say Amen is a tribute to the inspiration of the late KA. KA was revered by many for unique insight, thoughtfulness, and music. Hopeful Studies is a “tipping of the hat” to a pioneer. Let The Dirt Say Amen has many ways of acknowledging his respect for KA. His entire cadence to more nuanced references in his rhyme prove as testament which is fitting as Superior takes us to church with this production. It all ties itself nicely together. And lastly this is just a precursur to the a project to come from the duo, The Saint, The Servant, The Sinner
Single You Out: Hus Kingpin & Rozewood – Murder For Hire (ft. Little Vic)
I saw the team of Hus Kingpin and Rozewood linked up again for a project for which I was very excited. Rozewood just recently came back on the scene and that alone is a blessing, and to rejoin Hus is a double tap headshot. But…little did I know…I must have missed it initially…they brought on the hitter Little Vic for a guest spot on the track , Murder For Hire. That’s three verbal executioners on one track where the lyricism of each is front and center. I just had to share with you. Make sure you check out the album, WAVE GHXST if you enjoy this joint. Yakic Pasla on the production!
Single You Out: Ruste Juxx & Preed One – Depression (ft. DJ TMB)
Ruste Juxx and Preed One probably connected with a million people on their latest single, Depression. We all have felt or feel it, and the two tackle it head on. Verse one addresses the symptoms and verse two tackles possible solutions. I love it when artists tackle vulnerable topics, especially ones that people have a hard time speaking on. Lyrically… this is poignant and hits home…musically the strings and drums let you walk that path…and the Scarface sample amplified by DJ TMB make this joint one to remember. The album, Imperishable Artistry coming in a few months!
Doc Da Mindbenda – Four Of A Kind (Ft. Rufus Sims & Tru Foe) (Video)
Producer Doc Da Mindbenda celebrates his 44th birthday with us by releasing this really dope track and video, Four Of A Kind, feautring Rufus Sims and Tru Foe. This track has a bit of everything. The exchange between Sims and Foe show really great chemistry with trading bars and blending street narratives in “fours” seamlessly. And Mindbenda not only hits you with one dope beat, but switches to another one in mid stride. Really great music.
This is coming off of a forthcoming project called, Bet The House and hope to hear more about that SOON!
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