This new Cunninlyguists track sounds like a leaf in the wind (compliment). It’s very airy, light hearted, almost nonchalant. The track is off the forthcoming, Strange Journey Volume 3 which drops on April 1st.
Single You Out: Broadway Barrett – In My Blood
Broadway Barrett releases his first single of 2014 in the form of, In My Blood. On the track Barrett narrates his desire to survive and succeed so he can keep his plate full . The track has a lot of jump to it with an organ really being the driving factor within the production.
As (sometimes) usual, I am not sure if this track is part of a larger picture, but is certainly worth the listen.
Single You Out: Frankenstein & AZ (Delphi Oracle) – Just Write A Song
When I first saw this in my inbox I had to do a double take. Was this the Canadian emcee/producer from the late 1990s teaming up with the NYC AllStar Emcee from the same era? Well, I was half right…it is Frankenstein from a couple of decades ago, but it is not the same AZ we are all familiar with. This song is actually circa 1994 and from a soon to be released compilation called The Science Of Sound. I am not sure if the entire project is all old material but we will find out for sure on March 18th.
I am, however, digging this uptempo song.
Single You Out: Illmaculate – Trainspotting
Another joint off of Illmaculate’s yet to be released Clay Pigeons EP. This time we have long time affiliate, Chase Moore offering his services as producer. I love the keys Moore uses in his production and Illmaculate is just such a well-polished emcee that you just expect the good stuff…and that’s what we get.
Rayce – Continuum (Video)
Rayce continues to put in work creating new music and videos. Continuum is the lead up to his soon to be released EP, A Travelling Man EP. I am truly surprised more blogs haven’t caught onto the talent of Rayce. This track is very creative in the way that it slows down in the chorus and then picks right up when the verses start…hence the name, Continuum.
One of the bright young stars we highlight here on Hip Hop Dependency, so show some love…
The AbSoulJah – Dim The Light (2014)
Artist: The AbSoulJah
Album: Dim The Light
Tracklisting:
1. Fork in the Road (Beat by JFX Productions)
2. World Don’t Love ft. Streets Goon & HalfaBrick (Beat by Shaolin Beatmaker)
3. In Motion (Beat by DJ Simsima)
4. Lost in a Moment (Prod. by I.N.C.H)
5. Nighttime Dwelling ft. Spicco (Prod. by DJ Low Cut)
6. The Real Type (Prod. by Soulslicers)
7. No Plans (Beat by NoyZ)
8. Stand Strong (Prod. by Machine Gun Funk)
9. Grand Goon (Beat by H.Lava)
10. The Marriage (Beat by Keko Beats)
11. In My Element
12. Next Life
13. No Serenity (Beat by Keko Beats)
14. How It Is ft. Angry Man (Beat by Manu Beats)
15. Get Well Soon (Beat by Ugly Tony)
Note:
I have been waiting and waiting for Ab to drop this album (and I took forever to do the review so I can’t talk much). I will say I have been checking for this release for about two years. I got an unofficial listen last year sometime, and after a lot of prodding I thought the project was just going to be shelved. Needless to say, I am glad that it saw the light of day. In discussing the album with some heads a couple of weeks ago, someone made the comment that they wished this was the type of music that Mobb Deep still made. I concur. The AbSoulJah has made a career of dropping that street realism with wordplay that keeps things continuously interesting. He never gets monotonous and keeps the listener engaged constantly.
Single You Out: Frank Knight – Kings N The Crown (Featuring Con-Plex & MasterMind) (Produced By BigBob Pattison)
Frank Knight is starting to keep me abreast of his musical goings-on and I am glad for that because the man is very talented. Kings N The Crown is a track that can be found off of the Dean’s List On Tour Vol II Mixtape. I can’t speak for the entire project but this track features all of the essentials in the form of slick verses and big beats.
Single You Out: Silent Knight – Rob Ford
Who wants to party with the mayor of Toronto? Silent Knight uses the antics of one Rob Ford to provide material for his new cut. This is the lead off for his forthcoming (and yet untitled) mixtape dropping later this Spring. Stay tuned because any music from SK is Grade A.
Homeboy Sandman – Bad Meaning Good (Video)
This joint sounds sooooo good to me. There’s always a lot of depth in a Homeboy Sandman’s music simply because of his unorthodox flow but if you couple that fact with this Paul White production then you have the sureshot. Their new collaborative project, White Sands is out now.
Single You Out: Curly Castro – All Bets Are Off (ft. Zilla Rocca & Has-Lo) (prod. by Zilla Roca)
The Wrecking Crew represents on this Curly Castro single from his (now out) project, Brody. Zilla Rocca laces the camp with something extra funky and some scathing drums. And the crew is not unfamiliar to rocking over said production, the each contribute dope verses to complete the trifecta.
