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February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 stefanoneder Album Reviews

L*Roneous x 2Bers – Utopian Blues (2014)

Tracklisting:

1. Modify
2. Soul Clap
3. Second Sun
4. Wishing Well
5. Small Town
6. Tech
7. Espionage
8. Zombie Fingers
9. Help Me

Note:

L*Roneous had told me that he had some new music coming soon and to my pleasant surprise Bandcamp sent me an email a couple of weeks ago that one of my favorites had dropped another project. This time the project, Utopian Blues, is a collaborative effort between L*ron and 2bers. I was skeptical at first because sometimes these pairings can go terribly wrong. L*Roneous is a high level emcee and not knowing who 2Bers was left me a little incredulous. So many times you get a high caliber artist who reaches below his skill level in a collaboration. That’s really not the case here. This is more of a blending of strengths rather than a disparity in talent. It’s actually one of the most melodic releases I have heard in a while.

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Reckonize Real – Beyond Recognition (ft. Reks, Mayhem & ToneDeff CuTz) (Video)

I featured the single for this cut about four months ago but now we get the video single and of course we will share that too. This is in my opinion the best track off of Reckonize Real’s album, Dopamine. Mayhem and Reks rip on a very addictive rhythm. It’s a song you can play over and over without it getting old.

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Muneshine – Boom Goes The Dynamite (Video)

It’s a dope new track from producer/emcee, Muneshine. The production from Presto is flammable and the rhymes make you want to get up and go get it (whatever “it” might be for you). It’s certainly high energy and can be found on Muneshine’s forthcoming album, IN TRANSIT. The visuals are also very well done, I must say.

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 stefanoneder Singles

Single You Out: Reef The Lost Cauze – Power Moves (ft. Masta Ace & Jaysaun) (Prod By Psych Major)

Reef The Lost Cauze collabs with Masta Ace and Jaysaun for the banger Power Moves. I am not sure what project this joint is destined for but it certainly bangs. Any time I see Jaysaun providing guest bars, I know the joint is about to get bodied. The man has no soft verses. Psych Major on the beat. Enjoy!

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Spit Gemz – Serpents (ft. G.S. Advance) (Video)

Spit Gemz brings back some music from one of my personal favorite mixtapes, Welcome To Hellzgate. I can listen to that album time and time again and it’s nice to see him continue to give those joints the special video treatment though I am not fond of the serpents…tough track though.

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C-Rayz Walz – STIMULI (I’m Ready) (ft. L.I.F.E.Long, John Robinson & Jasiri X)

C-Rayz Walz has been making GREAT music for a LONG time. I think his music has been going under the radar though lately, and it’s up to us fans to spread the word. Stimuli reunites two founding members of the Stronghold family, Walz and L.I.F.E. Long. Their spittery is incredibly polished. John Robinson then adds his laid back approach to the mic while Jasiri X plays the anchor and ends the rhyme salvo with a furious sixteen.

If you are not in the know, Walz has released a new project entitled: ALMIGHTY: The Solar Facts There are so many ill bars on the project that you can just set aside your abacus and forget the count. Enjoy!

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Dyverse The 1st – Me No More (ft. Flo Simpson) (Video)

The homie Dee Metto is always informing me of some good music out there and the same holds true when put the word out on this Dyverse The 1st track, Me No More. Joe Paps injects a little bit of soul into the boom bap to create this joint. A little bit of old school flavor in the new school era.

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Serge Severe – Strong Coffee (Video)

Serge Severe and 5th Sequence drop a video single for the track Strong Coffee, which is off their collaborative project, Boom Bap & Bars Vol. 1. And serge really says it better than I can: I am not the one you should be oblivious too

That’s truth in the booth!

February 17, 2014February 16, 2014 stefanoneder Singles

Single You Out: Rome Cee – The Foundation (ft Ellis & Pascal) (prod. illMEASURED)

Rome Cee’s Earthside album is real. It may even top my previous favorite in his discography, Grey Area. illMeasured (good to hear from you my man) hit me with this gem and trust me when I tell you that this joint is indicative of the effort of the entire album. Really superb material. The beat and the verses meld into a pot of greatness…enjoy.

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Single You Out: Scribbling Idiots – Old Heads (feat. muzeONE, Wonder Brown & BlackBolt)

The Scribbling Idiots are back together and making that good hip hop music. This is a crew that is well-rooted in the hip hop fundamentals and have a since appreciation for the culture. They are also prone to making either thought provoking music or uplifting joints. I think this qualifies as the latter of the two. At any rate, this track is just the sampler of what lies ahead when the crew drops their album, Invitation Only.