This video single is coming off of Supastition’s The Black Board EP which dropped about six months ago. It is still one of the strongest releases this year. This track is particularly impressive with very ethereal production from The Dirty Art Club and a dope story line reminiscent of the movie, The Sixth Sense. Make sure you pick up this EP if you have not done so already.
Solo For Dolo is not a household name at this point but it should start to be garnering recognition. The man is super talented. He’s got great word play and show cases a more relaxed style over this slick Don Producci production. No word on what project this might surface on, but it’s here and available now, so that’s something.
Artist: Lord Willin x Swann
Album: Songs From The Battlefield EP
Tracklisting:
1. Emerging From The Shadows
2. Crush Crews
3. The Struggle
4. Hellbound Artists
5. Pavement Thoughts
6. The Butcher’s Hands (ft. 40 Dash 1 & Constantine The G)
7. Shark Attack
8. Across The Map
9. Bullet Tooth Tony
10. Malicious Intent (ft. Adlib)
11. Serious
12. Smashin Out (ft. NBS)
13. Sour 16
Note:
HHD is proud to premiere the new project from Lord Willin (Providence) and Swann (Toronto). I had heard some music from Lord Willin before and I liked his style, but I was not as familiar with Swann. When this project was presented to me with the opportunity to debut it today, I wanted to go about it cautiously. I wanted to give it a complete listen. I only want to promote material that I can back 100%. Well, needless to say (since you are reading this) Songs From The Battlefield has my whole-hearted endorsement. This is a project that knocks from beginning to end that features strong production and dope cameos. If you have enjoyed the boom-bap that I have posted here on the regular, undoubtedly, you are going to enjoy this. (Click the link above)
Artist: Freestyle Fam
Album: Unleashed
Tracklisting:
1. Bar Fights
2. We Ain’t Down
3. By Your Side
4. Beauty
5. This Ain’t No Party
6. I’ll Get There
7. Beauty 2
8. The High I’m On
9. 5am In Staten
10. Sketch Art
11. True Rap
Note:
This is not a full blown review but rather a strong recommendation for you to check this project out. Now, typically, I wouldn’t advocate a project like this. Freestyle Fam is for the most part rocking over instrumentals from the very accomplished AraabMuzik. I usually post original rhymes over original beats, but I am going to make an exception here. The rhyme skill here is so good, it just can not be ignored. I seriously believe Freestyle Fam is in the top five percent when it comes to writing end executing rhymes. What’s even more exciting is that they can write some of the hardest bars without cursing and with the Armor Of God intact. That’s right. They are Christian men who happen to rap…really, really well. But this isn’t your typical preachy “religious hip hop”. This is very different. It just has to be heard…so bear witness.
I have posted their video Bar Fights on here before, but I am going to embed it here again so you can feel it, and then I want you to DL this project (above) . You will not be disappointed.
Somebody attempted to promote this on my “About” page which is kind of irritating (c’mon, just email me) but I saw that Anno Domini did the production so I thought I would give it a listen. This is a really dope and powerful cut. Caesar really ran with this beat and concept. The lyrics involve the cyclical nature of violence in families. Sons and daughters learn behaviors from their parents and then incorporate it into their lives. Also, whoever directed this video was a real genius, I think this story and concept was brought completely to life by the camera work and transitions. Really good job. If you are digging this track and want to hear more from Caesar, he has a new mixtape out (which I can’t find a link to easily) While We Wait.
The name is a little long for my liking, but the music is good, so we will run with it. YBNS has a nice flow and a natural voice for ripping mics. The video is also very cinematic which enhances the music. I am encouraged by this effort to check out his latest album (which is also an acronym) M.E. (My Everything)
Here’s another artist I know nothing about: Evan Black. But this joint sounds good to me. Of course you got the vet, Emilio Rojas contributing a verse, and King I Divine on the boards so that’s always going to help. Apparently he has a project dropping on September 10th entitled, The Arrival. That seems appropriately.
New music from Never So Deep front man, Sutter Kain (DJ Bless). Every one knows that he is a master at producing music for others but this time he lets listeners and fans get a look at the man behind the mask. He gives us a glimpse into years prior and what’s gone in to make him the man he is today. Bless is a perfectionist and pays attention to every minute detail of his music and that really shows in the final product here. Enjoy this….
Piano induced Audible Doctor production leads the way for Fredro Starr on this joint. And what was once supposed to be a small EP between the two has now become an album set to drop later this year. That’s going to be dope!
Is this the first offering off of Little Vic’s album, Widowmaker? Why , yes. Yes it is! It’s exciting because I have been waiting for years for Little Vic to put out something official and here it comes. Let Alone is a somber joint that is also produced by Vic. He’s got the keys moving as he discusses the caveats of relationships in there different stages. Truly an artist for the people with his conversational style. Enjoy!
