I am bored with the music being concocted over the course of the last couple of weeks at least in terms of the singles dropping. It’s just the same mundane material. But leave it to Keno Beats to wake me up out of the funk with Jewels Remix which will be featured on his collaborative album with Don Streat, Bare My Soul. I’ve always liked Don Streat. I just wish I could get a full length project from him. Looks like I might get my wish…
This song is for anybody that appreciate the art and symbolism of tattooing. Soul Khan shares with you the story as to how he first got a tattoo. He remembers the lists of things his mother said against it and then the meaning these pieces hold for him now. It’s a smooth and meaningful joint.
Today he offers his latest EP, Psalm, on iTunes. It’s redone in some capacity though I haven’t had the time to compare the versions. Check it out.
I first featured Uncle Sam about a year ago. I thought he showed enormous upside and had the great foundation for a career in music. I felt he just needed a bit more polish. He sent me his mixtape soon after and I thought that the OG tracks that were on there were innovative and dope, but I kinda left him hanging without giving him my feedback. (I am a well intentioned jackass sometimes.) But here he is a year later with more polish and a dope beat that I am excited to share with you. The beat is courtesy of Motion Picture.
Beautiful music. What can I say that the music isn’t already preaching (no pun intended)? J57 shows us once again that he is a master of his craft. This arrangement is perfection. Akie Bermiss lends a chorus that just takes you on a trip in between Blame One’s bars. And speaking of those bars: Blame One has always spoken on spirituality and his beliefs. If you listen to his past music you will pick up on that. His message is one of acceptance and blessing. It isn’t preachy…it’s human.
Walk In The Sun drops on August 27th which seems eons away. But you can preorder it now.
TOPE is back with a brand new single entitled, Family Affair featuring two of Seattle’s most celebrated MC’s Grynch and Spac3man. Produced by TOPE himself, Family Affair serves as the official first single to his new EP, TROUBLEMAN, available July 9th. Over a classic drum break and Cheryl Lynn sample, TOPE, Grynch, and Spac3man trade bars about what they do best; being the life of the party. Good times all around…
Hip hop is at it’s best when it means something to somebody and when a message is being imparted. The Digital Martyrs enlist Hall Of Fame lyricist, Ras Kass to discuss politics, society, and the hypocrisy in both. It’s a tightly woven track all together but it’s hard for anyone to outshine a Ras Kass guest verse. The Ballad Of The Bullet is the Martyr’s forthcoming full length…be on the lookout.
It’s another overseas banger, this time from German producer Whatson. He uses a creative blend of rock and hip for this cut while extending the mic duties to veteran emcees, Planetary, M-Dot, and Aims. It’s a definite head nodder. This song is lifted from Whatson’s new EP Detour (which I know nothing about but will remedy soon)
I had to bump somebody else’s post to get this one up there immediately. Would it be proper to say that this joint is cold? Tacky maybe, but proper yes. I have never heard Blue Legacy spit a single bar before but this joint has me as an instant fan. Got a real nice flow and The Militia cook up on of those dark, in the shadows, night stalking beats. You won’t regret checking this.
The free EP, True Fiction, drops next month.
Straight off of the collaboration album, Abrasions, Planet Asia and Gensu Dean release this video single. The track is rapid fire goodness with vintage Planet Asia lines and delivery.
Chill Moody and Apollo The Great link to rock over this Hank McCoy beat to provide that cumulative heat rock effect. I am not entirely up on Chill Moody immediately but he does his thing quite proper, and Apollo the Great is well known around these parts. If you remember correctly, his 2012 album, Hennessy Diaries was our top album from last year. You know the deal…
