I had missed this track from a few weeks ago and it’s too dope just to leave it to chance that you may have caught it by now. The beat by Digerati is really a showstopper. The bass line on this track is pulsating while he incorporates so many other different sounds. The electronica almost sounds like it was lifted from an early Nintendo video game. While all this is going on Thesis43 and Apathy execute their verses to perfection.
This song can be found on Thesis43’s The Era EP.
Hip Hop done the right way! That’s what I have to say about this. The Other Guys link up with Substantial for a verse to create this smooth and melodious cut. The production is easy going and smooth and the emcees relate to a time when the industry required it’s talent to…well, have actual talent. Lets face it, it’s not longer the skills that pay the bills, it’s the image. But these guys are having none of that.
You can find this cut on The Other Guys’ album, The Other Album.
Artist: Swollen Members
Album: Beautiful Death Machine
Source: Artist
Tracklist:
01. Inception
02. Death to You (ft. Ill Bill, Slaine, & Vinnie Paz)
03. BAX WAR
04. King of Diamonds
05. Juggernaut
06. The Difference
07. River Monster
08. Mercenary
09. Colossal Beasts – (ft. Esoteric, Celph Titled, & Apathy)
10. Almost Famous
11. Death Warrant
12. Fear – (ft. Snak the Ripper)
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Swollen Members has teased me for years with single after single for previous albums alluding to that elusive and dark sound that harkens back to their debut effort, Balance. What kept on happening is the singles would all ring true to that “dark” formula, but those previous albums would fall short of the overall sound that I craved. Sometimes it’s not fair to judge an emcee or a group on that original sound as things are supposed to evolve. But I am only human, and in the case of Beautiful Death Machine, Madchild, Prevail, and Rob The Viking have come full circle.
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This is the lead single from J57 and Numonics’ collaborative project, LI FTW, which I had no idea existed until now. But this has instantly become one of the most anticipated projects this year. Those two are among the dopest beatsmiths in the here and now.
I also like how Lyriciss is getting the chance to showcase his ability to a wider audience. He is a very potent emcee and people will start discovering that soon. He rides this beat and does some creative things cadence wise to make it more distinct. Special shout out for the Quantum Leap line because you truly can’t go back…
Elementality producer, Analogic links up with the now super-busy Supasition. Ever since Supastition announced his return to music he has been a very busy man. This track however is the first single off of Analogic’s forthcoming album, The Booth Shall Set You Free. (Very catch title!) The two have good chemistry together and Supa lyrically takes exception to politics in general and the politics of music. Dope cut.
This is yet another dope banger that you can find off DJ Low Cut’s France’s Finest NY Minute project. The beat is reworked by the Grim Reaperz and of course the verbals are by Queen’s own, Shaz Illyork. If you don’t own this project yet, you should cop it now. Loads of dope tracks.
It’s been a long while since I had heard any music from Earatik Statik. It might have been Myspace days type of long but then I see they have this new cut, Big Fire, and it’s like they haven’t even missed a beat. The voices and the flow are still better than capable and this pulsating beat make this a winner. I know the single drops in stores tomorrow. I hope that this is a prelude to a full length because these guys have a habit of dropping dope releases!
Artist: Al-One
Album: Shallow Al
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Sandpeople in full effect today! I copped both OnlyOne and Al-One’s projects this morning and got listen to both. They are both very short but solid projects. OnlyOne’s is a bit more grimey, while Al-One’s involves more debauchery. But both are worth your loot for sure. In particular, my favorite off of this short project is the lead track, Walter White. If you are going to be the boss, you’ve got to play your part and Al-One does this amply.
Give it a listen, and if you enjoy, contribute the necessary $5 and add this to your collection. That’s exactly what I did…
Artist: OnlyOne
Album: OnlyOne x Furtado Yuen Vol. 2
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I hate to beat a dead horse here but when are people going to fully appreciate what OnlyOne can do on the mic? To quote from his previous project with Furtado Yuen…he’s “so professional”. I am not going to do a full review of this EP, but I did want to let you know that it dropped and hit some highlights.
Furtado Yuen and OnlyOne have cooked up some good chemistry in the lab and it’s only natural that they breathe life into another musical endeavor. Yuen’s style is based on a lot of electronic rhythms and bass. It comes across really powerful with OnlyOne’s deliberate cadence and delivery. His pen game is exceptional. I like the whole EP, but the first three cuts are the strongest with the aforementioned Monster’s Ink being the showstopper.
The project is free but if you like good music, you should contribute. Let artists know that you appreciate their efforts. I say drop $5 in their pockets and let them know that Hip Hop Dependency sent you.
