J. Lately is a vibe. It’s the best way I can describe him. He has this melodic, care free, and dare I say fun way of making music. To You, is off of his latest album, Brunch which you can catch now. This song will easily get stuck in your head, which is a good thing. A testament to how each day leads back to his girl. Fresh. Different. Dope.
This single actually dropped a few weeks ago but was just reminded of it when I copped and listened to Reek Osama and Circa97’s new project, Return Of Dadinho. But Skummy Szn is a true sizzler featuring, Snotty. The piano cascade, the snare snap, and the emcees serving up street code, make it a sure shot.
If you want some dope hip hop with meaning, look no further than Cas Metah and J. Rawls new project, Criminal Blinded. Man, this project is so good, and needs to be showcased. The production is amongst the best I have heard this year. Honestly, maybe among the best I have heard in the last SEVERAL years. And Cas Metah and all of his guest spots sound really immaculate on this project. It’s really hard to pick a favorite track from this joint. They are all so damn good. But the song Glory, featuring the Scribbling Idiots, really stuck out to me. These guys have always been masters of incorporating religion and spirituality in their music without sounding holier than thou. Catch the music and the message!
Awon and Parental have a project dropping in February entitled, Sublime. And if you want that certified smooth shit Goretex is THAT joint. This immediately had me harken back to Pete Rock and CL Smooth…and I mean IMMEDIATELY. The vibe and chemistry of production is right there. Everything is on point with this one. Enjoy!
East links with west on this new Evidence produced single from Rome Streetz. Procall is off the Noise Kandy 5 release. Ev’s production is a laid back melodic, while Streetz’ bars just sound razor sharp and cut through the production. A dope musical dichotomy.
M-Dot is back with another video for his Apollo Brown produced single. Done. This is arguably my favorite track from one of my favorite emcees. M-Dot and Apollo Brown take the audience to school on the quick and dirty way to make it in the industry versus actually staying true to your talent, values, and continuing to work hard. This is testimony to two careers in hip hop that have made distinctive names for themselves by sticking to their path and creating their own their own formula. Brilliant in every form and fashion and can be found on the album, Ego and the Enemy 2: A Dissolute Paradise.
Showcasing some dopeness from MWP and Postman L’s new project, Treasure Chest Pieces.
I love how MWP drives this track with the guitar as Postman L and Selema Writes, drop some intense bars, knowing what it’s going to take to get to the top. This is that gritty hip hop here. Don’t miss out.
Always down for new music with DJ Low Cut! This guy laces nothing but bangers and it’s so good to see him with some new music. And wow this single is so fucking good! Both songs, Navy with Crimeapple, and Last Day with Daniel Son, knock hard. I would be hard pressed to put a better two songs together from one artist in 2023. This is a MUST listen. Praise due to DJ Low Cut.
Reek Osama and producer Kheyzine come out kicking with the video single, Muay Thai, off of their project, Prohibition. Banging, yet somber, the beat hits while Reek delivers personal street code bar by bar. Tough track.
L.I.F.E. Long has been independent hip hop personified in hip hop for decades now and continues to drop dope hip hop music upon us. Here he links up with producer Seyes Finest and UK emcee, Wish Master.
The production is smooth and yet just a little haunting as the emcees discuss about living life to the fullest and watching out for the snakes in the grass and getting wrong routed by life’s pitfalls.
New EP, Still Relevant, dropping in 2024.
