The media never reports on the positive effects of Hip Hop on a community. No matter. Hasan Salaam’s latest project, Music Is My Weapon, is being used to help a community in East Africa. Proceeds from the album will be sent directly to the It Takes A Village Project. And let’s not forget another important aspect of the music…it’s dope. Enjoy and support!
MadKem – Holy Mackerel (Video)
This is my second favorite song off the Charles Workman album and interestingly enough it is the second video dropped by MadKem. You certainly should check out the album.
The Burnerz (Zumbi and The ARE) – The Edge (ft. the Grouch and Martian Luther) (Video)
This song dropped last year on The Burnerz highly acclaimed self-titled album. This song is dope and I like what they did with the visuals. It’s giving you the surreal vibe. If you did not check out the album, you need to get on that. It’s dope!
Single You Out: J57 – Pulp Fiction / Craft Brewed / Do Earth
Late November was a tough time for me to post so I am making up for the lost time and making sure I make you all aware of what J57 is cooking up for his 2057 EP, dropping next month perhaps. I can hope. These tracks are all dope but my favorite is this last one, Pulp Fiction ft. Koncept. What pray tell is your favorite of the bunch?
Pulp Fiction (ft. Koncept)
Craft Brewed (ft. Silent Knight)
Do Earth (ft. Von Pea, Charlie Smarts, Andrew Thomas, and Jefferson Price)
Respect Tha God – Oookay (Video)
In truth, I really enjoy this song. It’s fun. It’s light hearted. It’s also infectious. It had my entire office rolling in English accents. You know it’s a good song when it can make the people move out their seats. If I didn’t see Respect Tha God using this accent, I wouldn’t have believed it was him. He has a trademark gruff baritone voice. Shout out to Respect Tha God for doing something different and taking a creative chance. Kudos to you sir!
Single You Out: Chaundon – El Mariachi (Ft. Daily Planet, Cymarshall Law, and M-Dot)
I am always down for some new music from Chaundon. It’s been a minute. He brings a few guests for this heater. Two of them, Cymarshall Law and M-Dot have been mentioned a couple of times already on HHD. I think you will like this joint…a little verbal murder going on here.
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Unknown Prophets – World Premier 2 (2011)
Artist: Unknown Prophets
Album: World Premier 2
Source: Itunes
Tracklisting:
1. Take It Back
2. Nowhere
3. Higher Ground
4. Louder
5. Everyday
6. Ready For Whatever (ft. Fatima Lily)
7. What You Make It
8. Food For Thought
9. Don’t Do It the Same
10. Patriots
11. Both Fists Up
12. New Day
Note:
I am finally getting around to writing about this fresh album from the Minneapolis duo, Unknown Prophets. I just recently started listening to their material. Big Jess’ solo work was instrumental in leading me through their back catalog. I am impressed with what they have done in the past, but I think World Premier 2 is their best work to date.
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One Be Lo – The ANT (i matter) (VIDEO)
This is the second video off of One Be Lo’s latest album, LABOR. I will sound like a broken record if I keep on repeating the praises on One Be Lo. The music speaks for itself.
Cold Men Young: Time Bomb (Video)
I featured the single a couple of months ago. I thought it was dope then and I still am quite fond of it. Cold Men Young is avery talented crew out of Michigan and someone you all should be checking for.
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