New single from HHD favorite, Memphis Reigns, entitled Stephen Jawbs. It’s a short but dope track that is intended to be used for an upcoming PBS documentary entitled, Rise and Shine. The topic of the documentary will be the state of affairs in the public school system. The production on the track is done by, Trauma. As always, Memphis gives you insight through lyricism.
It’s Kyle Hubbard ! It’s been a few minutes since we have heard some new music from the Houston lyricist but you know what? If he drops heat like this on his new album, it is all worth the wait. I am partial to the first track, It’s Making Sense. It gets no deeper. Hubbard has a way of bringing thought provoking music to the table. Hard to define the style but he definitely had me thinking on this track. Enjoy and get ready for his new album dropping next year.
Hasan Salaam is a dope artist as we have already showcased here on this site but more than that he is touching lives by engaging with youth in impoverished areas of the world. The proceeds of his forthcoming project, Music Is My Weapon will go to set up schools and develop clean water in Guinea-Bissau. I am going to cop it for sure.
On an artistic note, this is a very entertaining video that I am sure you will enjoy. If you want to make an early donation towards the initiative you can visit http://www.indiegogo.com/ittakesavillage.
Music still has power!
I am going to have to go back and check this man’s back catalog because the production on this joint is definitely on point as are the lyrical content. I have seen a lot of blog posts about this man over the years and for one reason or another, I just passed on him. That is until I saw his and Darko’s collaborative effort, Emotional Disorder. There are some real dope joints on that album. If you are feeling this joint as I am, stay up on this man and his music.
I really enjoy where !llmind took this beat. It was very creative to use that chopped vocal sample as the basis for the remix. The Nu World Remix EP drops next week. Definitely check for that. Meanwhile…
Koncept does not let up. He has been relentless the last two weeks. He’s dropped three singles and two videos making it hard for me to choose what cut I am feeling hte most. They are all so very good. This one does have the advantages of having Marco Polo on the beat and Nickel Nine on a guest verse. You just can’t go wrong there. December 13th is when his solo project, Awaken, drops. Plug that into your cell phone and save the date…
I am sending you over to DJ Booth to rate and potentially purchase the single on Itunes…
Nutso constantly reps Queens in one way or the other. This time he brings in some legendary names for this track. We have Tragedy Khadafi on the hook and verse from CNN and Royal Flush. If this track can’t get you up and moving, then I question if you have a pulse at all.
Truthfully, these are some of the most distinct voices in the game right now. You definitely know who’s who when Planet Asia and Phil Da Agony start spitting bars. But don’t sleep on Azma. I bought his new album, Thought You Knew, and that joint bangs. It’s loaded with great guests (as you can see) and he more than holds his own on the mic. The guy really has a voice to emcee, so if you like this joint check out the album.
Is it just me is is Laelo batting 100 right now? What track has he dropped in 2011 that hasn’t been excellent? None. Zero. Zilch. This time he teams up with another favorite of mine, Lyriciss as they discuss the pitfalls of the music industry. Shout out to The Bad Abbot on the production. He has produced more than just a few bangers this year. This song is off of Laelo’s forthcoming album, Life In High Defnintion.
Artist: Sparkingtin x Soulslicers
Album: The Exit Started It
Source: Soulslicers.com
Tracklisting:
01. Intro
02. Life Of A G feat. El Lay
03. Punchn’ Clockn’
04. Punch You In The Face For No Apparent Reason feat. El Lay
05. Thinkn’ Free’em
06. I Know This Is What U Want
07. Tickn’ Time Bomb
08. Outro
Note:
The Soulslicer’s are busy. Not too long ago they released their awesome album, Boost Da Soul. Now they uncover or rather spotlight, this really gifted emcee, Sparkingtin. This EP is a real gift right here. You have some gritty Soulslicer’s production introducing the world to a true talent. Music and the internet work again to create this combo from across the seas. The Soulslicers hail from Switzerland and Sparkingtin from the hip hop bedrock, Harlem, NY.
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