I have been meaning to check some Big Lou tracks and just never got around to it. There’s just so much material. So this is my first time looking at him as a solo artist and while I though the track started off slow, it really finishes strong. I like the rhymes. He has some pretty succinct commentary. The beat by Nemisis is one that you are going to remember. I like the infusion of the guitar on this joint. At any rate, check this joint out and be on the lookout for the duo’s entire project Pray For Me dropping very soon.
Koncept x Tranzformer – High (Video)
What did I say? I said every week we are going to get something new from the Brown Bag AllStars camp and sure enough here we go! This time Koncept drops off the visuals from one of the tracks off of his and Tranzformer’s collaborative effort, More Than Meets The Eye.
Single You Out: Shinobi Stalin – Yes Yes Yall ft. Sean Boog and Illustrate
Here’s a little something new and a little something to vibe to from Shinobi Stalin. It’s very laid back. Perhaps something to unwind to after long day? You make the choice, but it is a dope cut regardless.
Single You Out: Destruments – Free Form ft. Nems, I Am Many, CF, Swave Sevah
This song came over my Twitter line yesterday and even though their flash music player won’t embed properly, I wanted to share with you the link. Free Form is a really dope track featuring bars from a very diverse line up with some really hot production. If you wanted a sampling of that Creative Juices line up, look no further than this song. The album, Surpassing All Others, drops on October 25th,
Check It!
Single You Out: Pruven – Grey Matter (ft. Billy Woods)
The camp at Uncommon Records shot this over to me. Grey Matter is a different track with some spaced out production and I appreciate it because I get so tired of the same mundane beats. Pruven is a very intelligent emcee and delivers some thought provoking lines along with Billy Woods. Be sure to check it out and drop some thoughts. Grey Matter is the single to Eccentric Cohesion which is also out now.
Sketch – Virginia Tec-9 (2011)
Artist: Sketch
Album: Virginia Tec-9
Source: So Much Promo Hard To Tell
Tracklisting:
1. Lil Bad Mfer
2. IDK
3. Tommy Gunz (Ft. K-Beta)
4. Believer (ft. Midian)
5. Chain Smoking
6. St. Ides (Skit)
7. D.R.E.A.M.
8. VT-9 (ft. DJ IDEE)
9. Nuclear Alcoholic Beverage (Skit)
10. Nuclear (ft. Bloodsport)
11. Nightmarez (ft. Nipsey Hustle)
12. Porno
13. The Connect (ft. K-Beta, Uptown XO, Nickelus F)
14. Call It A Gift (ft. K-Beta)
15. Pain Killer
16. My Life, My Love, My Blood (ft. Akshun)
17. Chain Smoking Remix (ft. Roc Marciano, Reef The Lost Cause)
Note:
Here is another album where I thought that the release date would never come. The lead single and title track dropped all the way back in May, but just last week we got ourselves the full length. The album is seventeen tracks in length with a couple of skits thrown in . In those fifteen actual songs there is a lot of dope rhymes and beats provided by Sketch and J-$crilla respectively.
Voli – Stress (Video)
Does anyone think it is sacrilege that I think Voli is just as good, if not better, than J.Cole? I know some of you do. I just don’t care though. The man consistently makes dope songs. He’s got strong lyrics, production, and can make a hook. I call it like I see it. You do the math and decide for yourself. But do yourself the favor and check out a collection of his works before making rash decisions. This man should definitely be making it large in the music business. Check out In The Meanwhile….
One Be Lo – Rabbit Food (Video)
Damn it. I haven’t given One Be Lo’s album enough shine. This video just rubbed it in my face. Rabbit Food is a single off of his new album L.A.B.O.R. Get that if you have not already done so.
Silent Knight – Busy Is My Best Friend (2011)
Artist: Slient Night
Album: Busy Is My Best Friend
Source: Been Knowing About This One
Tracklisting:
1. Proof of Life
2. Grind Mode (ft. Braille)
3. Stayin’ Busy
4. Fortify (ft. Gift Of Gab and Iam)
5. What Would I Do (ft. Neenah and Kam Moye)
6. Salute (ft. KON)
7. Back In The Trenches
8. SK All Day
9. Build Truths
10. The Noid (ft. MeLa Machinko)
11. Forca
12. Tomorrow Remix (featuring Soul Qloc of The Band Called FUSE)
13. Must Begin
Note:
This is easily one of my most anticipated releases of the year. Ever since I heard The Audible Doctor produced cut, Stayin’ Busy, I have wanted to hear the entire album from Silent Knight. And now that I finally have it in my hands (after waiting months upon months), I am not disappointed in the least. SK has a commanding presence on the mic and that becomes more and more apparent with each track on Busy Is My Best Friend.
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Single You Out: Cold Men Young – Time Bomb
New joint from Michigan based group, Cold Men Young, and man, did they ever come through with this joint. Time Bomb is that illness from top to bottom. The production from Jay Norm is incredible and lyrically I can find no flaw in this joint. I hope you guys enjoy and appreciate!







