I’ve been talking about John Jigg$ actively over the last couple of days and giving his projects maximum play time because I think this guy is an an ELITE artist. I listen to alot of music and this man is at a pinnacle level. His project with BP, The Madness, is out now and is the material legends are made of. Almost every song has been given the visual treatment, and deservedly so. Here he trades bars with Shabaam Sahdeeq over an epic production from BP. If you are are still sleeping, there’s no helping you. You should know by now.
DNA – Boss50 (Video)
M-Dot put me onto this visual showcase of talent from Boston. I really enjoyed the concept of someone putting their entire city on and showcasing the diversity of talent that’s involved. I can’t really say that there were any weak bars. Obviously when you have so many eclectic styles, some you will prefer, and others you may not. But overall I think this was pretty vicious and extremely well done. Shout to DNA for putting all of these artists on and making is super dope. It definitely put me on to some new names.
Dark Lo x Harry Fraud – Premonition (Video)
Another video single from Dark Lo and Harry Fraud from their project, Borrowed Time. Premonition involves a dark piano banger from Fraud, which pairs well with Lo’s distinctive and gruff flow. It honestly sounds like the duo are catching premonition during the course of the song. Really dope.
Single You Out: Midaz The Beast x Sharp – Kyrie
It’s been a little while since I have heard from new from MidaZ The Beast, and it’s always a good thing when he graces these pages. This time he flips a high degree of skill over a soulful production from Sharp. I am really enjoying the feel of this one. And some more good news, we are going to get more of it in a little over a week on July 5th when the pair release their project, #LIVENIGGARAP
Terror Van Poo – Smack Fire (ft. Tons) (Video)
Terror Van Poo and Vinny Idol release another video single from their most recent album, Terror Like It Is. Vinny Idol laces the cascading horns for Van Poo and Tons to flip on.
Van Poo and Idol are THE combo right now. They’ve been unleashing lots of dope music in the last couple of years, so stay tunes.
Single You Out: Bugout – Enforcer
Oh shit! This is a track that is not to be missed! This beat by DC The Midi Alien is simply insane. I love all the different sounds he gathers around these snapping drums, most noticably that guitar riff! And Bugout (Granite State) lyrically destroys the track around scratches from DJ Myth. I mean these bars are super slick!
This is a Top 25 track this year…no doubt in my mind. It has everything a hip hop fan could want. And the best part is, it’s just the tip of the iceberg coming off the trio’s collaborative project, 69 Berkshire which is due out in the fall.
Single You Out: Shabaam Sahdeeq – Watch Ya’ Mouth (ft. UG of Cella Dwellas & DV Alias Khryst) (prod by Nick Wiz)
The venerable, honorable, and supremely talented Shabaam Sahdeeq has a new project in the works produced exclusively produced by Nick Wiz. And for their lead single they bring in UG and DV Alias Khryst. The results go heavy and you have been fore warned. You don’t want to test this dopeness. So many years in the and dope projects to their credit, the skills and sound are still sharper than ever.
UFO Fev & Vanderslice – Crack Shifts (ft. Flee Lord) (Video)
UFO Fev rested all of 15 minutes before he’s back at it and continuing on that tear of dropping heat in large amounts. This time we have the video single, Crack Shifts, off of the collaborative project with producer Vanderslice, Enigma Of Dali. We also have the equally dope and prolific, Flee Lord on the track. So with the combination of all three artists you knew this one was going to knock heavy!
Single You Out: Tones – Immortal (prod. by DJ Matty Lite)
Here’s a track from Tones and DJ Matty Lite’s forthcoming EP, Sacred, which is due out on July 2nd. Immortal is some grimy introspectiveness.. Just man giving everything he has to his cause over some hard hitting drums and strings. I am definitely feeling this cut.
Single You Out: Chuck N Lock – Flying Dutchman
More Chuck N Lock, you sa y? Yes please! The duo is back with some poetic introspectiveness over some horns from producer, Ecto 84. The beat really allows you to be entranced by the lyricism and pick up on all the metaphorical nuances. Chuck N Lock have a way of phrasing things that make listeners have “aha” moments. They are crafty lyriciststs. For instance…
“I realize I want a lot in life, and not my lot in life”
“I want to be a book worm, not a larva in a kindle.”
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