Shabaam Sahdeeq’s new EP, Modern Artillery is out now and this track reflects well upon the whole project. We showcased the single back in early October and now we are treated to the video. The concept of the video is pretty dope in that you think that you are watching a family man getting his bread the legal way, and only til the very end do you understand that he’s taking the crooked path to make the ends meet. Pretty dope. Production is by Big Ape. Make sure you snag this EP.
Single You Out: Koncept & J57 – Live Forever (ft. Dice Raw)
Koncept and J57 drop something truly melodic with this cut, Live Forever. J57 melds the drums with the piano for something that has a classic and vintage vibe and Koncept puts together bars that encourage living life to the fullest and shunning the nonsense. A lot of us put so much work in to life that we need to take time to love the moment.
The Fuel EP drops on November 20th.
MoSS – Jealousy & Envy (ft. Slaine & Termanology) (Video)
Jealousy & Envy is just one of the many dope tracks off of MoSS’ new album, Marching to the Sound of My Own Drum. I love the drums and the horns utilized for this production. And Termanology and Slaine maintain their cool with the haters and detractors to their very own success. Some really nice flows and bars with this music.
Nutso – I Just Don’t Know (prod. Da Beatminerz) (Video)
Nutso is back with a new track produced by Da Beatminerz. This track puts Nutso back in his element, spittin’ about his time on the block both now and yesterday. The production and the flows really have a perfect blend. It has a throwback, and almost playful demeanor, but even the most fun tracks by Nutso pack a razor blades’ edge…so don’t smile too much. Ha.
Nomis – Traffic (ft. John Givez) (Video)
Nomis drops some heavy music with his latest video, Traffic. It’s also an extremely clever way to discuss Human Trafficking. We often times get upset at the most mundane things, like the traffic jam that keeps us from work or from a party. We are so self-absorbed in our own minor tribulations to notice the suffering happening around us. Human Trafficking is often something that gets swept under the rug, but Nomis is shedding much needed creative light.
His album, Socially Just, drops on November 13th. I am all in!
Single You Out: Gripz – Heavens Demon (prod. by Dizzee Beats)
Oh wow! You would be hard pressed to hear a better flow in 2015. Gripz completely decimated this production from Dizzee Beats. This is some of the best rhyme content I have heard from Gripz. He is bringing the diabolic front in center with intricate wordplay and clever references. His lines referencing George Zimmerman and Donald Trump reflect some serious tenacity.
The other thing I like, is that Gripz slowed down the flow and allows the listener to absorb every line. Y’all should be loving this!
Rain910 – Who Wants To Die (ft. Cory Gunz) (Video)
This cut is as they say, ‘stupid fresh’. Rain910 and Cory Gunz are on some Dia De Los Metros shit with this latest cut produced by Nottz. It’s a banger in every sense of the word. The production from Nottz is so fire it’s able to set off a panic among listeners. Rain and Gunz then proliferate random violence with every turn of phrase.
Be on the lookout A Perfect Day To Die dropping on November 13th.
Single You Out: Bunty Beats & Chox Mak – Problem
Chox Mak and Bunty Beats are linking up again for the single, Problem. And yes, this track is a problem for the competition as it’s cheffing up something interesting and delectable to the ears. Bunty Beats creates a production that is best described as melodic while Chox Mak delivers on the promise to best the competition with a series of dope bars. Flawless execution.
Wax – The Meanest (Video)
A new video from Wax featuring sites from the San Diego Zoo. The Meanest illustrates Wax’s ability to make what I consider to be very addictive music. It’s impossible to listen to some of his cuts and not sing the choruses or echo the rhymes. They take on an almost anthem quality.
This cut hails from Wax’s latest album, Livin Foul.
Single You Out: Whosane – I Will Return (prod. by Mabu Shakur)
Whosane is back on the scene with the appropriately titled, I Will Return. On this track, he puts into the perspective all of the crimes being perpetrated on the Black Community both specific and broad. Obviously there are crimes of brutality that have been in the news lately, but there are also grander obstacles that involve lack of opportunity and advancement that Whosane touches upon. Dope and meaningful music.
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