Now that Shaz Illyork is out the bing, he’s back doing what he does best: Making dope music. Qred is the producer responsible for the production which features a twanging guitar. Illyork delivers the roughness with both lyricism and delivery. I know that we will be getting a new project soon, so stay tuned.
Single You Out: One Dae – John Mackenflow (ft. Sean Price)
One Dae is out to follow up his phenomenal album from 2013, Daes & Times. If you didn’t check that album, you need to go and recap with that now, and then check this song. When you get done with that, now you can hear how hard this song bangs! Sean Price joins One Dae for an assortment of bars over a banger that comes from Freestyla.
I am not sure this track is a part of the project, but The Philosopher’s Stoned is his new full length with no said date.
Single You Out: El Gant – Raw (prod. by 42 Keez)
El Gant is back and gracing these pages and showcasing his abilities with this rapid fire spit over some production from 42 Keez. This single is coming off of his next EP, Spray Music, which has no specified date at this juncture, but with the fury of El Gant’s delivery you can bet that the project will be solid.
Akrobatik / LX-Beats – Shotgun (Video)
This is the new single from a forthcoming Akrobatik and LX Beats collaboration. Shotgun is an expose on the all-powerful position when you are riding in someone else’s whip. I love the way Akrobatik rides this laid back beat and details all the benefits of taking over that front passenger seat.
There’s no said date on when the EP will be released but you ca bet we will update our Release Date section when we have word.
Single You Out: The Audible Doctor – Danger (ft. Hus Da Kingpin x Tragedy Khadafi)
The Audible Doctor just dropped the latest project in his ‘seasonal’ series, entitled The Spring Tape. The EP is only four tracks deep but there’s a lot packed into those four tracks musically. The track that I wanted to touch on is Danger featuring Hus Da Kingpin and Tragedy Khadafi. This is a track that blends both tough and smooth elements to create something that stands alone. You have each of the emcees killing their assigned verses while The Audible Doctor composes a horn laden cascading rhythm. Beautiful indeed…
Single You Out: Aye Wun – Just 2 Get 2 Heaven (ft. Spit Gemz)
I just wanted to shed some light on this new project from Aye Wun and producer Incredible Cutts. Groceries is a project that dropped a week or so ago and hasn’t garnered the attention it deserves. There are some dope beats mingling with gritty lyricism on this EP and I don’t want you to miss it.
Just 2 Get 2 Heaven has Incredible Cutts crafting a beat that creeps like a horror movie just before the climatic scene while Aye Wun and Spit Gemz discuss the evil that men might do if it was a requirement to get to heaven. Certain dope!
Single You Out:Goldini Bagwell – Virtual Reality (ft. Illmaculate & David Lincoln Mann)
Goldini Bagwell is back with another cut from his Smoker’s Jacket series this time bringing into the fold, well accomplished compatriot Illmaculate. Virtual Reality is a trippy journey that looks at relationships it what almost seems like an out of body experience. The track is sponsored by Chase Moore.
Single You Out: Kev Turner – Rep Dat O
Kev Turner goes directly hands on with his new cut, Rep Dat O. He did the production, he rocks the rhymes, and he even did the artwork for the project. Now that’s true creative control! The track is uptempo but also has a melodic feel about it with the horns and flute in the background. Turner’s flow is consistent with crisp lines and seamless breath control. This is certainly something you can use to get that day started!
EK – Dress My Fears (ft. Simile) (Video)
First off, shout out to Dub MD for always keeping me in the know when it comes to dope new music that’s coming out. It’s guys like him that help guys like me spread the word to folks like you. Today’s newness is an emcee who rocks under the monniker of EK. The song, Dress My Fears, is especially poignant when regarding the latest tragedy that has befallen the community of Charleston, South Carolina. The track is off his forthcoming EP, Hands Of Time. That’s hitting on July 1st.
Born Unique – Hisenberg (prod. by Sultan Mir) (Video)
You want a song that will make you want to hurt something? Well right here we got a new cut from Born Unique who is dropping the rough and rugged over a delicious production from Sultan Mir. This track is just filthy.
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