Singles, Albums, EPs, Mixtapes, and Videos that get the HHD thumbs up.
DJ Design calls upon Detroit to add some verbal fuel to his fire for the song, The Blues, featuring Phat Kat and Elzhi. Hard to put my finger on the origin of this beat which is a great thing, meaning it transcends me putting a label on it, but it leads with a 70s-esque sample that lends itself to our emcees weaving their tales and observations. Innovation in music!
Banger on deck! Duck your heads if these shots were headed in your direction. Comet Madmen comes in with some bar work keeping his verse clear and concise for all those who try to muddle their verses between their teeth! And he brings us some convincing NYC boom bap terror with Sean Lo lighting a flammable beat. This one should def be garnering some attention. It’s too good!
The ever talented Skanks the Rap Martyr gets a little creative with this song and video, Misery, from his forthcoming album M.O.S.T 2 (Minister Of Severe Torture). With accomplice AJ Lee they set their own rendition of Steven King’s Misery. A tale of a woman obsessed with a man, that winds up drugged and tied to the bed, who then winds escapes up escaping with his life. Clever verses that work well within the chorus set up this hip hop rendition! Amadeus360 sets the panic with the production!
Another banger from Jedi Mind Tricks frontman, Vinnie Paz. Scott Stallone and The Czar Keys, lace something with a little rock infusion that sounds really good as Paz unleashes another salvo at the target audience. Definitely a joint you can’t help but nod your head to as you continue to listen. Eamon on the vocals for the chorus that almost gives it a ‘coliseum’ vibe. Fight club music!
Supastition is back! And if you don’t know, that means ‘real man rap’ is also back in the building. Supa’s been taking us on the highs and lows of life for over two decades, and on the track, Look At God!, he allows us to see some of what’s at the peak! This short video incapsulates the recognition and resiliency of what needed to be done to avoid serious pitfalls and achieve goals.
He has a new EP which I strongly suggest you all cop on his bandcamp. I am often time indifferent to where we purchase are music (as long as we purchase) but this man deserves direct support, so please go check out an pick up his EP, All That Was Left Unsaid.
No artist has commanded more listening in my music library than Spit Gemz. His discography and talent runs deep. And for me it’s a combination of things. He fuses religious imagery and an extensive knowledge with the street wisdom and creates superlative music. He also has a knack for dope beats, and he’s got a heat rock right here from Nickel Plated, with sinister scratches from Jon Doe ATL. You get it all on the single, Ice Pick Lobotomy.
Be on the lookout for a new offering on June 2nd, as Gemz and Nickel Plated put their feets on the necks of demons once more in the project, Eulogy For The Devil.
Copywrite and Slug team up for a heart felt and thought-provoking song from the newly released album, The Last Supper. The sample while familiar takes on a different entity in the venerable hands of producer Swab. It’s somber and emotional as the artists have different yet personal perspectives on what it means to Turn The Page.
Copywrite has returned with a great vengeance with this new album that features so many great emcees and producers. Don’t miss out!
Marv Won is back with a video single from his recently released stellar album, I’m Fine Thanks For Asking. Higher, has our emcee showing off his skills and sharing his insights over his very own mellow and soulful production. He’s really showing off alot here with a multitude of talents. There are so many gems on this track. Here are a couple:
Niggas be dead wrong / Cuz I ain’t see no accomplishments on the headstone / Just a day of birth and when God told you to head home
It’s cold and heavy, you know how to shovel snow?
Now purchase the album. Thank you!
Oooooof….damn this joint is tough! Teflon tough. I always like showcasing something that might slip under your radar, so here it is…Gennessee featuring Ruste Juxx over a Vinny Idol banger. This joint makes a real statement and just a taste off of the project, Bucktown, that features a host of verses from Duck Down representatives. You’re not going to want to miss this joint or this project.
Napoleon Da Legend has ALOT of projects that he’s released over the last several years and always puts out dope music. But this new project with DJ Rhettmatic dropping next week called Legmatic, sounds like it might be a future favorite of mine. The beat from the Beat Junkie is off the richter with the drums and the scratching. Simply knocks hard with hip hop essence. This production really lets Napoleon Da Legend let loose with bars and a flow that truly typify The King Walk.
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