Kev Brown & Hassaan Mackey know how to make some good hip hop. So there is bound to something remarkable on the way when the two release their album, That Grit, on November 4th. There are not a lot of albums that I am checking for but this one is certainly on the radar. Kev Brown laces a perfect beat with the pluck of a harp and a cascade of strings and Mackey just flows his ass of at a break neck pace. Really impressive on all levels.
Single You Out: M-Dot – Frank Lee
M-Dot releases the 4th single to his dope, yet free mixtape, JAKE LaDOTTA. The track, Frank Lee, is a narrative about a guy who decided to wrong route it and the repercussions of his decisions. It’s simply another win for the EMS frontman. The production is constructed by Pause.
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Stryfe – Rare Form (Video)
Stryfe drops the video from his latest EP, Rare Form, Vol. 1 . This man always combines intelligence and rawness in his music, and thusly is constantly winning. He is the consummate emcee. Make sure you check out his music and the interview I did with him earlier this year.
In this barrel full of crabs, I’m the deadliest catch…
Single You Out: Al’Tarba – My Vicious Side (ft. Bekay)
This single is from Al’Tarba’s mostly instrumental album, Let The Ghosts Sing. This joint does however feature a fan favorite of mine in regards to emcees, Bekay. The two artists are very similar as the both bring a certain intensity to their craft. It’s a great combination.
Single You Out: Westbay x Prestigious – Lithium
Here’s some new dope shit out of Brooklyn. I am not up on Westbay and Prestigious, but I am always game to feature that new and raw dope material as comes about. The track leads off with a Biggie interview snippet and then the track just sets a fire from there. A dark and dope beat from tC serves as nice backdrop for the duo’s bars. I am hoping that this might be part of a bigger project from these guys. They sound really good together on the mic. A nice complemetary approach.
Single You Out: BioLogic – Dreams Made From Dust (ft. Flow Patrol)
It’s been a solid minute and a half since we featured music from BioLogic but he is back with a vengeance. As a matter of fact, I see an unbelievable growth as an artist in this new song. The flow is intricate and smooth, just like the rhythm put out by producer Handbook. The guest bars by Flow Patrol give a real nice contrast to Logic’s own flow. All in all this is a great track that should have a great deal of replay value for hip hop heads. He has a new album coming out soon and I am excited to hear it.
Single You Out: The Audible Doctor – The Burial Plot
The Audible Doctor is protecting what is his til the death on his latest track, The Burial Plot. The track is equal parts dark and entertaining and I like this direction he has taken for his latest release. The hook by Davenport Grimes is the subtle nuance needed to separate those verses being simple and not overpowering. The project, Can’t Keep The People Waiting, is due out this month.
Single You Out: Rask Kass x Apollo Brown – Giraffe Pussy (ft. Bishop Lamont, Royce The 5’9″, and Xzibit)
We all are highly anticipating Ras Kass and Apollo Brown’s release, Blasphemy. It should be a truly great effort when it comes down to it. These two gentleman are too talented to produce anything less than something outstanding. The cut Giraffe Pussy is another lead up to the project which is due out in a couple of weeks on October 28th and features some prominent names in Bishop Lamont, Xzibit (just does the hook), and Royce The 5’9″.
Single You Out: Dirt Disciples – I Hear Voices
Rome Clientel and DJ Concept are the Dirt Disciples and this is their first track from their forthcoming, self-titled EP. In Rome’s own words: “The song came from imagining my own death and the battle over my soul between heaven and hell and what that would be like.” It’s eerie and soulful simultaneously in addition to being thought provoking. Enjoy!
Single You Out: Red Eye – 24 Barbarian Pt. 2 (Prod by Robot Oxford)
Red Eye is prepping us for the release of his Fatrick Ewing project with the second installment of his Barbarian Bars series. It’s a straight 24 bars of unadulterated hip lyricism over production from Robot Oxford. I am not sure if the full project has a release date yet but it’s got to be coming up soon. Stay tuned.
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