Gripz comes back with a ferocious new single from his forthcoming album which will hopefully be dropping in the first quarter of 2015. This song provides an intensity that is currently missing in the game. Gripz’s flow seems more tenacious than ever. If the album maintains this kind of lyrical fury we could all be in for something special.
Single You Out: Revalation – This That Work (Prod Cool FD)
Cool FD is a great producer but this is one of his very best from this year and he’s linking up with the right team in Revalation from EMS. These guys deliver a true banger with seamless effort.
Chillow – Smooth (ft. M-Dot) (Video)
Good gravy! M-Dot was telling me that he was putting in work with this producer named Chillow and now I see some of that work come to light. This funky bass line had me from the jump and M-Dot shows that he can clean up real good and keep it smooth with his natural slick talk (haha). This really is a track that you can throw on before you hit the town..make you feel like a million bucks. No let downs.
uMaNg – Correct Techniques (prod. by B.B.Z. Darney) (Video)
A really dope song off of uMaNg’s latest album, The Black Rose Certificate. B.B.Z. Darney delivers amazing flavor with this beat and every song on the album is produced of the same caliber. And uMaNg? This guy is microphone phenomenal. His verses are well construed and thought out. This album is certainly in the top ten from this year. No question. Be sure to check it out.
Single You Out: King Magnetic – Our War (prod. by Marco Polo)
In light of Ferguson and a multitude of injustices that have been contrived by law enforcement and the legal system, King Magnetic licks off some shots over some Marco Polo production. You can only stay on the sidelines for so long, and the art of hip hop can surely provide a venue for the rage and anger people feel.
Look out for more from King Magnetic very soon.
Single You Out: Thesis43 – Natural Selection
This is a dope track from Hawaii based emcee, Thesis43. The beat is dark but the drums really hit hard when they need to making the track truly knock. Thesis43 rides the rhythm appropriately and shows no pity for those with excuses.
Single You Out: Masstapeace – God’s Calling (ft. Renzo)
Masstapeace is back after a three year hiatus with their lead single from their forthcoming project dropping in 2015. This song, produced by C-Lance, is certain fire. I have a Masstapeace album and I don’t remember the crew ripping like this for sure. It certainly makes me curious what this new album is going to sound like. Stay tuned.
CF (Constant Flow) – Dog Tags (ft. Swave Sevah and Akir) (Video)
CF is artist whose intensity is hard to duplicate on the mic. The man spits with such fervor that as a listener you can feel the emotion that he puts into his craft. The man is an ill emcee but also incredibly articulate and educated which makes him dangerous and elite emcee. To add a little propane to those flames, you also have Swave Sevah and Akir dropping some verses.
You can find more dope material from CF if you cop his most recent release, Ascension.
Single You Out: Macabeats – The Fix Remix (prod. by Cool FD)
The Fix from Macabeats and Cool FD’s project, Pardon My French, gets the remix treatment. Macabeats’ flow is on clear display for all to hear on this track while Cool FD reworks the headnodder. The first run through was a win and I think this second time is a flawless victory. Peep the project if you have not already done so.
Single You Out: Jus Daze – Fly Away (J’s Dedication)
Jus Daze wins again by delivering heart and soul in a musical package. Daze gives this musical dedication to a friend who has overcome an addiction as he continues to drop purposeful songs to the masses that endear listeners to his art.
“Survival’s what you do when you’re barely living…“
