Divine just dropped his project, Ghetto Rhymin’, this past Tuesday and this is the lead video for the project. Divine has a throwback style to his sound. It’s reminiscent of that mid-90s flavor ala Royal Flush and Mic Geronimo. He just has that raw NYC flavor to him. I particularly like the beat on It’z War…an ole violin type banger.
Single You Out: Operation Mockingbird – Repeat
I love everything about this Operation Mockingbird track. It’s some molten lava type of heat. The production from Cheatcode is anything but stagnant and DJ Neb puts a little more polish on the joint It’s vibrant from the onset allowing the emcees to unfurl their verbals. But who is Operation Mockingbird? Who are these emcees? Someone let me know the scoop!
Single You Out: DJ Connect – Up In Sweden (ft. Block McCloud x Reef The Lost Cauze)
DJ Connect from the Elite Fleet, a production crew out of Sweden, released an EP last week entitled, Well Connected, on the Creative Juices label. Up In Sweden is just one of several bangers off of the EP, featuring a portion of the AOTP in Block McCloud and Reef The Lost Cauze. The production is simply fire with expert delivery of samples chopped up into the chorus.
Skrewtape – Jazz Cigarettes (ft. Mr. Green)
Skrewtape is an artist that definitely deserves more exposure and recognition. He has a grimy and gritty sound that plays perfect over this Mr. Green production. I’ve been a fan of his ever since the promotion started for his debut LP, Skumbag Millionaires.
I don’t know if this song has a home yet, but Skrewtape does have a new album out called No Filter which I was unaware of and will be copping shortly.
Sleep (The Fraternity) – 3 Corners (ft. Cocaine Chris and Kue The Vandal) (Video)
New banger from The Fraternity camp entitled 3 Corners. The Dope Antelope brings that boom-bap front and center while Sleep, Kue, and Chris warn that ‘you either with us or against us’. Rest assured brethren, The Dependency is with you. Pay close attention to Chris’ wordplay, he has some really nice gems woven in there.
The Kracken Vs. The Freestyle Fam (2014)
Artist: The Kracken x Freestyle Fam
Album: The Kraken Vs. Freestyle Fam
Tracklisting:
1. Ready to Rumble
2. Wait For It
3. Underdog
4. Kracken Vs.
5. Knock’em Out
6. Hands Up-Bars Up (ft. Keynote)
7. Take Me Out
8. Me and The Music (ft. Ryan Brockington)
9. Go Time
Note:
I have been a fan of Freestyle Fam ever since I got a hold of their Unleashed project last year. They showed and unbelievable array of skill on the microphone on that release, and they continue to demonstrate those skills when they link up with Grammy nominated producer, The Kracken.
Quest the Wordsmith and Mike Testa are grizzled emcees. Don’t let the “Christian” moniker lead you into the illusion that they are not lyrical or can’t drop it heavy. Their lyricism is intricate and rugged. And when you combine that prowess on the mic device with The Kracken’s ability to develop head knockers, you undoubtedly have a winner here.
Make sure you check this release and check out ANY product Freestyle Fam puts out. They are the truth!
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Single You Out: SmooVth – Turn My Back (prod. by Camoflauge Monk)
SmooVth drops a somber and reflective joint upon us. He expresses some regret in life but also display resiliency by being able to move past events and succeed. This is the type of music that we can all get behind and relate to. Camoflauge Monk on the beat.
Rayce – Heaven (Video)
Rayce unveils his latest soulful offering with the video for the track, Heaven. Cookbook embellishes upon the soul by putting together a production that itself almost sounds preachy. We debuted the single a month or so ago but the visuals just accentuate the music. There’s a lot of artistry involved by just the scenery used and the venues chosen.
Be on the lookout for more music from Rayce as we will continue to support his endeavors.
Single You Out: Serge Severe – The Vigil
I am going to have to find out more about this effort. Serge Severe is back and with a definitive vengeance. This production from Maze Rockwell is filthy and Severe’s flow is like a running river over this beat. The content is quite relevant as well. Don’t get caught in the rat race. There are different measures to a man’s success. Well said Serge…well said.
I hope this is part of a greater collaborative effort because this song goes.
