Aye Wun and Rick Gonzalez take shots at those ‘flash-on-the-pan’ artists who are just the flavor of the month type rappers. They don’t have the longevity to make in this game. Aye Wun on the other hand has his name whirlwinding through cities with guest spots on Eff Yoo, Spit Gemz, and Stavin B’s albums amongst others. I can’t wait to see what he has in store for the rest of 2014.
Single You Out: Eff Yoo & Godilla – Armed To The Teeth (ft. Shabaam Sahdeeq , Adlib, Spit Gemz, and UG)
Wack rappers best call a full retreat because it’s not safe outside for you when Eff Yoo and Godilla’s project, They Came On Horseback, drops next week. This joint has bars that are toxic to the weak minded. The guys bring a militia with them in the form of Shabaam Sahdeeq, Adlib, Spit Gemz, and UG. Those are top notch artists delivering equally to notch material.
Single You Out: Don Streat x SlumPritt x Mitch L. Hennessy x Macabeats – Sand In The Streets (prod. by Cool FD)
Only Cool FD cold mingle this horn into the darkness of the drums and then switch it up into more of a jazzy flavor. Really dope (yet intricate) work from behind the boards. Also, the combination of Streat, Pritt, Hennessy, and Macabeats with that Cool FD flavor has really become something formidable. They are cultivating a sound of their own and I hope this continues to grow into some sort of full length project. It could be the showstopper of the year (hint, hint)
SilentSomeone – Silent Hill (ft. Yahzeed) (Video)
Some more illness that can be found on Silent Someone’s new album, I Have Company. This time he invites Yahzeed to step up and slaughter this beat and one thing I can assure you: Always listen to a talented emcee who wields a machete…you don’t want the repercussions for doing otherwise.
Cop this album…
Single You Out: Tymepeace – Step Aside
If you’re not here to put the work in then Tymepeace says…Step Aside. A truly legit hip hop track with just a touch of funk. Now I just need to find out if they have more music out…because usually where there is smoke there is fire.
Awon & Dephlow – Lights Off (Video)
Awon & Dephlow are forced into a difficult position on their new song, Lights Off. When forced with being disconnected from friends and family and not being able to pay the utilities, they have no recourse but to pick up the microphone. The grind does not stop even in the most adverse conditions.
I am telling you right now, their new album, Dephacation is serious, grown man music. One of the best you will hear in 2014. Trust me on that…
Single You Out: Tek Bully – Here To Stay (Prod. Joe Josh Beats)
Tek Bully is back at it for 2014 and dropping off his lead single to his forthcoming mixtape, All Else Failed. I am really enjoying this production from Joe Josh Beats. It’s a different type feel. I am going to go with ‘hi-tech boom bap”. Tek Bully holds it down for this cut just like he did for last album, Bully Shyt. He’s a raw rhymer with a ton of skill so we are definitely go to be on the lookout for that mixtape.
Single You Out: Cas Metah – A Stone’s Throw (feat. Shabazz the Disciple & Hell Razah)
This single was very unexpected. I didn’t know that Cas Metah was coming out with new music, nonetheless working with the likes of Shabazz The Disciple and Hell Razah. This winds up being a very ill collabo with Theory Hazit on the boards and Mista Sinista and EF Cuttin providing the cuts. It really doesn’t get much more hip hop than this.
First Division – B.R.A.W.L. (Brothers Rockin’ All The Way Live) (Produced by Marco Polo) (Video)
First Division just released their second EP, the Critical Path Part 2 today…for FREE. And throughout the song you hear them refer to the True School and you best believe that’s where these guys hail from. They love performing over those boom bap beats just as much as we love hearing them. You can also hear the passion for the art form within these bars and that definitely means something.
Make sure you DL, listen, and support the artist by spreading the word. That’s what it’s all about!
The AbSoulJah – Get Well Soon (Produced By Ugly Tony) (Video)
The AbSoulJah puts it on for the fam in a track dedicated to the health of French producer/collaborator, Ugly Tony. This is my personal favorite track off of The AbSoulJah’s latest album, Dim The Light. It’s just a personal track that represents the boom bap flavor that both Tony and Ab represent.
