JMega The God drops something in the same vain as 2Pac’s Death Around The Corner. Death is coming for us for us all…so be ready if someone tries to take it from you forcefully. Purpose of Tragic Allies is the man responsible for the beat. I am presuming that this is a single off of JMega’s forthcoming album, Niggaz Iz Kingz. As an aside, if you have not heard JMega and Junior Makhno’s album, Blood & Thunder, you need to check it.
B-1 – Hands of Time (prod. by Large Professor) (Video)
B-1 got laced by Large Professor with some vintage hip hop production, and evidently he knew exactly what to do with that…he rips it. B-1 has, not just a good flow, but a great flow. He’s putting these young kids on notice with a skill set like this. Good show. The fact that this track comes from the vaults of 1997 is pretty impressive when considering how well it plays over 15 years later. It still sounds fresher than the majority of the sounds coming out at this moment.
According to the Ill Adrenaline press release that accompanied this track, B-1 is working on a new album due out next year and this single (not related to his album) is available at iTunes right now.
Single You Out: El Gant + Tek – I Love Me (ft. Sha Stimuli)
In order to love other people, you have to love yourself. It sounds emo coming from me, but when you let Tek, El Gant, and Sha Stimuli tell it over this Drawzilla production, it has a fresh appeal. This is a single for El Gant and Tek’s collaborative project, Gibson Glover.
Neek The Exotic – Dream Catcher (ft. Mic Handz & Satchel Page) (Video)
Neek The Exotic is going to be dropping his new album, Hustle Don’t Stop, on August 20th. I probably would have let this pass me by if Alterbeats, the track’s producer, didn’t shoot me a link on Twitter to check it out. It’s really a dope piece of work. The production is a creeper with it’s combination of dusty horns and eerie horror music vibe. All the emcees bring something nice to the mic, and more importantly use the term “ratchet” as it was originally referred to back in the day. The video direction is also done well. I like how the lighting remains dark as the camera approaches each emcee during their verse. I am going to get my ears peeled for this upcoming project.
OnlyOne of Sandpeople on Welcome to the Neighborhood with DJ Klyph (Video)
I can’t help it. I am violating my own rules by posting this video of OnlyOne dropping by DJ Klyph’s radio show and rocking a couple of verses. I try to refrain from posting “non-songs” but this was just too good not share. He’s got bars a plenty, and if this video doesn’t clue you in, make sure you check out Police Brutality B-Sides.
Crafsmen – Potion 21 (ft. Detective Dandridge) (Video)
Crafsmen. Remember the name. He is another lyricist that not too many people know about right now, but when you listen to his verses and how they flow you really gain an appreciation for him as an artist. He is a very unique talent on Poe Mack’s label, Mackstrumental. This is a great track from his project, Whichcraf?. I bought it when it came out and I strongly encourage you to do likewise. Dr. G on the beat and Detective Dandridge shares the mic duties so you know.
I Am Many – Attack Of The Machines (Video)
I Am Many is an interesting moniker for someone who is one of a kind. His artistry, content, and style are unique (to put it mildly). Attack Of The Machines is a track that can be found off of his latest project, DISOBEY. I honestly didn’t even know that he had something new out or you would have already heard about it by now. This song goes in perfect step with the title, DISOBEY. Attack Of The Machines isn’t just about the rise of technology and automation. It is also about the automation of hip hop in culture. We are programmed to carry ourselves a certain way and dress a certain way. Disengage.
Single You Out: Stack Billion x Son-Ray x Citty Boii – That Wurk
I support the Local-MU12 and their compadre Son-Ray makes an appearance on this song, but really Stack Billion and Citty Boii all release fire. I am not really sure where this track will wind up, but I am going to enjoy it for the moment. Producer Joe Black on the beat. You should too.
Single You Out: Nomad Carlos – Capital Script (prod. by Sosa)
Nomad Carlos is repping out of Kingston, Jamaica. And he reps his city well. He rocks over this Sosa banger with ease. He has a very natural flow and style. The best way to describe it is the word….”easy”. It sounds like it comes easy to him.
This is the first single off of Carlos’ forthcoming joint…You’re Most Welcome. And a single like this certainly will get the buzz going. Check for him.
Single You Out: Mr. Live x Earl Blaize – Flipped + Un’ed You
Alot of people may not be aware of Mr. Live’s histpry, but I am not most people. Mr. Live is a pioneer in the independent hip hop scene in New York. In the late 1990s he was dropping a grip of dope 12″. He has a unique style and voice that really plays well in today’s music scene. This song starts off so soulful and then knocks your sneakers off. Great track albeit short. So be on your toes when he drops his new EP, Conflicted, sponsored by Dub MD, drops this September.
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