Singles, Albums, EPs, Mixtapes, and Videos that get the HHD thumbs up.
The second single from Undefined’s new project, Certified A-Side, features HHD staples, Nutso and Famoso along side Sycksyllables. The track has a low key rock vibe to it. It also features some nice sampling. It’s definitely dope when you combine the subtlety of the music with the heavy handedness of the emcees.
V-Zilla is not done by a long shot. Six months ago he dropped a highly ill EP and now he comes with this Lamar Mitchell produced single which is just bonkers. The song has got a grip ton of soulful energy inside of it. The production’s guitar and voice samples really meld well with Zilla’s introspective lyricism. How could you not like this joint?
Ok. This was all about the right timing here. Vers’tyle sent me this submission just as I was putting some posts together and doing some listening. I thought I would give it a chance. Ummm…he meets all the criteria and more for music that we post on HHD. He’s got the voice and the flow that capture the moment. If the idea of this video was draw the audience in, I think he more than accomplished his purpose. I want to hear more because he killed this “interlude”. There’s not too many new (new to me) artists that impress this much. I am going to be on the lookout for The Rogue EP very soon.
The Ugly Heroes give you that “every man music” with their video release of Hero’s Theme. You just listen to the lyrics and think…”Hey, these guys are talking about my life.” These artists are out here making the most of every moment. We should all take the lesson and maximize the day. You should start off by copping their self-titled album. Bang!
Stryfe and Marc Byrd’s album, The Last Resort drops in two weeks, meanwhile they unveil another single. Hometown Hero features veteran emcee Rapper Big Pooh. I have now personally heard two songs from this album, and both have been exceptional. I love the rock and funk beat Marc Byrd creates for the track. It creates just enough edge for the crafty lyricism.
Ill Bill and Large Professor connect for this video single off of Bill’s most recent project, The Grimy Awards. I love how Large Professor links the Gravediggaz sample into the cut. That’s vintage material. The video itself is trippy, while Bill’s content keeps you next to the speaker so you can pick up on what he is going to say next. He’s always in tune with socio-political material so he can drop that knowledge.
Jus Daze is cranking out the singles for his upcoming project, Walk Twice As Hard. He’s one of the most poignant rhyme writers at the moment. He brings ‘real people’ music to the forefront. The song brings to light many emotions and thoughts. He gets you thinking and that’s to be sure. I can’t wait to cop the album. The beat comes courtesy of Larry Legend.
Spit Gemz, native New Yorker and fire spitter, is back with another video from his FVCK THE RADIO project. The man is drinking fire water these days with the inferno he delivers with each cut. I strongly suggest you cop his discography. He’s one of the few people keeping that grimy music for elevated minds.
We showcased the single a couple of weeks back. The song is supreme. The video is dope and the wordplay is tremendous. I can’t wait to hear a full length project from Freestyle Fam. It’s going to be that kind of nice. I can feel it.
Rediculous has been super busy as of late. He’s released two full length projects within a years time. He also released and instrumental project a week ago and now he unleashed a new single with Aarophat. I love the name of the cut and the content within. Rediculous is gong to have to reckoned with sooner or later fellas and ladies.
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