Singles, Albums, EPs, Mixtapes, and Videos that get the HHD thumbs up.
The fam Mister and Blaksmith are back at it again as Passalacqua and currently pushing the edges of hip hop. This track is not the most accessible joint to get into. The beat is a tad abstract and fluctuates regularly. But Mister and Blaksmith have a knack of turning the extraordinary into something to nod your head to. This is a joint you can play a couple of times to capture all the content spoken. Check it…
If you have nine minutes to spare and enjoy dope hip hop that drops heavy, then this is your joint. Yes, it’s a little long but it’s certainly dope and worth the listen. I was drawn to it because of names like Nemisis (producer), Solo For Dolo, Skewtape, and Tone Liv. The track belongs to Brocky Dennis. At any rate, it goes…
Allen Poe drops a smooth cut featuring Basement Up and Von Pea, with production credits going out to Nemo Achida. It’s smooth, yet fun and energetic when the beat collides with our emcees. This is definitely something heads should take note of. Allen Poe’s album, Pocket Full Of Ohms, is on the horizon.
Another video dropping from Gensu Dean and Planet Asia’s collaborative album, Abrasions. Planet Asia is an artist that can really do no wrong in my mind. His flow, demeanor, and cadence make him a tough act to follow in any cipher. On this track he discusses the power of the almighty dollar.
Fortunato is an artist that I hadn’t featured here before but after watching this video I feel he is a natural fit for our line up. He’s got a nice delivery and the beat is on point. This video single is lifted from his forthcoming album (can’t find it online so I am guessing it’s not out yet), Unseen Armada. Be on the lookout for that.
It’s time to start talking about King Mez as one of the best established emcees in the game instead of some rookie just now cutting his teeth. the man has put out solid project after solid project, and frankly, I can’t wait to hear what he has in store for us in the future. This particular cut is not slated for any particular project and is produced by Rico Beats. All in all, very dope.
Artist: Goldini Bagwell
Album: Secondhand Smoke (X-Ray EP)
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The most unique member of the Sandpeople crew, Goldini Bagwell, has finally released the sequel to his criminally slept on Chainsmoke album. And while not as deep in terms of the number of tracks on the project, it’s equal in it’s artistic potency.
Once again the production is fielded by Pmpee Beats out of Finland (I think, no for sure. He’s from Finland). The cohesion between producer and emcee at this point is seamless. They now have two projects under their belts and the two are always on time and in sync throughout the course of each song.
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I have been sitting on this for about a week, waiting for the opportune time to drop it on the site and it kept getting bumped. But I am putting an end to the stalling now. Nostic links up with Maryland producer Chisom Uzosike to give y’all a soulful jam about overcoming life’s obstacles no matter what might occur. Joining him on the track are Canadian affiliates NapzMeka (U.G.L.I) and Phakt. What sets this track apart from the other is simple attention to detail. This is mos definitely one of them joints you’ll have to rewind! Enjoy!
As he is prone to do, Dharmic X (follow him), sent me over some new “good” music to listen to. It’s an interesting concept in how death is interpreted here. This is artistically on point. If you want to delve further into Lafayette Stokely’s catalog, you can do so by checking out his album, Life’s Journey.
Fasho Fasho! Remix is a fun track to get the night on the town started correctly. It features two members of the HHD A-Team, Premrock and Zilla Rocca along with Mad Dukez (who I am not sure if I have heard before). Of course we have the ever creative Willie Green on the boards. Is it wrong for me to think of the hip hop version of A Night At The Roxbury when I hear this? It probably is, but that would be a fun video to make. Ladies beware!
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