This is a fresh, light hearted track from an artist going by the moniker, Gone Wallace. I like the concept and the execution. I will be checking for him in the future. He’s just offering something different that I like.
Toke – Get Em (Video)
I really shouldn’t have to say too much about this video. It was real well done. The music and the rhymes were definitely dope. Toke has got all of the intangibles to make this music thing pan out. An EP should be dropping in the summer. Stay tuned.
The bottom line to this song…stay faithful people…stay faithful.
The Antihero Project – Dark Renaissance (Video)
This video was released a month ago but I just now caught it. I think this is innovative in terms of the video, and on point when it comes to production and rhymes. I like the whole “Mission Impossible” take on the video.
The Antihero Project is comprised of the following, Mehdi Cee, Johnny Illdigger, and Logic Johnson.
Because I though the music was so good I think I am going to give the album a spin. What do you all think?
Big O – Ticking Timebomb (Video) (Prod. by Stu Bangas)
HHD is proud to debut this video for, Ticking Timebomb. We’ve been talking about Big O on HHD for a year now at least. Lets get the word out regarding this talent coming out of Cleveland, Ohio. He’s offering a different sound than the Midwest might be known for typically. He’s got a punishing technique and delivery that is only amplified when you combine his talents with that of, Stu Bangas.
“You spit raps like you want to spoon or cuddle..” Haha. Ain’t that the truth! If you want the raw and uncut, and a break from the fru-fru, then this joint is for you.
Big O’s LP, Gravel Engagement, entirely produced by 4th Assassin is dropping this summer.
DJ Duke – Who (ft. Shabaam Sahdeeq) (Video)
This particular video single is coming off of DJ Duke’s forthcoming album, Here Comes The City Brother. That project is dropping this September. Now the beat isn’t going to be anything that sticks in my head. It’s a little to minimal for me. But it does have Shabaam Sahdeeq on the mic device and that’ll get my attention.
Nutso – I Plead The 5th (2013)
Artist: Nutso
Album: I Plead The 5th
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Listen. I am going to make this easy to understand. If you like that raw, grimy, New York boom-bap, then Nutso is that dude. I don’t know if there is a doper delivery in the Rotten Apple than his. Sure there are people who have clever rhyme schemes and intricacies but when it comes to straight flow and emotion, Nutso has got it on lock.
Single You Out: Chris Green – Fire (ft. Flexo (of CBB) & Billy D. Mills)
I am very pleased to present this new artists (at least to me) Chris Green. I was expecting bland (because that’s what is typical) but this is a hot track. The beat is knocking (Super Villain) and the emcees have some better than decent flows. I think the readership on HHD can get behind this. I hope to hear more soon.
Pharoahe Monch – Haile Selassie Karate (ft. Denaun Porter) (Video)
This video and song hails from Pharoahe Monch’s most recent album, W.A.R. It’s an album I am inspired to revisit after listening to this very brief cut. The footage for the video comes from Mitchell’s Plain South Africa.
“…politicking like Stephanopolous”
Single You Out: MaV – Imperial b/w Observe & Report (ft. Just FLoW)
MaV recently released his GhettOthello project and it took me a while to run through it and I have to say I was amazed. I was amazed not because of the dope music (I expected that) but by how professional everything was done. It was solid from the rhymes and beats all the way down to the mix down. There was careful execution in the arrangement of the tracks and not a lot of people understand how important that is to showcase your talents. The attention to detail was impeccable. Also it bears mentioning that MaV produced most of the project himself and you will understand how impressive when you hear the project.
Now to the tracks at hand. I first heard MaV because of his collaborations with another artist we have showcased here, Just FLoW. It just so happens that the two of them have a couple of dope tracks on this joint and it gives you an insight into how dope this project is. Observe and Report is definitely an early candidate for the Top 50 at the end of the year.
Imperial
Observe & Report
9th Prince – Never Never (ft. Inspectah Deck) (Video)
I am not sure where this track is from or destined to be, but it’s definitely worth sharing. The production is coming from Soul Professa and as you can see from the title we have 9th Prince and Inspectah Deck in charge of bar droppin’. The cut is a concoction of soul, funk, and grime, so if that sounds good to you, make sure you cop the single. I especially like the way the Professa chops up the production between the 16s. Dope.
