Paradime is one raw spitter! I have been checking for him since he dropping Breaking Beauregard, last year or the year prior (can’t remember). Thought I Lost It is not be found on any project and is a stand alone track to wet the appetites of fans. Really dope music. The track has excellent production concocted by Peace Of Mind. You can also download the song if you like it.
Caucasian – Boom Bap Blueprint (Video)
Alright, I live in Texas and when I think of hip hop music, I am not exactly thinking the Pan Handle area but you know what, Caucasian (who hails from Lubbock) can put it down. He’s got that classic flow that’s well, associated with boom bap. He sounds like he’s directly out of 1996 with his voice (that is a compliment). The production from Sivey has a definitively bluesy feel that is reminiscent of some Stevie Ray Vaughan guitar licks.
Caucasian’s album, Diggin’ The Shelf, is hitting stores soon…
The Underachievers – The Mahdi (Video)
I am really feeling the vibe off of this record. It’s the epitome of smooth. The Underachievers remind me a little of that Detroit crew, Clear Soul Forces in their style and knack for jazzy beats. You can’t go wrong with the content, nor the lyricism.
They have a mixtape dropping this Friday entitled, Indigoism.
Supastition – The Blackboard EP (2013)
Artist: Supastition
Album: The Blackboard EP
Source: You Could See This Coming A Mile Away
Tracklisting:
1. The Blackboard (ft Faust & Shortee) (Prod. by Rik Marvel)
2. Daydream (Prod. by Veterans)
3. Indestructible (ft Faust & Shortee) (Prod. by M-phazes)
4. Rejoice (Prod. by Veterano)
5. Best Worst Day (Prod. by Dirty Art Club)
6. Yada Yada (Prod. by Marco Polo)
7. Expectations (Prod. by The Mighty DR; Scratches by Shylow)
8. Perfect World (ft Dominique) (Prod. by Croup)
Note:
I remember when I was told that Supastition was retiring as an emcee. I was demoralized. I thought to myself that he was a casualty of an unsupportive audience got tired of not being paid for the quality of his work. I was fed up with “fans” of hip hop. It was at that point that I started working more vigilantly on getting this blog started. I wanted to promote dope hip hop artists and push the fan base to contribute to the art they so love and enjoy. In essence Supastition is literally a major factor as to why I am typing this now.
LordWillin’ – Soul Search (Video)
This submission was buried in my SPAM folder but I resurrected it and brought it to light. LordWillin’ was a familiar name. I know I have heard him on a track or two but right now I can’t place it.
At any rate, he’s got a nice flow and it’s definitely something the readership here is going to like. Also, his new street album, The Warrior Class is available for free download. On first glance, that looks pretty dope.
Single You Out: Shaz Illyork – Extraordinary Humans (ft. Starvin’ B x Nems)
I heard you like ill posse cuts, well guess what we have here? Yeah this what happens when The Opposition and FYL team up on a track. The body count just rises. George Black cooks up a dark symphony for our emcees to spit lava rock over. This is yet more illness from Shaz Illyork’s upcoming, Deadstock Revival.
Single You Out: Final Outlaw – S.O.S
At this point I could just throw this song up there and say: “It’s Final Outlaw, you do the math…”. Every time he drops a song it gets a feature in our daily five because his music is just that consistently good. But it also deserves more than just a mention. This cut S.O.S could easily be retitled, Innocence Lost. Final Outlaw narrates or eludes to tale after tale of broken promises and wounded souls. He does this over an eery beat that samples Nas’ NY State Of Mind. Do yourself a favor and listen to this when you are in high spirits because the man is going to take you low on this joint…
His album, Unstoppable Love, is set to drop on Febraury 19th. This cut, however, will not be on it.
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Friday Feature: Jus Daze – Superman Is Dead
Jus Daze string of releases have become more and more compelling with every track. I’ve talked about it before, but Jus Daze is becoming a master of connecting with the audience. Even if he narrates a tale through metaphor and imagery, the potency of the message he imparts remains the same. Here you have a Rod Stewart infused boom-bap produced by Clipsmoke, while Jus Daze uses the story of Superman to weave a tale of love, lies, and deception. This is really good stuff people! I can’t wait for the album, Walk Twice As Hard.
Ayatollah – Me, Myself & Akai (2013)
Artist: Ayatollah
Album: Me, Myself & Akai
Source: Elementality
Tracklisting:
01. Talib Kweli – The Proud
02. Sean Price – Spliff-n-Wessun (feat. Rustee Juxx)
03. eMC – Four Brothers
04. eMC – Borrow U
05. Black Star – Bright As the Stars
06. Wordsworth – Evol (feat. Justin Time & Masta Ace)
07. Rakim – A Cold Feeling
08. Talib Kweli – Joy (feat. Mos Def)
09. Inspectah Deck – The Movement
10. P Dap, Matt Fingaz & Nature – The Big Hurt
11. Saigon – Do You Know
12. Cormega – Rap’s a Hustle
13. Wordsworth – Right Now
14. Mos Def – Know That (feat. Talib Kweli)
15. Ghostface Killah & Mos Def – Ms. Fat Booty 2
16. Mos Def – Ms. Fat Booty
17. Masta Ace – Hold U (feat. Jean Grae)
18. Ghostface Killah – Odd Couple (feat. Cappadonna)
19. eMC – The Grudge
20. Ilacoin, Labba & Black Rob – By a Stranger
21. Silent Knight – Verbal Assault (feat. Tiffany Paige)
22. Okai – No Question (feat. Vinia Mojica)
23. R.A. the Rugged Man – Chains (feat. Masta Killa & Killah Priest)
24. Inspectah Deck – Vendetta
25. B-1 – Put Yo’ Self In My Place (feat. Large Professor)
26. Tek (of Smif-n-Wessun) – All Massive
27. Styles P & Pharoahe Monch – The Life
28. DJ K.O. – 3 In the Chamber (feat. O.C., Torae & Kaze)
29. The Dwellas – Game of Death
30. Royce da 5’9″ – Life (feat. Amerie)
31. Corgema – Bring It Back
32. Sean Price – Jesus Price
33. Masta Ace – 2’s and 3’s
34. Tragedy Khadafi – Lift Ya Glass
Note:
This release serves to wet the listener’s appetite and get you ready for Ayatollah’s forthcoming album Avant Garde which is going to drop on March 5th. As you can see from the track listing, Ayatollah has worked with some of the industry’s biggest names.
Elementality has released this collection of songs in a continuous 40 minute mix to showcase some of the highlights from his body of the work. My hope is that you will DL, throw it in the iPod (or like device) and get familiar or re-familiar, whichever is the case.
Single You Out: Spectac & Shakim – Moment Of Truth (ft. Skyzoo, Warren Wint, Sha Stimuli, Senor Kaos)
Spectac and Shakim are set to release their album, For The People, on Kevin Nottingham’s imprint, HIPNOTT Records. And what do they do to get the people excited for the project? They proceed to invite, Skyzoo, Warren Wint, Sha Stimuli, and Senor Kaos to get on a cut. Yep. That’ll get you excited. Moment Of Truth is sponsored by the funkiness of Shakim as he crafts something memorable.
Definitely check for the album on February 19th!
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