This is a track from DJ Brans and Dirt Platoon’s EP from last year, Start Ya Bids. It’s a dope project and this song is indicative of why. Although the video’s backdrop is simple, I thought the cinematography is pretty dope. You definitely needed to be checking for this duo and the producer.
Locksmith – Be Free (Video)
This Locksmith album is going to be dope! Ill let you all know as soon as I have a date for THE GREEN BOX. This track narrates the trials and tribulations of a young lady from the third person. I like this track also from the vantage point that it shows yet another dimension to Locksmith’s expanding portfolio.
Paradime – Thought I Lost It (Video)
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.
