Singles, Albums, EPs, Mixtapes, and Videos that get the HHD thumbs up.
Rim hits yet another target with his Fizzy Womack produced single, Stone Ave. Womack makes that boom bap sound cry with his production and sample usage, while Rim gives the reasons that his warm hear turned cold, whether that being betrayal from the one that you presume loves you, or the friend who you thought had you through thick and thin.
You can find this joint and many other dope ones on his project, Rimbrandt 2 Metal Canvas.
The fantastic combination of The Bad Seed and Nottz deliver again with the video single, Stand On It. The song fuses uptempo hip hop, with that raw gritty lyricism, on top of real belief that you mean what you say and you don’t back off of it. Very similar to the duo’s single a few years ago, Belt Off, The Bad Seed and Nottz deliver that substance coupled with talent to set a crooked world straight.
Irene Taylor’s Grandson coming soon!
I’ve aways been a fan of EMS’ Kore. He has a very unique, melodic style that I can definitely vibe with. And here he teams up with stalwart emcee and brethren, M-Dot.
The joint has a very dark undertow to it. For my take it seems like this is the notion when give into our vices, despair, and our darker selves. We can throw it all away…or have others do it for us, if we allow.
Dope and ominous track.
The Umbrella is taking over. Of this there is no doubt and I love the fact the collective did a single under the name. Substance810, Pro Dillinger, Snotty and Josiah The Gift rock over some superlative production from Mosbeats. I love the beat flip that occurs on Josiah’s verse. But on the whole, these artists ALWAYS bring that A-Game. It’s so time for The Umbrella to release that ‘family album’. So much talent in this group. Each artist brings something to the table. Love that.
This one was a surprise for me to see…a pleasant surprise! Hannibal Stax and PF Cuttin put out an EP called, Omega Supreme, that definitely knocks. The keys and drums make this joint, Elephante move while Stax brings well-documented mic skills center stage. This joint is the sureshot.
“Move things, but don’t budge”
DJ Tray laces an epic head nodder (would you expect anything less?) in Buldin’ With The Godz, with emcees Cappadonna, Sonny Seeza, and Flash creating a union of styles that I think fit very well with each other. The track is high energy and bound to get you moving. Enjoy!
The musical collective known as Swamp Thing dropped it’s annual Halloween special a few days ago with the release, Golden Crab. HipHop fans, including myself look forward to this release every year because of it’s talent and innovation. You are guaranteed to get something dope, yet different, primed on entertainment.
This time, Timbuktu, Chokeules, and Savilion (Swamp Thing) team up with producer Danny Miles for the project. And trust it is dope in it’s entirety. You can here the grimy fun on the above track, with a pulsing baseline and dope verses featuring More Or Les and Wordburgular.
WateRR and Machacha give you the melodic potency from their new single, Boxing With Fate, off of their recently released album, ALMIGHTY. The piano centerpiece is beautiful as WateRR drops some introspection on his life and life in general. He’s done music on his terms and talent. Make sure you check the album!
I am a big fan of ZaZa God. His voice has got that strength and command in it. And his beat by ABAT The Lag is honestly a top choice beat of 2023. This bass line and these drums just knocks you back. And these lyrics, damn…c’mon. So many quotables mingled in these bars.
Most of my dogs is beyond loyal / I am big Anubis, my Ra royal!
New album from Trillmatic, ZaZa God, and ABAT But Lag, 777, is coming!
Yeah, I am telling you…Eddie Kaine and BP is a stroooooooong tandem. And I love this track, Back Against The Wall, off of their new album, House Of Kaine. The sound is dark and Kaine releases his angst on the world
Been feeling dangerous lately / Back against the wall / Ain’t nobody going to escape me / It’s fucked up for y’all / N$%#as should have run for safety / Gave you guys a minute, y’all was out here looking shaky…
This is a power house. I copped the album and will listen to it today, but I guarantee this is a must cop for 2023…can’t you hear it?
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