Singles, Albums, EPs, Mixtapes, and Videos that get the HHD thumbs up.
I fell asleep at the wheel when his project, 14 Karat Canvas dropped a couple of months, and didn’t realize what I was missing out on until he dropped this video. Tristate drives a hard bargain with this flow and with OhNo on the boards you can clearly not go wrong.
I peeped the EP and it’s all very solid. Make sure you check it!
Man, when Ras Kass is on his A-Game, none can test. His bars are razor sharp on this track giving credence to the claim that his new project, P.U.M.A. may be some of his best work to date. I have always been a fan. He’s a Top 5 emcee as far as I am concerned .
Aside from his bars, this beat is blazing hot and the concept for the video is on point. I like the role reversal and the play on Menace II Society. Certainly one of the best videos I have scene this year.
Here’s some dope Film Noir from the Half Past Never Band. They are a live band from Helsinki, Finland who are capable of creating incredible soundscapes. Indulge yourself in the story line and good music.
Today is when Stu Bangas and Vanderslice release their collaborative album, Diggaz With Attitude to the world. If you like banging beats and a slew of dope rhymes, you will be all over this project. If you need convincing or are on the fence, please check the accompanying videos.
Casino Royale is on that James Bond level with Blacastan and Apathy rocking tuxedos and dropping bars, while 1st Degree Murder lends itself to a deluge of violence while Vinnie Paz, Roc Marciano, and Celph Titled all contribute verses.
This cut can be found on Crew54’s lates project, which dropped today, BRB…. It’s a great song. Again, some artists just get good music and apparently Crew54 is going to fall into that category. The production is really strong. The voice in the background gives this story line a very surreal vibe when paired with the visuals. Just flows really well. Peep the project when you have the time.
Local-Mu12 rep is back at it again with his single, Faded, off of his forthcoming album, The Crackpot Diaries. The song has a lot of kick (literally) with RP riding the rhythm of electronica and percussion. It’s a nice blend of boom-bap flavor and some edgier sounds. Peep.
While the chorus has something to be desired (in my opinion), this man can really spit some bars! I also am fond of this beat. This is a very good introduction to F.Y.I. I hope we can hear more from him in the near future.
Rome Cee dropped this video a week ago. I am not typically one to listen to songs regarding relationships and deal in terms like “love”, but when it is done this fresh, you can’t help but be a fan. I love everything about this song…and now the video. Really conceptually well done.
Very chill track. It’s got a dusty jazz type of vibe to the production and Praverb continues to impress listeners with witty lyricism and a charismatic voice.
Artist: Crafsmen
Album: Arts and Crafs
Source: DotGotIt
Tracklisting:
1. Arts & Crafs Intro
2. The Ring (ft. Poe Mack x Rhaa)
3. The Basis
4. Split Second Thoughts
5. Some Cats Got Skillz (ft. Detective Dandridge x Poe Mack)
6. Hell Naw
7. Idle Hands (ft. Inqwesson)
8. Bludstainz
Note:
I am overwhelmed with the amount of music I have slated to review but haven’t been able to get to, but I would regret it immensley if I didn’t touch on the talent that can be found on this Arts and Crafs EP. I have been sitting on this project for at least four weeks. It was presented by the good folks at DotGoIt and picked it up just to see what it was about . What it is, is creative hip hop.
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