This is my favorite track off of the duo’s Preparing For Capture EP. It’s an excellent project that everyone should be checking out. The lyricism shown here is on par with anything else you will hear this year.
Single You Out: DUB MD – The Requiem ( Featuring: Vandalyzm x Substantial x K-SISE x Kel Spencer)
It needs to be said, Dub MD does a lot for hip hop and independent hip hop artists. Now that we have that out of the way, this is a dope cut produced by Black Bethoven. The cut features dope emcees scattered from across the land. It really is a top choice track from what seems to be a top choice project. The Requiem EP is slated to drop either this month or next.
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Single You Out: The 17th -Rubbish Ft. Spoke In Wordz & Fokis
Vanderslice got the keys moving on this joint. A very uptempo production is the blueprint for the emcees’ onslaught on the bullshit music industry. I also am quite fond of the word…rubbish…definitely listen to this if you are looking to nod your head.
Single You Out: Substantial – Check My Resume (prod. Oddisee)
New Substantial on the way and if the entire project sounds remotely as good as this Oddisee produced gem, we will be treated to a great album. Home Is Where The Art Is drops on September 4th.
Reef The Lost Cauze & Snowgoons – F*ck Rappers
Excellent video. I love the comic book technique used in the film. I have always enjoyed the music that Reef makes. This joint is off the album Your Favorite MC, which dropped last fall.
Single You Out: Cayoz – Retrospect (ft. Ensilence)
I have gotten lost in Cayoz’s song writing before. He just has a knack for putting together meaningful bars. This is a single from his forthcoming album. Check for that in the near future.
AWAR: Elephant Gun (prod by. Jake One)
AWAR has been on my radar for more than just a couple of years. Many people got to hear music from him for the first time, but AWAR has been making music for much longer than that. I am glad he is getting the recognition he deserves though and this cut, Elephant Gun, is only add fuel to that fire. Jake One on the production, so you know it knocks. New album, The Laws Of Nature, drops next week.
John Robinson & Kyo Itachi – Mystical Strings (Video)
This song is coming off of John Robinson’s forthcoming project, the path of Mastery. I enjoy Kyo Itachi’s use of the strings on this cut (ala the title of the song). Itachi has been a part of quite a few dope projects in the last couple of years so my hopes are high for this album.
e.d.g.e. – Ed Pengame (Video)
I need to focus more on this Vancouver artist, e.d.g.e. This artist just gets it. He’s going to be different and keep kids guessing and that’s a refreshing mentality. I like the on and off beat style of the video. I listened to his latest project, Destroy & Rebuild and was really impressed.
Okwerdz & Dirtbag Dan – Hate Me Cuz I’m Great (Video)
The battle rap scene can be a very fickle arena and very polarizing place. I am sure Okwerdz and Dirtbag Dan are very aware of that fact but what we might forget is that these guys can make dope music. Now, for a few minutes, you can remember that before you resume hating or loving…whichever is your choice.
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