Singles, Albums, EPs, Mixtapes, and Videos that get the HHD thumbs up.
Alright, this emcee, JaeWon from Sweden is busting flows in his second language better than many of you do in your first! This is a dope song. The music is good, the lyrics and flow are on point, and the chorus holds it together. It has a little bit of radio appeal to it if he ever wanted to go that route. Sweden stand up!
It’s still all aces when it comes to the music that Awkword is making. It’s a different line up but the same dope result. All of the emcees ride this stripped down production to the death. It’s grimy, gritty and extremely likable. I am not even going to ask about the World View release date…not going to do it…release it already so I can contribute to the cause!
There may not be a more appropriately named song this year. Simple, yet well earned. Croup has put together a top ten production this year, while Praverb and Don Streat put axe to grindstone creating sharp verses (you like that one don’t you.) I like the idea of this, ‘Animal Pak’ group. A good combination that is going to turn a lot of heads.
Skrewtape brings you a track on his yet to be released, Skumbag Millionaires. This track is produced by the venerable, Mr. Green, and he releases and understated yet incredibly dope beat. Each of the emcees does the track right making you anticipate what this album may have to offer.
I can’t tell you that I was enthralled with the video. Part swere funny, some not so much but I do like the song and the production from Fakts One. The content is also dope as well.
2nd Chances is their new album that is dropping on August 7rh.
I think this next Snowgoons project is going to prove to be interesting. The production doesn’t sound as “orchestral” or “symphonic” to me. The songs have a more pure boom-bap flavor to me. This track is ruled by Planet Asia. The man never disappoints.
Dynasty is dropping next week. Be on the lookout.
These cuts have been out for a while but just recently brought to my attention. They are from O’Hene Savant’s album, The Unknown, which is available now to purchase. Why am I posting these tracks? I think there are a lot of unique things about his music. The artist is speaking intelligently and the production is unlike the cookie cutter projects that we are treated to on a daily basis. And while it is different, it’s not so divergent from the beaten path that it treads on being weird. Check it out…
It hasn’t been too long since Serge Severe brought us Service Without A Smile with Terminill, but he is not about to rest on his laurels. He is back at it again with a project on the way featuring production from Zapata.
This cut is something to vibe out to this Friday and ease you into your weekend and you know Severe’s going to bring you those crisp bars regardless of the production.
http://soundcloud.com/sergesevere/serge-severe-seasons-prod-by
I am typically not the one for a mellow joint, but this track here hit me at the right time and was done right. The horns and the production on a whole is just too smooth not to love. If you are feeling this track, check for Swerve’s upcoming album, The Barrelhouse, which drops on July 18th.
Are you all ready for The Road? That’s CF’s new album. And what can I really say that CF’s skills do not? Heads will roll on July 10th. This album will be a monster.
Hip Hop Dependency 