I guess I missed this one. It says on the Bandcamp page that this was actually released back in February. Well, better late than never. Nico The Beast has a cold flow. And when you couple that flow with Vanderslice production you have a tough track.
Single You Out: Classic The Legend x Pawcut – Steve
Ok. This isn’t really their single. But I am making it their debut here on HHD because I think it’s a dope track from a project they shared with me over the weekend. This particular song is on one of those vivid stories type steez. Classic The Legend is the emcee and Pawcut is the producer. They make a good combo for their album, The Hungry People. I can really appreciate the cinematic production and the raw rhymes. It’s something that I may not have time to review in it’s entirety but I think it is something people should check.
Single You Out: James John – SigNs!
This was sitting in my inbox from this weekend along with some other less than stellar music. This track caught me at the right time though. Kev Brown provides the jazzy instrumental (“Can’t Stay Away”) and I like James John’s flow. Pretty dope stuff.
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Single You Out: DJ Limegreen – Rewind That (ft. Styliztik Jones, OtherWize, and Blame One)
Here’s a dope joint that I think has been overlooked in the blogging community. If I see a Blame One feature, I immediately take notice. And this joint was worth taking a look. It’s a pure hip hop joint that relies on great lyricism on one end and some classic horns and drums on the other. This track is featured on DJ Limegreen’s new album, The Green Room.
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MaLLy & The Sundance Kid – Shine (Video)
I get the distinct feeling that this album is going to garner some ‘Album Of The Year’ consideration. To be honest, I haven’t heard a subpar track from the duo. Illy.
The new album, The Last Great drops in two weeks. Check for it.
Single You Out: N.VS – Paper Masks
We have another winner. This is one of the few singles I received this weekend that I am really feeling. I like the production and I like the energy represented in N.VS. He’s got a really nice flow that’s not super predictable or ordinary.
Check for this artist!
Khingz – Godzilla Gatorade (Video)
I remember this! This cut is off of the highly slept on, The Liberation Of The Monster. I love the pounding keys and bass line as Khingz lets loose his thoughts. I really should have noted this album back when it dropped because it really is a dope listen. But by clicking the link above you can check the entire project yourself and give the man a few coffers for his hard work.
Kevlaar 7- Kings Feat. Salute da kidd (Prod. by Woodenchainz)
Damn, this is some heat! The beat by Woodenchainz and these flows are monstrous. The visuals and the music are on point. It all just smacks gritty. If you are feeling this cut then be on the lookout for Kevlaar 7’s new album, Die Ageless.
Locksmith – Labyrinth (2012)
Artist: Locksmith
Album: Labyrinth
Source: Artist
Tracklisting:
1. Life Is Beautiful
2. Outta Reach (ft. Ceek)
3. My Character (ft. GLC)
4. Smile
5. On My Own (ft. Allen Ritter)
6. The Pit
7. Halleluja
8. I Hate Rabbits
9. Little Bunny Rabbit
10. Gone Tomorrow (ft. Fallon)
11. Take Me Away (ft. Fallon)
12. A.D.D.
13. Slight Disgust
14. Illuminati
15. Labyrinth
Note:
There are a lot of artists scratching and clawing for recognition. Many of these artists are gifted. Many artists we cover on HHD possess some of the qualities that are important to being a great emcee. Locksmith, however, has all of those qualities. He is the consummate lyricist. He has total control of his delivery. He can give it to you uptempo or down. He can flip this or that beat. It doesn’t matter. He is intelligent. As an emcee, there is not a chink in the armor. But that alone does not make a great album. We’ve all seen lyricists come and go and never really reach their musical potential.
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