I am a lot late on putting some Jon Connor music on this site, so today I am going to hit you with the double dose. First this video for Reppin 4 Flint. The flow on this track is breathtaking. I kept waiting for him to slow down and he just never did.
DJ Cosla & Tribeca – The World’s Best (Video)
A couple of people of people actually shot this video over to me and I have to say that it’s kind of hot. I am not sure what project this is going to make it on, but if you like it you can cop it on Itunes.
Single You Out: Hasan Salaam – 1911
I am pretty sure I own all of Hasan Salaam’s discography. I have been following his career for a while now and he remains an artist who not only is lyrically gifted but can also convey meaning and power in his rhymes. His new album, Music Is My Weapon, is slated to drop on 12/06/2011. All the proceeds from this album’s sales will be donated to the It Takes A Village Foundation. You can’t get anymore high-minded than that. Props!
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Single You Out: J57 – The Main Event (ft. Actions Bronson, Meyhem Lauren, Maffew Ragazino, and Rasheed Chappell)
This list of emcees is the “in-list” right now. I mean these guys are all very sought after guest shots right now. This is that ‘classic’ type of posse cut right here. The beat is titillating but not overbearing with the keys. This is the first single off of J57’s forthcoming EP, 2057. You know we will be watching out for that!
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Single You Out: Blame One – The Children
You can’t go wrong with some new Blame One! (Albeit with old artwork featured above) Really feeling this new track. I am not sure what project (if any) this is off of, but it’s definitely dope. Check it out, Lexzyne on the production tip!
Zilla Rocca – Full Spectrum (ft. Has-Lo) (Video)
A video coming from Zilla Rocca’s latest project, Nights & Weekends EP. This song is really just poetry in motion. The beat is my favorite off of the EP. Has-Lo even drops a few bars on the song. Enjoy.
Single You Out: Emilio Rojas – Take A Good Look Around
Tight cover for this single. I really wish Breaking Point would drop or had a concrete release date. Emilio just keeps bringing gem after gem to the table. In terms of intensity and emotion, I don’t think anyone puts more behind his bars than Emilio Rojas.
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Single You Out: Koncept – Hear, Hun
This may be my favorite solo cut from Koncept. It’s produced by Tranzformer, who produced his latest EP as well.
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Single You Out: Invsble Bully – Bear Market (ft. C-Rayz Walz, Sese, Nitty Scott MC, Logic & DJ Mekalek)
I heard C-Rayz Walz talking about this on twitter but I never really wrapped my mind around the project…until I just heard it. Wow this track is dope. I need to find out more about this project. Until then…treat your ears to something special.
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Awthentik – Foreclosure (2011)
Artist: Awthentik
Album: Foreclosure
Source: Bandcamp
Tracklisting:
1. Take A Bow
2. The World Isn’t Yours
3. A Nobody (ft. Laelo Hood)
4. It’s My Job (ft. Kutta)
5. The Real Awthentik
6. #FUCKACOSIGN (ft. Kutta)
7. Purified Madness
8. Cereal But No Milk (ft. Kutta)
9. Don’t Do It
10. 6AM Rap (ft. Incwell and Sleepwalker)
11. Beat The Cat (ft. Ethan Spalding)
12. Cigarillo In My Pocket (ft. Laelo Hood)
13. Morning Motivation
14. Lifetime’s The Right Time (ft. Alison Carney)
15. Pour Out A Little Liquor
Note:
An artist who produces and emcees is usually great/good at one and subpar/mediocre at the other. This could not be further from the truth with Awthentik, which is why his project, Foreclosure, is being mentioned on HHD. I am really impressed with his ability to write and emcee as well as his ability behind the boards. He is accomplished at both crafts, hence this release is full of gritty bangers and above average lyricism.
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