Singles, Albums, EPs, Mixtapes, and Videos that get the HHD thumbs up.
Saw JMT retweet this on their twitter line and I am all about a new Jedi Mind Tricks record! This time around Vinnie Paz and Jus Allah work mics without Stoupe behind the boards and there really doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with that as this track bangs. Target Practice is just the first taste of Violence Begets Violence dropping on October 25th.
I brought you the single last week and now I bring you the visuals and all I can say is…WOW. This cut is dope and this video is on par with music. I love what they did with the lighting in the hand gestures. The whole concept of a pseudo battle taking place between these two very ill emcees is a good look. It would be cool to do a whole album as such. DJ Brans album BRANStorm is dropping this year and if this cut is any indication, I will definitely be copping.
Artist: Kyle Rapps
Album: On Air Mixtape
Source: Can’t Remember
Tracklisting:
1. Lost Message
2. Streets Move On
3. Universe Traveler (ft. Talib Kweli)
4. Angel
5. J’ai Dormi
6. Modular (ft. C-Rayz Walz)
7. Lost In Translation
8. Love Love 2 (ft. KRS-One & Homeboy Sandman)
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This is my first time noting, Kyle Rapps musical efforts on this site. I have previously listened to his other releases, Great and ReEdutainment, and while I think those were both good, I think On Air really takes a giant step forward. I really enjoy listening to Kyle’s flow on this joint. It’s slow and deliberate but still shows a lot of personality. His lyrics are also very accessible and relate able. There are a lot of dope guest shots but none of them really overshadow what Kyle Rapps has done with this project.
The last few songs I have heard from L.E.G.A.C.Y. have all been strong. Whether they be his own, or he’s dropping a verse on someone elses project, he ALWAYS drops solid bars. I really don’t want dude to quit making hip hop music. I think he has exceptional talent. First Supastition and now L.E.G.A.C.Y.? I digress. I am going to keep enjoying his music as long as he is making it. You should too. Enjoy this track!
Artist: One Be Lo
Album: Laborhood Vol. 2
Source: Bandcamp
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We are only about three days away from One Be Lo’s next official release, L.A.B.O.R. I already detailed Vol. 1 a couple of weeks ago and this grouping of One Be Lo’s previous works is equally as dope. When you hear both of these volumes, it gives the listener a true appreciation of how gifted One Be Lo really is. I really dig the whole thing but I remember when I first heard the joint Chemistry that he did with Grynch and Combat with Verbal Kent. Those tracks really resonate with me and both outstanding examples of lyricism.
I have heard Shadia Mansour on some of The Narcicyst tracks and I really like her soulful voice. Now I get a dose of Arabic hip hop and the woman gets down (albeit in a language I can’t understand). M1 drops a dope verse in support of the Palestinian voice and that is a cause I am always willing to support. Definitely check her out!
Apathy pays homage to his home state on this joint. This is just one of the many dope tracks that are available on his album, Honkey Kong. I have run through it one time and found it to be pretty solid from front to back. Check it.
So this song is a two prong success. First it serves as a reminder as to how dope The Beatnuts are. They are one of the most underrated crews in hip hop history. So many dope songs have come from The Beatnuts and they have never gotten their full due. This beat is a classic and comes from their very first EP, Intoxicated Demons.
Secondly, if there was a group who was equipped to do service to this cut, it is the Brown Bag AllStars. These guys do an incredible job of taking this classic hip hop song and give it a modern flair while still maintaining the integrity of track.
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