There has been a lot of dope music making it’s way out of Michigan in the last few months. Actually, Michigan is probably the hot be of new hip hop acts coming out. These two artists live up to the duos monniker on this one. It’s lyrically on point. This joint is off their mixtape, Construncticons.
N.B.S. – Champions (Video)
When you think of good chemistry between rhyming partners on the mic, you all should start thinking about N.B.S. These emcees are on point. This song an video show and prove. Definitely start looking for some of their music. You can cop their latest album, The Prelude, on Itunes. You can also check out DatPiff for some of their free mixtapes. They are definitely worth checking into. The Boston scene is heavy with lots of talented emcees, but do not pass on these artists. You will regret it.
Single You Out: Apollo Brown – Half Full (ft. Sab The Artist, Mr. Chief, Dynas, Protoman)
To be truthful, if Apollo Brown is attached to your song or project, it will in all likelihood be featured here. He is at the pinnacle of dope production and what I like about this cut is that it differs from his previous work. On The Left album, Gas Mask, the tracks had that boom bap with a touch of soul. There were many great vocal samples throughout that record as well. This time Apollo Brown forgoes that style and crafts a beat that utilizes a little funk, making this cut a little more playful. It still adheres to his excellent standards. The chorus made me want to claim a seat at the local bar and raise my glass. The emcees all dropped some heat in their verses. But enough…
Zilla Rocca – Bad Weather Classic EP (2011)
Artist: Zilla Rocca
Album: Bad Weather Classic
Source: Email
Tracklisting:
- Tiger Heli (prod, by Face-One)
- Bad Weather Classic (ft. Mally and Curly Castro) (prod. by Face-One)
- Never Should I lose You (Prod. by Zilla Rocca)
- High School Ring (prod by Small Professor)
- Midnight Mask (prod. by Zilla Rocca)
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This release underscores the deep rooted musical talent that is Zilla Rocca. Everything I hear from the man really stands out. I get put onto a lot of hip hop that varies in dopeness but I can always be rest assured that a release of Zilla Rocca’s will be of the highest caliber.
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Single You Out: Lateb – The Virus (ft. Canibus and Amadeus The Stampede)
I listened to Lateb’s album, Wisdom and Ignorance. I thought the album was pretty good as a whole, but this track is absolutely banging. You have to give Matty Trump a shout out for the work behind the boards. It has been a while since I have heard Canibus drop a verse as good as the one he does on this joint. Amadeus The Stampede always brings some hard bars to the table. He’s a hard man to outshine on a track. Overall this joint gets a lot of love in the rotation. If you like it, make sure you check out Lateb’s album by clicking the link.
Classified: That Ain’t Classy (Video)
Classified puts out good music period and his videos always remain entertaining. His new album, Handshakes and Middle Fingers is dropping this year.
Single You Out: Black El x Durkin – Sunday Drive Remix (ft. El Prez and 6th Sense)
I can’t think of too many things that could have made this track any better, but I can vote against the addition of El Prez and 6th Sense. They are two dope artists. The original version of Sunday Drive is my favorite cut off of the duos very dope album, Color Commentary.
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Single You Out: Rite Hook – Bear With Me (prod. by Falside)
Boston’s Best Kept Secret, Rite Hook , links up with super producer, Falside , for the track Bear With Me. Obviously this joint is going to be dope so just download it already. It is a leak from Rite Hook’s forthcoming album, Draw You In. And while you are at it, you can download his album E.ye A.ssume D.amage on Leedz Edutainment Bandcamp. It’s free. Get it HERE!
Single You Out: Intuition – Sanctuary (prod. by Dibia$e)
Intuition has a plethora (like that word don’t you?) of styles. He is such a diverse artist. He can do comedic styles, boom bap, and touch on more serious and intimate topics. I am really feeling this joint which focuses on battery and domestic violence, as he narrates two stories of individuals who try to find ‘sanctuary’ from the torment. This is some meaningful music. The production is also borders on the incredible, with beats provided by Dibia$e.
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Freeway, Omar Offendum, The Narcicyst, Ayah, Amir Sulaiman – #Jan25th (Video)
When hip hop is expressive and relevant it is at it’s best. You really can not get anymore relevant than this track and video footage that reflect the political and social change that started on January 25th in Egypt. It’s a very powerful piece. In addition, all of these artists have created a dope presentation of the events that transpired.
You can also download the track HERE.
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