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Single You Out: The Regiment – The New Danger (ft. Kaimbr)

The Regiment are on fire right now.  They have already released a mixtape entitled Back To Lyrics which had a bunch of gems on it.  And they come back with this track that features Kaimbr who is currently receiving accolades for his own album, The Alexander Green Project.  They are now signed to HIPNOTT records, Kevin Nottingham’s label with an album slated to drop later this year.  They released an album in 2009 that I copped and listened to once that I think I should revisit as well entitled, A New Beginning. Makin’ moves…  Download the single below.

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Single You Out: Evil Woman (ft. Sab The Artist)

 

I spotted this over a 2Dopeboyz a few days ago and found this track be so exceptional that I needed to add it.  The sample in the production is really nice.  This is definitely something I can find myself playing throughout the year.  Great replay value.   I am aware of Big Jess and his group Unknown Prophets but I never really listened to them.  This song is a nice intro.  And come to find out, you can download his two last albums for free on his website.  I am listening to them now and I like what I hear.

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Ill Bill x Vinnie Paz – Blood Meridian Video)

This video is coming off of Ill Bill and Vinnie Paz’s collaborative effort entitled Heavy Metal Kings. And while this is not my favorite track from the album (please see Impaled Nazarene and Children Of God) this is still a really dope song and the video is really ill. The whole album is arguably my favorite thus far in 2011 and destined to wind up being reviewed. If you like dark, grimy, and intelligent hip hop then you will love Heavy Metal Kings.

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Dirtbag Dan – The Dirtbag Dan Mixtape (2011)

Artist:  Dirtbag Dan

Album: The Dirtbag Dan Mixtape

Source:  Dirtbag Dan’s Blog

Tracklisting:

1. Andy’s First Call

2. Foolish Girl

3. Money ft.Copywrite

4. Andy’s Second Call

5. DBD Mash Up

6. Devil Do

7. Do Something ft.Madness

8. Get A Job ft.Cadillac Ron

9. Goons Go Get Ya ft Abel Abilities,Rey Resurreccion & Ren

10. S.O.D

11. South Beach Samba ft.Dirt Nasty,Madness & Andre Legacy

12. There’s An End (Rmx)

Note:

This review is a long time coming.  The Dirtbag Dan Mixtape was dropped in January and here I am, approximately three months later, commenting on it.  Well, in this case I guess some news is better than no news.

Dirtbag Dan, as some of you know, has cut his teeth in independent hip hop through the Grind Time Battle circuit.  And anyone who knows anything about Grind Time, knows it is not for the faint of heart or weak of wit. Dirtbag Dan has shown and proven to be a winner in all phases of battling, but when I saw he had a mixtape, I wondered  if he could switch gears and put some good songs together.   With the The Dirtbag Dan Mixtape being the proverbial proof in the pudding, the answer is that he does put together good music.

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Awar – Soul Caliber (Video)

I am not sure what project this will be on.  I will try to find out.  It has been a long time since I have heard some new Awar music and I am anxious to hear a new album.  This cut doesn’t help me with anticipation.   This track and video fall in the beyond real category.  The story to this track is definitely something for folks to feel. The track is produced by the venerable M-Phazes.  Stay tuned for more music from Awar.

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Single You Out: Kyle Hubbard – Around The Way

I posted on Kyle Hubbard’s release, Tomorrow In Retrospect, a couple of months ago.  I was encouraged to hear some great hip hop coming out of H-Town.   I thought Kyle was a lyrical breath of fresh air for Texas.  He sent me an email with his latest effort, Around The Way, produced by Djay Cas.

Now even though, I liked Kyle’s last release, I am still dubious of most things that hit my inbox.  I only post things on the blog that I absolutely love, regardless of past efforts.  Well, I should stop being so cynical.  Kyle puts together a terrific ‘Ode To Houston’, and he does so inclass.  Kyle, in every track I have heard, never dumbs his music down.  He has that unique blend of being able to keep his sound close to the streets but with an elevated mind.  Check it!

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Single You Out: Mic Write x Blaksmith – H.A.W.K.

Ummm…yeah this track definitely qualifies as some serious heat.  This is just a great song.  Dr. B is on the beat.  Mic Write and Blaksmith from Cold Men Young are on the mic.  The chorus on this track is perfect.  I love the hook.  You can add this to a short list of 2011 favorites right now.  The acronym stands for (Heal Apathy With Knowledge).  This track is everything that is good with the art right now.  Great rhymes, content, production, and chorus.  Couldn’t make a better song if you tried!

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