Single You Out: Whatson – Neck Tie Remix (ft. Conway x M-Dot x Nutso)

We got new flames from German producer Whatson! You have a true trifecta of emcees here with the heavily venerated Conway, coupled with the oft mention and supremely talented M-Dot, and that fire laced from the streets with Nutso. It’s a heavy banger to say the least. Different mic styles that mesh for a dramatic head nod effect. Whatson crafts a really complex and appealing beat here wielding, vocal samples along with banging snares, sublime scratches, and cascading strings.

This is not for the faint of heart.

K.A.A.N. – Decadence (Video)

K.A.A.N. is such a unique talent and I love his skill set. A unique flow, intelligent lyricism, and a diverse artistic mind when it comes to crafting songs. This track has this fun and fresh vibe to it that is sponsored by Smuff Tha Quiz. It harkens back to the sound of 1990s Souls Of Mischief or Pharcyde to me…or if you are on this level MadKap.

At any rate….I believe there is a new project from K.A.A.N. dropping on July 9th. This man is always working. Be on the look out.

Single You Out: L.I.F.E. Long & FATCATHAYZE 156 – 48 Winds

Huge advocate of the talents of L.I.F.E. Long over a decade plus. And every once in a while he still showcases the skill, and it’s almost without warning. That’s OK. I love surprises as such. He’s teamed up with producer FATCATHAYZE 156 for what seems to be, perhaps a series of projects, under the monniker, Urban Sportsman.

The project is very short but 48 Winds is my favorite track and you can hear why. That flow with that boom bap is priceless.

Fatt Father – The Truth (Video)

This is another cut off of Fatt Father’s latest, and incredibly dope album, Soccer Dad. Now this is a cut that really benefits from the visual treatment. The director really captured the rawness that Fatt Father was trying to deliver in this joint. The therapy through music and the raw state of life really comes through here.

After Soccer Dad, I really have a new appreciation about Fatt Father as an artist. His skills are completely deft and on display for the world to see, and he does so in a way we can relate. That’s pretty special.

Check out the album!

John Jigg$ x BP – Killer (ft. Shabaam Sahdeeq) (Video)

I’ve been talking about John Jigg$ actively over the last couple of days and giving his projects maximum play time because I think this guy is an an ELITE artist. I listen to alot of music and this man is at a pinnacle level. His project with BP, The Madness, is out now and is the material legends are made of. Almost every song has been given the visual treatment, and deservedly so. Here he trades bars with Shabaam Sahdeeq over an epic production from BP. If you are are still sleeping, there’s no helping you. You should know by now.

DNA – Boss50 (Video)

M-Dot put me onto this visual showcase of talent from Boston. I really enjoyed the concept of someone putting their entire city on and showcasing the diversity of talent that’s involved. I can’t really say that there were any weak bars. Obviously when you have so many eclectic styles, some you will prefer, and others you may not. But overall I think this was pretty vicious and extremely well done. Shout to DNA for putting all of these artists on and making is super dope. It definitely put me on to some new names.

Single You Out: Midaz The Beast x Sharp – Kyrie

It’s been a little while since I have heard from new from MidaZ The Beast, and it’s always a good thing when he graces these pages. This time he flips a high degree of skill over a soulful production from Sharp. I am really enjoying the feel of this one. And some more good news, we are going to get more of it in a little over a week on July 5th when the pair release their project, #LIVENIGGARAP