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Single You Out: Abyss – Dynamic Duo (ft. Cyrus Da Zine) (prod. by DC The Midi Alien)

Dynamic Duo brings us yet another superlative production from not-heard-from-enough underground virtuoso DC The Midi Alien. The production is built on a foundation of heavily textured, hard-hitting boom-bap drums layered over the rhythm with soulfully haunting undertones that give the track a very distinct feel.

And true to the the song’s title, the strength of Dynamic Duo lies in the chemistry in the verses between Abyss and Massachusetts artist Cyrus Da Zine over this really dope soundscape.

And you know I love a good DJ element to put a track over the top, and to round out the classic feel, Boston’s own DJ Slipwax handles the closing turn on the turntables. His precise, authentic cuts at the tail end of the record serve as the perfect punctuation mark! Check it!

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Single You Out: Hieroglyphics – Drum Talk

The legendary Bay Area collective Hieroglyphics is back, and they are reminding everyone exactly why they are pillars of underground hip-hop. Their latest track, Drum Talk, is a masterclass in retaining that classic, golden-era feel while sounding completely re-energized.

Featuring razor-sharp contributions from Casual, Phesto Dee, Tajai, and Del The Funky Homosapien, the track rides on a moving, break-heavy rhythm that demands a head nod from the very first second. True to form, the crew exchanges verses with the kind of effortless chemistry that only decades of collaboration can brew.

Among the many standout bars on the track, one verse cuts straight through the noise with an absolute gem of a lyric:

Anticipation Builds for All Said And Done

Drum Talk isn’t just a stellar standalone release; it serves as a powerful introduction to their highly anticipated forthcoming album, All Said And Done. If this single is any indication, the new project will be a formidable blend of sophisticated lyricism, boombap aesthetics, and the forward-thinking production the collective has always been celebrated for. September 3rd, 2026…mark the calendar!

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Single You Out: Starvin B x One-Take – Free Lunch b/w Mulberry Street (ft. DJ Akil)

Starvin B is one of those artists where I have “active listening” for anything that he might be putting out musically. Over the last couple of years, things have been relatively quiet. He’s dropped a couple of videos, and a couple of singles, but out of the blue yesterday, I see that he’s got a new project with producer One-Take. To be fair, the project is a collection of tracks that span the course of a decade of musical collaboration, so this is not all 2026 musical material. But trust when I tell you that all tracks sound just as sharp as the day they were brought into this world. The project sounds cohesive and purposeful, and Starvin B illustrates over the course of eleven tracks why he is one of the elite emcees of this day and age. Fresh Out The Rotten, is a must have for anyone who loves hip hop and lyricism, and of course if you are a Starvin fan…you NEED this.

I decided to showcase the two most recent tracks that the two have done…Free Lunch and Mulberry Street. Check out the flow…especially on Mulberry Street..a relentless assault with expert breath control over a really dope production.

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Single You Out: DJ Mirage – Bass Out The Fortress (ft. Eto x Flee Lord x AZ)

Quite the single from DJ Mirage and producer Loui$ Menace and their upcoming project which I am really loooking forward to after hearing the last album, Background Check. There was so much dope on that project from last year, and after hearing Eto, Flee Lord, and AZ bless this track, the anticipation is high for his second release. Great production with some heavy lyrical hitters. Standout joint from some standout artists. Be on the look out for the album Darius this month!

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Single You Out: Mickey Blue – Villains For Hire (ft. Celph Titled x Starvin B x M-Dot)

If this track doesn’t get you up and moving this Saturday morning I don’t know what will?! You don’t have a pulse. This beat from producer Mickey Blue is nothing less than epic…the strings and the drums bring a new level of intensity for 2026. And then you literally have three of my favorite emcees blessing the track…and that’s not just in the last few years…Celph Titled, Starvin B, and M-Dot I consider to have some of the best pens and flows in hip hop. There is so many great quotables on this track. Do NOT miss this one! You can pick up the single HERE.

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Single You Out: Marc Spano – Science In Stereo (ft. RJ Payne, Planet Asia, and KXNG Crooked)

Producer Marc Spano just released his album, Arrival Time. I spun it this morning and was really impressed with the variety of beats, instrumentation, and guest spots found on the album. There are more than a few gems on this one and on a whole a really impressive listen. There’s style for days on this release, and there’s no greater representation of that than the song, Science In Stereo. You’ve got the lyrical stylings of three heavy weights n teh game with RJ Payne, Planet Asia, and KXNG Crooked joined forces on some jazzy boom-bap flavor from Spano. I highly recommend this album!

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Single You Out – M-Dot – Roller Coaster Pt. 2 (ft. Masta Ace)

M-Dot links up with Masta Ace for the sequal to the original that can be found on last year’s album, Library Of Sound. Producer Confidence’s beautiful soundscape now plays home to two of the best lyricists to do it. Masta Ace lends his insight on how to handle the ups and downs of life. Both emcees give levity on the mentality to be able to manage the days and the stress that comes within. Very dope and relatable.

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Single You Out: Co-Defendants (ft. M-Dot) (prod. by 38 Spesh)

Co-Defendant’s (Benefit & Profit) team up with 38 Spesh to release a stand out track for this year. I love how Spesh laces these horns with the drums, seemingly just concocting audio magic. And of course we have another sixteen from standout emcee, M-Dot as he drops those introspective and personal anecdotes in the freshest of fasions. All the emcees drop perspectives that more than hit their mark. And what puts it over the top? Alexander Padei’s chorus holds it all together making this joint all around top notch.

I believe the digital Sky Reign EP is available now though it says pre-order. I will confirm and update!

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Single You Out: Hus Kingpin – Majestic (ft. Ghostface Killah x Planet Asia)

Hus Kingpin just release another dope project entitled, Wavo Forever. And what better way to announce it’s release than sharing the single. Majestic, featuring guest appearances from Ghostface Killah and Planet Asia. Those two lyrical stalwarts join Hus over a beat from none other than Big Ghost. Base on that line up, how could this joint NOT rock?! Top notch material! Make sure you check out the project!

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Single You Out: Halfcut & Cole The God – Soul Ice (Fuzzy Ed Remix) (ft. Daniel Son & Str8 Trip)

Halfcut and Cole The God released a really dope album in 2025 called The Relentless Two. Lots of dope tracks on the project that illustrate the highest level of skill in both emceeing in production. But I was perusing through bandcamp and saw that the producer Fuzzy Ed put his remix twist to a couple of tracks and I really enjoy his production, and this came out so nice! A great adptation on an already great joint! Check it out! Guest bars by the venerable Daniel Son and Str8 Trip.