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Single You Out: Hus Kingpin & Rozewood – Murder For Hire (ft. Little Vic)

I saw the team of Hus Kingpin and Rozewood linked up again for a project for which I was very excited. Rozewood just recently came back on the scene and that alone is a blessing, and to rejoin Hus is a double tap headshot. But…little did I know…I must have missed it initially…they brought on the hitter Little Vic for a guest spot on the track , Murder For Hire. That’s three verbal executioners on one track where the lyricism of each is front and center. I just had to share with you. Make sure you check out the album, WAVE GHXST if you enjoy this joint. Yakic Pasla on the production!

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Single You Out: Ruste Juxx & Preed One – Depression (ft. DJ TMB)

Ruste Juxx and Preed One probably connected with a million people on their latest single, Depression. We all have felt or feel it, and the two tackle it head on. Verse one addresses the symptoms and verse two tackles possible solutions. I love it when artists tackle vulnerable topics, especially ones that people have a hard time speaking on. Lyrically… this is poignant and hits home…musically the strings and drums let you walk that path…and the Scarface sample amplified by DJ TMB make this joint one to remember. The album, Imperishable Artistry coming in a few months!

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Single You Out: Myer Clarity & Fresh Kils – OCDC

I really wanted to showcase the new project between emcee Myer Clarity and producer Fresh Kils, OCDC. And what better way to that to share the title track with you.

I honestly did not know the name Myer Clairty off the top of my head, but Fresh Kils was a name I recollected so I decided to take this record for a spin. And I think there is so much fresh an innovative in both the production and the rhymes. This breaks the monotony and ventures your mind and ears outside the box if you will.

The “digital” atmosphere Fresh Kils creates gives Myer Clarity ample chaos to release the thoughts in his mind. I imagine being trapped in a padded room in a straight jacket as the video for this song…it’s fun…dope…and even more…interesting. Thank god for being interesting!

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Single You Out: M-Dot – I Know (prod. by Chill Ill)

M-Dot has got another album dropping next month and that’s exciting for myself and anyone who considers themselves a hip hop fan.  If you need  some help getting by or some extra motivation for a dark time in your life, M-Dot has got you along with producer Chill Ill with their single I Know.  If the world has got you down…you are not alone, M-Dot has been there and is walking testament to both life and artistic perseverance.  I speak from personal experience, in that his music has helped guide me from some dark times…it’s deeper than music.

New album, A Notebook With No Light, drops July 6th.   Don’t miss!

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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.