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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
Shyste crafted a lyrical opus with his new album, In The Meantime. I listened to the project twice at this point and this is a display for the ears to behold. His best work to date, without a shadow of the doubt. Every song on this joint could be featured been any time DJ TMB is in the credits, that track gets the extra push. If you like this song, you will love the album!
Something that I definitely want you to hear is this single from Hank Dope and Kut One featuring Reek Osama. This joint is both dangerous and glorious. First of all, Kut One laces a a beat to trigger a death march! I love what he did with this sound, and Hank Dope (someone I previoulsy didn’t know) is coming for heads with this pen game. Add to the mix Reek Osama on the chorus…and you have a complete victory. Don’t sleep! New project out now from the producer and emcee, Death Won’t Stop Us.
Few have been more prolific and consistently dope in the last 10 years than The Bad Seed. A week or so ago he released his latest album, Book Of Himothy: Verse IV. This album conitnues his streak of really dope projects illustrating a talent that is not just tested in time, but getting better with it. The song that hit me hardest on this one is the most personal, John Q (named after the Denzel Washington movie). As we get older we handle things like sickness and mortality. It’s always fragile and not always graceful. The Bad Seed put his humanity on display. I can relate.
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