Here is another song off of Revalation’s Feature Presentation mixtape dropping next month. The track features Kayda Luz with neck-breaking production by the well-accomplished Skammadix. As a matter of personal opinion, this is one of Rev’s best sixteens. Enjoy.
Yeah. It’s a hell of a name for a singe, but it’s also one hell of a track. It’s very different then what I have been hearing as of late. The production is simplistic, in a good way, because the material and subject matter is sophisticated. I am sure that it may be over the top for some people but I think it’s a pretty refreshing deviation from the norm without being too pretentious. It’s actually really clever. The emcee’s name is AGE. The production is handled by Seraph. The forthcoming mixtape is called Been Weird Since I Looked In The Mirror. (I love it.)
I just listened to the five track EP from Eddie B. and Harry Fraud, The Johnny Utah Story, and it’s incredibly tight. The project is a prelude to their collaborative album dropping in November, Paper, Piff, and Polos. If the album is just as strong as these cuts it could instantly be a contender for Album Of The Year and that’s not overstepping. It’s that good.
Nike Slogans is one of those five tracks from the EP and features NYC veteran Shabaam Sahdeeq and west coast, Self Scientific emcee, Chace Infinte. It’s simply brilliant.
Little Vic utilizes and adapts a DJ Insite reference that was once to be further developed for a production for Nature (who has since chosen a different gem) . Vic concocted a couple of verses and what we have as a result is the collaborative effort, All Work & No Play. We all know Vic’s prowess for dropping hot wittiness (yes, I said that and don’t regret it one bit). Enjoy how this track fell into place.
Archie Bang is back with a brand new cut from his forthcoming album, Never Say Die Vol. 1. The production come from Jean Kengz. Bang uses boxing as an analogy for being an emcee in today’s game. He’s in it to win it and failure is not an option. This is what he is destined to do.
Reckonize Real’s new album, Dopamine, is dropping on October 29th and Beyond Recognition is another single from that project. Reks and Mayhem (dude has been staying busy this year) each throw an ill 16 but the beat on this track is what’s going to grab you. In my mind the production sounds like a meld of hip hop and sounds from India. Plus the cuts from ToneDeff 2Cutz are precise and that adds the right finishing touch to the track. This will stay in rotation for sure.
Fire Power is an appropriate name for this song. The beat, samples, and scratches all add the appropriate level of intensity for these gritty emcees. Saigon, Blaq Poet, and GQ Nothin’ Pretty all bring their unique styles and voices to the track and leave an indelible imprint. There is an updated version of the track that adds a verse from King Magnetic and that will appear on DJ Tray’s forthcoming album, BWTG.
SGT. Over has been relentless in 2013 cranking out songs and readying us for his album in 2014, entitled, Big Music. For the cut, Black Death, Sarge tags in the Jersey vet, Ransom, who is coming off his own success with the Statik Selektah produced album, The Proposal. I am not sure who the producer is for the track as there is no credits, but the sound knocks. Sarge and Ransom’s voice give the song a nice contrast. I am sure you will feel this.
I could have sworn that I featured Rayce on HHD before, but I simply can’t find the post, so maybe this is his premiere? Regardless, he shared this cut with me early Sunday morning and I definitely like it. It’s a joint that showcases not only dope lyricism but a poignant message at the end that I am sure a lot of us can relate to.
Kap Kallous comes with plenty of ammunition and support with the likes of MidaZ The Beast and Shiboi Stalin on the track Bad Decisions. The production credits go towards long time collaborator, Optiks. In particular, Kallous kills his verse, so pay careful attention.
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