This is an ill lineup! Blaq Poet enlists a true army of microphone beasts for this track with Chino XL, Spit Gemz, and Vinnie Paz. You also get Vanderslice to provide the banging rhythms. When they talk about tough tracks, this will go among the toughest. Blaq Poet’s new album, Blaq Death, is slated for an October arrival.
Hus Kingpin shares the mic with perhaps the most “in demand” emcee when it comes to guest appearances. Everyone wants a Marciano feature. ..and here the two develop that Boss Material as a result of the collabo. DJ Kryptonite is on the production. The combination on this track reminds me of a Ghostface and Raekwon collabo. C’mon, tell me you don’t hear that connection with this material. This track is just a forerunner for The Cognac Tape which is slated to drop on September 17th.
AWKWORD decides to take a look back at a failed relationship and how he’s changed from that time. I like the direction that he took here. He broke away from the boom-bap and political material and crafted something personal. He’s done that before but it’s been a minute. Just in case you forgot, he’s got many a style, and you may hear them all if he drops the album World View.
In order to love other people, you have to love yourself. It sounds emo coming from me, but when you let Tek, El Gant, and Sha Stimuli tell it over this Drawzilla production, it has a fresh appeal. This is a single for El Gant and Tek’s collaborative project, Gibson Glover.
I support the Local-MU12 and their compadre Son-Ray makes an appearance on this song, but really Stack Billion and Citty Boii all release fire. I am not really sure where this track will wind up, but I am going to enjoy it for the moment. Producer Joe Black on the beat. You should too.
Nomad Carlos is repping out of Kingston, Jamaica. And he reps his city well. He rocks over this Sosa banger with ease. He has a very natural flow and style. The best way to describe it is the word….”easy”. It sounds like it comes easy to him.
This is the first single off of Carlos’ forthcoming joint…You’re Most Welcome. And a single like this certainly will get the buzz going. Check for him.
Alot of people may not be aware of Mr. Live’s histpry, but I am not most people. Mr. Live is a pioneer in the independent hip hop scene in New York. In the late 1990s he was dropping a grip of dope 12″. He has a unique style and voice that really plays well in today’s music scene. This song starts off so soulful and then knocks your sneakers off. Great track albeit short. So be on your toes when he drops his new EP, Conflicted, sponsored by Dub MD, drops this September.
My first impression of this cut: It’s a triumphant f*%k you to the doubters, haters, and unbelievers. February supplies the horns which our reminiscent of a king’s coronation. The track just has an epic feel. Meanwhile Lungz reminds the listener that rocking with him is a privilege not to be taken lightly. It definitely is bragadoccio with some flair and bravado…and I am cool with that.
It’s smooth and hype at the same time. The drums and the pace are uptempo, but with that soulful sample, it gives the song a different flavor. Definitely enjoyable hip hop.
Back Up is the second single off of Dragon Fli Empire’s forthcoming album, Mission Statement which is slated for an October release. That may seem like a ways away but don’t worry it will be here before you know it.
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