There are some things that are just too powerful. Some songs that speak to you…hit you in the moment…gut punch you. And Propaganda and DJ Sean P hit me with such a track on my morning commute this week. Again, music that you can relate to is so powerful. I can’t say too much nor can I say enough about this track. It’s uplifting. It’s testimony. I hope you enjoy, and if you like it…check out their new project, Your Arms Are Too Short to Box Wit God.
The way Jay Royale is cranking out these singles lately, I feel another project coming on sooner rather than later, which is good for me, and good for hip hop. More hardbodied hip hop from the man, backed with production from one half of the Grimelords, Pete Twist, and one half of Dirt Platoon, Raf Almighty. So you know with those names, this song is a flamethrower through and through. Royale only brings heat.
Virginia’s own Van Gunz breaks us off with the new project, Way Of The Gunz, brought to you by 6th Man Entertainment. This is inspring music, from a producer, who has perhaps low key, been dropping some hits. I love his production. His incorporation of a variety of sound, sample, instrumentation, and drums that slap is held in the highest of esteems. And that is very apparent with the my favorite song from the album, Rainy Dayz featuring Juxx Diamondz. I love the sample he uses here, along with the guitar sample, while Diamondz reflects on the tough times, and the current success he has.
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B1 The Architect has been featured a couple of times on HHD, and I see his name pop up from time to time, and always delivers a solid performance on whatever track he is on. So when I saw him tag in, Daniel Son for the track Find Out, it was a no brainer to check it out. And this joint is ridiculous heat! Sythe keeps it simple and eerie with this production adding various dope subtleties along the way. And the emcees just cook!
B1:
My life has been filled with curses I don’t bother to censor it / Until I bless them with words, then they honor the excellence / Never saw depression when I was lost in the depths of it
Daniel Son:
Lost money / Won Money / Son the stocks tricky / But I keep smoke for every artist in the fifty
M-Dot and Confidence are gearing up for the release of their album, Library Of Sound on June 27th, and here we have released my favorite track from the album, Roller Coaster. This is real talk music. It’s about the ups and downs in life. It’s about the drive, the persistence, the success, and the struggles. It’s all the components that makes life worth living and music worth making. This is M-Dot’s journey over some soulful Confidence rhythms. You can do no wrong with this listen.
Kahlee and Digital Martyrs put to music the feelings we all may be digesting from time to time. Sometimes we don’t know how we are going to make it, but we always find a way. And many of us find it in the music and lyrics of our favorite artists. So peep the smooth yet poignant offering:
My direction don’t depend on how the Carrot’s dangled
I set seas uncharted searching for perfect angel
The rain’s followed by the Gold pots and rainbows
The road blocks , and boat docks are open to the grateful
When I first heard Defcee, which for me was the album, For All Debts Public and Private, I was a fan. Nuanced word play. Interwoven meanings. Thoughtful talent. He’s an artist of intention, and that’s a high compliment because how many deliver with intent and skill now days? Here you have both. And while his Boathouse collaboration hit heavier, this project with production duo Parallel Thought speaks a little darker in the shadows. Sigils…ties into demonology…with references to the occult. Fatboi Sharif also casts a dark shadow with a sinister sixteen.
Other Blues, drops next Friday, June 6th. Make sure to check it.
My guy M-Dot is back and coming with a bevy of dope beats from Confidence for their upcoming album, Library Of Sound. I am not going to let the cat out of the bag just yet, as I have been graced to hear the album in it’s entirety, and a full review is coming soon, but this is something special. There is beauty in the symmetry between emcee and producer here. On, No Bail Out, they go after artists and their fake bravado and gimmicks. They are giving no quarter to the competition on this one!
Get ready for the album!
Serge Severe is back with a legit banger produced by Trox. One Of One, has that energy and aggressiveness that immediately grabs your attention and holds it there for the duration of the song. Severe sounds sharp as the razors edge over this production along with Cool Nutz who drops his own dope sixteen. Really feeling this joint!
M-Dot has big plans for 2025 and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Primavera is the first single from his forthcoming album with production from Confidence, Library Of Sound. And you can hear that he’s swinging for a first round knockout here. He along with legends, Big Shug and Royal Flush are delivering hip hop tradition and skill over a Confidence twist. This is sure to get people motivated for what’s on the agenda!
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