Loving this single from Maze Overlay and ethemadassassin, Lo Jack. And one of the things I love is this Junior Makhno beat! I feel like it’s been a long while since I have heard from him, and he delivers the perfect “thrill of the hunt” beat, while the emcee nefariously plot their moves, taking what they want, and evading the authorities. Really dope cut!
Single You Out: Little Vic – Raytheon Don
Little Vic is back, and flexing talent and lyrical dexterity on his single. This joint has that has a “spaced out” sound utilizing sound effects that one would suppose from the Raytheon Don. The tracks sparse approach gives Vic the floor to lay bar after bar without chorus, making your brain do a few back flips as he connects ideas and concepts everso cleverly.
Loyalty Electric…will we see it? I hope so. I can’t wait for another Little Vic project!
Chuck N Lock – Coriolis (Video)
Chuck N Lock are back for a new lyrical endeavor with their new Ca$hew laced single, Coriolis. The music is smooth, jazzy, and soothing. The lyricism is introspective and intricate. As artists they push boundaries of thought and language. I love hearing their insight come to life through music, and that my friends is the best way to describe the Chuck N Lock experience…personal insight through music.
The Blue Shell 2 album coming soon! Can’t wait!
Single You Out: Supreme Cerebral – Devil’s Playground (ft. Born Unique) (prod. Level 13)
Supreme Cerebral is just getting started for 2025. After releasing the incredibly dope album with Swab, Son Of Hannibal, he is right back at it! On the joint, Devils Playground, he gets straight to it with the often featured talent of Born Unique, and over a heater from one of our favorite producers, Level 13.
Single You Out: Griffen – Servitude (ft. Squirt ILL)
In an effort to step away from posting the same old, same old we want to bring you some talent you may not be quite familiar with…with a message you may not have heard. Hence, we want to show off the skills from Chicago’s own, Griffen. I’ve heard a few features and joints from him, and purchased his latest project, Effortless Pen Volume 2. There’s some really great music on this project, and Griffen shines as a writer. So please check out this project…my favorite track from the project is, Servitude which features Squirt ILL. The emcees address the state of hip hop and how artists are being compromised by an industry who cares less. Production from Custom Made!
Single You Out: Stu Bangas & Recognize Ali – Gorillas (ft. Lord Goat x Born Unique)
Stu Bangas and Recognize Ali are linking up for another Guerilla Dynasty project, and that means there’s going to be blood on the way. When these guys connect it’s always problem, and for the track Guerillas they team up with hitters, Lord Goat and Born Unique. Each delivers a thump in the night to those listening. Nobody does “ominous” like Stu Bangas. He’s just mastered a sinister sound.
Guerilla Dynasty 3 drops on March 14th.
Single You Out: Reek Osama x Eto – Spilled Milk (prod. by Work Scorsese)
Reek Osama and Eto trade bars over a Work Scorsese soundscape. Shots and bars fly sixteen at a time on, Spilled Milk. The track is short yet razor sharp. Not for the faint of art. Don’t miss!
Single You Out: Rigs – Valerian Root (ft. Mooch)
Da Cloth!!!! Rigs and Mooch are taking over again with chemistry and penmanship. Rocking over a production from RDJR that has kind of lullaby feel to it which is an irony when considering how venomous these bars are. I hope for a Rigs album soon, and while we are at it…how about another Mooch & Rigs collaboration album? Doesn’t hurt to ask and put it out there in the universe.
Single You Out: Godz Chyld – Poison (ft. Rigs)
I know this is something a lot of you are not up on. But probably once every couple of years I get wind of a new Godz Chyld EP, and everything he does is memorable. This could easily fly under the radar but I am not going to let it…too dope. His new EP, Poison, is short but choked full of all the things we love. Something you should run to cop after hearing this title track featuring Da Cloth’s Rigs.
Single You Out: John Jigg$ & Butterknife Haircuts – Vladimir
New music from John Jigg$! An unexpected surprise! This time he is connecting with producer, Butterknife Haircuts for the project Teflonious Monk. The project is eclectic, with producer keeping you on your toes with the soundscapes, but Jigg$ always consistent with his pen and flow. I decided to hit you with the track, Vladimir. The electric bass line, the drums, and the way he puts the ‘Vladimir’ in the cut is really dope. And Jigg$ annihilates these verese.
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