Explizit One and Left Hook drop some social commentary with their track, Dead To Rights. It is incumbent upon hip hop to weave tales of what is going on around us and I think these artists from the Bean do that very well.
It’s a shame when we have to say a prayer in hopes that we get home safely but that’s the harsh reality of things.
Oh lawd have mercy! The hour is upon us and the new Alpha Faktion album, Creative Control, has a digital release date of June 2nd, and I can’t wait! It’s going to be one of the dopest albums this year. I mean just listen to this Marco Polo produced song, System Shutdown. It’s one of the hypes beats I have heard from Polo, and the Faction prove merciless with their flows. They are raw, intense, and delivering a purity to hip hop that is sorely needed.
Creative Juices and Alpha Faktion link up when IDE and DJ Enyoutee team up for this banger, entitled Mic Hog. Enyoutee brings in the guitar licks over the snapping drums and IDE show an ever evolving repetoire as an emcee. He is flipping some serious non-stop lyricism on this track and continues to really show how refined his craft as an emcee is evolving.
Be sure to check out Alpha Faktion’s new album, which I think is dropping soon.
Here’s something new that I am really loving. The back and forth wordplay between Rook & Menace is not necessarily unique but it was done exceptionally well. The lyricism is on point as is the production. I am going to have to look these guys up to find out more about them. Because if their material is as good as this…we have another artist to look forward to seeing submissions from.
Man, I could not resist posting this. I love how Intalek and EOM chopped up this track. They take a 90s classic R&B cut, and make the joint slam! EOM’s rendering is nothing short of phenomenal. Intalek’s flow is impressively sophisticated as bobs and weaves his way around the track.
They have this, The LA. VA. EP out that I think is really going to impress folks. I strongly encourage you to give it a listen.
Vic Orena a/k/a Little Vic is never short on the linguistics. You always get maximum wordplay on his verses. It’s not so much based on metaphors and similes but an overall and relentless flow. There’s also much double etendre to be had here. DJ Insite laces the head nodder on this cut.
Stay impressed folks!
Mr. Rose laces a dusty, yet jazzy joint for Estee Nack and Recognize Ali to spit on. It’s a laid that back track that also grabs you by the throat if that makes sense. Heavy on bars, yet easy on the ears.
You can find this track on Estee Nack’s new project, #Minimansiondust…. Unfortunately it is only available for streaming now and not for purchase. I hope that changes soon.
Single from Recognize Ali and producer Giallo Point. This is a dope cut. I love the strings Point uses for his production, but that should come as no surprise. His stock has been on the rise over the course of the last couple of years. He is steadily delivering bangers. And when we talk about consistency, you have to give Ali props. Everything he has put out in the last coupe of years has been strong.
New album, Back 2 Mecca, is in the works and I hope we will have it sooner rather than later.
Zilla Rocca and Small Professor are back at it as the group Career Crooks. Rocca promised some new music from the camp this year and here we are. I am much obliged to share. Props for the Mike Miller line.
The album drops May 19th and you should be prepared for that. The camp always keeps it interesting and fresh.
This is another single from Endemic Emerald and Skanks’ forthcoming album, Rapsploitation. I love the static and pop in the production with that lingering piano loop from Endemic. Skanks adds the perfect verbal punch needed to the track. And of course dopeness loves company, so Rim and Shatike, also show capable of serving up some certified illness.
The album is due out on May 30th.
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