Single You Out: Ras Kass – Amerikkkan Horror Story, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2

Wow. I am so glad Ras Kass dropped something with regards to the election because he is the absolute right person to articulate what happened and what this means for our country. This is not only the most powerful song of this election period, but perhaps for the last several years. He addresses the apathy of not voting in the election. He addresses the hate different segments of the population used when it came to voting. In the end, it was hate that inspired and apathy that derailed.

Trump won with less votes than McCain and Romney who both lost, so blame yourself when your Civil Rights get fucked off!

Claim to be the beacon of the world, Liberty’s Flame, you just a nation of bigots, we should all be ashamed.

Single You Out: OnlyOne – Toxic

I didn’t realize that Only had dropped a new project until Illmaculate put it out there on Twitter. But once I found out about Royalties, I was all over it. There’s something about this guy’s rhyme style, cadence, and delivery that I identify with. He’s got a unique way of flipping words and meanings. Then you’ve got production from Chase Moore all over the project. His ear for beats and samples is impeccable, as he concocts nothing but winners. You can hear that victory on this track, Toxic.

If you find it dope, drop by the Bandcamp, show some love and pick up the album.

Single You Out: LX-Beats – Born To Win (ft. Mayhem, Alyssa Marie, Revalation, Deacon The Villain, DJ Grazzhoppa)

LX-Beats drops some smooth violence with this new single featuring Mayhem, Alyssa Marie, Revalation, and Deacon The Villain on the mic. You also get track-blesser, DJ Grazzhoppa, chopping up the cuts on the joint. The production is laid back and mellow, which leaves the emcees to each fire off reasons why they are not to be tested. All of the bars are dope, but Rev really brings a ton of intensity to his verse, only to be contrasted with the slick bars of Deacon The Villain. There’s lots to like about this joint!

Single You Out: The Flying Dutchman – Waterboard

The Flying Dutchman just released an album, Foul Weather, on Friday entirely produced by professional head-knocker, Vanderslice. In addition to Vanderslice, the team is comprised of emcees John Murdock and Lex Starwind. In addition to bars from those two, you also get a dope verse from Cappadonna. The sample used by Vanderslice is nasty, and I love that beat.

If you like those hard rhymes and banging beats, you need to get your hands on this release.

Single You Out: Pearl Gates & Syll – NYSoC

Ok.  This song has a chance to be a Top 10 track of the year.  It’s that damn good.  I love the instrumentation on this track by C0rrado.   There is so much texture to this production that the ears have no choice but to soak up the dopeness.  At times it feels like 70s funk, at others it’s soul, and yet always has a boom bap appeal.  The hook is next level, and easily the best I have heard in 2016.  Syll and Pearl Gates also have such a smooth way with handling their verses over this ill production.  Emcees and producer are like hand-in-glove for this joint.

Check the album, Play This.

Single You Out: Jenova 7 & Eddie Shinn – Space Jive (ft. M-Dot)

M-Dot put me on to this joint he was featured on that showcases a whole different vibe from the EMS front-man. Jenova 7 & Eddie Shinn laced this spaced-out yet jazzy  fore into the great unknown, while M-Dot narrates tales from galaxies far beyond. M-Dot continues to impress with great dexterity when confronted with different topics and styles.  He’s the ecmee’s emcee after all.

You can check out Jenova 7 & Eddie Shinn’s project, Cosmic Safari, here.

Single You Out: Serge Severe – Shots Fired (prod. by Zapata)

Serge Severe and Zapata reunite once again to add a classic hip hop touch to their social commentary.  The country is at it’s most divisive point in the 21st Century and the fellas are here to lend some perspective to it. Zapata and Severe have always been an amazing combo.  I appreciate their past collaborations perhaps more than any other recent partnership.  They just sound so in sync.  This soulful landscape along with truly poetic observation, make this cut one to hear.