I could have featured any number of “official” singles or videos from projects, but I am taking the road less travelled to bring you one of the hardest hitting tracks of 2024. Vega7 The Ronin and Ferris Blusa released an EP a week or so ago called Both Hands Wash The Face which is altogether really fire. But this Kalos Beats joint, Oppenheimer, does indeed spell annihilation. This production is the definition of a head nodder. The piano keys, the drums, the bass line, and that vocal sample pull off the perfect platter. Vega7 and Blusa each drop impeccably intelligent and fire verses to complete the effect of the bomb drop. This is a sure shot winner for the year. Love it.
Single You Out: Shabaam Sahdeeq – So Glad (prod. by Tone Beatz)
Consistently dope. That’s the two words that come to mind when thinking of Shabaam Sahdeeq’s career. Over the past couple of decades plus he continues to deliver dope music, at his high standard, and at his own pace. And as the song says…we are “so glad” he continues to bless us with his authenticity and talent. Tone Beatz takes gives us the gospel as Sahdeeq takes us to church!
Single You Out: Mic Bles – Graffiti On The Wall
Mic Bles has a new joint out produced by J. Mooney, and it has a rather bluesy vibe incorporated into some good old fashioned boom-bap hip hop. Bles continues to deliver quality hip hop time and time again, this time showing you that as the same time the streets are talking, the writing is literally on the wall as well with a tribute to one of the fundamental pillars of hip hop…graffiti.
Single You Out: Skeezo – The Network (ft. Dro Pesci x D.R.E Clombian Raw)
Skeezo and Whip Beats are cooking again and bring you another grimy banger from their upcoming album, Bad Things Never Happen At A Good Time. Just more boom bap flavor to your face. Dro Pesci and D.R.E Colombian Raw join forces with Skeezo on the mic and deliver heavy hitting pen game.
Single You Out: Grime Lords – Polo Duffle (ft. Supreme Cerebral)
It’s that hardbody hip hop coming from a couple of the heaviest hitters in the Virginia hip hop scene. Born Unique and Pete Twist have been honing their craft and bring you that raw for years as the Grime Lords. Hard hitting drums, and a piano riff lead the way for Unique and west coast powerhouse Supreme Cerebral to lick shots over. This is a tough track and I would expect nothing less.
Single You Out: Snowgoons – Got What U Need (ft. Joey Majors, Semore Buckz & Famoso)
Snowgoons have been supplying emcees with heatrocks for DECADES fam! For decades! And here you have their latest installation of the 1st Of Da Month, featuring emcees Joey Majors, Semore Buckz, and Famoso. It’s more a mellow flavor, than those hard hitting boom bap drums we’ve become accustomed to but it is no less ill, as each emcee takes a turn showcasing the lane they’ve made for themselves in the game.
Single You Out: J. Lately – Gas Station Coffee (ft. Loe Gino)
Not sure who produced this joint, Gas Station Coffee, but it really fits with the music that J. Lately is most known for. He is great at creating this vibe, and music that just feels good to the soul no matter the topic. Here is joined with Loe Gino, as the two take turns on the mic relating to the perseverance of making good music despite what others may think. They turn self-doubt into the perseverance of talent.
Single You Out: Supreme Cerebral – Never Let You Go (prod. by The Kurse)
Supreme Cerebral and The Kurse release a soulful steez for the track Never Let You Go. The initial feel from The Kurse’s production is that this going to be a laid back track, but Cerebral’s pen game is always the sharpest blade and prone to cutting the competition on any sound scape.
Single You Out: Brutal Caesar & Shyste – Nuthin’ Nice
Producer Brutal Caesar links up with wordsmith Shyste for this smooth yet filthy song, Nuthin’ Nice. Shyste shows you a nasty flow over this production with hard hitting drums and a melodic sample.
Single You Out: DJ Design – The Blues (ft. Phat Kat & Elzhi)
DJ Design calls upon Detroit to add some verbal fuel to his fire for the song, The Blues, featuring Phat Kat and Elzhi. Hard to put my finger on the origin of this beat which is a great thing, meaning it transcends me putting a label on it, but it leads with a 70s-esque sample that lends itself to our emcees weaving their tales and observations. Innovation in music!
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