Sean Links does the competition dirty over this True Cipher heater on the single Grotesque. Opponents stepped into the wrong arena if they were trying to mix up with Links. This joint is strong all the way around, and I feel with every release Links is getting stronger…momentum is building…he sounds sharp and he’s got a new album dropping on April 28th, Chalky White. Don’t sleep on this man!
Godilla & Native Born – Terror Ink (ft. Tone Live, Mister Misk, and DJ TMB) (Video)
Terror Ink is a top choice track from Godilla and Native Born’s new project, Prismas Electricos. Godilla is an artist whose skill sets clearly show that he is a fan of the craft. He is rooted in what i means to be an emcee, which means even after a few year hiatus, he still comes back as sharp as ever with the wordplay. And on this song and the album in it’s entirety, Native Born gives him that raw boom bap flavor to deliver that well-honed gift. Joining him on this posse cut…Tone Liv…Mister Misk…and alll world DJ…DJ TMB.
If you love this vibe…you will love the album!
Daniel Son & Futurewave – Shipping Containers (Video)
Shipping Containers may be my favorite song off of Daniel Son and Futurewave’s alabum, Shattered Glass. I love that dark reverberation Futurewave creates in this beat. I pulls the grime out the street and plays right into Daniel Son’s narrative. And while he’s always in the pocket, his flow and cadence on this track in particular have the rewind button in full usage.
Daniel Son & Futurewave – Broke Routine (Video)
Don’t get your head to gassed younguns, the sherriff is still in this town! Daniel Son and Futurewave are the gold standard for emcee and producer at this juncture in their respective professions, and if you think you are coming for the crown…settle down. These artists are battle tested and continuously swinging swords. Each sound and bar land precise!
Broke Routine is off of the new album, Shattered Glass.
Natural Elements – InfiNitE ShiNE (Video)
I am so thankful that the Natural Elements crew continues to bless us with not just music as the years have gone on, but amazing music. I love the 2026 spin on this classic…and this track, InfiNitE ShiNE, really highlights each member of the crew’s ability to write, articulate, and execute at such a high level for such a long time. I was always a huge Mister Voodoo fan back in the day but as I listen to this track, these guys are each operating at such a high level. Charlemagne on the boards recreating magic. New album under way people so don’t sleep!
M-Dot – Daydreaming (ft. Kore and Byna) (prod. by Johnny Cashle$$) (Video)
M-Dot and Kore catch a vibe over this super melodic production from Johnny Cashle$$. The prodiction from Cashles$$ has a very jazzy and soulful element, and sets this appropirate “dreamscape to let the painters paint. The two emcees spend their verses reminiscing and relefecting on their lives and careers. Sometimes when you chase your dreams time can just fly by…so be sure to stay with M-Dot as his journey continues to unfurl.
Rigs – Drano (Video)
Rigs is dropping more gems than he ever has! He is channeling his life experience into all of these bars. Lyricism is chocked full of fuel for the brain and the heart. And it’s not just here in this song…every song he does hits with meaning. He’s not just dropping arbitrary lines…he is composing. One of the best doing it right now. The added bonus is that Chup the Producer gave him and epic soundsscape on Drano to drop the knowledge. Do not miss, I Got Samples 3.
“Purpose is the difference, I am trying to improve my life”
Gawds – Oh No (Video)
I remember the Gawds from their release, Gloria, a few years back. There were a couple of really standout joints from that album (Bonified Hustler and In Front Of You, still get massive rotation these days). I saw that they have a new album, The Care Package, that released recently and that this, Oh No, is the first single. I instantly remembered why I loved that first album, and those singles. First off, this bass line set this thing apart and off! Love how it krept right into the verses. And these guys can spit…love the song…the concept…definitely a standout in 2026.
Spit Gemz – Pendulums (ft. Skrewtape x Dango Forlaine x Doza The Drumdealer) (Video)
Spit Gemz just keeps on stacking wins with each release! Every time I think we hit the pinnacle, he hits you with something next level and the ceiling shifts. Not only does he deliver an incredible sixteen here but I look to see who produced this track because the beat is outrageous…and who do we see? Gemz. Gemz laced one of the illest beats so far this year! And on top of all that he brought along some very talented friends to lace some guest bars. Skrewtape, Dango Forlaine, and Doza The Drumdealer each with unique styles each deliver Grade A bars. This is one of my favorites.
Gemz has a new album dropping in a few weeks so stay tuned!
Daniel Son & Futurewave – Lil Earl (Video)
Daniel Son and Futurewave are out there cooking again on the coldest of days and hitting you with some of that vintage with a twist. Futurewave laces a slow cooked meal which Daniel Son spices up to perfection A little bit of a different sounds that feels no less perfect than previous. We ALWAYS look forward to our guys coming up with some new music and the game sorely needs them this year! New project dropping in a matter of days! Shattered Glass…April 2nd. Save the date!
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