Aye Wun and Rick Gonzalez take shots at those ‘flash-on-the-pan’ artists who are just the flavor of the month type rappers. They don’t have the longevity to make in this game. Aye Wun on the other hand has his name whirlwinding through cities with guest spots on Eff Yoo, Spit Gemz, and Stavin B’s albums amongst others. I can’t wait to see what he has in store for the rest of 2014.
SilentSomeone – Silent Hill (ft. Yahzeed) (Video)
Some more illness that can be found on Silent Someone’s new album, I Have Company. This time he invites Yahzeed to step up and slaughter this beat and one thing I can assure you: Always listen to a talented emcee who wields a machete…you don’t want the repercussions for doing otherwise.
Cop this album…
Awon & Dephlow – Lights Off (Video)
Awon & Dephlow are forced into a difficult position on their new song, Lights Off. When forced with being disconnected from friends and family and not being able to pay the utilities, they have no recourse but to pick up the microphone. The grind does not stop even in the most adverse conditions.
I am telling you right now, their new album, Dephacation is serious, grown man music. One of the best you will hear in 2014. Trust me on that…
First Division – B.R.A.W.L. (Brothers Rockin’ All The Way Live) (Produced by Marco Polo) (Video)
First Division just released their second EP, the Critical Path Part 2 today…for FREE. And throughout the song you hear them refer to the True School and you best believe that’s where these guys hail from. They love performing over those boom bap beats just as much as we love hearing them. You can also hear the passion for the art form within these bars and that definitely means something.
Make sure you DL, listen, and support the artist by spreading the word. That’s what it’s all about!
The AbSoulJah – Get Well Soon (Produced By Ugly Tony) (Video)
The AbSoulJah puts it on for the fam in a track dedicated to the health of French producer/collaborator, Ugly Tony. This is my personal favorite track off of The AbSoulJah’s latest album, Dim The Light. It’s just a personal track that represents the boom bap flavor that both Tony and Ab represent.
Soul Pete – Undisputed Champs (ft. Guilty Simpson and DJAce) (Video)
Oh boy…this is 100% dope hip hop right here. Soul Pete (Poland) and Guilty Simpson (Detroit) come together for the first single off of Pete’s forthcoming album, Soul Raw. This joint screams banger from the first few bars and Simpson is in a zone over this production. And like I always say: A good DJ cutting up a track can make a good song great…so credit DJ Ace for the bump.
SilentSomeone – Rhinoceros Funk (Video)
I was just set to cop SilentSomeone’s new album, I Have Company when I saw this video up for the cut Rhinoceros Funk. After watching the video and listening to this Funk’s rhymes and SilentSomeone’s incredible production, I am sold completely. This song is so ill. The man has a an ill voice as an emcee so in addition to checking the SilentSomeone’s album, I am going to have to surf the
Zilla Rocca & The Shadowboxers – Shoot The Piano Player (ft Has-Lo) (Video)
Few people are as innovative as Zilla Rocca and Has-Lo. These guys just ooze creativity and not settling on the current standard as being good enough. That creativity is on display when it comes to their video, Shoot The Piano Player. It’s unique to see a video show three different scenes simultaneously. It’s something you may have to watch a couple of times which is a good thing.
If you like your hip hop stamped with skill and nuanced in innovation, check out Zillar Rocca’s No Vacation from Murder.
BIGREC – Unstoppable (Video)
This new Bigrec and Diamond D album is serious business. Real serious. I listened to Doomsday this morning and was blown away. I was not really familiar with Bigrec up until this point but now consider him all over this radar! The production Diamond D cooked up for this album is quite literally impeccable and Bigrec is a top notch lyricist. He’s got an incredible flow as is demonstrated by this single, Unstoppable. The album is a must cop so I expect you to do right…
9th Prince – California Dreaming (ft. Ras Kass) (Video)
9th Prince links up with Left Coast icon, Ras Kass for his new single, California Dreaming. It’s a definite hip hop lyricist’s take on an old rock classic. The transition by producer BP was on point. It maintained enough of the original elements of the song while making the neck snaps with those drums. This is a single off of 9th Prince’s soon to be released album, Shaolin Prince.
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