I actually came looking for something to promote Vstylez latest album, Buddy Revell and came across the video for Me. The album is really good, and while this isn’t my favorite track from the album, it still showcases the talent that abounds through the course of the project as the artist can show he can do it his way and not deviate from the path he sets for himself. This is definitely not one to sleep on.
K.A.A.N. & DJ Hoppa – Weight (Video)
K.A.A.N. and DJ Hoppa have been putting in work this summer! And that’s great for all of us because that’s a remarkable combination. They recently released the top notch album, Delusions Of Grandeur, which I think is one of the top albums this year. And yet they are not stopping. They have another project slated for release at the end of this month.
Weight isn’t as dark and menacing as the songs from the previously mentioned, Delusions Of Grandeur, but still one that bears a sense of angst and the want to get that weight and pressure of their backs!
Rasheed Chappell – Haysoos (ft. SoundsLikeDen) (Video)
Rasheed Chappell is back delivering that high quality content we have come to expect from him over the years. On the track, Haysoos, Chappell solicits the thought that we need a little more God in these streets, or laments the lack of with all the people he’s lost and things he’s seen over the years. SoundsLikeDen is on the hook and the track is produced by Beatsbyjblack and The Arcitpye.
You can find this on Chappell’s upcoming album, Nonstop: JFK ATL, which is dropping on August 30th.
Substance810 & Clypto – Gargoyles (ft. O The Great & DJ Grazzhoppa)
If this song doesn’t get you hype about the new album from Substance810 and Clypto, I don’t know what quite would do the trick. This joint is a smash! The production got’s some street Phantom Of The Opera organ vibes going and with DJ Grazzhoppa on the cut, this joint is a direct hit, don’t miss! Love the ODB sample mixed in, and then the smooth yet sharp deliveries from Substance810 and O the Great really compliment not only the track but each other. Love this joint!
Check the album, Wise Words, out now!
Rim & Eddie Kaine – Fender Bender (Video)
Chemistry is a theme this week in the music that we are promoting and who displays better chemistry than Rim and Eddie Kaine? The emcee know how to trade bars and verses seamlessly and honestly no one is really on their level. Bhramabull produces this along along with the entire 5 Dolla Holla release with Rim. Definitely high octane joint, and if you clash with these artists, best believe it just won’t be a fender bender.
Daniel Son & Futurewave – Stone Cold (Video)
Daniel Son & Futurewave are the best combo out right now in contemporary hip hop. When they link, magic happens, and great music follows. When they dropped The Pressure Cooker, in 2018 I was floored. That album is to me a personal classic, and they strike back in 2024 (a few releases in between) with their new release, Bushman Bodega. They have a sound together that cannot be denied. And on Stone Cold, you can hear that chemistry bubble. Futurewave laces a special concoction for his emcee that has so many dope and interesting elements while being subtle. And as has been said throughout his entire career, Daniel Son, is always in the pocket with his bars and illustrious pen.
….like a young Gordon Ramsey, give em’ hell in the kitchen.
XP The Marxman & Body Bag Ben – Good Times, Bad Times (Video)
Body Bag Ben and XP The Marxman are not afraid of a little dirty work. As a matter of fact, these guys in general know work. They both have insane work ethics when it comes to putting out a dope product, and here the bring you the title track from their new project, Good Times, Bad Times. And they put the wild west vibe in action as Ben gets that harmonica sample going over these drums that creates an even grittier vibe while The Marxman familiarizes people with his surroundings. This joint does not miss. Cop the record!
Poe Mack & Van Gunz – The Reset (Video)
Virginia has some talent people! And emcee Poe Mack and producer Van Gunz are among those gifted individuals. I am not sure where this track is off of, or if it’s a loosie but it stands alone as being dope. Van Gunz laces a beautiful production for Poe Mack to shed some pretty poignant and dope insight over.
Everywhere building opponents I can’t see yet / Try to quarterback the future without a deep threat
Blu – Wild Wild West (prod. by Evidence) (Video)
Well we have to acknowledge (like every other blog) that this might be the most anticipated project of 2024. Evidence and Blu unite to give us a taste of California with impending album, Los Angeles. And on the video single, Wild Wild West, we get a sampling of the beauty that is to behold. Man, Evidence crafts such a beautiful soundscape for Blu to paint those vivid tapestries that are his stories in LA. This is a win for everyone, and is definitely living up to the hype.
Natural Elements – YKTV (prod. by Charlemagne) (Video)
Am I biased? Probably. But Natural Elements to me embodies all that is good in hip hop. And this may be another favorite joint of mine from the trio. First and foremost, I am a traditionalist so hearing our emcees rock over some godly Charlemagne production just sounds like everyone is where they should be. It’s natural. The way Charlemagne carries this Andre wind instrumentation through the track is just beautiful. He was the original producer for the group back from the jump and I loved how seamless everything sounded. It’s that special polish that brings an extremely talented group of lyricists together. Love this joint.
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