Freestyle Fam has burst onto the scene in 2013 with some fire. The songs they are crafting, sound incredible. This time each member of the fam gets a little personal on this joint dropping verse that pertain to some sort of hardship in their life. What I like about this team is that you can feel their hunger and their angst. They are able to draw the listener in with their bars. That’s powerful stuff when an artist can make a song meaningful. Make sure you check out their mixtape, Unleashed when you have a sec. It’s a dope listen.
MidaZ The Beast – Champion Of The Block (Video)
I just gave a thorough listen to MidaZ’s new album, AU: Another Universe, and it’s a contender folks. The album has a lot of bangers but also a lot of substance for you to sink your ears into. It’s out now and I think you should cop it early to show your support. As for this song, we have IMAKEMADBEATS on the production side of things and MidaZ essentially doing a press conference on what his music is going to be like. It’s almost like a synopsis of this album. I’ll let him tell it:
…Instead I’ll put out an album that’s really strong / Cater to the few and tell the many to suck my Jimmy Long….
Skanks – In My Mind (ft. El Gee) (Prod Kyo Itachi) (Video)
Is it possible that I didn’t see this before? Maybe it was the name Skanks that through me off and I didn’t even check it, but this time I notice that it’s the French beatsmith, Kyo Itachi doing the production. Those credentials will get you noticed around these parts. I am a huge Itachi fan. It also turns out that Skanks has some skills. He’s repping that true New York flavor that so many of his contemporaries have abandoned. He is getting set to drop his new album entitled, The Shinigami Flowfessional soon, so if you dug this video, check for his sounds.
Theo3 – In A Heartbeat (Video)
Theo3 is a bad man on the microphone. He undeniably bodies this track. No survivors. He unloads bar after bar with great wordplay and metaphors, with one poignant stroke of genius that alludes to the 1980s comedy, Cheers. Lets see how many of you youngins pick up on that! There are a lot of great quotables on this song, and I for one can not wait to hear his EP, Enticement, dropping sometime this week.
Supastition – Best Worst Day (Video)
This video single is coming off of Supastition’s The Black Board EP which dropped about six months ago. It is still one of the strongest releases this year. This track is particularly impressive with very ethereal production from The Dirty Art Club and a dope story line reminiscent of the movie, The Sixth Sense. Make sure you pick up this EP if you have not done so already.
Ceasar – Not More Than A Child (Video)
Somebody attempted to promote this on my “About” page which is kind of irritating (c’mon, just email me) but I saw that Anno Domini did the production so I thought I would give it a listen. This is a really dope and powerful cut. Caesar really ran with this beat and concept. The lyrics involve the cyclical nature of violence in families. Sons and daughters learn behaviors from their parents and then incorporate it into their lives. Also, whoever directed this video was a real genius, I think this story and concept was brought completely to life by the camera work and transitions. Really good job. If you are digging this track and want to hear more from Caesar, he has a new mixtape out (which I can’t find a link to easily) While We Wait.
Ya Boy Nick Swain (YBNS) – Wants & Needs (Video)
The name is a little long for my liking, but the music is good, so we will run with it. YBNS has a nice flow and a natural voice for ripping mics. The video is also very cinematic which enhances the music. I am encouraged by this effort to check out his latest album (which is also an acronym) M.E. (My Everything)
Johnny 3 Rounds – Stick To The Script (Video)
Ok. Johnny 3 Rounds, huh? I am not that familiar but I am getting there. He put it down with this track over some of that ill DJ Brown13 production. I am diggin’ those guitar licks throughout the cut. This is one of those “go hard” tracks that features rapid fire delivery and wordplay to hold the listeners attention. His album, Jersey State Of Grind, is dropping on September 3rd.
Virtuoso – If You Lost Someone (Prod by Snowgoons) (Video)
Virtuoso releases a cut and video for his departed friend, Eric. First off the song is touching. If you listen to the verses, Virt gives you a glimpse into the friendship and the inspiration of his partner. The second thing that hits you is the fact that in the video he invites Eric’s younger sister to reminisce on camera. I think that makes the song all the more personal.
But lets not get it twisted, Virt’s new album, CoVirt Ops: Infantry is for the most part about banging beats and tough rhymes. Make sure you cop that.
Ruste Juxx – Everyday Hustle (Video)
Ruste Juxx is gearing up to release his new project entitled, Ready To Juxx, which is a reinterpretation of Biggie’s classical album, Ready To Die. Everyday Hustle is the first shot fired from that project. Ruste Juxx (Artist Of The Year 2012) continues to perform at a high level so I have no doubt that the new album will be exceptional. It has to be if you are stepping where Biggie once tread. The album is slated for a September 24th release.
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