I Am Many is an interesting moniker for someone who is one of a kind. His artistry, content, and style are unique (to put it mildly). Attack Of The Machines is a track that can be found off of his latest project, DISOBEY. I honestly didn’t even know that he had something new out or you would have already heard about it by now. This song goes in perfect step with the title, DISOBEY. Attack Of The Machines isn’t just about the rise of technology and automation. It is also about the automation of hip hop in culture. We are programmed to carry ourselves a certain way and dress a certain way. Disengage.
Savage Brothers – Open Season (ft. Benihana Kenobi)
Every once in a while I want to listen to something ruthless. And that’s what this track Open Season is….ruthless. There’s not a whole lot of complexity going on here. The Savage Brothers and Benihana Kenobi don’t just imply a beat down…they are here to give it. The production credits go out to Chapter7.
Substance Abuse – Paper Tigers (ft. Myka 9 and Percee P) (Video)
This video surfaces from Substance Abuse’s latest album, Background Music. This track is old school and eclectic. What I diverse line up? You have SU teaming up with Myka 9 who has a style all unto himself, and Percee P who has an absolute tenacious delivery. The production takes me back to BDP era and has me feeling nostalgic. Perhaps we should check out this new album….
Planet Asia & Ras Kass – Kings (prod. by Numonics) (Video)
Two west coast legends (yes, legends) link up for this video single for the cut Kings. The production is handled by one of the most consistent beatsmiths currently doing his thing, Numonics. I love the beat, the lyrics, and the video concept. The wooden throne up in the club is very fitting. Ras Kass kills me with this line:
I cruxcify rappers, give em’ Calvary pain / Like Christ, y’all ni%$as suffer til our salary change
That was vintage Ras Kass. This cut can be found on J57 and Numonics joint venture, LI FTW, which is slated to drop…not soon enough.
Soul Khan – Morning Alone (Video)
I feel that few emcees are more beloved then Soul Khan. He’s got the unique voice. He went from battling to creating. He rolls with a talented group of gentleman. And he’s dropping some moving material. Morning Alone focuses on a woman dealing with the loss of a husband/boyfriend. It details the coping and the struggle. I would be hard pressed to spend a better four minutes other than watching this video.
You can find this tack on the Psalm EP.
MURDOC – Slaughter (ft. AGALLAH) (Video)
I just got done listening to Operation Restore Lyricism the other day and this was one of my favorite cuts. MURDOC and AGALLAH prove to be an adept combo with a similar, aggressive approach to gripping mics. I respect music like this to the fullest. It’s that “challenge-us-and-take-a-loss” music.
Single You Out: Toke – My House
Toke, the newest signee with DPSMG, is prepping the release of Fresh Out Da Box EP which is slated for an August release. This song shows a little diversity in Toke’s repetoire . He proves that he can make that lighthearted party jam in addition to dropping that tough stuff.
Chill Moody – Chains (Video)
I have been sleeping on Chill Moody. I just recently saw his video with Apollo The Great and started to catch on to his talent. This video is extremely well done. The use of lighting and the sense of desperation is telling. The subject matter is also pretty poignant. I am going to have to check out his album, RFM sooner rather than later.
Apollo The Great – Bad Ones (Video)
Apollo The Great wages the war of lust vs. fidelity. The video approach to this song is him explaining in verse with this main girl why he wants his cake and eat it too. And just like any man, he must deal with the consequences. It’s the Wages of Sin!
Lastly, check the damn Hennesey Diaries. It was the album of the year last year here.
Kid Tsunami – No Guarantees (ft. Yesh) (Diamond Remix)
If Diamond D remixes your joint it is definitely worth hearing. I love how the beat flips in between verses. I can only guess that the piano laced funk is the original beat by Kid Tsunami and then, more obviously, the darker boom bap is the work of the legend Diamond D.
The other component of this track that I am diggin is that it features Yesh. I have been a long time fan of his and it’s good to see him doing work. As I understand it, he might have some more music coming out. I am going to be looking for that. He has a classic flow. Very easy going.
The other thing I am checking out is Kid Tsunami’s album, The Chase. His production is dope and that album has a grip of legends on it. Peep game.!
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