I like this artist, Archie Bang. He’s got a really nice flow and presence on the microphone. It’s definitely something that I can feel. I also like the whole song concept. The direction of the video and how that concept was implemented was really on point. I don’t shout out directors of music videos very often but this one was exceptional, Melyssa Vasquez. Archie Bang’s new EP, Never Say Die should be out soon. Can’t wait to hear it now.
Marchitect and Dr. Drumah – Pump Up The Volume (Video)
New music from The 49ers member, Marchitect. The 49ers music reminds me of the group Sound Providers. They have a very mellow and jazzy sound. It’s definitely music to vibe to and a good change of pace. This song is available on Marchitect and Dr. Drumah’s collaborative EP, World Wide Vibe.
Silent Knight – Craig Sager’s Suit (Video)
Who’s still making dope music? This guy…Silent Knight. He’s up and delivering fresh visuals and dope flows on Craig Sager’s Suit off of Busy Is My Best Friend II. It’s a dope album that I consider to be better than it’s predecessor. As soon as I get a chance it is going to get reviewed.
Goldini Bagwell – Secondhand Smoke (feat. DJ Delay) (Video)
Alright! Goldini Bagwell’s Secondhand Smoke gets the visual treatment and a morbid ending at that. Dope song…dope visuals…from a dope crew. Right now, Sandpeople are one of the few crews who are consistently putting out dope music from a variety of members. If you are not a fan, you are not a friend. The new EP will be available May 7th…just so you know.
Ruste Juxx & Shae Money – Over Here (Video)
Our 2012 Artist Of The Year, Ruste Juxx stays busy by linking up with producer Shae Money. Ruste Juxx is a known quantity. You are know, without a shadow of a doubt, that he is going to put to rest any beat. I like how this particular production starts off a little bluesy and then transitions into the raw boom-bap. Dope.
Sick Six & Sick Luke – A Son Is Born (Video)
This is one of those tracks that sounds better once it is given the video treatment. Every father should be able to feel this joint. It is especially impactful to me when considering my current relationship with my own son. This track is off of Sick Six and Sick Luke’s album, Pandemic.
Cezar N Streets – My Only Shot (Video)
This has been sitting in my inbox for about a week. I gave it a listen and it is pretty darn good. Definitely something worthy of your attention as hip hop fans. The beat is of the dark and plodding variety which is fine as it allows the emcees to shine on their own merit. This video is from Cezar N Streets Last Of A Dyin’ Breed project.
Poe Mack – Mistaken Fortune (ft. Rhaaz) (Prod by D.R.U.G.S. Beats) (VideO
Wow. This is just plain good music. There is a lot to love about this track. D.R.U.G.S. Beats puts together a dandy of a beat that sounds like it was based in piano bar. Poe Mack rides the beat effortlessly, keeping his head in the game and his eyes on the prize. Rhaaz puts the icing on the cake with some perfectly laid vocals. This was orchestrated really well to say the least. Don’t you agree?
Stryfe and Marc Byrd – Organ Donor (ft. Miz Korona & Skorpion) (Video)
I missed this one as it came straight from the butcher’s shop. Stryfe authors up a certified banger with an assist from Miz Korona. Some great lines embedded in these flows and I am looking forward to Stryfe’s project dropping come some time in May. I hope to get a solid date on that soon.
If anyone at all it not up on Local-Mu12 artists they need to get familiar because it’s this camp that’s set itself apart from the others starting last year.
