I became aware of Dirt Platoon because of their association with producer, DJ Brans. They put together an EP (Start Ya Bids) in late 2011 that I thought was very good. These guys embody the terminology, ‘rugged-n-rough’. Here they team up with another favorite, Fel Sweetenberg.
Chief Kamachi – City Blocks (Video)
Chief Kamachi is a very underrated artist. I always feel Kamachi’s lyrics. This song is intelligent and knocks. Apparently he has a project dropping this coming Tuesday entitled, Rise & Rhyme Vol. 1. Cop that!
PremRock & Willie Green: Jogger (feat. Open Mike Eagle) (Video)
Is this the first video from PremRock and Willie Green’s self-titled album? Can’t say for sure. This track is dope regardless and worthy of the visual treatment. The conversational style is pretty unique because the pace and length of the track is likened to someone just talking to you. After watching this video, I really have a new appreciation for Open Mic Eagle’s verse. It was stalwart. Be sure to check out my review for the album, and cop it. It’s great music by any standard.
Mr. Complex – Holy Smokes (Video)
Mr. Complex drops the visuals for his single Holy Smokes. His album Swiss Chocolate Cake should be dropping soon. This video is hilarious. I like the way Complex’s mind works. This will stick with you for a while.
Copywrite – Swaggot Killaz (ft. Jakki Da Mota Mouth) (Video)
Copywrite’s, God Save The King, drops on Febraury 28th and this is the first offering from the project. !llmind has got the production covered on this track. I like the scratching he incorporated into the hook. Copy bodies his verse as usual with lots of clever wordplay and punchlines.
Pass The Mic (ft. Serge Severe, Theory Hazit, Jon Belz, Luck One, Quiz Zilla, Mila Gordana, Cassow, and Braille) Produced by Terminill (Video)
I had already known about 2/3 of the emcees on this posse cut. They all killed it. Serge Severe, Theory Hazit, Luck One, and Braille I am very familiar with. I own projects from each of these emcees. Outt of the other emcees, only one really had me wanting to check more of his material. That’s Jon Belz. I liked his flow. Best verse has to go to Braille… It also bears mentioning that Terminill’s beat was pretty standout.
I Am Many – Posers (Video)
When you talk about unique flows, you have to talk about I Am Many. He is refreshingly different and brings a lot of energy to his music. I am really looking forward to Strength In Numbers.
Clear Soul Forces – Get No Better (Video)
Blame One sent out a message putting people on to Clear Soul Forces. I thought that was a pretty good endorsement. I checked this, their latest video and was blown away frankly. The whole vibe made me think of the first time I heard 93′ Til Infinity from Souls Of Mischief.
I really hope I hear more from this group. Really nice…
Phesto Dee – Full Speed (Video)
Phesto Dee from Hiero dropping a long overdue album entitled, Background Check. Obviously I personally like this song a lot. I have always felt that people slept on Phesto and now we get a chance to see what the man can do on the solo tip. I will definitely be copping this joint. when it drops. The beat is done by Tone Capone.
Passalacqua – Sunset City (Video)
Passalacqua drops off their new video for Sunset City which is featured off of their new album, Zebehazy Summer. Really dope visuals used as the video begins and all around very ascetic ally pleasing. Check out the album if you are feeling this joint.
Hip Hop Dependency 