The smooth vibes of Lord Juco and Finn once again commence on the track, Wheel Of Fortune, off of the Company II EP. It’s the soulful introspection we have come to expect from this collaboration. Enjoy!
Trademarc x Mopes- Bag Work (ft. 7L & Esoteric & Vinnie Paz) (Video)
Something dope and unexpected from the collective of Trademarc and Mopes, off of their Strange Famous release, Ham & Eggers.
I feel like I’ve showcased some music from Trademarc perhaps a few years ago, so his name rang a bell. And of course, you add some guest recognition in the way of 7L, Esoteric, and Vinnie Paz, you are going to garner some attention. Pretty nice track through and through, with some crafty lyricism, snapping drums, precise scratches, and a little wrestling flair for the visuals.
DJ AKIL & STARVIN B – Aliens (Video)
Damn. This single from DJ Akil and Starvin B is nice! But would you expect anything less? Actually this joint is nicer than nice. DJ Akil is lacing what strikes me as a 1970s Dragnet type of production with that that perfect hip hop flavor. The production is impeccable. As a matter of fact, you would be hard pressed to find better. And Starvin B shows us once again what an accomplished emcee he is. The flow is effortless…moving ideas and a dope turn of phrase bar by bar. Really enjoying this one.
Planetary Underworld is their new project that is dropping on September 2oth. Bookmark it!
Pounds – Paint Pictures (ft. Max Marciano) (Video)
Pounds has got another dope project out entitled, We Kill Everything We See. And in typical Pounds fashion, he drops dope doses of realness bar by bar, making it a sure shot listen, which I strongly suggest you pick up. On the track, Paint Pictures, he gets busy with the wordplay alongside Max Marciano over an 80s rock infused joint.
DJ Jaymob & Ruste Juxx – Listen To This Shit Again (Video)
Who brings it more tough bars than Ruste Juxx? No One. He is tireless, relentless, and keeps delivering that raw hip hop for the masses. This time he does so over a DJ Jaymob banger. The two are very much in sync with bars and production. Top notch hip hop.
You can find this record on DJ Jaymob’s project, Paying Homage To Hip Hop. That’s a direct to purchase item, so support good hip hop.
Halfcut & Reks – Roses (Video)
Always good to hear some new music from Reks which was my drive to initially check out this cut. This is also the perfect pairing to the New Villain track we just posted. Again, it’s a celebration of life, savoring the moments and the memories, because they can all so soon be gone. Reks and and Halfcut both drop poignant verses on past losses and being in the present moment over a melodic production from Kuddie Fresh.
New collaborative project, Survival Mode, available on August 10th.
New Villain & Enkay – Round My Way (Video)
New Villain and Enkay take you on a dope journey through memory lane. Round My Way has New Villain reminiscing about his past experiences over a melodic, jazzy, yet snappy production from Enkay. You can catch this joint off of the new project, From The Villain With Love III which is out now for purchase.
The Bad Seed & JR Swiftz – Def Leppard (Video)
The Bad Seed and JR Swiftz deliver a one handed beat down with the video single, Def Leppard. I love the guitar loop Swiftz uses for this single, and you should know by now that Seed only drops lava rocks in his verses. I’ve told you a multitude of times that this artist has only gotten better with time. He proves it every year. So consistent and so dope.
The NEW project is here, Strike The Shepherd. And you need to cop. This man only makes dope music.
Paradime – Period. (Video)
A lot of people are saying it, and I am just going to reiterate it…it’s been a long time since we’ve seen Paradime’s talent, and it’s so good to see him back at this craft he is so excellent at. I listen to his project, Breaking Beauregaurd, often enough because there are so many joints that knock heavy on that.
Then recently I heard the track, The Reign, and was completely blown away. He’s back!!! And THAT is a top ten track this year.
Now, we have word that a new album, Period., dropping on Mello Music on September 22nd. And this is the video for the title track. And you can hear the raw, no nonsense, wordplay from a man who bleeds Detroit hip hop through and through. Strip down beat from Pig Pen, scratches from DJ Los, and the rawness of Paradime.
Skanks the Rap Martyr – Double Cross Ranch (ft. Ruste Juxx & Ren Thomas) (Video)
A new video for one of my favorite track from Skanks The Rap Martyr. This joint has always been a standout with hard hitting production from DJ Kanzer, and guest bars from Ren Thomas and Ruste Juxx. So many great bars on this joint, with a few of my favorite artists, but Skanks’ verse has so many gems in it. This is one of my favorite verses ever because of how much truth he inflicts here.
…but that’s a privilege still / some’ll set you up and get you killed / fake love will fuck you up way more than trust ever will / for real take it from the Martyr / so don’t say that I didn’t warn ya / just cuz they in your circle don’t mean them n*@#as in your corner / I ain’t hating on dudes my n*@#a I’m just stating the truth / but the truth sounds like hate to people who hate the truth / so let me teach you what I was taught when I was younger / never burn long term bridges for short term hunger
Don’t sleep! Skanks’ pen game is elite. You can actually find Double Cross Ranch on the 2021 project, M.O.S.T.
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