Long time collaborators Fashawn and Sir Veterano are back at it again with a new video single, Guillotine. The flows from Fashwan make the lyricism sound so effortless, cascading through the sonic chops of Sir Veterano, and just when you think you’ve heard it all through the clash of kung fu…you get a beat switch at the end which simply adds to the impressiveness of the music.
Ruste Juxx & Skanks The Rap Martyr – MDB (prod. by UG) (Video)
Ruste Juxx and Skanks The Rapy Martyr represent NYC’s, Most Dangerous Borough, over some dope production from UG. Nothing but truth telling of one of the world’s most famous locales in prelude to the forthcoming album, Live From Crownhill, which is dropping on October 6th. Don’t miss!
Estee Nack & V Don- COLDER (ft. Ty Da Dale) (Video)
Estee Nack and V Don just released their project BRAP 2 a couple of weeks ago, and it’s definitely something hip hop fans should check for. On the single, COLDER, you guessed it…Nack and Ty Da Dale are dropping those chilly sixteens over a vintage V Don compositions. Do NOT miss!
El Gant – Art Piece (ft. Ras Kass) (Video)
Ahhhh c’mon now! This joint is just too dope! You have two stellar wordsmiths and emcees in El Gant and Ras Kass dropping literal ‘art pieces’ in the form of sixteens for the masses over some thunderous production from Martello Sousa. This is an instant Top 50 track for the year with this combination…but do you want some unfortunate news? We have to wait until October 14th to get Gant’s new album, Gantatello. How can we be that patient after this joint!?
Juxx Diamondz – Warriors (ft. Ledger) (Video)
New video single (well new to me) from the talented emcee, Juxx Diamondz. This track is from his new album, Da Darkside of the Moon, Vol. 1 which I am about to get into today. But along side Ledger, Diamondz is coming for heads over a Murda Megz heater! Megz is so underrated, but eventually heads are finding out she drops some heavy beats! Lyrically both emcees bring the A game making this joint stand out. Can’t wait to check the project!
Halfcut & Cole The God – Soul Ice (ft. Daniel Son & Str8 Trip) (Video)
We got a dope video single from the duo of Halfcut and Cole The God for their joint, Soul Ice. The video, production, and lyricism really grab you from the jump. But starting out with a sixteen from Daniel Son is NEVER a bad look. His pen game has gotten sharper and sharper since his debut back in 2018. He’s killing these features. And without him, I probably would have missed this track, because the whole cut is really good! The production gives you this somber forboding, while each emcee (also featuring Str8 Trip) delivers razor sharp bars. I am going to cop the new album, The Relentless 2 on the strength of this cut. Inspiring.
Spit Gemz – Cold Blooded (prod by D-Styles) (Video)
Yeah don’t step to the mic or in the ring with Spit Gemz. You will get snuffed out fast over this D-Styles produced single, Cold Blooded. This is a track that feel like both beat and lyrics were throwing dirt on someone’s grave…meaning somoene is getting buried quick here! Really tough track by one of the best to do it on the mic, over one of the hardest beats we have heard in 2025.
Evidence – Different Phases (Video)
Evidence is back in 2025 to put a stamp on it! His talent and music leave a unique imprint in hip hop that you can hear instantly on any track that bears his name either as a producer or an emcee. On Different Phases, you can hear an artist who acknowledges his past, and his growth both as an artist and a man. His journey is his alone, and he owns that.
if I shoot a bullet I don’t hide the smoke from the cannon / leap of faith where I’m supposed to be is where I landed / in the best hands my people are my family if I’m stranded
New album coming August 15th, Unlearning Vol. 2. Beat Butcha and Coop The Truth on this beat!
Blame One – What’s The Answer (ft. Aloe Blacc) (Video)
I haven’t been very inspired by music in the last couple of weeks, but this track from Blame One with Chill ill on the boards, brought me back. It’s that jazzy, laid back, melodic, yet lyrical flavor that I really needed for a reset. This joint is dope from both a lyrical and visual perspective. A vibe in the truest sense of the word. And having Aloe Blacc do a sixteen alongside Blame is the right choice. That’s the DEFINITION of smooth.
Daniel Son & Futurewave – French River (Video)
Daniel Son and Futurewave just released their new project, Baggage Claims on all DSPs. I couldn’t wait for that so I copped it a few weeks ago by purchasing a CD direct when I don’t even own a way to play it just so I could get the download early. That’s how much I love this combination of emcee and producer.
Baggage Claims takes us back to 2018 when the opus Pressure Cooker was made. These are joints that were crafted back at that time and released from the vaults now. And these songs resonate just as hard.
French River is the destination and the aspiration as the hustle continues. Make sure to support and purchase direct.
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