Alright, The Umbrella has done taken over the game for at least the last couple of years, but maybe flying under the radar is Substance810. His pen game deserves maximum recognition and his flow is clearly on par with the best. To top that off, the man has MULTIPLE projects from 2023 that knock with ferocity, and his latest, Makin Waves 2, very well might be the best. It’s deep in dopeness. Lots of tracks on this one, so you get money’s worth on quality and quantity. And here you listen to him deliver top notch bars along with Mickey Diamond and Jamil Honesty over some JR Swfitz production.
Real Bad Man & BLU – Bad News (Video)
Bad News is a great song from a great album from Real Bad Man and Blu. Bad News (the album) is laced with gems. If memory serves correctly, nine of them. I ran through the project today and was really impressed by the entire project. Real Bad Man is simply a marvel at production, and Blu sounds immaculate over these beats. This title track is case in point. I love how the beat switches up and our emcee never loses a step and in fact ups that ante.
This is great hip hop and I implore you to check this one out!
Leedz Edutainment – The Darkside (ft. XL The Beast, Ruste Juxx & The Arcitype) (Video)
XL The Beast and Ruste Juxx let their dark sides out over an ominous banger from The Arcitype. The track, brought to you by Leedz Edutainment, definitely has a sinister feel with the emcees letting you into the shadows of their thoughts. The chorus also gives the join a really infectious feel. Definitely a winner from a camp used to producing winners.
Eddie Kaine & Finn – Leave It To Me (Video)
Eddie Kaine and Finn have linked up for a new project, Quincy Street Blues. And Leave It To Me is a video single from that project. And as the song goes, it not Kaine, than who’s going to do it? You can count on him as an artist, and even doubly slow over some mellow good vibes from Finn.
Lord Juco & Finn – Wheel Of Fortune (Video)
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.
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