V Knuckles has a new album and video single out, by the same title, Winter Warfare. This track is an autobigraphical joint that places you in the shoes of the man who came up in the streets of Boston and Cambridge. It is also is a track that fuses the talent with the hustle. It also shows the evolution of man who is now able to take care of himself through his talent and not place his personal well-being on the back burner.
Boldy James – 5 Missisippi (Video)
I’ve been sleeping on Boldy James. Not sure why. Not sure what kept me away from his music but I need some redemption here. His album with producer Real Bad Man, Killing Nothing, is a stand out project. And from start to finish it ranks up there pretty high at the midway point for the best of 2022.
This video is probably about or over a month old, but I had to showcase this. Real Bad Man is a stellar producer and deserves more props and credit than he gets. His projects are dope and his skills are in front of you right here. He laces soul with darkness for this venture and Boldy James give you the realness in his unique style as to how he navigates life with snakes in his company.
Definitely peep this project.
Slaine – To Whom It May Concern (Video)
Slaine takes you on a journey through the streets that made him in Massachussetts on this cut that can be found on the newly reprised and released, One Day (Director’s Cut). He hopes his story can help others pull themselves through the hell they are going through. Slaine always paints gritty narratives, and this is another deep example.
Rome Streetz x Royalz – Empire State Haze (Video)
Rome Streetz links up with producer Royalz, and they craft some smooth dope hip hop. And when I say smooth…I mean smoooooooth. The production is literally strung along, then progresses into a jazzy vibe. Streetz drops so many gems that I lose count which is par for the course. Love this.
Their new album, Pyrex Pot Poetry is out now and everyone should be on the move to add this to their collection.
Eddie Kaine – Imperial (Video)
Eddie Kaine unleashes some visuals for the single, Imperial, from his recently released album, Wonderful World Of Kaino. This cut is all about an emcee rocking mics and doing life with supreme confidence over some soulful production from Beatnaut. Check the authenticity here, the album, and on an assortment of his other releases.
Shabaam Sahdeeq & Nick Wiz – Watch ya mouth (ft. U.G of Cella Dwellas & D.V Alias Khryst) (Video)
Featured above is a video for the single from Shabaam Sahdeeq & Nick Wiz’s album, Cabin Fever. Watch Ya Mouth, features U.G. and D.V. Alias Khryst and exhibits a chemistry that has been forged in a decades plus of making music together. The song shows that age is not relevant when it comes to making high quality hip hop. This song, if anything, puts a stamp on the fact that these artists have merely gotten better with time.
MADHATTAN & NV – 3x (Video)
Madhattan and NV got a new album dropping, Consequences, on May 13th, and damn what a lead off single from this duo! I mean, Madhattan’s flow is just meaaaannnnnn. He delivers an unrelenting flow over this flute driven illness from NV. The result is a really great song that not only is a reflection of the talent, but also something that can get stuck in your head for weeks to come!
Enjoy!
Dres of Black Sheep & Stu Bangas – Hate (Video)
Producer Stu Bangas links up with Black Sheep frontman, and legend, Dres. Together, these guys have a new project coming out very soon entitle Sheep Stu. Not sure when it drops but it’s bound to reflect the flavor found in this joint right here. This joint is silky smooth, jazzy and again illustrates that talent doesn’t diminish over time.
NapsNdreds – Skee Trip (Video)
NapsNDreds has a new album, Super Braff that just released a couple of days ago, that is bound to be flames. I am about ready to pick it up myself. The artist has gone under the radar a bit when considering his talent, because he’s been grinding hard over the last several years with dope projects in tow.
But you can tell from this cut, Skee Trip, that you should not be taking a holiday on this man’s time while he’s bodying beats. Speaking of production, I am a big fan of the harpsichord on this one.
Lord Juco & Finn – Gift Of Gab (Video)
Lord Juco and Finn crafted one of my favorite albums of 2021 in Details. It has such a melodic and conversational vibe and you can definitely hear that with the diner talk on Gift Of Gab.
The album is an opus to me in that it’s very unique in concept and in the talent demonstrated. I think it will stand the test of time and people will revisit this album with an “oh wow” perspective. Don’t sleep.
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