This is the second interview question in our ten part series featuring wordsmith and emcee, Taboo.
Interview Series: Taboo – Question 1
We here are Hip Hop Dependency are really excited to bring you our first interview feature in years! And this really came to fruition out of true admiration for a man and his craft. Taboo has been one of the most creative rhyme writers over the course of the last few years. His music only gets better with time. His concepts and lyricism vary in range but ultimately are consistent in artistry and quality.
We really wanted to take the time to showcase and perhaps introduce Taboo to our readership in a way that provided depth. The man took the time to video his responses to our questions, giving this series a depth we hadn’t seen before. I really hope that you all will take the time to watch this series, so that you too can appreciate his unique and talented contribution to hip hop. Every day, for the next ten days we will be delivering his answers to our questions and showcasing some of our favorite music from him.
GQ Nothin Pretty – Everybody Knows (Video)
GQ Nothin Pretty drops the video single, Everybody Knows, from last year’s dope album, Animations. It’s a fresh and entertaining cut, showcasing some versatility from GQ. It’s not topping last year’s High Quota, but still quite nice.
A. Fontaine – This Is Hip Hop (ft. On Point, Exta Ammo, and Onesun) (Video)
I admit, I have slept on the Crazemen but that’s not going to last for long. This is a tough track from member, A. Fontaine. These gents are bodying the bars and toe-tagging the beat. Real comprehensive hip hop experience on this track that I think everyone will love.
My one gripe is that I went looking for more in the form of Fontaine’s album, The Reincarnation of Castro, but it was nowhere to be found. It was supposed to have dropped on the 23rd, but I haven’t seen it yet, and no word from the camp. But be ready, it’s going to be dope!
Benny & 38 Spesh – 2 Weapons (Video)
Not too many emcees hotter than Benny right now and his collaborative album with 38 Spesh, Stabbed & Shot, is certain fire. These guys are delivering iron clad chess moves in rhyme form over this Daringer beat.
I could listen to this album all day. Really dope street shit .
Illa Ghee – Gripped Up (Video)
Illa Ghee dropping street tales on his new single, Gripped Up, which is a single from the forthcoming album, Suede Cigarettes. Its that lyrical toughness that we expect from Ghee .
The Council – Council Arts (Video)
Here’s a new video from The Council off of their album from last year, Nothin Else Matters. The drums knock, the sample is smooth, and the piano chops give this joint a somber, yet well executed feel. Inztinkz, Five Steez, Nomad Carlos & The Sickest Drama, all deliver distinctive bars so give this video a moment to marinate in the mindset.
Snak The Ripper – Lesson Learned (Video)
New video from Snak The Ripper, and I am really feeling this joint. Snak has a real knack for delivering and imparting relavent wisdom and advice that most people can relate to. There’s a number of songs that he has done that speak to me and Lesson Learned is no different. Always look forward to hearing new music from him.
Rawmatik – Wait (ft. Rasco and Skanks) (Video)
Here’s a video single from Rawmatik’s brand new album, The States vs. Rawmatik, which just dropped today and features an assortment of dope artists. This particular single features lyricism from Cali Agents’ Rasco and Bankai Fam’s front man, Skanks. The track is a high energy joint that is bound to fire you up.
Make sure you check the album.
Troubled Empire – Notice (Video)
Here’s some new artists I have not been up on until now, but I am really feeling this cut from the crew Troubled Empire. Each of the three emcees drops some sheer heat on this track as they attempt to guide the sheep out of the darkness….but will you notice?!
Definitely stay tuned for new music from this group. We are definitely going to want to hear more.
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