There are three certain things in life…death…taxes…and Swamp Thing (Timbuktu x Chokeules x Savilion) dropping Halloween mayhem every year with a new album. This year we have Granny Knuckles, dropping on October 24th. And the first taste of the album is here with the video single, Midnight Dangerous, setting the terror off and featuring guest bars from oft collaborator Ghettosocks. Always a great time with great music…fused with clever rhymes and production guaranteed to wake the dead. Don’t miss!
Single You Out: The Expert – A Different Reality (ft. Milc)
Producer, The Expert, has a new project entitled Vivid Visions, and while I haven’t listened to it all the way through, I know a stand out track when I hear it. Milc jumps on the track, A Different Reality, and man this joint is beautiful both musically and lyrically. It separates itself in every way from the majority of music out there. The production is so melodic. The samples used are perfect…and lyrically…Milc’s pen knows no bounds. So many quotable parts. You just need to hear it!
Single You Out: uMaNg & B.B.Z Darney – Return 2 The Classics (ft. Shabaam Sahdeeq)
I know a lot of people may not be familiar with the combination of emcee uMaNg and B.B.Z. Darney but rest assured their chemistry has been proven again and again over the years. Darney I feel is one of the most unheralded producers this age. He doesn’t drop in large quantities but when you hear his beats you are reminded about how gifted he is behind the boards. That also coincides with UManG’s modus operandi: The man has one of the sharpest tongues in the game, you just don’t hear it as much. All that said, when they DO release…it’s special. The chemistry is prevalent, and they are rooted in this hip hop music. On Return 2 The Classics…they colloaborate with the right emcee…Shabaam Sahdeeq, who knows a things or two about penning a gem. The result is you get something celebratory in witty lyricism and innovative production.
They have a new (older?) album coming soon so don’t sleep!
Single You Out: Tragedy Khadafi & Recognize Ali – The Most Real (ft. Vinnie Paz) (prod. by Hobgoblin)
Two of the most prolific emcees in hip hop have joined forces for a new project, The Past, The Present, and The Future. Originally slated for 2021 completion, the project has had to wait a few years and on July 4th we have our moment. Bar for bar, Tragedy Khadafi and Recognize Ali are some of the most tenacious emcees to do it. And on the joint, The Most Real, you have the added tenacity of Vinnie Paz, backed by one of my favorite producers Hobgoblin. This joint is tough.
Single You Out: Dead Perry – White Crown Pt. II (ft. Casual x DJ Eclipse x Planet Asia)
Producer Dead Perry gives the track White Crown the extended treatment adding a verse from Planet Asia, adding to the already dope original bars from Casual. So you have the knowledge and skill of two legends in hip hop, backed by ominous and sinister production from Dead Perry. DJ Eclipse puts the finishing touches on this masterpiece by adding the scratches.
New album, Acoustic Shadows, coming soon!
Single You Out: Grime Lords – Auerbach Era (ft. Madhattan & Fast Life)
Grime Lords (Born Unique & Pete Twist) are back with another banger entitled, Auerbach Era, featuring Madhattan and Fast Life. And the result…the competition is dead on arrival. Twist laces something unique that has a somber yet thrilling vibe to let these killers spit the necessary bars. Dope joint.
Tabinstereo x Anitek – Captain’s Log (Video)
Wow. This is one of the BEST videos I have seen. Period. The creativity in this is profound. Tabinstereo and Anitek are taking a “spaced out” approach to the single, Captain’s Log. Insterting their own likeness in a replica Star Trek episode with iconic characters is genius. Not to mention the skill level displayed on both the mic and the boards is beyond exceptional. I am used to Tabinstereo lacing the beats, and having someone else on the vocals. But here the tables are turned brilliantly showcasing Tab juxtaposing words and ideas while Anitek shows off his artistic abilities as producer. This is off their album, Indigo Immaculate. I am copping now.
Mic Bles x Level 13 – Butterfly Effect (Video)
New video single up for Mic Bles and Level 13’s Butterfly Effect off of their EP, Still No Halos. Level 13 cooks up something soulful for Bles to assert that his presence in this game is all in, with no reservations. These two bring straight hip hop flavor every time. Let their be no doubts.
365 because forever’s not a long time
Single You Out: Poe Mack – Their World (ft. Wordsworth, Dee Up, and Tone Spliff (prod. by Van Gunz)
When Virginia drops the dope…the Dependency is posting, and there is no better representation of VA talent than Poe Mack. And…I didn’t even need to look at the credits to see that Van Gunz produced this joint I chose to share…Their World. Van Gunz is bringing the end of the world on this epic sounding track, and you have Poe Mack delivering a salvo of dope bars alongside, Wordsworth and Dee Up. Tone Spliff also on the scratches, which mean it shall not miss!
Off of the new album, Rap For The Rent.
Single You Out: The 17th Cipher – The Myers Effect (ft. Spit Gemz, D. Goynz, Mar & Doza The Drum Dealer)
The 17th Cipher has been doing work in the month of October and I really didn’t want their “other” release to go unnoticed, because this Halloween project, The Myers Effect, is really dope. The highlight for me is the title track which features wordsmiths Spit Gemz, D. Goynz, Mar, and Doza The Drumdealer (who also produces the joint). This joint is tough all the way around should strike fear into the hearts of the suckas. But I really want to highlight someone on here that I really knew nothing about before hearing this track…third verse…Mar. That sixteen had me checking for his discography. Pay close attention.
Hip Hop Dependency 