Damn it. I haven’t given One Be Lo’s album enough shine. This video just rubbed it in my face. Rabbit Food is a single off of his new album L.A.B.O.R. Get that if you have not already done so.
Interview – K-Beta (2011)
I recently had the opportunity to ask some questions to an artist from the DMV who I think released one of the best album thus far in 2011. K-Beta has been paying dues in hip hop and in life. His album, Inglorious Beta, is a must listen for any hip hop fan. As an emcee, his skill knows no bounds. As a man, he resides in the same struggles and successes that we do. I encourage you to check out the album and also check out what the man has to say about music, the DMV, and life in general.
Soul Khan – Speeding Bullets (ft. Akie Bermiss) (Video)
Soul Khan gives an already banging cut the video treatment t\and that Brown Bag humor really comes out in this one. So far every video I have seen from Khan proves to be very entertaining. This cut is coming off his recently released EP, Acknowledgement.
Single You Out: Mr. Live – Lay You Flat
Do you know this man? Mr. Live put out quite a few dope 12″s back in the late 1990s and released an album on a French Imprint a few years ago. I am a big fan of his. This beat I am sure you will find familiar but Live’s unique cadence and voice make this refreshing. I am not sure if he will be releasing material consistently but i thought this one was at least noteworthy.
No. 5 Sean J – The Ego Egg Mixtape (2010)
Sean J is creating a buzz for himself through natural God-given talent and some hard work promoting. There are a lot of deserving and talented artists who could be mentioned in this category. Apparently, 90% of all emcees released a mixtape in 2010, but very few packed the punch that the Ego Egg Mixtape did. His rhyming is superlative throughout the project and the original production is really impressive. You can check out the review of the #5 rated mixtape in 2010, here.
50 Best Tracks of 2010
This is always the hardest thing to do. It is incredibly hard to pick out 5o songs and label them the best of the best. How hard is it? I listened to 9009 songs from 2010 according to my Itunes. And to pick the top 50 really is impossible. Undoubtedly I left off some great songs, but if you are on this list, know that you made a very positive impression on me with your music and congratulations.
I have attached links so that you can listen to these songs. I have used official and unofficial You Tube videos for the sole purpose of putting people onto the music. I also used Bandcamp where appropriate. If you have suggestions, comments, or questions please feel free to drop me a line.
- Grieves – Smile For The Blade
- Sene x Co$$ – Phenomenal (Nazareth)
- Intuition x Falside – Al Bundy (Remix)
- Wrekonize x Bernz – One Foot In The Grave
- K-Beta – Come Closer
- John Regan – Suicide Edicius
- Joell Ortiz x Audible Doctor – Battle Cry
- Mayday – No 1s Watching
- Laws x Emilio Rojas x Big K.R.I.T – Hold You Down Remix
- Skyzoo x Illmind – Frisbees
- Markmywords x Blame One x Chino XL – Dying Breed
- Cold Heat – Jakin’ Our Slang
- Epsilon Project x Kev Brown – Inspiration
- K. Sparks – Karma
- XL – Appetite For Dynomite
- Johnny Spanish x Chops – Shining
- The Left x Hassan Mackey – How We Live
- Apollo Brown x Rapper Big Pooh x Black Milk –Hungry
- 5 O’Clock Shadow Boxers – No Resolution
- The Burnerz x Mick Luter x The Grouch – The Edge
- Diabolic x Nate Augustus – 12 Shots
- JustMe x Deacon The Villain – The Prodigal
- Black Milk x Royce Da 5’9″ x Elzhi – Deadly Medley
- Kno x Thee Tom Hardy x Tunji – Rhythm Of The Rain
- Freddie Gibbs – Crushin’ Feelings
- Strong Arm Steady x Planet Asia x Fashawn – Questions
- A.Sesay x D.O.E. C.I.G.A.P.O.M x Napoleon Da Legend x Adversary – Sinking With The Ship
- Brokn.Englsh x The ARE – Can’t Fuck W/ Detroit
- Laelo Hood – Trust Nobody
- Clockwise – Medicine
- Gotham Green x DJ Quickiemart x Freddie Gibbs x Jes Hudak – Tell Me Something
- Co$$ x Numonics- Paranoid
- Block McCloud – Crazy Man
- Chapter 13 – Johny vs. Death
- Centric – Teflon Rap
- Chaundon x Carlitta Durand – Ya’ll Don’t Want It
- Eternia x Moss – Goodbye
- Jermiside x Danny Diggs – Afraid
- Voli – Deja Vu
- Kali x Termanology x Statik Selektah – Rock Starr
- King Mez x Commissioner x Tab One x Charlie Smarts – So Long
- Reef The Lost Cause x Guns-N-Butter – Lazy Sundays
- J. Pinder – All That Fire
- Slaine – Mind Of A Criminal Remix
- Pack FM – Nasty
- Kil Ripkin – Strong
- JFK x Xperience – Still Running
- Bambu x DJ Muggs – History Of Angels
- Soul Khan – Place That Birthed Me
- Black El x Durkin – Sunday Drive
No. 4 Kil Ripkin – The Quickening Vol. 1 Mixtape (2010)
The fourth best mix tape of 2010 belongs to our previously discussed, Kil Ripkin’s The Quickening Vol. 1. One of the reasons that artists put out mixtapes is to introduce themselves to new fans. The Quickening Vol. 1 does just that and puts the best foot forward in doing so. Kil Ripkin does an excellent job putting together great tracks that represent his talent both musically and intellectually. Check the previous review here.
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