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.
Rigs – Tek To Mack / Samps (Video)
Rigs (from the “z” to the “s”) is back after a little bit of a hiatus to give us that verbal artillery that is as insightful as ever. I don’t need to hit you with quotables as this is a “lyric video” but listen to his life game. It’s not about crazy metaphors it’s about coaching listeners up and giving them some nuggest to take home. Not many doing his level of life music.
I am quite sure he has a new project dropping so make sure you scoop that when it drops.
Single You Out: Custom Made – Trust Issues (ft. WRDS)
I wanted to showcase some music from Custom Made’s Mosaic Music project which is out now because there’s a lot of dopeness encased in this project. My favorite track from this one is the lead track featuring WRDS. This joint is beastly without a shadow of a doubt and something that really resonates with me at the moment. Ominous vibes and vicious bars.
Jus Daze – Battle Axes (Video) (Prod. by Brutal Caesar)
Here is an artist that you may not be overly familiar with but has one of my favorite tracks ever in his catalog, Andy Dufresne. I’ve been waiting for Jus Daze to hit back with something for some time. And after a hiatus from music for a while, and then a couple of releases, here it is in Battle Axes produced by Brutal Caesar. This is THAT pen game and tenacity I’ve wanted to hear and you can here the sharpness in the turn of phrase. Definitely something to wet your appetite and see what this man is capable of. Looking to hear more from Daze like this.
Single You Out: M-Dot – Seein’ Em (ft. Chaundon) (Prod. by Es-K)
My guy M-Dot passed this along to me and the first thing that struck me in this title was…CHAUNDON! It’s been a long time since I have heard him on a joint and he does not disappoint. It took me a second to figure what was going on verbally here, but I am a little slow on the uptake on the weekends. But M-Dot and Chaundon tackle alphabetic gymnastics, withe former taking on the letter C in his verse, and the latter utilizing the letter M. Quite dope as Es-K creates this fun and creative production. LP2 on the cuts!
Substance810 & Observe Since ’98 – Nothins The Same (Video)
Substance810 has been grinding harder than anyone in the last couple of years, and here we have a taste of the third in the trilogy, The Lion’s Share 3: Pride Of The Lion. Substance810 and Observe Since ’98 have created a sound unto itself. And on Nothins the Same, you hear this epic sound as the duo who have put in the time, effort, and grind from the those rainy days to sunnier times. Much respect for what both of these artists continue to contribute time and time again.
Single You Out: Sayzee & Tona – Uncle Buck (prod. by Chippewa Sioux)
I wanted to share a joint from this project from Sayzee and Tona. They just released a project called, Sun Is Out, that is really dope and don’t want it to slip through the cracks. These emcees have great lyrical content and flow that is demonstrated throughout the project. Here they channel their inner John Candy as Uncle Buck…
take care of your family like Uncle Buck…take care of your family like Uncle Buck…
Hip Hop Dependency 