It’s admittedly been a while since I have checked Abstract Rude’s material. He was an artist that I followed quite a bit in the early 2000s but for whatever reason his music just hasn’t made it into my headphones lately. This song though put him right back, squarely into my iPod. I love the underlying bass line of the production in conjunction with Rude’s lively prose.
Fel Sweetenberg – The End Of The Book (prod. by DJ Brans) (Video)
This is just one of the man bangers off of Fel Sweetenberg’s latest album, The Invisible Garden which is completely produced by DJ Brans. This time the Dirt Platoon completes the rugged offering by contributing some bars of their own.
Ag Da Coroner- Welcome To My World (prod. by ATG) (Video)
There are originators and impersonators. Care to guess which category Ag Da Coroner falls into? Good answer…originator. Crushed Grapes is a true piece of art from last year that was given the review treatment last year. If you haven’t given that a listen, please do so. Also be on the lookout for his new album, Sip The Nectar, due out this summer.
Sensei n’ Chillow – Mic Professionals (ft. DJ Grazzhoppa)
Geez. Who better typifies a Microphone Professional that, El Da Sensei? Here’s an emcee that has done it all and is known worldwide but certainly not a guy who rest on his God-given talent. This man works and is always putting out projects. His next project is with Belgian producer Chillow who demonstrates that has total command of the head not effect with this production. This production actually sounds like it was destined for an old Artifact album. It has a nice nostalgic effect.
As soon as we have more information on the album, we will pass it on.
Swollen Members – Power (Video)
The Swollen Members realize that we all crave the ‘power’ and they deliver that message with a high energy track that hits with an impact. This is all a prelude to build the anticipation for their new album, Brand New Day. As an aside, I particularly like The Coup reference that Prevail uses in his verse for us old school heads.
Apathy – Martha Moxley (Video)
Apathy is getting set to drop the album, Connecticut Casual, as this is his third video single. This time Ap incorporates George Michael’s Never Dance Again into the cut. He especially lets that saxophone take over makes this track super smooth which is a stark contrast to his ever sharp lines. For those of you wondering, the namesake of the song, Martha Moxley, was the name of a recently solved murder that is often associated with the Kennedy family.
Album is coming next Tuesday.
Aye Wun – You Won’t Be Around Next Year (ft. Rick Gonzalez) (Video)
Aye Wun and Rick Gonzalez take shots at those ‘flash-on-the-pan’ artists who are just the flavor of the month type rappers. They don’t have the longevity to make in this game. Aye Wun on the other hand has his name whirlwinding through cities with guest spots on Eff Yoo, Spit Gemz, and Stavin B’s albums amongst others. I can’t wait to see what he has in store for the rest of 2014.
SilentSomeone – Silent Hill (ft. Yahzeed) (Video)
Some more illness that can be found on Silent Someone’s new album, I Have Company. This time he invites Yahzeed to step up and slaughter this beat and one thing I can assure you: Always listen to a talented emcee who wields a machete…you don’t want the repercussions for doing otherwise.
Cop this album…
Awon & Dephlow – Lights Off (Video)
Awon & Dephlow are forced into a difficult position on their new song, Lights Off. When forced with being disconnected from friends and family and not being able to pay the utilities, they have no recourse but to pick up the microphone. The grind does not stop even in the most adverse conditions.
I am telling you right now, their new album, Dephacation is serious, grown man music. One of the best you will hear in 2014. Trust me on that…
First Division – B.R.A.W.L. (Brothers Rockin’ All The Way Live) (Produced by Marco Polo) (Video)
First Division just released their second EP, the Critical Path Part 2 today…for FREE. And throughout the song you hear them refer to the True School and you best believe that’s where these guys hail from. They love performing over those boom bap beats just as much as we love hearing them. You can also hear the passion for the art form within these bars and that definitely means something.
Make sure you DL, listen, and support the artist by spreading the word. That’s what it’s all about!
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