The AbSoulJah puts it on for the fam in a track dedicated to the health of French producer/collaborator, Ugly Tony. This is my personal favorite track off of The AbSoulJah’s latest album, Dim The Light. It’s just a personal track that represents the boom bap flavor that both Tony and Ab represent.
Soul Pete – Undisputed Champs (ft. Guilty Simpson and DJAce) (Video)
Oh boy…this is 100% dope hip hop right here. Soul Pete (Poland) and Guilty Simpson (Detroit) come together for the first single off of Pete’s forthcoming album, Soul Raw. This joint screams banger from the first few bars and Simpson is in a zone over this production. And like I always say: A good DJ cutting up a track can make a good song great…so credit DJ Ace for the bump.
SilentSomeone – Rhinoceros Funk (Video)
I was just set to cop SilentSomeone’s new album, I Have Company when I saw this video up for the cut Rhinoceros Funk. After watching the video and listening to this Funk’s rhymes and SilentSomeone’s incredible production, I am sold completely. This song is so ill. The man has a an ill voice as an emcee so in addition to checking the SilentSomeone’s album, I am going to have to surf the
Zilla Rocca & The Shadowboxers – Shoot The Piano Player (ft Has-Lo) (Video)
Few people are as innovative as Zilla Rocca and Has-Lo. These guys just ooze creativity and not settling on the current standard as being good enough. That creativity is on display when it comes to their video, Shoot The Piano Player. It’s unique to see a video show three different scenes simultaneously. It’s something you may have to watch a couple of times which is a good thing.
If you like your hip hop stamped with skill and nuanced in innovation, check out Zillar Rocca’s No Vacation from Murder.
BIGREC – Unstoppable (Video)
This new Bigrec and Diamond D album is serious business. Real serious. I listened to Doomsday this morning and was blown away. I was not really familiar with Bigrec up until this point but now consider him all over this radar! The production Diamond D cooked up for this album is quite literally impeccable and Bigrec is a top notch lyricist. He’s got an incredible flow as is demonstrated by this single, Unstoppable. The album is a must cop so I expect you to do right…
9th Prince – California Dreaming (ft. Ras Kass) (Video)
9th Prince links up with Left Coast icon, Ras Kass for his new single, California Dreaming. It’s a definite hip hop lyricist’s take on an old rock classic. The transition by producer BP was on point. It maintained enough of the original elements of the song while making the neck snaps with those drums. This is a single off of 9th Prince’s soon to be released album, Shaolin Prince.
Jamal STEELE – December RAIN (ft. Ant Carter) (Video)
Here’s an artist that comes with then endorsement of Praverb, and if Praverb is going to pus his name behind somebody, I am generally going to listen. Jamal STEELE’s song, Decemeber RAIN, is chill yet also very contemplative. We all have those days where we don’ know where we are going to draw the energy from and think about folding. But we keep our heads up and keep striving forward.
So if you like introspective lyrics and music with a purpose (no pun intended) make sure you check out Jamal STEELE’s new album, Driving TOWARD our PURPOSE.
Supe – I Cant Wait (Video)
Well, without the good folk over a The Hip Hop Head I would never have caught on to this artist in their backyard of New Jersey. Supe is brimming with confidence and rightfully so. He’s got a nice flow and some dope production to rock over, so why not him?
He has a new album out entitled, Short for Superlative, so if you are digging this, make sure you give that a listen.
Ruste Juxx – Off The Hinges (ft. Rock) (Video)
Ruste Juxx and VStheBest continue to bless with more music from their 2013 album, Ready To Juxx. The track, Off The Hinges, gives us a little bit of a bonus with what I will consider some rare bars from Rock. I have always loved his style. His voice and the way he constructs a verse blesses every track he touches, including this one.
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