Bankai Fam meets the Dirt Platoon, when Skanks and Raf Almighty form The Huntsmen. The venerable Kyo Itachi does the proper work behind the boards to create that grimy and gritty sound that you are hearing. This track is pulled off of Skanks’ forthcoming album, The Shinigamie Flowfessional. I believe the project will be produced completely by Itachi though that’s not confirmed.
Lord Lhus & PSL – Ground You Walk Upon (Video)
I am really enjoying this track from Lord Lhus & PSL. The production from Dirty Dike is phenomenal. There is something enchanting about the female vocals in the chorus that compliments the tough bars from the emcees. The video also has a lot of artistic value with things as simple as lighting and transitions.
This cut is the first single from the forthcoming Lhus/East Garden album, International RhymeZ Connect.
Rahim Samad – Alkahest (Video)
Rahim Samad is one of my favorite new names for 2013. I just got put onto him a couple of months ago and he hasn’t disappointed since. This video, and more so the song, are just a reflection of the overall talent that I hope to hear with the coming of his new album, Travel Properly: Motion Picture Soundtrack. Be sure to check out the other two tracks I featured HERE.
Tek Bully – Bully Shit (Video)
I enjoy the grimy shit and that’s exactly what Tek Bully and the Broken Home family is bringing to the table. The beat is provided by George Black. The album is dropping on Tuesday. So feel that.
Alterbeats – Real Talk (ft. Skeezo) (Video)
I love it when two of my favorites join forces for a track. Alterbeats and Skeezo do damage with their track, Real Talk, off of the producer’s album, Class Struggle, which is out now. This track serves notice that real recognizes real and the more heads like this collaborate, the better off we all are as fans.
The Audible Doctor – Dirty Nigga (ft. Chaundon) (Video)
The Audible Doctor has been putting together a lot of visuals this year, and I don’t mind. Dirty Nigga is one of my favorite tracks off of The Audible Doctor’s, The Summer Tape. The chemistry with Chaundon is undeniable. I honestly would like to see an EP/Project between the two of them. They really compliment each other’s styles very well.
Rhyme Scheme Rap 5 – Krypol Haze (Video)
This was sent to me via Twitter and usually some of the material sent to me via that network is pretty suspect. This, however, was not.
I believe this is some kind of video series from Grind Life Films. This time they have Krypol Haze jump on this smooth as hell beat from Haris The Terrorist. Haze has got some exceptional skills. He relays this one line regarding skinny jeans and Russel Westbrook’s closet that had me rolling.
If you like this track, check out Krypol Haze’s self-titled album released earlier this year…HERE.
Walt Sicknin’ – Philly Wreckin’ Stuff (Video)
Lets be honest….this cut sounds like it dropped in 1996! Straight Golden Era raps from Walt Sicknin’. That boom bap beat by the Llingo Apt should make heads feel so nostalgic for years of hip hop past and Walt Sicknin’ makes you remember how important raw rhymes and skills are. That’s often forgotten in today’s generation. I have no idea who this man is, but he has HHD’s undivided attention now.
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