This video single is coming off of Supastition’s The Black Board EP which dropped about six months ago. It is still one of the strongest releases this year. This track is particularly impressive with very ethereal production from The Dirty Art Club and a dope story line reminiscent of the movie, The Sixth Sense. Make sure you pick up this EP if you have not done so already.
Somebody attempted to promote this on my “About” page which is kind of irritating (c’mon, just email me) but I saw that Anno Domini did the production so I thought I would give it a listen. This is a really dope and powerful cut. Caesar really ran with this beat and concept. The lyrics involve the cyclical nature of violence in families. Sons and daughters learn behaviors from their parents and then incorporate it into their lives. Also, whoever directed this video was a real genius, I think this story and concept was brought completely to life by the camera work and transitions. Really good job. If you are digging this track and want to hear more from Caesar, he has a new mixtape out (which I can’t find a link to easily) While We Wait.
The name is a little long for my liking, but the music is good, so we will run with it. YBNS has a nice flow and a natural voice for ripping mics. The video is also very cinematic which enhances the music. I am encouraged by this effort to check out his latest album (which is also an acronym) M.E. (My Everything)
Ok. Johnny 3 Rounds, huh? I am not that familiar but I am getting there. He put it down with this track over some of that ill DJ Brown13 production. I am diggin’ those guitar licks throughout the cut. This is one of those “go hard” tracks that features rapid fire delivery and wordplay to hold the listeners attention. His album, Jersey State Of Grind, is dropping on September 3rd.
Virtuoso releases a cut and video for his departed friend, Eric. First off the song is touching. If you listen to the verses, Virt gives you a glimpse into the friendship and the inspiration of his partner. The second thing that hits you is the fact that in the video he invites Eric’s younger sister to reminisce on camera. I think that makes the song all the more personal.
But lets not get it twisted, Virt’s new album, CoVirt Ops: Infantry is for the most part about banging beats and tough rhymes. Make sure you cop that.
Ruste Juxx is gearing up to release his new project entitled, Ready To Juxx, which is a reinterpretation of Biggie’s classical album, Ready To Die. Everyday Hustle is the first shot fired from that project. Ruste Juxx (Artist Of The Year 2012) continues to perform at a high level so I have no doubt that the new album will be exceptional. It has to be if you are stepping where Biggie once tread. The album is slated for a September 24th release.
Clear Soul Forces is back in the lab and creating new music. Ain’t Playin’ is coming off of their new album, Gold PP7s, which is slated to drop on September 17th. The group continues to build off of the ‘soul’ in their name dropping fresh track after fresh track.
Is it the de-evolution of society? Sure looks like. YC The Cynic is a smart guy and that really shows in the depth of the music that he is able to create. The “Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha” in the background gives the track a more maniacal sound.
I have always liked YC The Cynic but I am pretty sure this is going to be his best project to date. Both of the cuts I have heard previously have been creatively dope. GNK drops August 26th.
Joe Stu and D.R.U.G.S. have a collaborative project out, Wrong Turn In The Right Direction. I didn’t know that. This is a dope track and makes me want to check out the album. I like the way the MOP sample is incorporated into the song. D.R.U.G.S. has been a busy dude as of late, and this project just adds to his already impressive credentials.
It really is good to see these guys back doing the art. I thought they were supposed to drop an album soon after they dropped the mixtape, Fancy Anthrax. That never transpired and I was wondering what happened to the crew. It’s good to hear new music. This song is uplifting to me. It makes me feel good about hip hop. Each emcee has a unique style and approach giving flavor. And I have to give props where props are due. A bad hook can ruin some dope verses, but the woman, Keva Soullily killed it.
You can download the Bodega Brovas new EP, Believe In Bodega, at their website.
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