This is the second song off of Awar’s recently released, DJ Booth sponsored, Things Of That Nature EP. I realize that Awar is not a household name to most, but don’t mistake him for a rookie. Awar has been paying his dues for some years. I haven’t heard the entire EP yet but what I have heard has been of the highlest caliber. He has great storytelling ability and his words come from deep inside. Artistry in the truest form. The production on this joint comes from Frank Dukes.
This video is coming off of Ill Bill and Vinnie Paz’s collaborative effort entitled Heavy Metal Kings. And while this is not my favorite track from the album (please see Impaled Nazarene and Children Of God) this is still a really dope song and the video is really ill. The whole album is arguably my favorite thus far in 2011 and destined to wind up being reviewed. If you like dark, grimy, and intelligent hip hop then you will love Heavy Metal Kings.
I am not sure what project this will be on. I will try to find out. It has been a long time since I have heard some new Awar music and I am anxious to hear a new album. This cut doesn’t help me with anticipation. This track and video fall in the beyond real category. The story to this track is definitely something for folks to feel. The track is produced by the venerable M-Phazes. Stay tuned for more music from Awar.
Here’s a cut that should appear off of Godilla’s next album, entitled Battle Beast. This track goes pretty hard and bodes well for how the album should sound. Be sure to check for that album!
Amadeus The Stampede has been on a prolific run so far for 2011. He has re-released all of his previous work for FREE via Twitter. He released Universal Language in January. He has released two projects in March. The Mad House Music EP and The Devil Made Me Do It. The latter is where this single was lifted for the visuals. If you enjoy this then you will really enjoy his previous work. The man is very talented. I am going to try and post his discography soon, although a lot of it comes without cover art.
Nico The Beast is one of the few artists that I see that can do no wrong in the musical sphere. This cut comes off of his last album, The Beast Within which you should probably already own, right?
Classified’s new album drops next week entitled, Handshakes & Middle Fingers. This song will play the intro to that album so you can get the gist from where the man is coming from. This man makes great music and some of the best videos in the last couple of years have come from his camp so please make sure you cop this album ins support of what he does. You can listen to the snippets now on Itunes.
I don’t want to promote the whole Charlie Sheen epidemic that is sweeping every facet of my entertainment but I will support whatever Dumbfounded is doing on the musical tip. I thought the verses were pretty humorous. A good showing by all three emcees.
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