Jus Daze pays proper lyrical respect to the boro of Queens with his new single, cleverly lacing places and artists from his point of origin. Brutal Caesar crafts a soothing and mellow production, and Tone Spliff handles the cuts. So you have all the trappings of a dope song. New album from Daze is going to be hitting this summer, and everything I have heard is building the expectations for something excellent!
Reks & GREVE – Hardcore Reporters (ft. Big Shug x Ruste Juxx) (Video)
Reks and producer GREVE put out a really great EP last year, Universal Sound. And the track, Hardcore Reporters, featuring Big Shug and Ruste Juxx is surely a standout from that project. The production has that ominous, threatening, yet subtle sound, allowing the emcees the latitude to drop some fire sixteens.
Queen Herawin – Arrogant (ft. Poison Pen) (Video)
Queen Herawin just released her sophomore album, Awaken The Sleeping Giant, and the tracks I have heard are all really dope. Now, on the track, Arrogant, the production from Johnny Slash takes a dark turn which I love. Herawin and Poison Pen are feeling a little bit dangerous in their verses…and you can hear that confidence!
Definitely pick up this album!
Stu Bangas & Recognize Ali – Dope Peddling (ft. A-F-R-O x Verbal Kent) (Video)
More fire from the forthcoming Guerilla Dynasty 3 project by Stu Bangas and Recognize Ali. This time they link with the talents of Verbal Kent (who I hope brings more music soon!) and A-F-R-O. They are bringing that high level skill and intensity to this track!
Daniel Son & Ghostnotes – 4th Quarter (Video)
Daniel Son and Ghostnotes are preparing their project, The Estes Method. And they are preparing our ear drums from the project as well with the second single, 4th Quarter.
You can hear the vibe…it’s smooth and has that jazzy element. And Daniel Son just cascades bar after bar in the slickest fashion. I use the term “professional emcee” from time to time, but that’s exactly what he is…a mic pro who has mastered his craft.
Griot Noy & JR Swiftz – Thermodynamics (Video)
Man this track from Griot Noy, and JR Swiftz is fire! This beat is going to hurt someone’s neck with the incessant head nod factor. And Griot Noy is RELENTLESS with these bars. It feels breathless, effortless, and seamless with this verse. I’ve been impressed with his work previous to this…but this is spectacular!
Daniel Son & Ghostnotes – One Ways (Video)
Daniel Son and producer Ghostnotes drop something melodic for your ears to sink into. Our emcee illustrates his life in motion with how he goes about his business an art. Grinding day after day “to die a legend in the field“. His schedule is relentless, and he remains tenacious in his talent and accomplishments.
This is off the upcoming project, The Estes Method.
Murderers’ Row – Something Outta Nothing (Video)
“Mobbin’…Stealin’…Grindin’…Hustlin’…This is how gonna make something outta nothing”
This is the gutter anthem from the team known as Murderers’ Row backed by the hard hitting production you have come to expect from the Snowgoons. Outerspace, Reef The Lost Cause, and King Syze. This joint is tough as is the whole project, so if you haven’t picked that up, make sure you support and play to your heart’s content.
Eddie Kaine & Rim – Chop House (Video)
New video from Eddie Kaine and RIM off of their brand new album, Welcome To Stuyville. That’s definitely something you should have checked out by now. No one has better chemistry on the mic than Kaine and RIM. And on the track, Chop House, you get a melodic laid back approach to that talent over some eassssssy production from none other than Camoflauge Monk.
The album has a lot of different paces and sounds so make sure you check that out.
Serge Severe – That Product (Video)
Serge Severe sent me this single last July, and now it gets the video treatment. The song is strong! The sixteens are all tough, and show and edginess in the belief in his own self. Because in the end Severe is the product…the skills…the presence…the lyricism…and the intensity on full display here.
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