I’ve said this a few times but BP is such a great producer. He has an elite talent for making beats and that ability is once again on full display collaborating with two of the finest emcees doing it right now, RJ Payne and Skyzoo. The production with the organ keys in the background really push this joint and the emcees each showcase their capabilities. Payne brings that aggressive delivery to the mic, and Skyzoo smoothly transitions into his own smooth deliveries. Love this joint off of BP’s recently released album by the same name, Kill Or Be Killed. This is another strong recommendation. Pick up this album!
Willie The Kid & V Don – Stay Connected (Video)
Willie The Kid and V Don are back at it and making audio magic with their new release of Deutsche Marks 4. This is continuing one of the most successful and beautiful music runs in hip hop. This is one of the elite pairings of emcee and producer. The music is smooth, yet ambitious, and sits in a different realm completely compared to what other artists are doing. When you hear the music…you hear ‘success’ and that’s the brand. so I suggest you stay connected to these artists and cop the album!
Tunnel Rats – Tell It (Video)
I was looking for something that would inspire me to touch up the blog and here it is. The Tunnel Rats unite again for the track, Tell It. And there is so much to love here. First off it’s a union of talent that has not been diminished with time. The pen game is super sharp and the flows are crisp the opportune and positive lyricism. And it’s a family affair here…it’s almost like a cipher developed at family barbecue, and then the fun began. Really gald to see and here this today! Definitely something for you to enjoy.
Alias Blekaut – These Days (ft. M-Dot and Kore) (Video)
Polish producer Alias Blekaut has got something cooking overseas right now with a project entitled The Long Flight coming up. He’s solicited some US emcees to flip on some of his production and here we have none other than long time friends and collaborators M-Dot and Kore delivering that relateable lyricism over a dope beat. Life is more than just comments and tag lines and M-Dot continues to give us that soul, fire, and angst with his pen and his cadence while Kore’s chorus is that tie that binds it all together. Really dope. Can’t wait to hear more off of this project.
Sean Links – Cold Chillin (prod. Ral Duke) (Video)
Sean Links and Ral Duke are bringing that funky and fly shit with their new single. Cold Chllin. Definitely has that 70s old school vibe going with it and it’s a very intentional joint. And Links sounds razor sharp with is pen on this one and his flow just seems breathless on this.
…I’m cold, it’s going to be a harsh winter…
XP The Marxman & cvrrister – Rare Opals (Video)
New video off of XP The Marxman and Cvrrister’s project, Terremotto. And I really love this joint because it’s laid back, melodic, and just a sound to vibe off too while hearing. XP is on some really smooth ish with this, and it almost has a meditative quality to it. Close your eyes and let the music take you.
Wax & DJ Hoppa – Fantastic Grace (Video)
Right now anything that DJ Hoppa is on is gold to me. His productions really speak to me. I just love the music he is creating. Here he links up with Wax for a very laid back and melodic joint. It’s been a while since I have personally heard from Wax, but I always loved his conversational and somewhat nonchalant style. Just very chill and personalbe. This is a great combination!
Daniel Son & Finn – Dance Of the Drunken Mantis (Video)
Daniel Son is on a mighty tear through the streets and your eardrums this time backed by th ealways impressive production of Finn. Dance Of The Drunken Mantis, is a journey through the streets and mindset of the future “Bush Doctor Millionaire”. And the man has many styles and skills, so always pay attention when that music drops!
Hare Brained Schemes dropping October 4th!
Rockness Monsta & Ruste Juxx – Crownsville (Video)
Rockness Monsta and Ruste Juxx deliver the title track to their new album, Crownsville, produced by Lynx Mafia. I am not familiar with Lynx Mafia but they produced a banger amongst an album of bangers for this track. Arguably this is my favorite joint off the album as Rock and Juxx rep their territory and people on this joint to the fullest.
I also want to say this: Ruste has done a lot of albums over his career. Rock has a few under his belt as well. But this is their magnum opus. The way they play off of each other. It’s like they are fuel to each other’s fire and the elevation is apparent because NO ONE is making albums like this anymore. And Ruste said this on the gram before the album dropped, THIS is the album of the year. And you know what he might be right! This is a fire project!
Rockness Monsta & Ruste Juxx – Sean Lives On (Video)
Good gawd! Damn! This song is all sorts of fire. Adwerdz on the production really laces something that somber, yet banging, and it lends itself to something epic…Rockness Monsta and Ruste Juxx exchanging bars celebrating none other than the legend Sean Price. And a legend deserves an amazing tribute, and that’s EXACTLY what we get here in all ways. The way Ruste and Rockness trade these bars and the clever lyricism, is nothing short of great. I am moved by this because, the topic and the tandem bring the best out of EVERYONE. Everything sounds razor sharp on this! The visuals are so dope because it puts Sean right there in the song. The visual transitions are incredibly well done. And the only artists that could have pulled this off are present and accounted for. This is the definition of “proper respect”. Wow.
The Crownsville album is dropping later this month so be prepared for that!
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