In an effort to step away from posting the same old, same old we want to bring you some talent you may not be quite familiar with…with a message you may not have heard. Hence, we want to show off the skills from Chicago’s own, Griffen. I’ve heard a few features and joints from him, and purchased his latest project, Effortless Pen Volume 2. There’s some really great music on this project, and Griffen shines as a writer. So please check out this project…my favorite track from the project is, Servitude which features Squirt ILL. The emcees address the state of hip hop and how artists are being compromised by an industry who cares less. Production from Custom Made!
Single You Out: Stu Bangas & Recognize Ali – Gorillas (ft. Lord Goat x Born Unique)
Stu Bangas and Recognize Ali are linking up for another Guerilla Dynasty project, and that means there’s going to be blood on the way. When these guys connect it’s always problem, and for the track Guerillas they team up with hitters, Lord Goat and Born Unique. Each delivers a thump in the night to those listening. Nobody does “ominous” like Stu Bangas. He’s just mastered a sinister sound.
Guerilla Dynasty 3 drops on March 14th.
Single You Out: Reek Osama x Eto – Spilled Milk (prod. by Work Scorsese)
Reek Osama and Eto trade bars over a Work Scorsese soundscape. Shots and bars fly sixteen at a time on, Spilled Milk. The track is short yet razor sharp. Not for the faint of art. Don’t miss!
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.
Single You Out: Grime Lords – Auerbach Era (ft. Madhattan & Fast Life)
Grime Lords (Born Unique & Pete Twist) are back with another banger entitled, Auerbach Era, featuring Madhattan and Fast Life. And the result…the competition is dead on arrival. Twist laces something unique that has a somber yet thrilling vibe to let these killers spit the necessary bars. Dope joint.
Single You Out: Rigs – Valerian Root (ft. Mooch)
Da Cloth!!!! Rigs and Mooch are taking over again with chemistry and penmanship. Rocking over a production from RDJR that has kind of lullaby feel to it which is an irony when considering how venomous these bars are. I hope for a Rigs album soon, and while we are at it…how about another Mooch & Rigs collaboration album? Doesn’t hurt to ask and put it out there in the universe.
Single You Out: Godz Chyld – Poison (ft. Rigs)
I know this is something a lot of you are not up on. But probably once every couple of years I get wind of a new Godz Chyld EP, and everything he does is memorable. This could easily fly under the radar but I am not going to let it…too dope. His new EP, Poison, is short but choked full of all the things we love. Something you should run to cop after hearing this title track featuring Da Cloth’s Rigs.
Single You Out: John Jigg$ & Butterknife Haircuts – Vladimir
New music from John Jigg$! An unexpected surprise! This time he is connecting with producer, Butterknife Haircuts for the project Teflonious Monk. The project is eclectic, with producer keeping you on your toes with the soundscapes, but Jigg$ always consistent with his pen and flow. I decided to hit you with the track, Vladimir. The electric bass line, the drums, and the way he puts the ‘Vladimir’ in the cut is really dope. And Jigg$ annihilates these verese.
Tabinstereo x Anitek – Captain’s Log (Video)
Wow. This is one of the BEST videos I have seen. Period. The creativity in this is profound. Tabinstereo and Anitek are taking a “spaced out” approach to the single, Captain’s Log. Insterting their own likeness in a replica Star Trek episode with iconic characters is genius. Not to mention the skill level displayed on both the mic and the boards is beyond exceptional. I am used to Tabinstereo lacing the beats, and having someone else on the vocals. But here the tables are turned brilliantly showcasing Tab juxtaposing words and ideas while Anitek shows off his artistic abilities as producer. This is off their album, Indigo Immaculate. I am copping now.



