Shabaam Sahdeeq and producer Pete Twist take the hip hop masses to church on this new single, Bars. The production packs some extra punch for Sahdeeq’s ‘timeless’ lyricism. The man delivers lyrical punches consistent and in a fury. Few have done it for longer and as consistently dope as he has. Hence the title of his recently release project, Timeless of the Collection.
Interview Series: Taboo – Question 5
Taboo is back with the fifth part of our ten part series, this time going in on his writing process and how he constructs his bars. The man is just so gifted as a writer. He has the ability to make you think, set the mind adrift, and get you contemplating. He also has the penchant for just delivering you raw and unfettered destruction.
Single You Out: Brutal Caesar – Peace (ft. Rocdwell)
Producer Brutal Caesar has a new project that was released today, B. Caesar. Peace, was the first single from the project, featuring Rocdwell. The track is a high energy piece that is intent on driving pace and delivery. Enjoy the track and check out the new project!
Single You Out: DJ Zid – Frequently (ft. Awon and dkay)
I LOVE this EP from Switzerland’s DJ Zid, called Shadows. It’s only a few tracks long but there is so much dopeness packed within. Finding producers who can articulate that jazzy hip hop flavor are just a rare breed, and Zid just laid an impactful claim to that role. I mean this EP is perfect. It’s a 10 out of 10 in my opinion, but this cut featuring Awon is an absolute favorite. Just a GREAT song from the production to the chorus. I hope you enjoy as much as I do.
Interview Series: Taboo – Question 4
We are back to continue our video interview series with Taboo. Here we are on question number four where Taboo goes in on the things that challenge him as an artist. Enjoy, we are going to be completing this discourse over the course of the next couple of weeks so enjoy.
Also enjoy this track from his Bookowski project! We didn’t go into this particular project for the purposes of this interview but there is mad depth to be found there.
Single You Out: Nomad Carlos – War Repetoire (ft. Inztinkz)
New one from Nomad Carlos off of his forthcoming album, The Nomad Carlos Project. The production from Sosa is smooth and lyrically, bars from Carlos and affiliate Inztinkz, remains sharp. Keep checking back around the Dependency for more music from Jamaica’s best hip hop artists!
N.B.S. – Where They At (ft. Onyx) (Video)
Where They At is the Onyx featured track on N.B.S.’ new album, SwissVets2. This is a great natural pairing as both groups have a raw flavor about them. I copped the album on the strength of the duos strong discography but have yet to hear it in it’s entirety.
This track is subtle when it comes to the production but all ruggedness when it comes to these bars! Fury!
M-Dot – Ricochet (Video)
M-Dot jumps on the mic over this superior production from Whatson out of Germany. The two have collaborated on a couple of occasions before and you can really see the mutual appreciation in the craft they way emcee and producer go hand in hand. DJ Access on the cutz pushing this song to the penultimate. Other emcees are served an eviction notice for not paying their dues!
This song is coming off of Whatson’s forthcoming album which has yet to be named but we should all be checking for it! More information will be passed when I know.
Single You Out: Tenacity x D.R.U.G.S. Beats – Twin Dracos (ft. J57)
Tenacity and D.R.U.G.S. Beats collaborated on the recently release album, Discussions. This particular piece of fire, Twin Dracos, features the accomplished J57 and is my personal favorite track from the album. The appeal is undeniable to hip hop heads everywhere.
Benny – Man Of The Kitchen (Video)
Who is hotter than Benny right now? If you can name him, then I am listening. He just has the “it”. Flow with realism on lock plus a good ear for beats makes him one of the top artists in the game right now.
This short but dope track is the solo joint from the collaborative project with 38 Spesh, entitled Stabbed & Shot. The production is handled by Chup The Producer. I highly recommend.
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