Rigs (from the “z” to the “s”) is back after a little bit of a hiatus to give us that verbal artillery that is as insightful as ever. I don’t need to hit you with quotables as this is a “lyric video” but listen to his life game. It’s not about crazy metaphors it’s about coaching listeners up and giving them some nuggest to take home. Not many doing his level of life music.
I am quite sure he has a new project dropping so make sure you scoop that when it drops.
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.
Premrock and Willie Green are musical genius. I have always enjoyed the music they create together. They compliment each other perfectly. Premrock’s pen game moves complicity with Willie Green’s score. And I really do feel he is “scoring” the lyrical landscape. What the two have is thoughtful chemistry and it’s so great to hear them work together.
I could have easily picked any of the six tracks from Through Lines to share with you but why not go with the lead track, Imposter Syndrome. Listen to the piano sample trail underneath impeccable poetry and those drum patterns leave their indelible mark.
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.
I listened to the EP a couple of times last night, and that’s a rarity unto itself. But the five track, Resurgence, is such a great project I could not help myself. I went through my 2024 collection, and I am hard pressed to find a better EP this year than this. Dan Johns not only sounds super sharp on the mic but he handled all of the production as well. I honestly love the bars and production on every track, but I picked the one that features Amen. If you are familiar with Carolina Hip Hop in the mid 2000s, you should know this man and I haven’t heard from him in many years, but damn, listen to this flow! It’s like he never left!
Think of the kids I’d hate for her to raise em alone / Cuz you don’t want to draw my interest like a Savings and Loan
This is one of the best this year so please cop this project.
I wanted to showcase some music from Custom Made’s Mosaic Music project which is out now because there’s a lot of dopeness encased in this project. My favorite track from this one is the lead track featuring WRDS. This joint is beastly without a shadow of a doubt and something that really resonates with me at the moment. Ominous vibes and vicious bars.
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…
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.
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 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!
Hip Hop Dependency 