Here’s another artist I have been rocking with from the beginning…Eff Yoo. And as an artist he has really grown over the years. This song really sets expectations for his project with producer Rediculous, The Eff Word (drops on April 21st). So feel the horns and the flow, and raise your glass to salute the talent!
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Artist: Gripz
Album: Heavens Demon
Tracklisting:
1. Only Time Will Tell
2. Angel Tears
3. Nobody
4. Broken Mirror
5. Pack Up My Bones
6. The Darkness
7. Interlude
8. Ice cold
9. Heavens Demon
10. Physcotic Thoughts
11. Fuck Your Opinion
12. Birds Eye View
13. Not A Regular Jam
14. Never Fold
Note:
Heavens Demon is the culmination of years of effort from behind the mic by Gripz. And while the man is a prolific writer, this is actually the first full length project from the man since 2010, when he dropped Angels vs. Demons.
The time between projects was spent releasing a single here and a single there, but in 2016 the beast is unleashed. And what you should know is that his pen game has only gotten better since he first began. When you listen to this album you are going to experience the pain and the angst this man feels in every bar. You are going to rock with emotion of self-doubt and then build up to the uncompromising confidence he possesses.
Gripz is an artist that needs to have his voice heard and his talent exposed. Heavens Demon is the vehicle by which he gets that done. Give it a listen.
Here is a track, Ferocious, from Saran Rap’s recent EP, Heavy Crates. I am putting this out there because I think some heads are missing out on this project. It’s got a few heavy hitters in terms of emcees, and definitely has that boom bap appeal. I certainly think it fits the mold of what we are trying to do here at HipHopDependency.
Of course on this track you’ve got Agallah, Smoovth, and Spit Gemz slaying mics, and who doesn’t like that line up. Enjoy!
One Be Lo takes a Binary Star classic from 1996, beefs up the drums, and then give it a renewed, 2016 lyrical twist.
Ifyou’renot up on Binary Star and their classic album, Masters Of The Universe, then you are probably not from around these parts. But, nonetheless, that album is timeless, so stop wasting time and cop that if you are just catching wind of it.
One Be Lo also has a reworking of another track which I will share in the course of the next few day. There’s no need to over due it though. Pace ourselves….
Little Vic is back with a new single that may actually symbolize the birth of a new project, White Devil. But regardless, this joint is simply vicious. The flow is nasty and really dominates every aspect of this song.
I was all about the punchlines then the wordplay grew up / If the cake is worth the candles then bring your birthday suit…
I will let you know if hear ANYTHING else about an album. You know I am waiting.
If you are not familiar with Grand Opus, it’s about time you get familiar. Grand Opus is comprised of Joc Scholar and Centric. They dropped two incredibly singles last year and this, their third, hmeans their new album, Forever, is around the corner. Dropping on March 22nd.
Their sound is ill and this time they bring in the mix a couple of heavyweights in Planet Asia and Fashawn.
Get ready…
Eastkoast has more than a couple things going for him when it comes to making music, but perhaps the most important is that, he is unique. His raspy voice is not something you are going to come across too often when listening to hip hop. But he also blends his delivery with creative wordplay and intellect making him a potent force. And with him rocking over this smooth Phalo Pantoja beat, it’s nothing short of immaculate.
Mark April 8th down on your calendar, as that is when Merciless Beauty, their collaborative project drops.
Alright, this video and music has a ton of stuff working for it. First off, it’s innovative beyond belief. The video is so unique it is in of itself a complete work of art. A real shout out to the director, Shane McLellan, for crafting something that stands out as stellar in a world of mediocrity, especially when it comes to videos.
But let’s not lose sight of the dope music. Political Animals have a fresh and enlightening appeal. The drums and the bass line are heavy hitters here and the rhymes are impeccable. All together this is the sure shot heads should be looking for in 2016.
I hope to hear more.
Double Negative dropped this album, Krackatoa, not that long ago and it’s important that you give this album a chance. It’s incredibly ill. As a matter of fact, it could be my favorite from this year, at this point. The production is down right sinister and the emcees consistently deliver dense lyrics with tight interwove wordplay.
The Medicine Doesn’t Work Here, is an eery track that addresses the ills of society that are torn beyond repair. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
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