Here is an artist that you may not be overly familiar with but has one of my favorite tracks ever in his catalog, Andy Dufresne. I’ve been waiting for Jus Daze to hit back with something for some time. And after a hiatus from music for a while, and then a couple of releases, here it is in Battle Axes produced by Brutal Caesar. This is THAT pen game and tenacity I’ve wanted to hear and you can here the sharpness in the turn of phrase. Definitely something to wet your appetite and see what this man is capable of. Looking to hear more from Daze like this.
Single You Out: M-Dot – Seein’ Em (ft. Chaundon) (Prod. by Es-K)
My guy M-Dot passed this along to me and the first thing that struck me in this title was…CHAUNDON! It’s been a long time since I have heard him on a joint and he does not disappoint. It took me a second to figure what was going on verbally here, but I am a little slow on the uptake on the weekends. But M-Dot and Chaundon tackle alphabetic gymnastics, withe former taking on the letter C in his verse, and the latter utilizing the letter M. Quite dope as Es-K creates this fun and creative production. LP2 on the cuts!
Substance810 & Clypto – Gargoyles (ft. O The Great & DJ Grazzhoppa)
If this song doesn’t get you hype about the new album from Substance810 and Clypto, I don’t know what quite would do the trick. This joint is a smash! The production got’s some street Phantom Of The Opera organ vibes going and with DJ Grazzhoppa on the cut, this joint is a direct hit, don’t miss! Love the ODB sample mixed in, and then the smooth yet sharp deliveries from Substance810 and O the Great really compliment not only the track but each other. Love this joint!
Check the album, Wise Words, out now!
Rim & Eddie Kaine – Fender Bender (Video)
Chemistry is a theme this week in the music that we are promoting and who displays better chemistry than Rim and Eddie Kaine? The emcee know how to trade bars and verses seamlessly and honestly no one is really on their level. Bhramabull produces this along along with the entire 5 Dolla Holla release with Rim. Definitely high octane joint, and if you clash with these artists, best believe it just won’t be a fender bender.
Daniel Son & Futurewave – Stone Cold (Video)
Daniel Son & Futurewave are the best combo out right now in contemporary hip hop. When they link, magic happens, and great music follows. When they dropped The Pressure Cooker, in 2018 I was floored. That album is to me a personal classic, and they strike back in 2024 (a few releases in between) with their new release, Bushman Bodega. They have a sound together that cannot be denied. And on Stone Cold, you can hear that chemistry bubble. Futurewave laces a special concoction for his emcee that has so many dope and interesting elements while being subtle. And as has been said throughout his entire career, Daniel Son, is always in the pocket with his bars and illustrious pen.
….like a young Gordon Ramsey, give em’ hell in the kitchen.
Single You Out: LR Blitzkrieg x Pumpkinhead x MOP – Valhalla
We’ve got a few emcees going to war to claim their Valhalla on this single. Ness Lee constructs a joint that’s pretty dynamic slipping from uptempo into a dark chorus and back again. But overall this is a high energy single that bring bars with some punch from LR Blitzkrieg, Pumpkinhead, and MOP. And you know MOP only comes with high octane energy. Really dope track.
XP The Marxman & Body Bag Ben – Good Times, Bad Times (Video)
Body Bag Ben and XP The Marxman are not afraid of a little dirty work. As a matter of fact, these guys in general know work. They both have insane work ethics when it comes to putting out a dope product, and here the bring you the title track from their new project, Good Times, Bad Times. And they put the wild west vibe in action as Ben gets that harmonica sample going over these drums that creates an even grittier vibe while The Marxman familiarizes people with his surroundings. This joint does not miss. Cop the record!
Single You Out: Eyeree Beats – Master Seminar (Ft. Jay Royale, Snotty & Supreme Cerebral)
Again, not an “official” single but I really wanted to share and spotlight this track from Eyeree Beats project, .Wav Gawd. Master Seminar is another tough track this year with some serious hitters on the mic. Jay Royale, Snotty, and Supreme Cerebral, hop on some intoxicating production from Eyeree and leave those scorching sixteens. This joint is simply bulletproof and I hope you enjoy and cop the project.
Single You Out: Vega7 The Ronin & Ferris Blusa – Oppenheimer (prod. by Kalos Beats)
I could have featured any number of “official” singles or videos from projects, but I am taking the road less travelled to bring you one of the hardest hitting tracks of 2024. Vega7 The Ronin and Ferris Blusa released an EP a week or so ago called Both Hands Wash The Face which is altogether really fire. But this Kalos Beats joint, Oppenheimer, does indeed spell annihilation. This production is the definition of a head nodder. The piano keys, the drums, the bass line, and that vocal sample pull off the perfect platter. Vega7 and Blusa each drop impeccably intelligent and fire verses to complete the effect of the bomb drop. This is a sure shot winner for the year. Love it.
Single You Out: Shabaam Sahdeeq – So Glad (prod. by Tone Beatz)
Consistently dope. That’s the two words that come to mind when thinking of Shabaam Sahdeeq’s career. Over the past couple of decades plus he continues to deliver dope music, at his high standard, and at his own pace. And as the song says…we are “so glad” he continues to bless us with his authenticity and talent. Tone Beatz takes gives us the gospel as Sahdeeq takes us to church!
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