If it wasn’t for artists like Divine doing their thing, hip hop would be getting closer to death every day. Thankfully there are new artists like this who keep the culture well and alive by making that boom bap hip hop that this music was built upon. This song is a straight banger and instantly makes you take stock in what Divine is able to contribute to the M-I-C. He has his debut album dropping in two weeks entitled, Ghetto Rhymin. Now you know!
Single You Out: These Handz – New World Order (ft. Jmega, Don Streat & Macabeats)
These Handz is comprised of producer Sparkii Ski and DJ Grazzhoppa and they are all about that boom bap hip hop flavor. We have here two mixes of the same song but they are both banging so I wanted to feature both. I have mentioned Grazzhoppa countless times on here and he has never been a part of a bad project or song. Everything he has done has been the premium project.
On this song we have JMega from True Masterz rocking with Don Streat and Macabeats from the Animal Pak. It’s lyrically fire which blends perfectly with the fire of the production and scratching. The remix from Mighgawd is more of a down tempo pace that has more of a rock influenced flavor behind it but it’s dope nonetheless. Make sure you give these a listen.
Single You Out: Kev Brown & Hassaan Mackey – Hassaan Be Rappin’
Kev Brown & Hassaan Mackey know how to make some good hip hop. So there is bound to something remarkable on the way when the two release their album, That Grit, on November 4th. There are not a lot of albums that I am checking for but this one is certainly on the radar. Kev Brown laces a perfect beat with the pluck of a harp and a cascade of strings and Mackey just flows his ass of at a break neck pace. Really impressive on all levels.
Single You Out: M-Dot – Frank Lee
M-Dot releases the 4th single to his dope, yet free mixtape, JAKE LaDOTTA. The track, Frank Lee, is a narrative about a guy who decided to wrong route it and the repercussions of his decisions. It’s simply another win for the EMS frontman. The production is constructed by Pause.
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Stryfe – Rare Form (Video)
Stryfe drops the video from his latest EP, Rare Form, Vol. 1 . This man always combines intelligence and rawness in his music, and thusly is constantly winning. He is the consummate emcee. Make sure you check out his music and the interview I did with him earlier this year.
In this barrel full of crabs, I’m the deadliest catch…
Single You Out: Al’Tarba – My Vicious Side (ft. Bekay)
This single is from Al’Tarba’s mostly instrumental album, Let The Ghosts Sing. This joint does however feature a fan favorite of mine in regards to emcees, Bekay. The two artists are very similar as the both bring a certain intensity to their craft. It’s a great combination.
Single You Out: Westbay x Prestigious – Lithium
Here’s some new dope shit out of Brooklyn. I am not up on Westbay and Prestigious, but I am always game to feature that new and raw dope material as comes about. The track leads off with a Biggie interview snippet and then the track just sets a fire from there. A dark and dope beat from tC serves as nice backdrop for the duo’s bars. I am hoping that this might be part of a bigger project from these guys. They sound really good together on the mic. A nice complemetary approach.
The 17th – Inside Jokes With Complete Strangers (2014)
Artist: The 17th
Album: Inside Jokes With Complete Strangers
Tracklisting:
1. Intro (Prod by the 17th)
2. Look Away (Ft. Rock of Heltah Skeltah)(Prod by the 17th)
3. I Wreak Havoc (Ft. Havoc of Mobb Deep)(Prod by the 17th)
4. Thirsty (Ft. Spoke In Wordz)(Prod by Fantom of the Beat)
5. Don’t Care (Ft. Joell Ortiz & HollaAtcha Gwalla)(Prod by Louie Rock)
6. Used to Love U (Ft. Skyzoo)(Prod by Relavant Beats)
7. God’s Away on Business (Ft. Elise 5000)(Prod by the 17th)
8. Bundle @f St!cks (Prod by the 17th)
9. In My Mind (Prod by Anonymous)
10. Chest Tube (Ft. Seven)(Prod by the 17th)
11. Push (Prod by the 17th & Josh Johnson)
12. Hold My Own (Ft. Cortez, Livin Proof, HollaAtcha Gwalla, Zay G)(Prod by Anonymous)
13. Neglect (Ft. Rich Alomar)(Prod by the 17th)
14. My Drug (Prod by the 17th & Josh Johnson)
15. I Am God (Prod by the 17th)
16. New World Order (Prod by the 17th)
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The 17th released his album, Inside Jokes With Complete Strangers, around a couple of months or so ago and I have taken my sweet time reviewing but it certainly deserves notice and recognition. The 17th is lauded on this site for his unorthodox wordplay and topic selection. He has a tendency to take the craft to higher limits with his conversational style and dynamic wordplay.
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Single You Out: BioLogic – Dreams Made From Dust (ft. Flow Patrol)
It’s been a solid minute and a half since we featured music from BioLogic but he is back with a vengeance. As a matter of fact, I see an unbelievable growth as an artist in this new song. The flow is intricate and smooth, just like the rhythm put out by producer Handbook. The guest bars by Flow Patrol give a real nice contrast to Logic’s own flow. All in all this is a great track that should have a great deal of replay value for hip hop heads. He has a new album coming out soon and I am excited to hear it.
Single You Out: The Audible Doctor – The Burial Plot
The Audible Doctor is protecting what is his til the death on his latest track, The Burial Plot. The track is equal parts dark and entertaining and I like this direction he has taken for his latest release. The hook by Davenport Grimes is the subtle nuance needed to separate those verses being simple and not overpowering. The project, Can’t Keep The People Waiting, is due out this month.
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