CF is artist whose intensity is hard to duplicate on the mic. The man spits with such fervor that as a listener you can feel the emotion that he puts into his craft. The man is an ill emcee but also incredibly articulate and educated which makes him dangerous and elite emcee. To add a little propane to those flames, you also have Swave Sevah and Akir dropping some verses.
You can find more dope material from CF if you cop his most recent release, Ascension.
The Fix from Macabeats and Cool FD’s project, Pardon My French, gets the remix treatment. Macabeats’ flow is on clear display for all to hear on this track while Cool FD reworks the headnodder. The first run through was a win and I think this second time is a flawless victory. Peep the project if you have not already done so.
Jus Daze wins again by delivering heart and soul in a musical package. Daze gives this musical dedication to a friend who has overcome an addiction as he continues to drop purposeful songs to the masses that endear listeners to his art.
“Survival’s what you do when you’re barely living…“
Divine just dropped his project, Ghetto Rhymin’, this past Tuesday and this is the lead video for the project. Divine has a throwback style to his sound. It’s reminiscent of that mid-90s flavor ala Royal Flush and Mic Geronimo. He just has that raw NYC flavor to him. I particularly like the beat on It’z War…an ole violin type banger.
I love everything about this Operation Mockingbird track. It’s some molten lava type of heat. The production from Cheatcode is anything but stagnant and DJ Neb puts a little more polish on the joint It’s vibrant from the onset allowing the emcees to unfurl their verbals. But who is Operation Mockingbird? Who are these emcees? Someone let me know the scoop!
DJ Connect from the Elite Fleet, a production crew out of Sweden, released an EP last week entitled, Well Connected, on the Creative Juices label. Up In Sweden is just one of several bangers off of the EP, featuring a portion of the AOTP in Block McCloud and Reef The Lost Cauze. The production is simply fire with expert delivery of samples chopped up into the chorus.
Skrewtape is an artist that definitely deserves more exposure and recognition. He has a grimy and gritty sound that plays perfect over this Mr. Green production. I’ve been a fan of his ever since the promotion started for his debut LP, Skumbag Millionaires.
I don’t know if this song has a home yet, but Skrewtape does have a new album out called No Filter which I was unaware of and will be copping shortly.
New banger from The Fraternity camp entitled 3 Corners. The Dope Antelope brings that boom-bap front and center while Sleep, Kue, and Chris warn that ‘you either with us or against us’. Rest assured brethren, The Dependency is with you. Pay close attention to Chris’ wordplay, he has some really nice gems woven in there.
Artist: The Kracken x Freestyle Fam
Album: The Kraken Vs. Freestyle Fam
Tracklisting:
1. Ready to Rumble
2. Wait For It
3. Underdog
4. Kracken Vs.
5. Knock’em Out
6. Hands Up-Bars Up (ft. Keynote)
7. Take Me Out
8. Me and The Music (ft. Ryan Brockington)
9. Go Time
Note:
I have been a fan of Freestyle Fam ever since I got a hold of their Unleashed project last year. They showed and unbelievable array of skill on the microphone on that release, and they continue to demonstrate those skills when they link up with Grammy nominated producer, The Kracken.
Quest the Wordsmith and Mike Testa are grizzled emcees. Don’t let the “Christian” moniker lead you into the illusion that they are not lyrical or can’t drop it heavy. Their lyricism is intricate and rugged. And when you combine that prowess on the mic device with The Kracken’s ability to develop head knockers, you undoubtedly have a winner here.
Make sure you check this release and check out ANY product Freestyle Fam puts out. They are the truth!
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