More El Gant and maticulous music…which is a great indication these two have an album in the pipeline for us. Now House of Cards is intelligent and mature music filled with insight, good advice, and reasons to avoid the disillusionment. It’s somber, articulate, and dope. This is music for those of us who have been around hip hop for a few decades can really relate to.
Single You Out: Myer Clarity & Fresh Kils – OCDC
I really wanted to showcase the new project between emcee Myer Clarity and producer Fresh Kils, OCDC. And what better way to that to share the title track with you.
I honestly did not know the name Myer Clairty off the top of my head, but Fresh Kils was a name I recollected so I decided to take this record for a spin. And I think there is so much fresh an innovative in both the production and the rhymes. This breaks the monotony and ventures your mind and ears outside the box if you will.
The “digital” atmosphere Fresh Kils creates gives Myer Clarity ample chaos to release the thoughts in his mind. I imagine being trapped in a padded room in a straight jacket as the video for this song…it’s fun…dope…and even more…interesting. Thank god for being interesting!
Hus Kingpin – You Heard Of Me (prod. by MK Ortiz) (Video)
MK Ortiz put me onto the fact that this project with Hus Kingpin was brewing about a month ago. And that had me pretty excited because ever since I heard his collaboration with Asun Eastwood, Ask God For Help, last year, I was wanting to hear more from him as a producer…now we get that chance with what seems like a great combination in Hus Kingpin. Hus blesses the track with literal poetry in motion giving some lyricism to sink your ears into. And MK Ortiz does not disappoint with his production…yet again demonstrating a great ear for sound and rhythm…I specifically love his use of guitar loops.
And while I am not sure…I feel like this is the tip of the iceberg between the two. Let’s hope there is more to come.
Single You Out: Awon & The Other Guys – Lots Of Pockets (ft. DJ Eveready)
Awon and The Other Guys have linked up for a new project called Solifdified which just released yesterday, and this is their latest single for the project, and Awon gets on his storytelling vibe about Lots Of Pockets. The beat and bass line provide that instant head nod factor, and Awon shoots the stroy seamlessly with perfect control keeping you capitvated until the last bar. And as every great song does, DJ Eveready puts the nail in the coffin so to speak scratching the dope track into finality.
Mickey Blue – Knuckle Sammich (ft. StressWon) (Cuts by Tone Spliff) (Video)
You wanna a banger to knock in the whip or in the headphones this weekend? We got that for you right here with another video single from producer Mickey Blue featuring StressWon on the mic and Tone Spliff on the cuts. Blue drops the ominous rhythm while StressWon hits you with a staccato flow…and to finish it up…the venerable Tone Spliff scratches the final stamp on it.
This is off of the really dope and project I have been really looking forward to, ILLusion of Permanence. I listened to it on Spotify last night, and it’s in by bandcamp cart today. Nothing but bangers on this. If you love hip hop…you will love this!
John Jigg$ & EZ Elpee – All Gas No Breaks (ft. Gale Salvo and 3rd Whosane) (Video)
John Jigg$ is capable of doing so many styles and versatility in rhyme as you can see from his ever growing discography, but when he decides to just let loose, there are few better. All Gas No Brakes is the title track to his new project produced by EZ Elpee. And you can hear that furious flow over this high octane production Elpee. And it should be also said, not familiar with Gale Salvo, but she delivered a talented pen to this piece as well. 3rd Whosane ties it all in with what is reminiscent of an ODB style chorus.
Pick up the new project, All Gas No Brakes Vol. 1, out now!
Shabaam Sahdeeq & Es-K – Top Tier (ft. General Steele)
New video single out for Shabaam Sahdeeq’s joint Top Tier featuring General Steele on the chorus, and production from Es-K. This song is incredibly relevant and on point for a time where I feel like there are certain aspects in the hip hop world, particularly the digital one, where forces try to tear down talent and respectability. Sahdeeq is a talent that transcends decades and delivers time and time again…and at a high level. His grind, work ethic, and approach continue to yield sustainability in life and art.
New album out, Outside The Lines. Check it!
Single You Out: El Gant – Wordle (ft. Brother Ali)
El Gant has a new single out entitled Wordle featuring guest bars, from Brother Ali, and production from maticulous. The two emcees address the apathy and indifference of greed, exchanging sixteens that hit home in an era where ballrooms are more important than affordability. So put down your Starbucks, give it a listen, some thought, and spread the word.
Single You Out: M-Dot – I Know (prod. by Chill Ill)
M-Dot has got another album dropping next month and that’s exciting for myself and anyone who considers themselves a hip hop fan. If you need some help getting by or some extra motivation for a dark time in your life, M-Dot has got you along with producer Chill Ill with their single I Know. If the world has got you down…you are not alone, M-Dot has been there and is walking testament to both life and artistic perseverance. I speak from personal experience, in that his music has helped guide me from some dark times…it’s deeper than music.
New album, A Notebook With No Light, drops July 6th. Don’t miss!
Single You Out: Abyss – Dynamic Duo (ft. Cyrus Da Zine) (prod. by DC The Midi Alien)
Dynamic Duo brings us yet another superlative production from not-heard-from-enough underground virtuoso DC The Midi Alien. The production is built on a foundation of heavily textured, hard-hitting boom-bap drums layered over the rhythm with soulfully haunting undertones that give the track a very distinct feel.
And true to the the song’s title, the strength of Dynamic Duo lies in the chemistry in the verses between Abyss and Massachusetts artist Cyrus Da Zine over this really dope soundscape.
And you know I love a good DJ element to put a track over the top, and to round out the classic feel, Boston’s own DJ Slipwax handles the closing turn on the turntables. His precise, authentic cuts at the tail end of the record serve as the perfect punctuation mark! Check it!
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