Substantial and Acem remind us to take notice of what’s going on in your very own backyard…because your neighbors are already knowing about you! The Other Guys provide the remix for the Neighborhood Watch from the reworked version of Substantial’s Art Is Where The Home Is.
Endemic – Calisthenics (ft. Tragedy Khadafi, Sav Killz & Bugsy da God) (Video)
Endemic releases this video from the salvo known as, Terminal Illness Part 2. This is one of the man gritty bangers that you will find on this project. Endemic snares the talents of Tragedy Khadafi, Sav Killz , and Bugsy Da God to rock over some top notch production. Check the album if you have not already.
Croup – Circles (2014)
Artist: Croup
Album: Circles
Tracklisting:
1. Shredded Cheese (feat. NapsNdreds)
2. The Declaration (feat. Supastition)
3. Banger (feat. Animal Pak)
4. Ring Rust (feat. Dan Johns)
5. Last Hours (feat. Don Cerino, NapsNdreds, Praverb)
6. Dirt Naps (feat. NapsNdreds)
7. Brands (feat. Animal Pak)
8. Definition Of A Man (feat. TWC)
9. War Cry (feat. Dan Johns)
10. Cry Inside (feat. Animal Pak)
11. Shredded Cheese (Instrumental)
12. The Declaration (Instrumental)
13. Banger (Instrumental)
14. Ring Rust (Instrumental)
15. Last Hours (Instrumental)
16. Dirt Naps (Instrumental)
17. Brands (Instrumental)
18. Definition Of A Man (Instrumental)
19. War Cry (Instrumental)
20. Cry Inside (Instrumental)
Note:
This is not an ‘official’ review but rather a strong endorsement for you to pick up this FREE album. Croup is a producer who is repping Germany and whose beats have found homes on several reputable emcees’ albums. And after listening to this, his first producer album, you can see why his productions are sought after.
Every song on this project bangs. There are only ten (plus instrumentals), so it’s short and to the point but every song on here is a winner. And I mean that…every song wins.
Single You Out: Serge Severe & Gen.Erik- Giant (feat. DJ Total Eclipse (X-Ecutioners)
A great DJ can make a great song phenomenal and that’s what happens here. Serge Severe is a superlative emcee and has made many a great song and this has to be considered one of the best. And the difference is DJ Total Eclipse. That kind of expert chopping is a difference maker. Gen. Erik is no slouch behind the boards either. Banging!
One Dae – Sweet Dreams (Video)
One Dae is not taking any days off since he dropped his superlative album, Daes & Times last year. He has a new mixtape getting ready to drop called Last Of The Flohicans mixed by the venerable PF Cuttin. This is the first single (I think) from the project. Enjoy!
Single You Out: Jus Daze – New Yawk (prod by Stradivarius)
New Yawk is nothing to tamper with and very few rep it better than Jus Daze. Daze had been dropping a lot of introspective music lately, but here he pays homage to his city. And he does it with the flair and flow that only he possesses. Stradivarius digs down deep into the soul and extracts just a little bit for this really dope beat. Enjoy folks!
Sleep – Branded (2014)
Artist: Sleep (2-Man Cypher)
Album: Branded
Tracklisting:
1. Question 1
2. Question 2
3. Question 3
4. Question 4
5. Question 5
6. Question 6
7. Question 7
8. Question 8
Note:
Sleep from 2-Man Cypher has never fallen short on creativity. He has done songs narrating from the perspectives of different individuals. He has even done tracks from the outlook of the devil. And with his latest EP, Branded, he takes creativity to a whole new level.
On this EP, Sleep, takes on the persona of the tragic story of Damon Winton. The story is real, making this EP biographical in context. Branded is the tale of a troubled youth that is abandoned by the system and family that was supposed to protect him. Each song is introduced by a question from a reporter to the social worker in charge. After the social worker answers the reporter’s question in dubious fashion, Sleep narrates a tale from the perspective of Damon. It is incredibly powerful, because this is real life. These are things that happen to children on a daily basis.
Intuition & Equalibrum – STFU (Video)
Intuition and Equalibrum dropped their self-titled album today and did it proper. The music is very relatable and easy to listen to. It’s got a very bluesy vibe and made my ride to work all the more pleasurable this morning. This so happens to be one of my favorite tracks from the effort. It’s done from the perspective of his girl in the midst of an argument. Pretty innovative when considering the lyrics….
Illmaculate – Woodstock (ft. OnlyOne) (Video)
Fresh off Illmaculate’s Clay Pigeons album comes a little protest music. Woodstock is about utilizing the power of music to stage a protest right on the White House lawn. All Illmac and OnlyOne want is to have their freedoms guaranteed and not trifled with. It’s that vintage Sandpeople sound…
Single You Out: Godz Chyld – Heavens (prod. by Jordan River Banks)
Some serious business is put in on Godz Chyld’s new record, Heavens. I am not sure if he has put out any music previous to this record, but this joint reflects some legitimate mic prowess. That means he knows his way around a beat. Speaking of…I am familiar with Jordan River Banks production from his previous work with Ciph Barker (where has that guy been?) and he always drops some powerful back drops. This joint sounds like it dropped from skies…
If you are digging this check out their collaborative project, Forever.
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