This track from Naturally Born Strangers (Rich Kidd x Tona x Adam Bomb) is a loosie that didn’t make their self-titled album. But this track is right up on par with the excellence that the album represents. Rich Kidd lacing the big beats and the emcees respond with some fine wordplay. If you haven’t already checked it, make sure you give the album a listen.
This is a heartfelt dedication track from the artists that comprise N3WTHOUGHT (My’key Iso, Brandy Shanice, and Danny Watts). I am not sure about the background of the track but I can tell it was made with the backing of a lot of emotion and features one of the most underrated beatsmiths of all time, Freddie Joachim.
There aren’t too many appropriate places to rock the Baine mask, but if there is such a place, the video for Mercenaries Creed might be the spot. I caught Royal Illness checking out the blog and reached out to him on Twitter. As an artist he seems to have a solid foundation in hip hop history and definitely brings that to the table for his own music. He flips lines regarding politics and social commentary over some heavy beats that he himself created. These tracks are just a taste of Illness’ full length endeavor, Soundtrack To The War Vol. 2 which will drop on February 21st.
This video is older (from three months ago) than I would normally post. But I need a late pass on all the music The Fraternity has been putting out. This joint is from Cocaine Chris’ album, Cain & Glory, and is produced by none other than, Dope Antelope. This track is not only dope but it’s also a very poignant description of what’s going on in a lot of urban epicenters. The album, as a whole, is also very impressive.
I am not playing when I say that 2 Man Cypher/The Fraternity and Dope Antelope are at the forefront of keeping real hip hop alive and well. I have checked quite a few albums from the back catalog and they are all high quality. I can’t wait to hear more material from the camp.
Another single released from Pardon My French, which is the collaborative effort from Macabeats and Cool FD. And they bring plenty of heavy artillery to assist on the mic in the personas of Dready Kruger, Mic Handz, and Dirt Platoon. Definitely peep the album…
Third video released from N.B.S.’ latest album, The Smokefest. The production on the track is handled by Scrilla Ventura so we can just check this track off as being ‘certifiable’. This is one of the best tracks off of the latest release, which I encourage you all to peep. It gets no realer.
No rest for one of our most featured emcees, Big O. He went right back to the lab and crafted a “two-for-one” with the Wake Up Freestyle, and You Can’t Stop. The second joint actually self produced. He is hard at work with the forthcoming release of The Delegation 2 which has a drop date of February 22nd. If you missed out before make sure you check out his interview Here.
I have been sitting on this interview for a minute, waiting for the day to come where I could share it with you guys. I present to you today HHD’s interview with Mr. Live. A lot of new readers may be unfamiliar with Mr. Live, but to those of us who grew up during the advent of the independent hip hop music scene, his name rings bells. Along with groups like Jigmastas and Natural Elements, Mr. Live was releasing a slew of dope 12″ releases that have become revered among heads in my age group. He has one of the most unique voices in the game and I am glad he is back making more music. As 1/2 of Drama Class, along with Earl Blaize, he is releasing his new EP, Conflicted, today. So in conjunction with his return to music, I present words from the man himself…enjoy!
I’ve been supporting these Mr. Morbid & Melph (out of the Netherlands) the moment I heard their first single. Their album, Close To The End, will be dropping on March 25th. For their latest track they solicit the rhyme stylings of house favorite, Little Vic, along with others. The track is in the same vein as their other efforts that focus on banging drums and dark orchestral samples. I am a fan.
MadKem puts the visuals to a track from La Vie en Bleu. On the song, The Breeze, he links up with affiliate K-Hill for some added narration. This track is about ambition, persistence, and the pursuit of utilizing one’s abilities to the fullest extent. At least that’s how I see it.
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