Fire Power is an appropriate name for this song. The beat, samples, and scratches all add the appropriate level of intensity for these gritty emcees. Saigon, Blaq Poet, and GQ Nothin’ Pretty all bring their unique styles and voices to the track and leave an indelible imprint. There is an updated version of the track that adds a verse from King Magnetic and that will appear on DJ Tray’s forthcoming album, BWTG.
SGT. Over has been relentless in 2013 cranking out songs and readying us for his album in 2014, entitled, Big Music. For the cut, Black Death, Sarge tags in the Jersey vet, Ransom, who is coming off his own success with the Statik Selektah produced album, The Proposal. I am not sure who the producer is for the track as there is no credits, but the sound knocks. Sarge and Ransom’s voice give the song a nice contrast. I am sure you will feel this.
Alterbeats’ Class Struggle is dropping on October 29th. The two songs I have heard from the project have both been fantastic but I expect nothing less from the French producer. He also only works with some of the most gifted emcees in the game, so the combination of talent is always ill. This time we have Shabaam Sahdeeq, Skeezo, and Mic Handz, all of whom are ruthless with the verbals. Mic Handz, in particular, has got the flow going on this track. Don’t sleep!
We dropped the single for this cut not all that long ago. Blaq Poet now releases the video which is a montage of a variety of flicks to reflect the verses of the song. There are too many scenes to list. The song of course stands on it’s own merits. You can’t go wrong in having Vinnie Paz, Chino XL, and Spit Gemz on your track. That’s a win every time. Blaq Death is slated for a November 12th release date. Make sure you check for that.
I could have sworn that I featured Rayce on HHD before, but I simply can’t find the post, so maybe this is his premiere? Regardless, he shared this cut with me early Sunday morning and I definitely like it. It’s a joint that showcases not only dope lyricism but a poignant message at the end that I am sure a lot of us can relate to.
This is coming straight off of Term’s G.O.Y.A. project. And when they call out hard body hip hop this is to which they refer. Sheek Louch and Lil Fame each our contributors to this cut, which leads me to mention two things:
1) Termanology is spitting some of the best bars of his career right now. I have heard him deliver several dope cameos and this album really is the culmination of that dope sound.
2) Lil Fame has to be considered one of the most consistent emcees EVER. He’s been spitting this dope shit through two decades and hasn’t changed one iota.
Kap Kallous comes with plenty of ammunition and support with the likes of MidaZ The Beast and Shiboi Stalin on the track Bad Decisions. The production credits go towards long time collaborator, Optiks. In particular, Kallous kills his verse, so pay careful attention.
This is the 2nd Installment of our Friday Feature series embracing the music of Printz Of Peepz. This time we bring you the cut Lethally Artistic from the album, P.o.P. Culture, which is produced by another artist we feature here whenever possible, Crafsmen. The track has that dark Gotham back-alley vibe. P.o.P. really exhibits a great flow and lyrical ability, particularly on that second verse. Make sure you keep checking for him for the next two Fridays because we ain’t done yet! Appreciate innovative minds and creative talent…
Jermiside drops the second single, Victory Is Mine, from his sophomore collaborative album with producer Danny Diggs, Quiet As Kept. Jermiside is my favorite emcee from the talented Lessondary Crew (I probably said the same thing about Spec Boogie a year or so ago, but whatever. It’s a tie). He has a very smooth style that is only amplified with the production of Danny Diggs. This song in particular is inspiring. You truly can’t keep a good man down.
Quiet As Kept will be released October 22nd
I enjoy this song and Natti’s album, Still Motion, alot. Other than that, I am going to let the official press release take it away:
The second single from Natti’s ‘Still Motion’ gets a visual treatment. Watch as Natti, Sha Stimuli & Substantial reluctantly admire the drug game, the music industry and the institution of education. Three systems that, more often than not, prey on it’s participants and are specifically designed for them to fail.
Hip Hop Dependency 