This is one of the tightest cuts off of Shaz Illyork’s Deadstock Revival. The Illyorker is joined by Nems, Nutso, Poison Pen, and Danse Daimons for this track. Those emcees, my readers, are some of the hardest rhymers doing it. Be sure to check out the album if you have not already.
Single You Out: Sgt Over – The Bad Guy
This was of course released a few weeks ago, but as I was incognito for a moment, it did not get posted. DPS is fam in these parts as the crew consistently drops dope tracks so it’s little more than a guarantee that their music always wind up on HHD. This track from SGT. Over doesn’t seem to be destined for any project in particular. It’s simply a track that lets him distinguish himself from the rest of the pack over a Knox produced track. He’s just flexing the skills and that’s OK by me.
Natural Elements – NE Definitely Mixtape (2013)
Artist: Natural Elements (A-Butta x Swigga x Mister Voodoo)
Album: NE Definitely Mixtape
Source: Web Browsing
Tracklisting:
1. Mister Voodoo ft. KA – Relax Your Mind
2. L-Swift – How Itz Going Down (Remix)
3. L-Swift x Mister Voodoo – Yes Yes Y’all (Radio Edit)
4. Nightbreed – Dark Day
5. Raidermen – Top Dollar
6. Natural Elements – I Got Your Heart
7. L-Swift – Don’t Sleep
8. Nightbreed – Who’s Spot Must I Take Now
9. Natural Elements – Wishing On A Star
10. Nightbreed – Don’t Question Why
11. 2Face – DJ 279 Freestyle Choice FM 1996
12. Natural Elements – Every Day (Instrumental)
13. Natural Elements – Life Ain’t Fair (Original Version)
14. Natural Elements – Tri-Boro
15. Mister Voodoo – Regulation Time
16. Natural Elements – Bust Mine (Instrumental)
17. Nightbreed – Two Roads Out The Ghetto
18. Natural Elements – Second Hand Smoke
19. L-Swift & Mister Voodoo – Stretch & Bobbitio WKCR Freestyle 1995
20. L-Swift – Relax (Demo Tape Version)
21. Natural Elements – Shine
22. L-Swift – Live The Life
23. Mister Voodoo – Pen Hits Paper
24. Natural Elements – By Nature
25. Raidermen Feat. Mister Voodoo – Gettin’ Over
26. Natural Elements – The Promo
Note:
I obviously missed this mixtape or else it would have been front and center on HHD much sooner. This is a compilation of rarities that showcase the crews come up in the mid-to-late 1990s. These are tracks that they performed as a crew, solo artists, and some guest spots. I have been an avid listener of NE throughout the years and there are a few tracks on here that I haven’t even heard. It’s going to make for some good listening mixed by Bad Cop.
One of the reasons that this project is being released now is that A-Butta, Swigga, and Mister Voodoo are back at it making music as a collective again. The one track they have released, All Hail NE, is truly dope and definitely bodes well for their forthcoming projects. Really excited about this one folks so make sure you give this a listen and get yourself familiar with the crew. They will be hitting you with some new material shortly.
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Single You Out: ethemadassassin – H.T.G. (ft. Sole – R)
ethemadassassin just released his album, Soul On Fire, and H.T.G., is a biproduct of that release. What we have here is a knocking beat (produced by an unknown entity) and some heavy lines laid down by e’ and Sole-R. From the track’s intro the listener will recognize that this a joint you carry body bags to. I’m just sayin’….
Eff Yoo – Fire Escape Life (prod by Golden Child) (Video)
Eff Yoo narrates the somber tale of what life looks(ed) through his eyes. Just a stark dose of reality for the people from his album. Bodega Businessman. The production is handled by Golden Child.
Single You Out: Vinnie Paz – God Bless
Vinnie Paz is back on his grind…wait did he ever stop? Nah. Paz has been incredibly consistent in putting out good work since 1999 when I was rocking the Amber Probe EP on a hiss-happy cassette. Now, God Bless features Paz at his very best. He’s got a really nice flow on this joint and producer Mikey Bingo has got the track hoppin’! Great beat.
This track can be found on Paz’s forthcoming EP, Carry On Tradition, dropping on October 29th.
Lyriciss – Maryland (ft. Pro’verb)
Oh fuck. This is why I love hip hop. It’s cuts like these right here that makes heads nod and days brighter. When it comes to going for delf , Lyriciss and Pro’verb take it there. Simply one of the best cuts when it comes to emcees repping their spot. Coming out of PG county with that quotable wordplay. I especially feel the sports references that Pro’verb is laying down…from Len Bias to the ‘Skins there were no breaks in those 16 bars. Salute! This cut is coming off of Lyriciss’ upcoming album, The Balance. That album will be hitting you on October 29th so do yourself a service and check it.
Single You Out: Big O – Honesty (ft. Blaq Poet)
I don’t think you could get two tougher flows on the mic if you tried. Big O and Blaq Poet come out locked and loaded on this 4th Assassin self-produced track (damn…Big O flexin’ production skills) that is destined to make an appearance on Big O’s highly anticipated album, Gravel Engagement. That’s not hype either…that’s honesty. The album drops on October 22nd. I’ll be waiting.
Single You Out: Shabaam Sahdeeq – U Don’t Want None (ft General DV) (prod by Alterbeats)
Shabaam Sahdeeq is back with a song from his forthcoming project, Keepers Of The Lost Art, which unfortunately has a release date into next year. This song should get people amped for the project, and rightfully so. Alterbeats gives the song a Dragnet appeal with the horns in the background and then lets the snares simply crack. General DV (DV Alias Khrist) also laces us with the gravelly hook, which gives me a moment of nostalgia. Shabaam Sahdeeq knows how to do the rest with his raw lines and crisp delivery.
Single You Out: Serge Severe -The Bottom Line (Produced by 5th Sequence)
The Bottom Line is the recently released bonus song from Serge Severe and 5th Sequence’s EP, Boom Bap & Bars Vol. 1. It really doesn’t get any smoother than this. It falls in line with the rest of the EP. Make sure you cop the project if you have not already.
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