The Milita and Rome Clientel team up again for the track, Bang Bang. Rome had been kind of quiet in 2013, but he’s back delivering that official boom bap that’s come to be associated with his name. He has a new project, The Empire 3: The Coronation, dropping soon. You can download this single HERE if you choose.
Single You Out: Apex Zero – A Meeting Of The Continents (ft Hasan Salaam & Iron Braydz) (prod By DJ Fortune)
I love the way DJ Fortune flipped that Dexter theme song. That’s some good work that instantly grabs the listener’s attention. Another thing that grabs me instantly is Hasan Salaam’s verse. His voice just holds you at attention so you listen carefully to each word. I have always been a fan of his work. This is all together a nice track that can be found off of Apex Zero’s next album. Reality Provoking Liberation, which debuts on October 28th.
Father Jah & D.R.U.G.S. Beats – Like U Never Seen Crystal Ballz? (Video)
This video and song are a little trippy but there’s something very addicting and appealing about it. It’s just not something you hear every day. And that dude, D.R.U.G.S. Beats is on a roll right now! I count three albums to date that he has completely produced in 2013. That’s what you call staying busy! Father Jah has a very unique style and this is just a sampling of his new album, Manuscripture of the Father as Inspired by D.R.U.G.S. (Dope Real Under Ground Sh*t)
Single You Out: Kon Boogie – Oh Mane (ft. Eye N See) (Prod. By 5th Seal)
Finally Kon Boogie’s new album, Believe Or Never Grow, has a release date. It’s dropping on September 11th. Up until that time he’s going to be dropping one “bonus” track a week that will not be on the actual album. Now if this was on the cutting room floor, you know the album has got to be tight. This track is nice! It’s up tempo and fun. You’ve got 5th Seal on the beat and some guest bars from, Eye-N-See.
Single You Out: Nino Bless – Rhyme Of The Year (MK Ultra)
I keep hearing that Nino Bless is young. Well if his years are young, his flow is that of a super-seasoned vet. I mean seven minutes of straight intelligent bars? Damn! His wordplay is at an elite level and I dare someone to tell me otherwise. Other artists beware, because if the son is shining brightest you might get lost in this man’s shadow! The fire production comes courtesy of SCOTTZILLA.
Single You Out: Mr. Morbid & Melph – The Death Cult
Mr. Morbid and Melph are back bringing the hardcore as the anticipation builds for their forthcoming album, Close To The End. This track is nice with an operatic background and epic production. The flows are also way above par. The Netherlands is doing it!
The Other Guys – Memories Fade (ft. yU & Substantial) (Video)
Remember that girl? C’mon…time to forget her. So says these verses from The Other Guys, Substantial, and yU. That’s sound advice from some fresh artists from the DMV. The Other Guys’ album, The Opposite Of Sex, drops on September 10th.
Meyhem Lauren – Drug Lord (ft. AG Da Coroner & Action Bronson)
Meyhem Lauren drops this video for Drug Lord, from Respect The Fly Shit. The song features guest bars from AG Da Coroner and Action Bronson. Production is done by none other that Harry Fraud. The video is extremely creative. I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it in terms of a music video.
Quadir Lateef – Fool’s Gold (2013)
Artist: Quadir Lateef
Album: Fool’s Gold
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I can’t go any longer without talking about this album. Quadir Lateef’s, Fools Gold, is an indictment of all that is going on in the hip hop culture. He is fierce and fearless when making his observations. Everything from the songs to the skits has a purpose, and that’s to put this hip hop culture on blast. As a Muslim, Lateef, has a problem with his surroundings and instead of sitting idly by and giving the perpetrators a pass, he vehemently goes after these individuals within the confines of this music.
Single You Out: R-Swift – Problem
It’s funny that his single is premiering on HHD the same day as post the Quadir Lateef review for Fool’s Gold. R-Swift is reiterating the same sentiments as Lateef in many ways. He too recognizes the ills of the record industry and the type of image they are trying to promote. Really relevant material. If you are diggin this track, he has an album that was recently released entitled, Apply Pressure.
…we almost lose our life to the ignorance we promote…
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