I can’t help it. I am violating my own rules by posting this video of OnlyOne dropping by DJ Klyph’s radio show and rocking a couple of verses. I try to refrain from posting “non-songs” but this was just too good not share. He’s got bars a plenty, and if this video doesn’t clue you in, make sure you check out Police Brutality B-Sides.
Crafsmen – Potion 21 (ft. Detective Dandridge) (Video)
Crafsmen. Remember the name. He is another lyricist that not too many people know about right now, but when you listen to his verses and how they flow you really gain an appreciation for him as an artist. He is a very unique talent on Poe Mack’s label, Mackstrumental. This is a great track from his project, Whichcraf?. I bought it when it came out and I strongly encourage you to do likewise. Dr. G on the beat and Detective Dandridge shares the mic duties so you know.
I Am Many – Attack Of The Machines (Video)
I Am Many is an interesting moniker for someone who is one of a kind. His artistry, content, and style are unique (to put it mildly). Attack Of The Machines is a track that can be found off of his latest project, DISOBEY. I honestly didn’t even know that he had something new out or you would have already heard about it by now. This song goes in perfect step with the title, DISOBEY. Attack Of The Machines isn’t just about the rise of technology and automation. It is also about the automation of hip hop in culture. We are programmed to carry ourselves a certain way and dress a certain way. Disengage.
Single You Out: Stack Billion x Son-Ray x Citty Boii – That Wurk
I support the Local-MU12 and their compadre Son-Ray makes an appearance on this song, but really Stack Billion and Citty Boii all release fire. I am not really sure where this track will wind up, but I am going to enjoy it for the moment. Producer Joe Black on the beat. You should too.
Single You Out: Nomad Carlos – Capital Script (prod. by Sosa)
Nomad Carlos is repping out of Kingston, Jamaica. And he reps his city well. He rocks over this Sosa banger with ease. He has a very natural flow and style. The best way to describe it is the word….”easy”. It sounds like it comes easy to him.
This is the first single off of Carlos’ forthcoming joint…You’re Most Welcome. And a single like this certainly will get the buzz going. Check for him.
Single You Out: Mr. Live x Earl Blaize – Flipped + Un’ed You
Alot of people may not be aware of Mr. Live’s histpry, but I am not most people. Mr. Live is a pioneer in the independent hip hop scene in New York. In the late 1990s he was dropping a grip of dope 12″. He has a unique style and voice that really plays well in today’s music scene. This song starts off so soulful and then knocks your sneakers off. Great track albeit short. So be on your toes when he drops his new EP, Conflicted, sponsored by Dub MD, drops this September.
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Savage Brothers – Open Season (ft. Benihana Kenobi)
Every once in a while I want to listen to something ruthless. And that’s what this track Open Season is….ruthless. There’s not a whole lot of complexity going on here. The Savage Brothers and Benihana Kenobi don’t just imply a beat down…they are here to give it. The production credits go out to Chapter7.
Substance Abuse – Paper Tigers (ft. Myka 9 and Percee P) (Video)
This video surfaces from Substance Abuse’s latest album, Background Music. This track is old school and eclectic. What I diverse line up? You have SU teaming up with Myka 9 who has a style all unto himself, and Percee P who has an absolute tenacious delivery. The production takes me back to BDP era and has me feeling nostalgic. Perhaps we should check out this new album….
Planet Asia & Ras Kass – Kings (prod. by Numonics) (Video)
Two west coast legends (yes, legends) link up for this video single for the cut Kings. The production is handled by one of the most consistent beatsmiths currently doing his thing, Numonics. I love the beat, the lyrics, and the video concept. The wooden throne up in the club is very fitting. Ras Kass kills me with this line:
I cruxcify rappers, give em’ Calvary pain / Like Christ, y’all ni%$as suffer til our salary change
That was vintage Ras Kass. This cut can be found on J57 and Numonics joint venture, LI FTW, which is slated to drop…not soon enough.
Single You Out: Virtuoso – Ted Koppel (ft. M-Dot and V.Knuckles)
I hate you if you don’t like this track. How do you like that for journalism? I have direct disdain for your terrible taste. Anyway…this joint is the best track, in my humble opinion, off of Virtuoso’s joint venture with the Snowgoons, CoVirt Ops: Infantry. If you like those hard hitting snares and tough rhymes, this album is for you. Also bear witness to M-Dot’s verse…dude shines every time he blesses the MIC.
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