YC The Cynic – Molotovs At Poseidon (Video)

I am a sucker for Greek mythology combined with hip hop flavor.  A weird combination indeed but imagine how my curiosity was piqued when I saw the title:  Molotovs At Poseidon.

It did not disappoint at all.  I went through what remains of my inbox and this track was a glaring omission on my part.  A dope production with superb lyricism from YC The Cynic.

This track will apparently be surfacing on his debut album which drops in August, entitled, GNK.

Single You Out: Almighty – High Price Shots (ft. Vinnie Paz, Bronze Nazareth, Canibus & Planet Asia)

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The Almighty is back with a new line up but with the same lyrical potency.  It’s a pretty diverse group of emcees with Vinnie Paz, Bronze Nazareth, Canibus, and Planet Asia teaming up but it comes together pretty cohesive.

The new album, The 2nd Coming, is dropping on August 13th and has a grip of ill features on it.  I am going to check it out for sure.

Adlib – One Of The Few (Video)

This is why I love hip hop.  Adlib puts that emotion into each and every bar while the director of video really makes it personal for us as viewers to have him holding a child in one scene and a gun in the other.  He talks about real struggle and the ups and downs of life.  What more can a real fan ask for other than real music?

Adlib’s new album, Bad Newz, drops next Tuesday.

 

Single You Out: The Audible Doctor – The Vibe (ft. Oddisee x Hassan Mackey)

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Smooth really doesn’t hit the tip of the ice berg when describing this joint.   First, this beat should bring a smile to anyone listening, young and old alike.  It’s mellow, jazzy, and just plain fun.  It’s ok to have a good time making and listening to music.  Something that I think both bloggers and artist alike can meditate on for a moment.  Secondly, you’ve got The Audible Doctor, Oddisee, and Hassan Mackey kicking rhymes collectively.  How can we not win?

This is of The Audible Doctor’s forthcoming EP, The Summer Tape.  I know we will all like it.

Single You Out: Don Streat x S.O.N. – Jewels (Remix) (prod. by Keno Beats)

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I am bored with the music being concocted over the course of the last couple of weeks at least in terms of the singles dropping.  It’s just the same mundane material.  But leave it to Keno Beats to wake me up out of the funk with Jewels Remix which will be featured on his collaborative album with Don Streat, Bare My Soul.  I’ve always liked Don Streat.  I just wish I could get a full length project from him.  Looks like I might get my wish…

Soul Khan – Rusted Ghosts (ft. Arthur Lewis) (Official Video)

This song is for anybody that appreciate the art and symbolism of tattooing.  Soul Khan shares with you the story as to how he first got a tattoo.  He remembers the lists of things his mother said against it and then the meaning these pieces hold for him now.  It’s a smooth and meaningful joint.

Today he offers his latest EP, Psalm, on iTunes.  It’s redone in some capacity though I haven’t had the time to compare the versions.  Check it out.

Single You Out: Uncle Sam – Stay Grounded

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I first featured Uncle Sam about a year ago.  I thought he showed enormous upside and had the great foundation for a career in music.   I felt he just needed a bit more polish.  He sent me his mixtape soon after and I thought that the OG tracks that were on there were innovative and dope, but I kinda left him hanging without giving him my feedback.  (I am a well intentioned jackass sometimes.)  But here he is a year later with more polish and a dope beat that I am excited to share with you.  The beat is courtesy of Motion Picture.