One of the illest sets from a show came courtesy of Grayskul. They have a high energy skillset that gets you amped. They also have a ton of material out there that people may not know about. (maybe it’s time for another discography…hmmm.) There new album, Zenith is slated for September so be on the lookout.
Single You Out: Snake Hollywood – Nuthin’ Higher
When Snake Hollywood spits, I listen. His EP, My Condolences was one of the highlights of my 2012. Now I hear he has a new release entitled, My Condolences: Addendum dropping sometime this summer. I am not sure what it will include (remixes, new music) but it’s sure to be dope. On the joint, Nuthin’ Higher, Hollywood channels a little of that Run DMC boom bap.
Stryfe & Marc Byrd – War (Video)
Ok. If this song doesn’t move you and make you want to hit something, we’ve got a problem. This song is so dangerous to eardrums it may knock off your equilibrium. I am not playing. This song is coming off of Stryfe and Marc Byrd’s album, The Last Resorts. That is a great album by the way. If you are tired of the same old boring fuckery that befuddles the masses on a daily basis, you are going to want this album. The duo surpasses limits and expectations. Blam.
Sgt. Over – High On Life (Video)
Sgt. Over drops a video for High On Life, which can be found on his most recent album, Precious Jewels. This time the emcee drops that certified smooth ish. We all need to smooth it out from time to time. Cop the album…
EMS x Soulslicers – Past Doubt (Video)
The EMS team and the Swiss producers, Soulslicers, create a visual for, Past Doubt, which is coming off the new street album, Slice Of Life. The album is available for free at DJ Booth. I have listened to it and I can give you the green light to go get it (like you were waiting for that anyway). This particular track is one of the smoothest cuts off of the album.
Single You Out: Mr. Morbid & Melph – Lifestyles of the Living Dead (Feat. Ill Proceeja)
Mr. Morbid & Melph were featured on HHD for the first time a couple of months ago. I really felt that dark and ominous song that they were bringing to the table. Now they seem intent with the release of this single to build a mounting buzz for their upcoming album, Close To The End.
Single You Out: Undefined – Swinging Pendulums (ft. Nutso, Sycksyllables & Famoso)
The second single from Undefined’s new project, Certified A-Side, features HHD staples, Nutso and Famoso along side Sycksyllables. The track has a low key rock vibe to it. It also features some nice sampling. It’s definitely dope when you combine the subtlety of the music with the heavy handedness of the emcees.
Single You Out: V-Zilla – Blind Man
V-Zilla is not done by a long shot. Six months ago he dropped a highly ill EP and now he comes with this Lamar Mitchell produced single which is just bonkers. The song has got a grip ton of soulful energy inside of it. The production’s guitar and voice samples really meld well with Zilla’s introspective lyricism. How could you not like this joint?
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Artist Spotlight: Goldini Bagwell (2013)
HHD is really proud to bring you this artist spotlight from Goldini Bagwell. I have been following his work since the early inception of the Sandpeople. His superlative skill, creative knack, and unique wordplay made him an easy choice for this month’s selection. His recent release, Secondhand Smoke, produced by Pmpee just dropped and was reviewed here a few weeks ago made the timing even more perfect. It’s a great read, so without boring you to death with my introduction…
Vers’tyle – The Round Up (Interlude) Produced by ANS (Video)
Ok. This was all about the right timing here. Vers’tyle sent me this submission just as I was putting some posts together and doing some listening. I thought I would give it a chance. Ummm…he meets all the criteria and more for music that we post on HHD. He’s got the voice and the flow that capture the moment. If the idea of this video was draw the audience in, I think he more than accomplished his purpose. I want to hear more because he killed this “interlude”. There’s not too many new (new to me) artists that impress this much. I am going to be on the lookout for The Rogue EP very soon.
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