Another video endowed to the masses from the Ugly Heroes’ crew. This comes off of their impressive self-titled album. It’s music for the downtrodden and the close to broken. Keep your heads up folks…
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)
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: Godilla – Darkness (ft. Spit Gemz)
Darkness serves as a bonus song to Godilla’s latest release, Altered Beast. The track once again features one of the most coveted emcees in the game, Spit Gemz. The track is dark, yet hype and contains many an ill bar. Be sure to cop the album as it is free and houses a grip of tracks with the same tenacity as this one.
Single You Out: Don Streat x S.O.N. – Jewels (Remix) (prod. by Keno Beats)
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
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.
Blame One & J57 – They Don’t Know (ft. Akie Bermiss)
Beautiful music. What can I say that the music isn’t already preaching (no pun intended)? J57 shows us once again that he is a master of his craft. This arrangement is perfection. Akie Bermiss lends a chorus that just takes you on a trip in between Blame One’s bars. And speaking of those bars: Blame One has always spoken on spirituality and his beliefs. If you listen to his past music you will pick up on that. His message is one of acceptance and blessing. It isn’t preachy…it’s human.
Walk In The Sun drops on August 27th which seems eons away. But you can preorder it now.
Single You Out: TOPE – Family Affair (ft. Grynch x Spac3man)
TOPE is back with a brand new single entitled, Family Affair featuring two of Seattle’s most celebrated MC’s Grynch and Spac3man. Produced by TOPE himself, Family Affair serves as the official first single to his new EP, TROUBLEMAN, available July 9th. Over a classic drum break and Cheryl Lynn sample, TOPE, Grynch, and Spac3man trade bars about what they do best; being the life of the party. Good times all around…
Single You Out: Digital Martys – Heavy Grave (ft. Ras Kass)
Hip hop is at it’s best when it means something to somebody and when a message is being imparted. The Digital Martyrs enlist Hall Of Fame lyricist, Ras Kass to discuss politics, society, and the hypocrisy in both. It’s a tightly woven track all together but it’s hard for anyone to outshine a Ras Kass guest verse. The Ballad Of The Bullet is the Martyr’s forthcoming full length…be on the lookout.
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