The first thing I want to say is that you don’t see chemistry on the microphone like this anymore. Little Vic and Peter Leo spit these bars like they were on some EPMD shit. It’s incredible the way they trade these bars. I can’t compare it with anything recently. The second thing I want to note is the dope beat that Undefined crafts here, and his album, Certified A-Side, is chocked full of rhythms like this. You need to check it out! Lastly, the video is extremely well done. The director really did a great job of accentuating the team work in the track. Officially one of my favorite joints this year.
Single You Out: Rilgood – Corruptor
This is a clear and deliberate track coming off of Rilgood’s forthcoming mix tape, Kingdom. It has a raw, old school vibe to it, which I can appreciate. Is somewhat reminiscent in style to Roc Marciano.
Grim Reaperz – Blood Leg Vol. 1 & 2
I don’t have time for a full review of these EPs but I really find it necessary to showcase the material in these two pieces. I think they have gone largely unnoticed and they are too dope not to give a fair listen.
The Grim Reaperz are a production team out of France. (Yes, I know…France is killin’ it right now when it comes to production.) Too rock over their heavy hitting productions they have enlisted the likes of RA The Rugged Man, Bekay, Shaz Illyork, Reks, Diabolic, King Magnetic, and a slew of other dope artists.
So if you are a fan of any or all these artists, I am sure that you will dig these EPs. Vol. 1 dates back to July 2012 while Vol. 2 just dropped within the last month or so. Enjoy…and cop if you like what you hear.
Esh & Arc – The Third Tit (ft. Romen Rok) (Video)
New video from Esh & Arc’s collaborative EP, Nightworks. It features their compatriot Romen Rok. It’s a high energy cut highlighted with many a dope line.
Tone Liv – Grimey Slick Talk (Produced by Dus) (Video)
Tone Liv and the fellas keep the video grimy while hanging out spitting verbals in an abandoned warehouse. This track heralds from Liv’s new album, Cheap Porn, Tall Cans, and T.V. Dinners.
Single You Out: Shabaam Sahdeeq – The Come Back Kid (ft. FT and Skyzoo)
New music from Shabaam Sahdeeq accompanied by FT and Skyzoo. When it comes to Sahdeeq’s music, it’s always heat rocks. No different here. DJ Skizz on the beat.
Producer’s Spotlight: DJ Low Cut (2013)
Today HHD is bringing you it’s initial offering of it’s Producer’s Spotlight. The idea is a product of how unheralded and under appreciated the producer has become in today’s hip hop world. Artists crank out albums so quickly these days that it’s hard to sink your teeth into an individual project and give credit where it’s due.
I chose DJ Low Cut (Twitter, Facebook) as my first entry because he has been prolific over the course of the last year or two. He has so much dope material out there that his name deserves that recognition and his product deserves to be listened to and appreciated. He also just recently dropped and EP with one of my favorite emcees, Nutso, called In The Cut.
This is not done in interview format but rather I am asking producers to provide a bio and some of their favorite cuts of which they handled the beats.
Grayskul – Come On (Video)
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.
Hip Hop Dependency 