“Old school…got my Raider’s cap…” That’s the anthem on this cut from the Demigodz impressive KILLmatic album. We’ve talked about it before in the album review, but this track is produced by Apathy, and he did a hella of a job on this joint. The video is also a little old school that features a cameo from Xzibit. Cop this album if you have not already and peep the review.
Alpha Faktion -Truth,Lies & Audiotape (Video)
Gimme some more of that good old fashioned boom bap, fellas! This reminds me of some older Nonphixion material and that’s a good thing. It has those raw rhymes and beat with those political overtones. I am definitely feeling the music coming from Alpha Faktion. Their EP dropping under the same name as this song is dropping on May 21st and you are going to want to catch that.
Single You Out: Gone Wallace – Aretha Maybe (prod. by RocketScience)
This is a fresh, light hearted track from an artist going by the moniker, Gone Wallace. I like the concept and the execution. I will be checking for him in the future. He’s just offering something different that I like.
Toke – Get Em (Video)
I really shouldn’t have to say too much about this video. It was real well done. The music and the rhymes were definitely dope. Toke has got all of the intangibles to make this music thing pan out. An EP should be dropping in the summer. Stay tuned.
The bottom line to this song…stay faithful people…stay faithful.
The Antihero Project – Dark Renaissance (Video)
This video was released a month ago but I just now caught it. I think this is innovative in terms of the video, and on point when it comes to production and rhymes. I like the whole “Mission Impossible” take on the video.
The Antihero Project is comprised of the following, Mehdi Cee, Johnny Illdigger, and Logic Johnson.
Because I though the music was so good I think I am going to give the album a spin. What do you all think?
Big O – Ticking Timebomb (Video) (Prod. by Stu Bangas)
HHD is proud to debut this video for, Ticking Timebomb. We’ve been talking about Big O on HHD for a year now at least. Lets get the word out regarding this talent coming out of Cleveland, Ohio. He’s offering a different sound than the Midwest might be known for typically. He’s got a punishing technique and delivery that is only amplified when you combine his talents with that of, Stu Bangas.
“You spit raps like you want to spoon or cuddle..” Haha. Ain’t that the truth! If you want the raw and uncut, and a break from the fru-fru, then this joint is for you.
Big O’s LP, Gravel Engagement, entirely produced by 4th Assassin is dropping this summer.
DJ Duke – Who (ft. Shabaam Sahdeeq) (Video)
This particular video single is coming off of DJ Duke’s forthcoming album, Here Comes The City Brother. That project is dropping this September. Now the beat isn’t going to be anything that sticks in my head. It’s a little to minimal for me. But it does have Shabaam Sahdeeq on the mic device and that’ll get my attention.
Nutso – I Plead The 5th (2013)
Artist: Nutso
Album: I Plead The 5th
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Listen. I am going to make this easy to understand. If you like that raw, grimy, New York boom-bap, then Nutso is that dude. I don’t know if there is a doper delivery in the Rotten Apple than his. Sure there are people who have clever rhyme schemes and intricacies but when it comes to straight flow and emotion, Nutso has got it on lock.
Single You Out: Chris Green – Fire (ft. Flexo (of CBB) & Billy D. Mills)
I am very pleased to present this new artists (at least to me) Chris Green. I was expecting bland (because that’s what is typical) but this is a hot track. The beat is knocking (Super Villain) and the emcees have some better than decent flows. I think the readership on HHD can get behind this. I hope to hear more soon.
Pharoahe Monch – Haile Selassie Karate (ft. Denaun Porter) (Video)
This video and song hails from Pharoahe Monch’s most recent album, W.A.R. It’s an album I am inspired to revisit after listening to this very brief cut. The footage for the video comes from Mitchell’s Plain South Africa.
“…politicking like Stephanopolous”
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