I have been a fan of Taiyamo Denku but obviously I was sleeping when this video dropped. I love the beat on this joint. The keys are being hit hard by Grime Lab. Denku’s flow is a little on the maniacal side on this joint. It has a “rubber room” feel. This is the first single from his forthcoming album, RADIOOCTAVE.
Single You Out: Endemic – NY Untouchables (ft. Tragedy Khadafi, Top Dog & Supreme)
Endemic is a producer out of the UK who has made some noise before with his initial offering of Terminal Illness. He has an ill sound and also a new project coming out soon. Quarantine is a mixtape he has dropping on May 27th and the line up looks pretty fresh to me. I mean look at the line up on this track! Any concerns? Didn’t think so.
PremRock – Singapore (Video)
Yes. Yes. PremRock dropping a video for Singapore off of his highly acclaimed album, Mark’s Wild Years. If you are a frequent visitor here, you will have heard me mention this album several times as one of the best last year. It’s an album that has a life of it’s own.
Artist Spotlight: The 17th
Today I am proud to bring you one of the most innovative talents in hip hop today, The 17th. I have been literally amazed with the concepts and quality of his music so it was only natural to ask him a few questions. As a member of the collective Local-MU12 his name is gaining more and more exposure, or notoriety, whichever you may prefer. Look for The 17th to become a household name in the homes of every hip hop head very soon. Enjoy The Interview!
Single You Out: Thesis43 – Storm Coming (ft. Apathy)
I had missed this track from a few weeks ago and it’s too dope just to leave it to chance that you may have caught it by now. The beat by Digerati is really a showstopper. The bass line on this track is pulsating while he incorporates so many other different sounds. The electronica almost sounds like it was lifted from an early Nintendo video game. While all this is going on Thesis43 and Apathy execute their verses to perfection.
This song can be found on Thesis43’s The Era EP.
The Other Guys – When The Music Stops (feat. Substantial) (Video)
Hip Hop done the right way! That’s what I have to say about this. The Other Guys link up with Substantial for a verse to create this smooth and melodious cut. The production is easy going and smooth and the emcees relate to a time when the industry required it’s talent to…well, have actual talent. Lets face it, it’s not longer the skills that pay the bills, it’s the image. But these guys are having none of that.
You can find this cut on The Other Guys’ album, The Other Album.
Swollen Members – Beautiful Death Machine (2013)
Artist: Swollen Members
Album: Beautiful Death Machine
Source: Artist
Tracklist:
01. Inception
02. Death to You (ft. Ill Bill, Slaine, & Vinnie Paz)
03. BAX WAR
04. King of Diamonds
05. Juggernaut
06. The Difference
07. River Monster
08. Mercenary
09. Colossal Beasts – (ft. Esoteric, Celph Titled, & Apathy)
10. Almost Famous
11. Death Warrant
12. Fear – (ft. Snak the Ripper)
Note:
Swollen Members has teased me for years with single after single for previous albums alluding to that elusive and dark sound that harkens back to their debut effort, Balance. What kept on happening is the singles would all ring true to that “dark” formula, but those previous albums would fall short of the overall sound that I craved. Sometimes it’s not fair to judge an emcee or a group on that original sound as things are supposed to evolve. But I am only human, and in the case of Beautiful Death Machine, Madchild, Prevail, and Rob The Viking have come full circle.
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Single You Out: Lyriciss – Vent (Prod. Numonics)
This is the lead single from J57 and Numonics’ collaborative project, LI FTW, which I had no idea existed until now. But this has instantly become one of the most anticipated projects this year. Those two are among the dopest beatsmiths in the here and now.
I also like how Lyriciss is getting the chance to showcase his ability to a wider audience. He is a very potent emcee and people will start discovering that soon. He rides this beat and does some creative things cadence wise to make it more distinct. Special shout out for the Quantum Leap line because you truly can’t go back…
Single You Out: Analogic – Revolution (ft. Supastition)
Elementality producer, Analogic links up with the now super-busy Supasition. Ever since Supastition announced his return to music he has been a very busy man. This track however is the first single off of Analogic’s forthcoming album, The Booth Shall Set You Free. (Very catch title!) The two have good chemistry together and Supa lyrically takes exception to politics in general and the politics of music. Dope cut.
Hip Hop Dependency 