This is my favorite cut from Ill Bill’s The Grimy Awards. This video is pretty sick as well. The whole song, from concept to the execution of this video is picture perfect. Definitely check for this project in it’s entirety.
Single You Out: P-Money – The Professional (ft. Roc Marciano)
Dope track from P-Moneys forthcoming album, entitled Gratitude. On this joint Roc Marciano picks up the the duties on the microphone and rides some well construed electric funk. The beat is deliberate but still nods the head effectively. I am not sure when the album drops but we will be checking for it.
Single You Out: Longshot – Weak (ft. Rachel Jihan)
Longshot introduces his next project, Instant 4 Eternity, with his lead single, Weak. This song is an important social commentary on domestic abuse. It is an interesting first choice as a single. It’s not your typical banger but then again it’s not your typical content either. Maybe that’s the point. At any rate, this is Longshot’s first album in quite a while and I am looking forward to giving it a listen. Production comes courtesy of Lazerbeak.
Slaine – Evolution of the Kid (Video)
Slaine encapsulates his come up in The Boston Project(s) in a mere 2 minutes. The production is handled by Lu Balz. The album is dropping on April 16th but you can pre-order it using the link above. It looks pretty tight if you ask me and I have always enjoyed Slaine’s flow.
Single You Out: Solo For Dolo – Lost Sons
Here’s some new material from Solo For Dolo entitled Lost Sons. It’s a somber and somewhat introspective track that is the byproduct of a little fortune and a lot of talent. Fortune came into play when he found the instrumental he crafted long ago just by chance, and heck, you can hear the talent portion. Enjoy…
Single You Out: Ancient Alienz – Grunge (Produced By Joey Juggz)
We have yet more dope from the NSD camp…Aren’t we about due for that Ancient Alienz album yet? This joint is something you will want to turn up and knock on maximum levels. It’s short but potent to say the least. Loving the banging piano keys…
Peet Caliber x LuvJonez – LoadedPencilsz (2013)
Artist: Peet Caliber x LuvJonez
Album: LoadedPenilsz
Source: TheHipHopHead
Tracklisting:
Note:
We featured Peet Caliber’s music a few months ago. Peet let me pilfer his Soundcloud and by chance (or not) most of the tracks I picked featured production from LuvJonez. So it’s no surprise that they release this collection of tracks and although I have heard some of the tracks it’s still nice to have them in one compilation.
If you are a fan of the raw-raw and boom bap flavors the sounds of Peet Caliber and LuvJonez will definitely appease that appetite. Peet in particular is in the cross hairs as an emcee I know who has the certified material to continue making a splash in this industry. Enjoy…
Single You Out: Spit Gemz – Tell-Tale Heart (ft. Spent DNero) (prod. Tre Eiht Special)
Leave it to Spit Gemz to flip an Edgar Allen Poe title into straight hip hop flavor. This is one of my favorite tracks from the album, FVCK THE RADIO: END THE TV. “I set my soul on fire just so I can see in the dark” This man just has an incredibly unique way of approaching the craft as an emcee. I strongly recommend copping the album. When I went to his band camp page I saw that the album was $12…I did not hesitate one iota. I knew it was going to be worth the bread.
Curly Castro – Fidel (2013)
Artist: Curly Castro
Album: Fidel
Source: Artist Rep
Tracklisting:
1. Call Me Castro
2. Starch (ft. Has-Lo x Boogieman Dela)
3. Minefield
4. Coaine Blues
5. Winter Too
6. Coal
7. Mesrine (ft. Yung Yorrisey)
8. Fenster & McManus (ft. Zilla Rocca)
9. The Spook Who Sat
10. Colored Water Fountain
11. The Letter M
12. Kintro
13. Libertad (ft. Ari Lourdes)
Note:
I was working on this review before I had to take a brief hiatus and I am obligated and intent on finishing it. This album is too good not to mention and it’s imperative you give it the time to listen to it. I first heard of Castro from his affiliation with Zilla Rocca. We had actually previewed several of his previous singles. This is his first musical offering as a recent signee of Man Bites Dog Records. And what an offering it is…
Nametag + Nameless – Hookless (ft. MAHD) (Video)
This right here my friends is what they call “the jam”. Nametag and Nameless are cooking up something delicious in the proverbial kitchen. The beat by Nameless is without blemish. Really tight board work as Nametag and guest, MAHD apply the pressure with tight lines and wordplay. You will undoubtedly dig this….
The collaborative album, For Namesake, will be available on April 16th.
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