This song was destined for Halloween rather than Valentine’s Day. The Audible Doctor and maticulous were up to something rather sinister when they crafted this cut. Seriously, I am not used to The Audible Doctor dropping some darkness but this was type ill…
Last year was when I first became acquainted with Skeezo’s music. My initial feeling was that this guy was bringing back that NYC hardcore rhyming that groups like Mobb Deep and MOP made prevalent back in the 1990s. The dude’s lyrics hit like a hammer and he is unafraid to spit those street mentality rhymes in a world that more appreciates the candy coated genre.
Last year he and I briefly touched on a showcase on HHD for his talents and with his album, Face Value looming next month, we felt it was the perfect opportunity for new fans to get to know that man behind the music.
So peep this interview and make sure you cop his album in March. There’s some serious heat to occur.
Artist: Jesse Abraham
Album: I Am Water
Source: Artist
Tracklisting:
1. Overture
2. I Ain’t Sh!t – I’m The Sh!t
3. Back Off
4. Parallels ft. Emilio Rojas & TreZure EmpirE
5. You’re Not A Ghost Anymore
6. 1der 2der
7. Never Felt High Til Now ft. Nitty Scott, MC
8. The Scene
9. I’ve Tried ft. Chino XL
10. Brush Your Teeth
11. Gottdamn Superhero Penguin
12. Hurdles
13. Hi, Heaven
14. Die Holding Hands
Note:
Jesse Abraham is a model of convention. Ok. I hate to start off with a blatant lie but I felt the need to check to see if you really know who Abraham is. If you had checked our previous review of Abrhams’ Bars & NoBull, you would understand that he is the anti-thesis of conventions. Think of the most standard rhyme schemes and ideas and then toss those ideas from your mind as you begin to partake in I Am Water.
I have to tell you when I first heard and saw this, it brought a smile to my face. I thought this was a very dope concept and the two emcees, Felix Nobody and Notepad, really play well off of each other. It reminded me of some Digable Planets material. The video was also very artistically done. All together this track hits the mark to be one of the five posted tracks today.
If you like this, you may want to check out their mixtape, PAINT.
I was privileged enough to get an advance copy of the album, FIDEL. And let me tell you…whooo-whew! This is going to be a true gem of 2013. There’s some classic material involved. Coal is also one of my favorite tracks from the album. Georgia Anne Muldrow’s beat is subtle yet somehow hooks you. Curly Castro and Has-Lo alternate verses with an interesting concept at hand. I think it’s something you need to listen to…
I love the sound of this song. I like how Chaundon in particular associates the indie hip hop scene with the confines of prison. He really goes at the angle that if an indie rappers tries to make moves it’s easy to get labeled, pigeon holed, and left for proverbial dead. Really tight song and some food for thought to boot…
Ahhhh….sh-t…it’s that Nu Revu gang teaming up again. CuzOH! Black and Wordsmith rock over a dark track sponsored by Rafpak. The two are on “my-brother’s-keeper” material. They are two of the most skilled artists in DMV and together they really are delivering some unique sounds.
This is the best track off of JustMe’s latest album, Full Disclosure. It’s that soulful and meaningful hip hop that’s a game changer in today’s cookie cutter environment. It’s always good to hear people dropping music with purpose and intent. Sheisty Khrist’s verse is golden as he takes it to a biblical level. Dope.
This is the last single before Mic Handz drops his SAYYOUAINTKNOW: The Software project. That’s going to drop this Thursday at some point and should be dope. Meanwhile, to the track at hand, we have a collaborative joint featuring the incomparable Sean Price and produced by Nickel Plated. It’s got brazen rhymes and powerful production so I will insist you give it a listen.
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