These men can not be silenced, and after hearing their music, who would want them to be? Not hip hop fans. Libretto: Of King Legend is their third project to drop by my count as they continue to drop amazing music. You should click the link and pick that up today!
If you didn’t know this was dropping today, you probably have been living under a rock or maybe you are new to this hip hop thing. At any rate, I am experimenting with a new way of promoting some dope hip hop releases when they drop (Tuesdays). All these singles drop previously and maybe you see them, maybe you don’t, but I am going to compile them for you so you can check out the singles that dropped and potentially (hopefully) purchase the album below. Sean P!
I was trying to think of a different, yet relevant way, to promote the Masterminds new album, Giant Antlers, to make it more accessible to perspective listeners and fans. The album dropped today and I decided to montage their videos in one post and embed the link to their bandcamp page. This way you can see and listen to their creativity without skipping all over the web to do so.
I just finished listening to it for the second time and I can pretty much guarantee you haven’t and won’t hear anything like it, anytime soon!
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I brought you the free download last week and this week we get F.Y.I’s video for the track, Off The Grid. Again, you can’t debate that flow!
Newly recruited Local-Mu12 artist, Livin Proof dropped this a little over a week ago and I just got a chance to listen to it. I can easily hear why the crew recruited him and invited him into the fold. Major talent. Fantom Of The Beat is the producer and composes a bouncy, yet banging production. Livin Proof drops bars as he is living the life to the fullest. He has a mixtape slated to release sometime in the near future entitled, Die For A Deal.
The Narcicyst is one of the most relevant artists in hip hop right now. As a good portion of the world shudders at the terms ‘Muslim’ and ‘Arab’, The Narcicyst embraces his heritage and attempts to dispel stereotypes and misconceptions. He addresses today’s issues in speaking engagements, books, and not to be forgotten…music. Never to be lost in the mix is that The Narcicyst is a gifted emcee. He couples socio-political view points with ill lyricism. He is one of a very few who continues to use hip hop as a vehicle to reach and teach the masses and his work really bares mentioning.
He has a lot of material, much of which is offered for free on his blog, Iraq Is The Bomb. I have also put these releases all in one place below so that you can check them out. Previous to a solo career, The Narcicyst was in a group called Euphrates. The group released two projects, A Bend In The River and Stereotypes Incorporated. I have included those as well as they are out of print and impossible to find for sale. His self-titled album from 2009, and best work to date, is available on Itunes and that link is also included. Please click the album or mixtape you are interested in so that you may download or be taken to a link to purchase. If you have a question about something , don’t hesitate to ask.
Here are a couple of videos that I really enjoy. The first one is for P.H.A.T.W.A. which is one of the most poignant political and social commentaries set to music. Hamdulillah is the second video and shows you the many faces of Islam. Both are excellent visuals for extraordinary songs.
I wish I had some time to talk about this release, but time is not on my side and I wanted to get this project out so you can all enjoy it. If you like hard rhymes and beats served NYC style, this is something that you are going to want to check out. A couple of the songs I had heard before but many of them were new to me. A lot of great guest shots available on this one as well.
Be on the look out for Famoso’s, Tales From Tha’ Dopeside next month mean while get acquainted!
More music that bangs from the combination of JMega and Junior Makhno. This song should be featured on their new album, Blood & Thunder which, as of yet, does not have a release date. On this track, Makhno throws together a string symphony for JMega to spit over, even lacing the intro with a little Steve Buscemi from the movie, Desperado. JMega has a tight delivery and strikes me as clever with the words…
When I find out when the project drops…I will make for certain you do as well…
Another dope cut from JoJo Pellegrino, maybe my favorite of his last few joints. I am still waiting with baited breath for Machine Gun Pelly.
Alias and Fakts One bring you another video from their album, Second Chances. Fakts One gives you the soulful and melodious backdrop while Alias runs down the psychological disadvantages of not having a father around coming up.
Hip Hop Dependency 