While the chorus has something to be desired (in my opinion), this man can really spit some bars! I also am fond of this beat. This is a very good introduction to F.Y.I. I hope we can hear more from him in the near future.
Rome Cee – Illusions Of Love (Video)
Rome Cee dropped this video a week ago. I am not typically one to listen to songs regarding relationships and deal in terms like “love”, but when it is done this fresh, you can’t help but be a fan. I love everything about this song…and now the video. Really conceptually well done.
Praverb & Soulmade – Progression [Official Video]
Very chill track. It’s got a dusty jazz type of vibe to the production and Praverb continues to impress listeners with witty lyricism and a charismatic voice.
Nutso – Bad Street’s Patternized (ft. DJ Modesty x Crook-N-Thru)
There are a couple of artists you just associate with being grimy. Nutso is one such artist. Just a raw lyricist bringing his life and views to life. He is also one of the more underrated emcees. He has been killing it for a long time, rocking with some of NY’s finest. Give this man his due. He’s got a new project dropping in September so remember to support that!
Crafsmen – Arts And Crafs (2012)
Artist: Crafsmen
Album: Arts and Crafs
Source: DotGotIt
Tracklisting:
1. Arts & Crafs Intro
2. The Ring (ft. Poe Mack x Rhaa)
3. The Basis
4. Split Second Thoughts
5. Some Cats Got Skillz (ft. Detective Dandridge x Poe Mack)
6. Hell Naw
7. Idle Hands (ft. Inqwesson)
8. Bludstainz
Note:
I am overwhelmed with the amount of music I have slated to review but haven’t been able to get to, but I would regret it immensley if I didn’t touch on the talent that can be found on this Arts and Crafs EP. I have been sitting on this project for at least four weeks. It was presented by the good folks at DotGoIt and picked it up just to see what it was about . What it is, is creative hip hop.
Single You Out: 4th Assassin – Reservoir Dogs (ft. Faez One, Pryme Prolifik, Absoulut Karnage, Big O, Tha Soloist, and INF with cutz by DJ Madhandz)
4th Assassin posted this on his Twitter feed and I knew this was going to be nice. The guitar sample and piano keys are the perfect back drop for this posse cut. The samples chopped in are just icing on the cake. I am not sure if this joint will wind up on any project so be sure to enjoy it now.
Single You Out: Donny Goines – Fuck Lil Wayne (Flat Out I Don’t Like You)
I do not care for Lil Wayne, and I am big fan of Donny Goines’ body of work so posting this was really a no brainer. And let’s face it…somebody had to say it…and who could do it fresher?
“…you don’t like New York? Guess what? You ain’t welcome.”
“…the only Carter I like is Jay-Z…”
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Friday Feature: M.A. Cee Kings – $$$ In The Bank
Are you a believer yet? Are you understanding why I am featuring him on HHD this month? Whether he rocks over instrumentals or original production, M.A. Cee Kings kills it. He is the consummate rhyme writer with great technique and flow.
Next Friday will be the end of our monthly showcase on M.A. Cee Kings but we will definitely continue to post his material. Stay tuned….
Check The Discography: Has-Lo
It’s time to feature another artist’s discography and who better to showcase this month, other than Has-Lo?
In my mind, it’s originality and his introspective nature that allows people to connect to Has-Lo’s music but what people may not know is how much music the man has available. You can find these releases strewn across the web (most of them on his bandcamp site) but I thought I would showcase his body of work here for you to easily check them out.
Also, many may know Has-Lo as the accomplished emcee but may not be aware of his various production credits. Here you can listen to his original production and some of his remix work.
As is always the case with these ‘Discography’ posts. I am not intending to post every track Has-Lo has ever been on, just showcasing his major works!
Some of the releases below are are offered for FREE download and others are purchasable. Bottom line is support an artist like Has-Lo who really embodies the spirit of what hip hop is all about. Also feel free to connect with Has-Lo his social networking sites:
Single You Out: Ruste Juxx and The Arcitype – The Walking Dead (ft. Ill Bill, Guilty Simpson and Shabaam Sahdeeq)
After this cut, plus the last joint, EVERYONE should be anticipating this album! This track is on some ‘darkest hour’ type ish. Definitely something that can stay in the headphones for quite some time. Make sure you check out Ruste Juxx and The Arcitype’s album, V.I.C. next month…
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