While I was in the Bay Area I missed out on a lot of dope joints. You’ve inevitably heard Soul Khan’s social/political commentary on his latest EP, well now you get the video commentary as well.
Single You Out: The Culprit – Do You Believe?
I am from Texas, but I feature very little talent from the state. Aside from Kyle Hubbard and a handful of other artists, I just don’t recognize it that much. But I give everything a fair shake, hence I bring you The Culprit. It was an awkward name, and I was expecting something mediocre at best, but this joint resonated with me. Which means I found it to be dope. I enjoy the production and The Culprit has a nice flow and demeanor. So I tip my hat to you…I will be checking for some more music from The Culprit.
Kap Kallous & Vikto Beats – Low Key (Video)
New video for , Low Key, off of Kap Kallous and Vikto Beats joint project, The Martian EP. One reason why we always try an promote Kap Kallous here at HHD is because of his individuality. The man is an original. This video really shows that. Make sure you check out that EP if you have not already.
Single You Out: Tone – It’s All Love (prod. by Mr. Green)
New joint from Problemaddicts founder, Tone. Tone was a part of one of my favorite projects from last year, The Shot Heard Around The World. He`s a dope wordsmith and this time he flips his heartfelt rhymes on top of some Mr. Green production. This song is off of his forthcoming album, ADMITONE.
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Single You Out: Alterbeats – Alter Ego (ft. Sadat X, A.G., and Lion of Bordeaux)
This is the second single from Alterbeats forthcoming album, The French Revolution. That project is dropping on June 26th. Sadat X and AG rep on Alter Ego and sound impeccable. I love the sound of the horn throughout the track. It has that dusty-jazz appeal, though still remaining gritty. I can’t wait for this project to drop. It’s going to be a banger!
Single You Out: Al-One – Eviction Notice (ft. Goldini Bagwell & Sapient)
Another nice joint released from Portland’s Sandpeople crew. This song is lifter from Al-One’s forthcoming album, #Work. I am really glad to see a lot of music coming from the camp in 2012. Eviction Notice features Goldini Bagwell and Sapient.
Oddisee – You Know Who You Are (ft. Olivier Daysoul) (Acoustic Version)
New video from Oddisee’s new album, People Hear What They See. I like the whole vibe of this track. I haven’t heard the album, but I know the quality work that he has put out in the past, so it’s just a matter of time (and money) before I grab a hold of this.
Frank Ramz – Quite Frankly (2012)
Artist: Frank Ramz
Album: Quite Frankly
Source: 2Dopeboyz
Tracklisting:
1. Morning Blackout (prod. by Thelonious Martin)
2. Zone Out (prod. by Alex Goose)
3. Art Imitates Life (prod. by Thelonious Martin)
4. Gold Mine
5. I Be Damned
6. Individuality (prod. by Woody)
7. Kamo Gang (prod. by Blue Sky Black Death)
8. The Success Of Failure
9. Brief Intermission 2.0 (prod. by Woody)
10. Rather Be Alone (prod. by Woody)
11. S.A.D. (ft. G.P.) (prod. by Blue Sky Black Death)
12. Holy Water & Devil Springs (prod. by Apollo Brown)
13. Time’s Of The Essence (prod. by Bad News Rap Dudes)
14. Backside (prod. by Daffy)
15. A Bronx Tale
16. Still Thinking Sober (prod. by Blue Sky Black Death)
Note:
I am familiar with Frank Ramz, but to be perfectly honest I can’t tell you that I was a big supporter, or that I was up on his skill level. If I did say that, it would be disenegeous. He was lost in the pack of my vast iTunes collection, until I heard Quite Frankly. He made a believer out of me with this release. Sure he has production from the likes of Blue Sky Black Death and Apollo Brown. That might draw people to the album, but it’s Frank Ramz who puts on the show.
Single You Out: M-Dot – B-Sting
While I try to play catch up and review M-Dot’s latest release, Layer Cake, I thought I would break you off with a single from that project. JoniZ is on the boards.
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Single You Out: Shabaam Sahdeeq x Eddie B – Futuristic (ft. Smoke Dza) (prod. by Harry Fraud)
Sometimes there is so much beauty to behold in the most simple of tracks. Harry Fraud does it again. The acoustic guitar and the hand claps lead the way for our emcees to release verbal fury. And I can think of few others that have been on such a roll as Shabaam Sahdeeq. He has been ripping verses better than at any other point in his career. He, Eddie B, and Harry Fraud have a project dropping soon entitled, The Wolves.
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