Hip Hop Dependency

May 8, 2012May 8, 2012 stefanoneder Album Reviews

Devine Carama – Heart Of A King (2012)

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Tracklisting:

1. The Nicest
2. Fugitive
3. Soul Dead
4. Medicine Man (ft. Marcus McClinton)
5. Something New
6. New Life (ft. Courtney Campbell)
7. Momma Told Me (ft. Courtney Campbell)
8. Purgatory (ft. Courtney Campbell)
9. Midnight Souls
10. Golden Era Flow (ft. Rob Jackson)
11. Brown Sugar (ft. Jalin Roze)
12. My Apologies (ft. Sheisty Kreist x Marcus Wilkerson)
13. My One & Only
14. Knight Rider (Ridin’ City Music)
15. Celebration (ft. D. Page)
16. Hang On To The World
17. Firecrackers and Parachutes

Note:

This review was a long time in coming. It is one of the most difficult reviews I have ever engaged in due to the albums’ complexities. After all, it’s not every day that you get an album like, Heart Of A King.

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May 8, 2012 stefanoneder Singles

Single You Out: LIFETIME – Hip Hop Poets (ft. Sha Stimuli x Cyrus Malachi)

Here’s a track that I have had on “draft” status for a week. I could not find some decent artwork for this joint so I compromised by using LIFETIME’s twitter pic. At any rate this joint is nice, and hey, it features Sha Stimuli. You can’t gow wrong with that.

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Illmaculate – Lost Our Soul (ft. Ness Lee) (Video)

More Illmaculate. More Skrill Talk. You can’t go wrong with any of that.

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Illus – Ready (Video)

This is an official video of the year candidate. What a great concept! One of the most unique visuals I have seen in a long time. Now musically, this may be one of my favorite cuts from Illus. He has a couple of albums under his belt and his latest, Family First, drops May 29th. Expect unfiltered hip hop on that joint!

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JustMe – Ceremonial Master (ft. Wonder Brown)

Ceremonial Master is the first offering, from JustMe’s forthcoming album, Full Disclosure. I am digging the production and JustMe has always had a flow that I can appreciate.

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Trademark Aaron – I Know (Video)

Well, at first I was indifferent to this video and the music. Then I thought I would go back and listen to it again. And while it was not love at first listen, there is something about Trademark Aaron that I like. It could be his sense of humor. It could be his flow. I am not sure I can actually pin point it. But I went and looked back at another video that he put out last year and was impressed enough to want to hear more and pass this on to you all.

May 7, 2012 stefanoneder Singles

Single You Out: OTiS CLaPP – Pick Ya Pants Up

This is a fun hip hop track that dropped a few days ago. The vocal backdrop is cool and the instrumentation keeps the production interesting. OTiS CLaPP has a different style and delivery altogether which make this a refreshing listen.

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King Mez – Reign (Video)

King Mez ONLY drops gems. He’s a monster. He produced this track as well which is mighty impressive. I love the choral loop along with the guitar. Be on the lookout for the new album, My Everlasting Zeal.

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Starvin’ B x Spit Gemz – Rhyme Burial (Video)

Man, these guys kill it each and every time. The Opposition and Starvin’ B are bringing back that NYC street mentality in well thought out dope verses. If you haven’t copped Starvin’ B’s album, The Food Chain, you need to stop thinking about it and do it.

May 2, 2012 stefanoneder Singles

Single You Out: Skeezo – Big Bang (ft. Alpha Faktion)

This another tough joint that has sat in my inbox for way too long. This is my first exposure to Skeezo I think, but my initial impression is that he has the skills to make it a long way in the game. Alpha Faktion also represents nicely. The beat is the handiwork of ALTERBEATS who is known to drop some bangers.