I haven’t really heard too much good music in the last few days, with the exception of this new one from Illmaculate. This joint goes for sure! I love the drum pattern on the production along with the chorus. This is probably the best ‘song’ I have heard Illmac do. He is a great lyricist but this song really blends his talents with the production appropriately. G_Force on the beat and J-Rome assists on vocals. Illmac’s album Skrill Talk, is dropping on April 17th.
Unprecedented Vol. 2 Compilation (February 2012)
This is the best songs compiled from February 2012. The 2nd such compilation in our series. It’s the best way to catch up on some of the dopest singles released in the month. Nothing but the best for you guys. Enjoy the streaming excellence….
Tracklisting:
1. Slaughterhouse – Hammer Dance
2. Fatal Lucciauno – Black Hoodie Rap (ft. Spac3man)
3. Don Streat – Rapper Shot Remix (ft. Termanology and Lil Fame)
4. Illmaculate – Under Their Radar, Over Their Heads
5. Kyo Itachi x Ruste Juxx – Hardest From The Underground
6. Sutter Kain – Traitor Remix (ft. Naymez x Donnie Darko)
7. The AbSoulJah – In My Element
8. Juan Deuce – People (ft. Romen Rok)
9. Shaz Illyork – Fly Creature (ft. Spit Gemz x Carmen Indhira x Stavin’ B)
10. Just Flow x MaV – Joey Crawford
11. Godilla – Rusty Machete
12. K-Hill – The Covenant
13. Locksmith – Illuminati
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Interview: Awkword (2012)
Awkword has a lot on his mind these days. He has been very busy pushing his music from the forthcoming album, World View. He has released single after single building the buzz for his 100% for charity project, letting us know, it’s not all about the Benjamins.
Awkword is a social advocate and a musician. With each release he puts out it becomes more and more apparent that his name deserves to be recognized for the talent he possesses. But more than that, Awkword is a son, a son who lost his mother earlier this year. He talks below about the special relationship he shared with his mother and his music. Enjoy…
Single You Out: Ruste Juxx x Kyo Itachi – Hardest From The Underground
New Ruste Juxx material from his collaborative album with French producer Kyo Itachi. I like what I hear so far. Kyo Itachi’s production is different than what you usually hear Ruste Juxx spit on. The laid back guitar sample gives this a more laid back vibe. The new album, Hard Bodie Hip Hop, is out now in France and hope to see it available in the US soon.
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Single You Out: Sha Stimuli – All Falls Down (ft. Grafh and Mr. Probz)
Ok. So this really isn’t a single but I really want to put people onto the Sha Stimuli EP, The Chills. This is the best track on the project though the whole thing is really good. The production is done by Focus and sets a really dope backdrop for the emcees to drop their bars. People need to recognize Focus as the top notch producer he is. Each emcee drops a really nice verse but Stimuli’s is the show stopper. Definitely cop the project for $4.99.
Locksmith – Take Me Away (ft. Fallon) (Video)
Locksmith is a very busy man. He has released a ton of music and videos in the last three months. Take Me Away is an introspective track where he provides his audience some insight into how he grew up and where he is now as a a hip hop artist. His album Labyrinth is coming out this year so be sure to check for that.
Single You Out: PremRock and Willie Green – Radio Dial Remix (ft. Has Lo)
Here is the first single off of PremRock and Willie Green’s remix album entitled PremRock & Willie Green: Reassembled. The original album made my Top 10 Albums Of 2011 list and I am thinking the ‘rearranged’ version of the album has the same potential. The remix here is done by Blockhead. This sounds a little more upbeat than the original version. I could almost tell this was a Blockhead production without seeing the credits. I really like this version. It’s a fun joint. The remix album drops March12th.
Single You Out: Don Streat – Rapper Shot Remix (ft. Termanology and Lil Fame)
Don Streat bringing out that B’More fiya. He brought a few cohorts on this one with the beat laced by none other than !llmind and cutz by DJ Grazzhoppa. This one should knock in your system for more than just a few days.
UllNevaNo – I’m Thru With Love (2012)
Artist: UllNevaNo
Album: I’m Thru With Love
Source: Artist
Tracklisting:
1. i’m thru with love
2. that’s what she said
3. pick up lines
4. jean, eternia, boog
5. move on remix (ft. VerBs)
6. she’s got beauty
Note:
I am an anti-Valentine’s day guy. I know, what a downer. But I don’t need to use one day in particular to treat my lady right, you heard? Well, with that being said, B’more artist, UllNevaNo, shot this EP over to me on Valentine’s Day and it just sat in my hard drive for a while. I’m just not fond of the Valentine’s Day musical motif. I finally got around to listening to it, and it wasn’t the typical fluff that you usually get in the inbox on February 14th. I should have trusted that UllNevaNo wasn’t going to send us some of the same ol’, same ol’. So because I am a jaded asshole, you all are hearing about this dope release weeks late…sorry.
Single You Out: Sutter Kain – Traitor (ft. Naymez & Darko)
Really becoming a fan of Sutter Kain and Never So Deep Records. His production is some of the best I have heard. He’s on par with some of the more recognized names in the game right now. Check out how he utilizes that “traitor” vocal sample. The emcees all go hard on the track. Can’t go wrong here.
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