I really enjoy where !llmind took this beat. It was very creative to use that chopped vocal sample as the basis for the remix. The Nu World Remix EP drops next week. Definitely check for that. Meanwhile…
Single You Out: Koncept – Watch The Sky Fall (ft. Royce Da 5’9″)
Koncept does not let up. He has been relentless the last two weeks. He’s dropped three singles and two videos making it hard for me to choose what cut I am feeling hte most. They are all so very good. This one does have the advantages of having Marco Polo on the beat and Nickel Nine on a guest verse. You just can’t go wrong there. December 13th is when his solo project, Awaken, drops. Plug that into your cell phone and save the date…
I am sending you over to DJ Booth to rate and potentially purchase the single on Itunes…
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Nutso – Galaxy Of Queens (ft. Capone-N-Noreaga, Royal Flush & Tragedy Khadafi) (Video)
Nutso constantly reps Queens in one way or the other. This time he brings in some legendary names for this track. We have Tragedy Khadafi on the hook and verse from CNN and Royal Flush. If this track can’t get you up and moving, then I question if you have a pulse at all.
Azma Da Instigator – Let Me Show You (ft. Planet Asia and Phil Da Agony)
Truthfully, these are some of the most distinct voices in the game right now. You definitely know who’s who when Planet Asia and Phil Da Agony start spitting bars. But don’t sleep on Azma. I bought his new album, Thought You Knew, and that joint bangs. It’s loaded with great guests (as you can see) and he more than holds his own on the mic. The guy really has a voice to emcee, so if you like this joint check out the album.
Single You Out: Laelo Hood – Land Of Broken Dreams (Ft. Lyriciss and Kokayi)
Is it just me is is Laelo batting 100 right now? What track has he dropped in 2011 that hasn’t been excellent? None. Zero. Zilch. This time he teams up with another favorite of mine, Lyriciss as they discuss the pitfalls of the music industry. Shout out to The Bad Abbot on the production. He has produced more than just a few bangers this year. This song is off of Laelo’s forthcoming album, Life In High Defnintion.
Sparkingtin x Soulslicers – The Exit Started It (2011)
Artist: Sparkingtin x Soulslicers
Album: The Exit Started It
Source: Soulslicers.com
Tracklisting:
01. Intro
02. Life Of A G feat. El Lay
03. Punchn’ Clockn’
04. Punch You In The Face For No Apparent Reason feat. El Lay
05. Thinkn’ Free’em
06. I Know This Is What U Want
07. Tickn’ Time Bomb
08. Outro
Note:
The Soulslicer’s are busy. Not too long ago they released their awesome album, Boost Da Soul. Now they uncover or rather spotlight, this really gifted emcee, Sparkingtin. This EP is a real gift right here. You have some gritty Soulslicer’s production introducing the world to a true talent. Music and the internet work again to create this combo from across the seas. The Soulslicers hail from Switzerland and Sparkingtin from the hip hop bedrock, Harlem, NY.
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Single You Out: Wizdom x Epidemmik – That’s Nice (ft. Sol, Luck-One and Grynch)
This track is a self-fulfilling prophecy because the joint is indeed nice. The NorthWest represents on this track. I am sure you will all love this beat. It’s good enough for your party and to just ease back to. It’s too good not to enjoy. This is the second single to the forthcoming album from Wizdom and Epidemmik, Unearthed.
Single You Out: Awkword – Doctor, Doctor (ft. GuessWho)
I have seen this name floating out there for some time. This is my first time really sitting down to listen to Awkword though. I like what I hear from this single off his yet to be released album, World View. Therapy music…
Single You Out: Goldini Bagwell – Bagwell
Alright now! Some new music from the Sandpeople camp. I know this emcee as Gold, but I guess he is rolling with the name Goldini Bagwell. It really doesn’t matter in terms of this single from his forthcoming album, Chainsmoke, dropping November 29th. This song is stupid nice…or maybe dumb hot…oh well, you get the picture, check it out.
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Passalacqua – Zebehazy Summer (2011)
Artist: Passalacqua (Mister x Blaksmith)
Album: Zebehazy Summer
Source: Artist
Tracklisting:
1. Better Made
2. Lovers Leap
3. Rapraprapraprap Pt. 1
4. Ms. Washington (Bridge Card Hustle)
5. Sirens
6. Beverly and Duane
7. High Anxiety (ft. Ben Miles)
8. Rapraprapraprap Pt. 2
9. Sunset City
10. Own Thing
Note:
I must admit, I was not expecting a Passalacqua full length this year. As many of you know, I reviewed their sensational, self titled release, earlier this year. That release is a hard one to top and it took me a while to give Zebehazy Summer enough spins to appropriately differentiate the two. The main difference is in the production. Dr. B produced their first release and I thought it had a more straight forward hip hop appeal. Erno the Inferno really brings the funk and soul out in the tracks. It took me a moment to digest this new flavor. But with that being said…Mister and Blaksmith take this new style and really lay claim to each track.
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