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Single You Out: Van Gunz – Rainy Dayz (ft. Juxx Diamondz)

Virginia’s own Van Gunz breaks us off with the new project, Way Of The Gunz, brought to you by 6th Man Entertainment. This is inspring music, from a producer, who has perhaps low key, been dropping some hits. I love his production. His incorporation of a variety of sound, sample, instrumentation, and drums that slap is held in the highest of esteems. And that is very apparent with the my favorite song from the album, Rainy Dayz featuring Juxx Diamondz. I love the sample he uses here, along with the guitar sample, while Diamondz reflects on the tough times, and the current success he has.

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M-Dot & Confidence – Library Of Sound (2025)

Artist: M-Dot & Confidence

Album: Library Of Sound

Tracklisting:

  1. No Bail Out
  2. Rashad Opens The Curtain
  3. The Consistency
  4. Rollercoaster
  5. Roadwork (ft. Alexander Padei)
  6. The Reign (ft. Alexander Padei)
  7. Three Story Building
  8. Breathe In
  9. The Run Around (ft. Kore)
  10. Primavera (ft. Big Shug and Royal Flush)
  11. 24 to 1
  12. Don’t Know Why (ft. EMS)
  13. Connect The Dots (ft. G-Dot)

Notes:

His sound and words have resonated through these pages for a decade plus. His struggles and successes have in many ways inspired me to keep going…keep pressing. His sound and lyricism are for the people. It’s for the streets…it’s for those in their 9 to 5s…it’s for those who can celebrate their successes…and for those who take their losses. This is who M-Dot is.

With all that being said, M-Dot has made some amazing music over the years. He’s had some fantastic songs. He’s had game changing collaborations that one could only dream about. He has a lot to hang his hat on by the end of the day. But has he made his opus? Has he made the album where everyone says unequivocally: “That’s his best work!” Now enter producer, Confidence, and their latest album, Library Of Sound.

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Single You Out: B1 The Architect & Sythe – Find Out (ft. Daniel Son)

B1 The Architect has been featured a couple of times on HHD, and I see his name pop up from time to time, and always delivers a solid performance on whatever track he is on. So when I saw him tag in, Daniel Son for the track Find Out, it was a no brainer to check it out. And this joint is ridiculous heat! Sythe keeps it simple and eerie with this production adding various dope subtleties along the way. And the emcees just cook!

B1:

My life has been filled with curses I don’t bother to censor it / Until I bless them with words, then they honor the excellence / Never saw depression when I was lost in the depths of it

Daniel Son:

Lost money / Won Money / Son the stocks tricky / But I keep smoke for every artist in the fifty

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Single You Out: uMaNg & B.B.Z Darney – Return 2 The Classics (ft. Shabaam Sahdeeq)

I know a lot of people may not be familiar with the combination of emcee uMaNg and B.B.Z. Darney but rest assured their chemistry has been proven again and again over the years. Darney I feel is one of the most unheralded producers this age. He doesn’t drop in large quantities but when you hear his beats you are reminded about how gifted he is behind the boards. That also coincides with UManG’s modus operandi: The man has one of the sharpest tongues in the game, you just don’t hear it as much. All that said, when they DO release…it’s special. The chemistry is prevalent, and they are rooted in this hip hop music. On Return 2 The Classics…they colloaborate with the right emcee…Shabaam Sahdeeq, who knows a things or two about penning a gem. The result is you get something celebratory in witty lyricism and innovative production.

They have a new (older?) album coming soon so don’t sleep!

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Evidence – Different Phases (Video)

Evidence is back in 2025 to put a stamp on it! His talent and music leave a unique imprint in hip hop that you can hear instantly on any track that bears his name either as a producer or an emcee. On Different Phases, you can hear an artist who acknowledges his past, and his growth both as an artist and a man. His journey is his alone, and he owns that.

if I shoot a bullet I don’t hide the smoke from the cannon / leap of faith where I’m supposed to be is where I landed / in the best hands my people are my family if I’m stranded

New album coming August 15th, Unlearning Vol. 2. Beat Butcha and Coop The Truth on this beat!

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Asun Eastwood & MK Ortiz – Ask God For Help (2025)

Artist:  Asun Eastwood & MK Ortiz

Album:  Ask God For Help

Tracklisting:

  1. Heart Of Bullets
  2. On The Road (ft.  Bub Styles & Cousin Feo)
  3. Leonard Nimoy (ft. SmooVth & Falcon Outlaw)
  4. Chequing Balances (ft. Shottie)
  5. For Help (Instrumental)
  6. Debaucherous Diary
  7. Married To Money
  8. Tabernacle321
  9. Ask God
  10. Para Ti (ft. Maze Overlay)

Review:

It’s been a while since inspiration and time collided to the point that I felt compelled to write an album review.   But as the music gods have it,  Asun Eastwood and producer MK Ortiz have crafted that inspiration in their album, Ask God For Help, and my time allows to showcase it.

Eastwood has a multitude of releases and projects, all of which are dope in their own right so what make this one special?  What sets it apart? Simply put, it’s evolution of an artist and a vibe that make this one hit different. When giving it a listen, it transports to you a place and just holds your attention there. And I honestly, had never heard of producer MK Ortiz before this instance, but his debut on these pages is more than impressive. It’s stellar. He gives each song enough consistency without becoming overly familiar. In the end, Ask God For Help, makes is irrefutable proof that this a great pairing.

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Single You Out: M-Dot & Confidence – Roller Coaster

M-Dot and Confidence are gearing up for the release of their album, Library Of Sound on June 27th, and here we have released my favorite track from the album, Roller Coaster. This is real talk music. It’s about the ups and downs in life. It’s about the drive, the persistence, the success, and the struggles. It’s all the components that makes life worth living and music worth making. This is M-Dot’s journey over some soulful Confidence rhythms. You can do no wrong with this listen.

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Single You Out: Tragedy Khadafi & Recognize Ali – The Most Real (ft. Vinnie Paz) (prod. by Hobgoblin)

Two of the most prolific emcees in hip hop have joined forces for a new project, The Past, The Present, and The Future. Originally slated for 2021 completion, the project has had to wait a few years and on July 4th we have our moment. Bar for bar, Tragedy Khadafi and Recognize Ali are some of the most tenacious emcees to do it. And on the joint, The Most Real, you have the added tenacity of Vinnie Paz, backed by one of my favorite producers Hobgoblin. This joint is tough.

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Blame One – What’s The Answer (ft. Aloe Blacc) (Video)

I haven’t been very inspired by music in the last couple of weeks, but this track from Blame One with Chill ill on the boards, brought me back. It’s that jazzy, laid back, melodic, yet lyrical flavor that I really needed for a reset. This joint is dope from both a lyrical and visual perspective. A vibe in the truest sense of the word. And having Aloe Blacc do a sixteen alongside Blame is the right choice. That’s the DEFINITION of smooth.

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Single You Out:  Kahlee & Digital Martyrs – Be Alright

Kahlee and Digital Martyrs put to music the feelings we all may be digesting from time to time.   Sometimes we don’t know how we are going to make it, but we always find a way.   And many of us find it in the music and lyrics of our favorite artists.   So peep the smooth yet poignant offering:

My direction don’t depend on how the Carrot’s dangled
I set seas uncharted searching for perfect angel
The rain’s followed by the Gold pots and rainbows
The road blocks , and boat docks are open to the grateful