Slaine takes you on a journey through the streets that made him in Massachussetts on this cut that can be found on the newly reprised and released, One Day (Director’s Cut). He hopes his story can help others pull themselves through the hell they are going through. Slaine always paints gritty narratives, and this is another deep example.
Rome Streetz x Royalz – Empire State Haze (Video)
Rome Streetz links up with producer Royalz, and they craft some smooth dope hip hop. And when I say smooth…I mean smoooooooth. The production is literally strung along, then progresses into a jazzy vibe. Streetz drops so many gems that I lose count which is par for the course. Love this.
Their new album, Pyrex Pot Poetry is out now and everyone should be on the move to add this to their collection.
Single You Out: Whip Beats – Word On The Street (ft. Sean Price x Skeezo)
No matter how much time has passed since Sean Price’s passing, it remains refreshing to hear him on a project so many years later, and serves as a ever present reminder as to what a gift he is. Plus you also hear from the homie Skeezo, and it’s been a minute since Ive heard him bless a mic, and he gives it the royal treatment.
The production is handled by France’s own, Whip Beats. And he has a new dropping next week according to sources.
Single You Out: Rico James – Gold Medal Sh!t (ft. Copywrite x Double AB x M-Dot)
Rico James enlists lyrical powerhouses, Copywrite, Double AB, and M-Dot to spit over his production on Gold Medal Sh!t. This is the first single from his upcoming project, Language Of The Spirits. The production is methodically entrancing as the lyricists flex some prose showcasing why they are are the top of their game.
Eddie Kaine – Imperial (Video)
Eddie Kaine unleashes some visuals for the single, Imperial, from his recently released album, Wonderful World Of Kaino. This cut is all about an emcee rocking mics and doing life with supreme confidence over some soulful production from Beatnaut. Check the authenticity here, the album, and on an assortment of his other releases.
Single You Out: Daniel Son x Michaelangelo – Short A Dime
Daniel Son is on a run (like a five year run) as he just dropped his full length solo, Bush Doctor, just a few weeks ago and now he links up with producer Michaelangelo for another project, 26th & Ocean, to keep the fans fiending. And he hasn’t lost a step in the least. Daniel Son sounds dope over any production but this really is a great fit.
Motivation music for cheffing over the stove
Single You Out: DJ Concept x Ghetto – Antiproiettile
I know who DJ Concept is. He’s been doing this for a long time and at a high level. But I was not familiar with Ghetto as an emcee, but I got familiar really quick. This is simply an ill combination. These beats with the lyrical artistry is nothing short of immaculate. And if you love this track (my favorite), you need to cop the full project, Ghetto Concepts. You will have no regrets. This is one of the best releases of 2022 up to this point.
Dres of Black Sheep & Stu Bangas – Hate (Video)
Producer Stu Bangas links up with Black Sheep frontman, and legend, Dres. Together, these guys have a new project coming out very soon entitle Sheep Stu. Not sure when it drops but it’s bound to reflect the flavor found in this joint right here. This joint is silky smooth, jazzy and again illustrates that talent doesn’t diminish over time.
MADHATTAN & NV – 3x (Video)
Madhattan and NV got a new album dropping, Consequences, on May 13th, and damn what a lead off single from this duo! I mean, Madhattan’s flow is just meaaaannnnnn. He delivers an unrelenting flow over this flute driven illness from NV. The result is a really great song that not only is a reflection of the talent, but also something that can get stuck in your head for weeks to come!
Enjoy!
Shabaam Sahdeeq & Nick Wiz – Watch ya mouth (ft. U.G of Cella Dwellas & D.V Alias Khryst) (Video)
Featured above is a video for the single from Shabaam Sahdeeq & Nick Wiz’s album, Cabin Fever. Watch Ya Mouth, features U.G. and D.V. Alias Khryst and exhibits a chemistry that has been forged in a decades plus of making music together. The song shows that age is not relevant when it comes to making high quality hip hop. This song, if anything, puts a stamp on the fact that these artists have merely gotten better with time.
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