Slaine gets conversational…with himself on this new single, Legend Of The Fall, from his most recent released album, The Things We Can’t Forgive. I like when Slaine gets introspective and releases his angst and thoughts in such a creative manner. He attacks and questions himself, and then consoles himself in the same manner. This is all done over a dope production from The Arcitype.
P General – Hard Hittin’ (Video)
You can not go wrong with the Bankai Fam! That’s a team that embodies what HHD is all about. And P General represents that. You’ve got some dark instrumentation to compliment the hypeness of the track. The flow is deliberate and concise, making sure you catch every point. The produciton comes from Abraham Lilson, and you can find this joint on the General’s recently released, Spawned From Legends.
Madhattan – Canal St (Video)
Madhattan is one of my favorite artists right now. I really felt his last project, Brown Water Bible, and all of his features have been on point. Here on Canal St, we get Icrerocks produced heat, while Madhattan details what the street life is like in his neighborhood.
His new album, Sink Or Swim, is out now. I have given it a couple of spins, and it’s dope from the jump to the conclusion. Make sure you check that out.
JoJo Pellegrino – Let Me Know (Video)
JoJo Pellegrino is exceptional. And as such he makes exceptionally dope music. Always excited to showcase new music from this artist. He hasn’t made nearly enough over the years, but most recently we got his project, Hitman For Hire V2. And that once again reminds us of how truly gifted this man is. He has a great energy sand style togo along with the skill.
Single You Out: Whatson – Neck Tie Remix (ft. Conway x M-Dot x Nutso)
We got new flames from German producer Whatson! You have a true trifecta of emcees here with the heavily venerated Conway, coupled with the oft mention and supremely talented M-Dot, and that fire laced from the streets with Nutso. It’s a heavy banger to say the least. Different mic styles that mesh for a dramatic head nod effect. Whatson crafts a really complex and appealing beat here wielding, vocal samples along with banging snares, sublime scratches, and cascading strings.
This is not for the faint of heart.
K.A.A.N. – Decadence (Video)
K.A.A.N. is such a unique talent and I love his skill set. A unique flow, intelligent lyricism, and a diverse artistic mind when it comes to crafting songs. This track has this fun and fresh vibe to it that is sponsored by Smuff Tha Quiz. It harkens back to the sound of 1990s Souls Of Mischief or Pharcyde to me…or if you are on this level MadKap.
At any rate….I believe there is a new project from K.A.A.N. dropping on July 9th. This man is always working. Be on the look out.
Him Lo & Giallo Point – Rib Eye Cut (Video)
Not really sure what project this is off of but Him Lo and producer Giallo Point have been doing work over the last couple of years. And here is yet another banger that showcases their rapport. This has epic movie score feel to it, and you know Him Lo does not play. This is a tough track!
Single You Out: L.I.F.E. Long & FATCATHAYZE 156 – 48 Winds
Huge advocate of the talents of L.I.F.E. Long over a decade plus. And every once in a while he still showcases the skill, and it’s almost without warning. That’s OK. I love surprises as such. He’s teamed up with producer FATCATHAYZE 156 for what seems to be, perhaps a series of projects, under the monniker, Urban Sportsman.
The project is very short but 48 Winds is my favorite track and you can hear why. That flow with that boom bap is priceless.
Fatt Father – The Truth (Video)
This is another cut off of Fatt Father’s latest, and incredibly dope album, Soccer Dad. Now this is a cut that really benefits from the visual treatment. The director really captured the rawness that Fatt Father was trying to deliver in this joint. The therapy through music and the raw state of life really comes through here.
After Soccer Dad, I really have a new appreciation about Fatt Father as an artist. His skills are completely deft and on display for the world to see, and he does so in a way we can relate. That’s pretty special.
Check out the album!
John Jigg$ x BP – Killer (ft. Shabaam Sahdeeq) (Video)
I’ve been talking about John Jigg$ actively over the last couple of days and giving his projects maximum play time because I think this guy is an an ELITE artist. I listen to alot of music and this man is at a pinnacle level. His project with BP, The Madness, is out now and is the material legends are made of. Almost every song has been given the visual treatment, and deservedly so. Here he trades bars with Shabaam Sahdeeq over an epic production from BP. If you are are still sleeping, there’s no helping you. You should know by now.
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