I’ve been fan of CashUs King since the days he was putting out projects under the name Co$$. I’ve always been infatuated with the flow. The man is just so fluid and in command of his prose. The songs almost sound like natural conversation. The track Glory has a gospel and spiritual element to it as King and Jeff Johnson II liberate some bars to keep the listener uplifted.
Single You Out: Dray Yard – Designated Marxmen (Dango Forlaine x Ronnie Alpha x Iron Lungz x Cochise MC x Primo Jab)
This track is mad nice! I love what Dray Yard did with the production here. The drum pattern with the staccato strings is the perfect backdrop for the bars that Dango Forlaine, Ronnie Alpha, Iron Lungz, Cochise MC, and Primo JAB spit. Each emcee really drops sixteens in strength. There are no weak bars to be found here!
This track can be found on the forthcoming project, Rugged Gems Made By Rusty Razors, Book II
Evidence – Pardon Me (Video)
A super smooth joint from from one of the illest to do it, Evidence. This is the second single from his forthcoming project, Unlearning Vol. 1. When I listen to this record, I here the template to personal success and the evolution of man in music. So enjoy this next step in Ev’s career.
Single You Out: Prozack Turner – Always End Up Hurtin
New single out from Prozack Turner as he touches on relationships and heartbreak. It’s laced with a little bit of soul, and emotion, and a whole lot of skill. Anyone who has loved and lost can appreciate the vibe. I sat and reminisced on a few relationships while rocking this song. Good music…and the following sound advice.
“…never fall in love with potential…”
Revalation & GoD iLLa – I Been (ft. M-Dot) (Video)
A super fresh cut from Revalation and GoD iLLa’s collaborative project, RevILLutionAries. First and foremost, I LOVE this beat from L.O.B. Super dope vocal sample and those drums just knock. Secondly, the lyricism is undeniably potent! Both emcees are dope wordsmiths in their own right, and then you have M-Dot leading off with with his unmistakable sixteen. It’s a great cut on the merits of the music alone, but the video element, really just makes the track fun, and adds an extra entertainment value.
I copped the album but have yet to check it, but if this track is any indicator, it’s chocked full of all the ill stuff we have come to love!
Single You Out: Wrecking Crew – Poets That Last
The Wrecking Crew has a compilation project dropping on June 4th, called Steel’s Kitchen. This is the first offering from that project. PremRock and Curly Castro (ShrapKnel) are joined by Zilla Rocca on the mic as their bars intermingle with an abstract production from DOOF. This is not for the faint of heart, so put your listening caps on for this one!
RedRum – Mark of Da Beast (Video)
RedRum is back with a new video single for their upcoming project, The Messiah Complex, which is due out on May 14th. And they are spitting flames from the dark underbelly of the streets on this new single, Mark of Da Beast. The two emcees will go to any lengths to stop anyone who stands in their way. Nickel Plated is on the boards providing dark ominous shadows. There is a terror on the loose…cop it next week!
Single You Out: Mickey Diamond – Choose Wisely
I was really just leisurely browsing Bandcamp for some new music and I had heard some stuff from Mickey Diamond before so I thought I would give it a listen. I picked this track, Choose Wisely, randomly and struck gold. This joint right here is an absolute banger. The beat is dark and grimy and Diamond just has that natural gift of voice and flow that is so compelling. After hearing this joint…I picked up his last three projects. It was that strong of a performance to me. What do you guys think?
This joint can be found off of his recently released joint, Bangkok Dangerous 2: Deluxe Edition.
Bronze Nazareth & Recognize Ali – God Aura (Video)
Bronze Nazareth and Recognize Ali have this new album out that you need to get familiar with, Season of the Se7en. Both of these artists have established themselves as ‘elite’ in their own craft and they unite to bring you something rather spectacular. As you can hear on the track, God Aura, both artists are bringing that energy to the craft as Nazareth laces a banger with horns orchestrating the way, while Ali fires gritty line after gritty line at you. You certainly need to peep.
Eddie Kaine x Wavy Da Ghawd – Not A Game (Video)
Video from Eddie Kaine and Wavy Da Gawd’s project, Twelve 24. And Not A Game is that raw hip hop where Wavy leads with the flute and then hits you with the drums, while Kaine gets relentless with those bars. I’ve been very impressed with Eddie Kaine and always check for his project. You should all be on the same vibe.
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