K.A.A.N. Is now of my favorite emcees. His flow is complex and he is quick of tongue yet so very enjoyable to listen to . He just seems so effortless on the mic. He is always in the pocket when it comes to his rhymes. This video single can be found on the collaborative project with him and Flofilz, Rosinha.
Cambatta x Apollo Brown – Nightmares (Video)
Cambatta & Apollo Brown – Nightmare (Video)
Good lord! Wow. This shit is dark and nasty. Extremely crazy on all levels to be sure. Cambatta has a raw, unique, and commanding flow about him. The way his mind unravels into his poetry is something to behold and when given the visual element here, I think it gives yet more texture. And to be honest, I would not have been able to call this as an Apollo Brown beat. Which makes it all the more amazing. This is a stand out track for 2020.
Shabaam Sahdeeq & J57 – Razor Sharp Vernacular / Man Down (Video)
Shabaam Sahdeeq and J57 fire off another couple of singles linked together in a common video thread. The emcee and producer brewed up something heavenly with their joint project, Precious Stones. And these are two stand out cuts from project featuring a hook and a few bars from none other than DV Alias Khryst! Check the record!
Single You Out: Dark Arts – Coke War (ft. Daniel Son x Asun Eastwood x Scott G)
Here’s a hot one from producer, Dark Arts, that has a really cool vibe to it. The piano keys pace the slow key drums. I can definitely vibe with it and the emcees, Daniel Son, Asun Eastwood, and Scott G deliver some gold over the rhythm. Everyone should be feeling this one!
The Shelter – Deadlift b/w Magic Johnson (Video)
Wow. I was caught off guard by this and really am not up to par on The Shelter. But they made an indelible impression. The combination of tracks on this video single, Deadlift and Magic Johnson, really prove a point that their project, Opus, is something we ALL need to check out. I haven’t listened to the album yet but I did cop it. It’s also put out by Soul Spazm and that label has never done me wrong.
Planet Asia – Winter Time (Prod. By 38 Spesh) (Video)
Planet Asia and 38 Spesh prove to be a deadly combination throughout their collaborative project, Trust The Chain. And the video for Winter Time is just that…a cold cut. Enjoy!
Snowgoons – Wardance b/w Bad Generals (ft Recognize Ali, Lord Goat. DJ TMB, Ren Thomas) (Video)
This is a video combo single from the Snowgoons’ recent album, Snowgoons Infantry. It’s two dope tracks mashed together to showcase some of the talent that’s contained on their many highly regarded projects. The first track features (once again) Recognize Ali, Lord Goat, and DJ TMB. The second cut features bars from Ren Thomas who is just vicious with his sixteens these days.
Single You Out: Kut One – The Chosen One (ft. Recognize Ali)
This track from Kut One’s new project, Live Wires, is sheer and unadulterated fire. The strings and symphonic sound build such an amazing intensity and it features one of my favorite emcees in Recognize Ali. It’s a fire starter to be sure.
It’s my favorite track from the project but certainly not the only dope one. The whole thing is insanely good. It was honestly tough to pick a joint to feature so do yourself a favor and cop the whole thing!
Single You Out: Enels – Facts (ft. Reignmakers)
I just happened to come across Enels new album, Forgotten 2, and it has a lot of gems on it. It was a really good project which I can easily encourage others to check out. Lots of great beats and rhymes, with solid guest spots throughout.
In order to fuel your curiosity, I am going to share with you one of my favorite cuts.
Single You Out: Jamo Gang – Belushi & Akroyd
Holy shit! This is super dope! I am highly anticipating this album from Jamo Gang, Walk With Lions, even more so now! The combination of El Gant, Ras Kass, and J57 seems like an unstoppable force and you and this cut is a prime example. This track defines ferocity. J57 puts together a head nodder that infuses a rock rhythm into some boom bap and Gant and Ras Kass put on a verbal demolition for all of us to hear.
Album drops on April 10th!
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