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Single You Out: DJ Mirage – Lift Up (ft. M-Dot x Big Shug x Lil Fame)

My timing is less than impeccable, however my ears are still super sharp. And if you haven’t checked out DJ Mirage’s new album, Background Check, I feel like you need to get on that. There are so many great songs on that project, but perhaps none greater than the posse cut featuring M-Dot, Big Shug, and Lil Fame, Lift Up.

This beat from Mirage is insane. The piano loop with those haunting vocals yield the perfect sounds for energetic and professional lyricism.

Check out a segment of M-Dot’s bars:

I bided my time, put work in, was patient / Watched rap decline, it was hurt from inflation / Lift up when tired, I’m finding my purpose / And anytime I sunk below, I climbed to the surface/ It’s grown man struggle, I’ve turned to strength / The microphone’s therapeutic, I’ve learned to vent.

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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: M-Dot & Confidence – Primavera (ft. Big Shug & Royal Flush)

M-Dot has big plans for 2025 and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Primavera is the first single from his forthcoming album with production from Confidence, Library Of Sound. And you can hear that he’s swinging for a first round knockout here. He along with legends, Big Shug and Royal Flush are delivering hip hop tradition and skill over a Confidence twist. This is sure to get people motivated for what’s on the agenda!

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M-Dot – Daze Of Greed (2024)

Artist: M-Dot

Album: Daze Of Greed

Tracklisting:

  1. Greed Intro (prod. by Victor Keys)
  2. Willows Weep (prod. by M-Dot)
  3. Can’t Decide (prod. by Elliot the Producer)
  4. Hand In Hand (prod. by Pauly Cicero)
  5. Run Along (ft. Grand Puba) (prod. by The Might V.I.C)
  6. The Enemy Is Everywhere (prod. Vinny Idol)
  7. Certifiable (ft. Kore) (prod. Rawmatik)
  8. Close (prod. by Gajos)
  9. Essence Lifted (ft. Estee Nack & Ty Farris) (prod. by B Leafs)
  10. Unexpcted (ft. Big Shug) (prod. by Apollo Brown)
  11. Running Shoes (prod. by Roccwell)
  12. You And You (ft. Revalation) (prod. by M-Phazes)
  13. Avenues (ft. R.I.Q & Jay Cruz) (prod. by 88-Keys)
  14. Mic Check (prod. by Chill-ILL)

Review:

M-Dot is consistently featured on the site because he personifies what this site is about. It’s hard work, dedication, perseverance, and an uncompromising talent. Lots of trends and artists have come and gone in the last decade plus, meanwhile M-Dot is here with Daze Of Greed, showing once again that his way is the only way he walks.

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Album Review: M-Dot – Dining In Dystopia (2022)

Artist: M-Dot

Album: Dining In Dystopia

Tracklisting:

  1. Blood, Sweat, & Tears (prod. L.O.B.)
  2. Price Of Love (prod. Jon Glass)
  3. Decadence (ft. Kool G Rap & Revalation) (prod. The Mighty V.I.C.)
  4. Another Day (Remix) (prod. by Pro Knows Music)
  5. Neck Tie (ft. Conway & Nutso) (prod. by Whatson)
  6. Ricochet (prod. by Whatson)
  7. Thunder Slap (ft. Celph Titled, Esoteric, Big Shug, & DZ The Unknown) (prod. by C-Lance)
  8. Schizoid (ft. DZ The Unknown & Mayhem) (prod. by C-Lance)
  9. Wrath Of The Titans (ft. RJ Payne & The Tangiers (prod. by M-Dot)
  10. Stop Watch (ft. Revalation) (prod. by The Quarter Inch Kings)
  11. Reaganomics (ft. Elzhi, Ras Kass, & Large Pro) (prod. B Leafs)

Note:

M-Dot has been showcased numerous times on our site, but the day he drops anything less than stellar, is the day his project doesn’t reach these pages. But my friends, today is not that day. For 10 plus years we rep him as an artist because of what this project, Dining In Dystopia, embodies. It is one part sheer skill and going for the jugular, and another part personal testament to what it takes to achieve this level of recognition.

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Mayhem & Soulslicers – Patriots (ft. M-Dot, Edo G, and Big Shug) (Video)

Mayhem & Soulslicers release the video for a single they released a month or so ago for the Boston anthem, Patriots.  And while Tom Brady and company may have been knocked out of the playoffs, Mayhem and his affiliates definitely represent.  Mayhem, Edo G, and M-Dot each represent a color from their favorite football team and paint a very vivid portrait of what it means to be from The Bean.

This cut is from the forthcoming album, Soul It May Seem.

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Single You Out: Mayhem & The Soulslicers – Patriots (ft. Edo G, M-Dot & Big Shug) (Prod. The Soulslicers)

This is the second single from Mayhem and The Soulslicers collaborative album, Soul It May Seem.  I do have to say that I am not a Patriots fan of any sort but I will support these guys for the duration.  Patriots is a tribute to Boston and sports team.  It also showcases the gang’s creativity with M-Dot, Edo G, and Mayhem all taking on a color of the franchise to show their support.  Big Shug lends his talents and skills to doing the hook.  Very creative material.