Some new music from Juan Deuce is here and more is on the way with the J57 produced project, Sock Money, dropping in a few days (September 23rd) on Soulspazm Records. Deuce is great because he is an innovator. It’s never standard fair when it comes to his verses. That style is complimented perfectly with J57 on the production. These guys do differently oh so well.
Single You Out: Shabaam Sahdeeq – GMR (prod. J57)
Shabaam Sahdeeq and J57 are cheffing something delicious with their new single, GMR. I am convinced that nobody is has been spitting harder in the last couple of years than Shabaam Sahdeeq and when you had some J57 production along with DJ Eclipse cuts you get nothing but the premiere experience. Enjoy.
J57 – Been A Long Time (ft. ATR) (prod. by Exile) (Video)
This is one of my favorite tracks of 2014 and probably from the BBAS camp ever. The production from Exile when coupled with ATR’s vocals are the impeccable back drop for J57’s rise to the top.
If you are digging this make sure you check J57’s Wax Aesthetic EP.
Single You Out: Jus Daze – I Miss… (prod. by J57)
Jus Daze and J57 link up to remiss on some better times with the track, I Miss… The track has a dichotomy about it in the sense that it’s both serious and playful. The latter is much in part to the production from J57. The press release that accompanied this track suggests a new EP is in the work for Jus Daze which is always welcome news.
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Single You Out: J57 – Been A Long Time (ft. ATR) (prod. by Exile)
Good lord, man! I mean double good God! Seven Hail Marys and Three Holy Mollies! J57 is an outstanding producer in his own right but what Exile did on this track, with that sample, is on some ‘holier than thou’ tip. That’s just outstanding. I get down for some good production but that’s remarkable. And not to get lost in the mix is that J57 can hold the mic right. He’s a very underrated emcee, mostly because he’s known as a great producer. Things might start changing when it comes to being underrated when people here his new project, Wax Aesthetic, dropping January 28th.
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Top 50 Songs (2013)
Disclaimer: It is hard and challenging to pick 50 tracks from the thousands upon thousands that dropped this year. It is merely an attempt to list my favorite cuts of 2012. Click the links to listen to the song! I think it’s a great list. There were a lot of great songs crafted this year and I know I left off some good ones. I listened to 5,000+ tracks from 2012 alone this year, so as an artist, if you made this list you know you are on the forefront of my iTunes!
1. Said Before – Goldini Bagwell
2. Rhyme Of The Year – Nino Bless
4. Outlive, Outshine – Theo3
Single You Out: Coarse Company (Tenacity & Koncept) – City Hurts (ft J57 & Natalie Andrea)
Koncept & Tenacity make up the group Coarse Company. The combination proves to be really dope. Koncept has been dropping consistently dope material for a few years now. Tenacity released a couple of dope albums this year and I will just let it be said: He was the HHD runner-up for our Artist Of The Year this year. You don’t just drop two dope albums and not get noticed.
The J57 produced song, City Hurts comes from their upcoming project, Same Page, which comes out next week. This song bodes well for the quality of the project.
Single You Out: Soul Khan – Praying for a River (prod. by J57)
At least musically, Soul Khan’s 2013 was very much under the radar. He may have only put out a couple of tracks. Praying for a River is setting the table for hopefully a more active 2014. This is the first single from his forthcoming free album, and is produced by the venerable J57. Enjoy.
Single You Out: Blame One & J57 – How Much Time’s Left (ft. Akie Bermiss)
This is the third single from the Blame One and J57 collaborative album, Walk In The Sun. It continues in the tradition of soulful and introspective music. Blame One reflects back on what is important in his life, He’s a family man who rocks the mic and not the vice versa. The man has his priorities in the right order. Akie Bermiss, does what he has done numerous times…he gives a track a touch of class and refinement. Dope music. Can’t wait for the album.
Planet Asia & Ras Kass – Kings (prod. by Numonics) (Video)
Two west coast legends (yes, legends) link up for this video single for the cut Kings. The production is handled by one of the most consistent beatsmiths currently doing his thing, Numonics. I love the beat, the lyrics, and the video concept. The wooden throne up in the club is very fitting. Ras Kass kills me with this line:
I cruxcify rappers, give em’ Calvary pain / Like Christ, y’all ni%$as suffer til our salary change
That was vintage Ras Kass. This cut can be found on J57 and Numonics joint venture, LI FTW, which is slated to drop…not soon enough.
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