Is it possible that I didn’t see this before? Maybe it was the name Skanks that through me off and I didn’t even check it, but this time I notice that it’s the French beatsmith, Kyo Itachi doing the production. Those credentials will get you noticed around these parts. I am a huge Itachi fan. It also turns out that Skanks has some skills. He’s repping that true New York flavor that so many of his contemporaries have abandoned. He is getting set to drop his new album entitled, The Shinigami Flowfessional soon, so if you dug this video, check for his sounds.
Artist Of The Year: Ruste Juxx (2012)
Well, the cat’s out of the bag. Ruste Juxx is the Hip Hop Dependency Artist Of The Year For 2012! Ruste Juxx really upped his game for 2012. He dropped two different stellar projects. One project was was with French producer Kyo Itachi entitled Hardbodie Hip Hop. The other, more recent project, was with a new favorite of mine, The Arcitype entitled simple, V.I.C.
Ruste Juxx wasn’t just about putting out a couple of great albums, he was on at least a dozen other cuts from other artists, always dropping solid bars. He was by far the most prolific artist of 2012.
One of the most compelling things about Ruste Juxx in 2012 was his flexing his verbal dexterity on the V.I.C. album. He broadened his content and really stepped out in my mind.
So Ruste Juxx, Hip Hop Dependency salutes you! Your accolades are way overdue.
(Below are ten videos Ruste Juxx found himself on in 2012. Just to give you a sample of what he’s been up to.)
John Robinson & Kyo Itachi – Mystical Strings (Video)
This song is coming off of John Robinson’s forthcoming project, the path of Mastery. I enjoy Kyo Itachi’s use of the strings on this cut (ala the title of the song). Itachi has been a part of quite a few dope projects in the last couple of years so my hopes are high for this album.
Dirt Platoon – Dirty Work (ft. Ruste Juxx) (prod Kyo Itachi) (Video)
New music from Dirt Platoon off their yet to be released collaboration with French producer Kyo Itachi. Ruste Juxx joins the crew and you know how that goes. That man rings bells with his verses. This is a certified street banger!
Ruste Juxx – Termin8 (ft. F.T.) (Video)
Ruste Juxx is a busy man. Busy murking rhythms. This tough track comes off of his and Kyo Itachi’s collaborative effort, Hardbodie Hip Hop.
Ruste Juxx x Kyo Itachi – Hardest From The Underground (Video)
A video that I missed from a couple of weeks ago from Kyo Itachi and Ruste Juxx’s album Hardbodie Hip Hop
Unprecedented Vol. 2 Compilation (February 2012)
This is the best songs compiled from February 2012. The 2nd such compilation in our series. It’s the best way to catch up on some of the dopest singles released in the month. Nothing but the best for you guys. Enjoy the streaming excellence….
Tracklisting:
1. Slaughterhouse – Hammer Dance
2. Fatal Lucciauno – Black Hoodie Rap (ft. Spac3man)
3. Don Streat – Rapper Shot Remix (ft. Termanology and Lil Fame)
4. Illmaculate – Under Their Radar, Over Their Heads
5. Kyo Itachi x Ruste Juxx – Hardest From The Underground
6. Sutter Kain – Traitor Remix (ft. Naymez x Donnie Darko)
7. The AbSoulJah – In My Element
8. Juan Deuce – People (ft. Romen Rok)
9. Shaz Illyork – Fly Creature (ft. Spit Gemz x Carmen Indhira x Stavin’ B)
10. Just Flow x MaV – Joey Crawford
11. Godilla – Rusty Machete
12. K-Hill – The Covenant
13. Locksmith – Illuminati
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Single You Out: Ruste Juxx x Kyo Itachi – Hardest From The Underground
New Ruste Juxx material from his collaborative album with French producer Kyo Itachi. I like what I hear so far. Kyo Itachi’s production is different than what you usually hear Ruste Juxx spit on. The laid back guitar sample gives this a more laid back vibe. The new album, Hard Bodie Hip Hop, is out now in France and hope to see it available in the US soon.
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