Good gravy! M-Dot was telling me that he was putting in work with this producer named Chillow and now I see some of that work come to light. This funky bass line had me from the jump and M-Dot shows that he can clean up real good and keep it smooth with his natural slick talk (haha). This really is a track that you can throw on before you hit the town..make you feel like a million bucks. No let downs.
Single You Out: M-Dot – Frank Lee
M-Dot releases the 4th single to his dope, yet free mixtape, JAKE LaDOTTA. The track, Frank Lee, is a narrative about a guy who decided to wrong route it and the repercussions of his decisions. It’s simply another win for the EMS frontman. The production is constructed by Pause.
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Single You Out: M-Dot – Today (ft. E.M.S.)
This song just made my week. No matter what happens the rest of the week, this song from M-Dot and company is a major win! The bass line on this jawn made my neck sore. And the flows…my god the flows, were impeccable. M-Dot can stay silent for months and then drop a gem like this and instantly remind us of his greatness. And I meant to use that word…great. He has a really sophisticated way with words when rocking the mic. The jam definitely has an old school appeal but easily something I could see getting some universal love.
Jake LaDOTta drops for free tomorrow and may knock some of these end of the year lists on their heads. Check back at DJ Booth for the good word…
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Single You Out: Es-K – Reminisce (ft. MC Dialect, Charmingly Ghetto, M-Dot, & S.Dub) (Chromadadata Remix)
A lot of dope smooth joints have released in the last week or so. This one was forwarded by the EMS crew and after a long delay, I wanted to share it with you. There’s a lot of introspective bars in this joint while the production instructs you to lean back and maybe reminisce about someone you once lost or a time gone past. We all do that from time to time so make sure you take this track as an opportunity.
If you are really feeling this joint and want to check out more, Es-K just dropped his album, Serenity.
Snowgoons – Still Real & Raw (ft. M-Dot, Jaysaun, Journalist 103) (Video)
This is the best and toughest song off of the Snowgoon’s latest album, Black Snow 2. The lineup of M-Dot, Jaysaun, and Journalist 103 is the perfect blend of rugged n’ raw and elite lyricism. All three of these emcees need some solo projects though. Desperate need.
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: Snowgoons – Still Real And Raw (ft. M – Dot, Jaysaun, & Journalist 103)
New single lifted from the Snowgoons’ latest project, Black Snow 2. I just listened to the album a few days ago and I think its the Goons best work in a minute, so make sure you check that out. Still Real And Raw brings together that vintage German boom-bap with the rhyme stylings of M-Dot, Jaysaun, and Journalist 103. Everyone who follows HHD knows M-Dot’s prowess. Jaysaun can spit just a few bars a year and make a headliner. Journalist 103 has at least one classic album under his belt and severely underrated one as well. So is that ill enough? Enjoy this collabo!
Reckonize Real – The Business (ft. Torae, M-Dot & Tribeca) (Music Video)
This video for The Business, is mad creative in addition to being a dope song. I mean, you can’t lose when you have Torae, M-Dot, and Tribeca represent but the quality of this video takes it next level. The cut itself is off of Reckonize Real’s new album, Dopamine, That album has a slew of bangers on it so I would not hesitate to pick that up.
Midiflash – You Ain’t Ready (ft. M-Dot x Nutso x DJ LP2) (Video)
This is a track was originally featured on M-Dot’s Layer Cake mixtape last year. It’s now been resurrected and embedded on producer Midiflash’s new mixtape, Fresh Out The Boombox. Regardless of where you hear it, you know it’s dope. The song features two of the most respected emcees…period. M-Dot and Nutso have the talent and know work…respect the game!
Benefit – Heavy (ft. Big Shug & M-Dot) (Prod by Norman Cratez) (Video)
Is Boston in the building? Is EMS in the building? Is the Gangstarr Foundation in the building? Hell yeah it is! Benefit, M-Dot, and Big Shug drop those bars heavy over the Norman Cratez’ production. Three different styles joining forces and each repping hard. This particular song will be showing up on Benefit’s forthcoming album, Timing Is Everything. Stay tuned!
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