This video is full of changes of direction, dope production from Alterbeats, and raw rhymes from Mic Handz. Every video that’s done for an Alterbeats’ cut is just extremely well done. There’s no getting around that. There’s also no denying Mic Handz’ opportunity to achieve his dream. He has the skill, the production behind him, and the cosign from a lot of other dope artists. Let’s see what he does next to make those dreams a reality. Meanwhile, make sure you cop Class Struggle if you have not already.
Alterbeats – Grustle (ft. Shabaam Sahdeeq, Skeezo and Mic Handz) (Video)
Alterbeats’ Class Struggle is dropping on October 29th. The two songs I have heard from the project have both been fantastic but I expect nothing less from the French producer. He also only works with some of the most gifted emcees in the game, so the combination of talent is always ill. This time we have Shabaam Sahdeeq, Skeezo, and Mic Handz, all of whom are ruthless with the verbals. Mic Handz, in particular, has got the flow going on this track. Don’t sleep!
Neek The Exotic – Dream Catcher (ft. Mic Handz & Satchel Page) (Video)
Neek The Exotic is going to be dropping his new album, Hustle Don’t Stop, on August 20th. I probably would have let this pass me by if Alterbeats, the track’s producer, didn’t shoot me a link on Twitter to check it out. It’s really a dope piece of work. The production is a creeper with it’s combination of dusty horns and eerie horror music vibe. All the emcees bring something nice to the mic, and more importantly use the term “ratchet” as it was originally referred to back in the day. The video direction is also done well. I like how the lighting remains dark as the camera approaches each emcee during their verse. I am going to get my ears peeled for this upcoming project.
Single You Out: Satchel Page – Fine Wine (ft Neek The Exotic & Mic Handz) (prod. by Alterbeats)
Satchel Page brings in Neek The Exotic and Mic Handz to collaborate on the mic while the break out the wine press for some ‘fine wine’. The beat comes courtesy of French beat maker, Alterbeats. This production is much more smoothed out then I am used to hearing from Alterbeats. I like it. It’s very easy on the ears.
Single You Out: Mic Handz – Stay Givin It Up (feat. Sean Price)
This is the last single before Mic Handz drops his SAYYOUAINTKNOW: The Software project. That’s going to drop this Thursday at some point and should be dope. Meanwhile, to the track at hand, we have a collaborative joint featuring the incomparable Sean Price and produced by Nickel Plated. It’s got brazen rhymes and powerful production so I will insist you give it a listen.
Single You Out: Mic Handz – In The Street Again
This joint from Mic Handz and Alterbeats is hot. A definite awakening to me. I was not familiar with Mic Handz previously and saw that Alterbeats had done this production and gave it a listen. It turns out this music is right up my alley. Definitely feeling it.
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