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Slaine & Statik Selektah – It’s All Good (Video)

In their latest visual It’s All Good, Slaine and Statik Selektah prove that hip-hop doesn’t just age—it evolves. Taken from their collaborative album A New State of Grace, the video serves as a poignant sequel to their work from over a decade ago, trading the reckless energy of the past for a grounded, gritty serenity.

Visually, the video keeps it authentic and intimate, centering on Slaine in his element. It’s an effective approach that forces the viewer to focus on the lyricism. The track itself is a masterclass in accountability; over Statik’s signature soulful, scratch-laden production, Slaine offers an open letter of apology and gratitude to those he may have hurt during his chaotic rise to the top.

It’s rare to hear an emcee drop the ego so completely. Instead of bracing for a fight, Slaine embraces his scars, celebrating survival and sobriety with a flow that is as sharp as it is reflective. It’s All Good isn’t just a song; it’s a victory lap for anyone who has stared down their demons and lived to tell the tale.

“I loved you for believing in me even when I went and gave you every reason to flee… I’m sorry I hurt you with repeat / But I had no virtue and needing to eat / So we went our own ways and I paid a price.”

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Dheezy & Planet Asia – Trick Or Treat (Video)

Ok. I saw this release on one of my feeds and didn’t know much about it, but if you are working with Planet Asia, you are definitely going to get a look from me. There’s few who have been doing it longer, and none who has been doing it better. And he says it true right here:

Once you heard the God voice you knew he would be murkin’ shit

Dheezy is a rising Australian emcee who has a really nice flow that fits really nicely with this superb Statik Selektah production. This bass line just thumps!

Asia and Dheezy have a collaborative project out now called Green Tea Flowin which I will be getting into soon!

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DanO x Little Vic x Bobby J From Rockaway – Nowhere To Hide (Feat. Boldy James) (Video)

Someone needs to bring this song and video to light. This is that smooth dopeness we fiend for with some of the smoothest emcees in the game. First off, it’s produced by the legend, Statik Selektah. It’s definitely a groove. And DanO, Little Vic, Bobby J From Rockaway, and none other than Boldy James, drop some serious gems on this piece. Everything about this track is a win and man, Bobby J really brought those bars home. Some serious dope!

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Check The Discography: Reks

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I have been a fan of Reks since I first heard the album, Along Came The Chosen.  He’s  a real man, a real emcee, who is creating real music.   There are no smoke and mirrors.  There’s no fancy cars and glamorous women in the videos. There’s no flashing of the cash.  When the game changed, Reks remained true to himself and the foundation of hip hop.  He kept on doing him and making music for those who could appreciate that. He’s worked with some of the most renowned producers and illest emcees.  In return for his great musical contribution, HHD wants to repay the favor and highlight his illustrious career thus far.  This Check The Discography is  for a man who is more than deserving.  So Reks, we salute you, your work, and all the energy you put into it.  As a fan, if you don’t have any of these albums, or mixtapes, make sure you do yourself a favor and cop these.  A couple of things before you start clicking: The majority of these releases are sold in online stores, so please follow the links and support the man.  Secondly,  Happy Holidays was released as a mixtape almost a decade ago and I can find no working links so if you have access, holler at me.  Lastly, the link to the Rekless album is to CD Universe where you can only buy the physical album for approximately $60.00.  I say go for it!

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One Dae – Daes & Times (2013)

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Artist: One Dae

Album: Daes & Times

Tracklisting:

1. Welcome Sinners
2. Bang This
3. Style
4. Play By Play (ft. Evidence)
5. It’s Everywhere
6. A Long Way (ft. Statik Selektah)
7. Daes & Times (ft. C-Rayz Walz)
8. BK All Dae
9. Walk In My Shoes (ft. Dana Diaz-Tutaan)
10. Abu Ghraib (ft. Sean Price)
11. Earth Child (ft. Tsi La Brev)
12. Take A Look Around
13. End of the World

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I really want to close out 2013, but I can not do so without cranking out one more review for a very dope album.  The first thing heads will notice about the album Daes & Times is the production credits.  There are some heavyweight names creating beats for One Dae.  When listeners see names like Statik Selektah, Marco Polo, Analogic, Domingo, and M-Phazes, they are bound to pay attention.  But as the man, Mike Zoot once said “a wack rhymer can kill a raw beat”.  In this case the opposite is true: One Dae accentuates what these beatsmiths provide making this album memorable.

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