One look at this line up and you will see that it has banger written all over it. Then you listen to it and realize it delivers in spades. MF DOOM sounded better on this jawn than much of his recent work. This sounds like some classic Doom and Phonte reminds us how sharp he … Read More “PRHYME-HIGHS AND LOWS FEATURING PHONTE AND MF DOOM” »
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You have to be a beast to be signed by RA Da Rugged man to his freestyle Phenom label. A-F-R-O is like a lyrical fans dream he kills verbally and switches cadances mid stream….his wordplay is intricate and crisp. The production is really window dressing to drive his flow though it is a solid boom … Read More “A-F-R-O- Tales from the basement” »
I cannot stop listening to Semi Hendrix aka Ras Kass & Jack Splash…They have been dropping heat since this summer with 4081(which is awesome sauce and truth all mixed together) and M.A.S.H with Kurupt. This yet another dope release from mellow music group they are by far my favorite indie label now…They have been on … Read More “Semi Hendrix- Breakfast at Banksky” »
J-live has gotten extra prolific lately dropping his second effort in a short period of time. This effort is entitled “How much is the water” and it is a concept album dealing with how water impacts our lives and the need for it. Here is a excerpt from his bandcamp page….”How Much Is Water?” challenges … Read More “J-live :how much is water” »
I have followed the exploits of the Mobile Alabama native that goes by the moniker of Baron Amato for some time now and in doing so watched the development of a true artistic spirit with vision. He is that interesting mixture of multiple artistic disciplines channeling one to deliver a thought provoking piece of work. … Read More “Baron Amato- Au-natural” »
Man Paco of the Monastery murdered shook ones on this quick freestyle verse to remind us of their lyrical brutality. The bham Alabama hip-hop movement should not be slept on cause there is a lot of fire in the magic city and it is waaaay more than the cookie cutter trap rap that dominates the … Read More “Paco – Shook Ones: Water Bugs Dissertation” »
As a hip-hop head I love international hip-hop because it sticks what I consider true school sensibilities. I am also a huge fan of dope female emcees and Hyclass hailing from Perth Australia is definitely dope. This effort “I Need You” was recorded over just a few days and feels like a tribute to 90’s … Read More “Hyclass and F.A.M-I Need YOU” »
Redman just torched the BET cypher a few weeks ago and now he drops some visuals to go with his first track off his forth coming “Muddy waters 2” album. I often fear when artists name new projects off classic albums or works that defined them as artists because they are almost impossible to live … Read More “Red Man-Dope man official video” »
New surprise mixtape from Big K.R.I.T. “IBTW: It’s Better This Way” Hosted by DJ Drama. Features include Warren G, Young Dolph, Ludacris, K. Camp & more.
Carlos Charm is one half the up and coming hip-hop group “The Monastery” and a young beast on mic. After dropping “The Genesis” earlier this year, Carlos has decided to bless us with a vicious rhyme over the top of a alchemist track. 94 til infinity pt 1 is simply raw lyrics over a dope … Read More “Carlos Charm-94 til infinity pt.1(produce The Alchemist)” »