Insomniac Magazine Top Ten 2/27/18
1. PHryme - "Rock It"
Some of the dopest to do it drop their second single off their new album "PRhyme 2." What's there really to say when Royce Da 5’9? and Premier practice their craft, it's pure authenticity. Hit...
Fortes crafts “Shadow of a Ghost” album
Lyricist and producer Fortes does double duty on this new Hip Hop work of art. "Shadow of a Ghost" features the talented emcee's signature delivery and impeccable production. A combination of sonically smooth, soulful, and rugged tracks is what...
Certain.Ones rock on “Ghost Mask”
Feral Serge, Dzl, Bobby Craves and DJ Cruze get their rugged rock steez on "Ghost Mask." The crew is on a roll, bringing a constant barrage of banging Hip Hop for the true heads. Hit play and check the...
Talib Kweli, Amber Coffman and Myka 9 bring “Radio Silence” music video
Rhyme vet Talib Kweli brings powerful social commentary on this cinematic video featuring the soulful vocal stylings of former Dirty Projector's member Amber Coffman and legendary Freestyle Fellowship member Myka 9's intricate delivery and head-heavy lyrics. You wouldn't expect...
2Mex weaves a Hip Hop work of art on “The Gentrification” EP
There's no question that those in the "know" understand that 2Mex is an amazing talent with an immense body of work that spans two decades. That being said, most people don't know. 2Mex is one of the most underrated...
Apathy, Celph Titled and M.O.P. strike on “Stomp Rappers”
You know the outcome will be rewindable when a bevy of impeccable emcees congregate to spit a barrage of darts. It's a non-stop rhyme massacre. Check heavy hitters Apathy, Celph Titled and M.O.P. strike on "Stop Rappers."
Hus Kingpin serves “Wave Thunn” produced by Alchemist
New era rhyme practitioner Hus Kingpin drops his signature rap steez over a banging track. "Wave Thunn" features the sonic construction techniques of Hip Hop beat hero Alchemist. Catch the waviest one serve up some heat.
Hip Hop vet Tragedy Khadafi releases “Lift Ya Glass” video
Tragedy Khadafi brings straight street aesthetics and rhyme heat on the music video for "Lift Ya Glass." Production vet Ayatollah provides a sonic blanket composed of rugged Hip Hop that serves as a perfect soundscape for this legendary Queensbridge...
G.Fisher and Kidd Called Quest let ’em know, “They Need Security” f/ D Dave...
G.Fisher and D Dave launch a verbal assault on Kidd Called Quest's banging production. The gritty visuals for "They Need Security" say it all, the game better watch these players.
Jon Buell x Gary Rue drop “Steel Sharpens Steel”
Jon Buell and Gary Rue whip up a tight and tough track called "Steel Sharpens Steel." The apt emcees drop lyrical gift on the Trillian provided banging beats and boom bap textures leaving true Hip Hop heads something dope...