Don’t Sleep On These New Releases
Insomniac Magazine continues to reign as the Mothership of the underground with a brand new edition of the Weekly Top Ten! Get set for action & tap in below!!!
1) CHAYNA ASHLEY is known for battling her way to the top…so it should come as no surprise that she dominates the #1 slot! Illustrious audio artisan IM’PERETIV sets “The Precedent” by ratcheting up the sonic heat on this certified banger that features the mighty MICKEY FACTZ! “Gold Blooded” is everything you need to get ya in a hardcore state of mind! Stay focused & experience the underground insanity!!!
2) XP THE MARXMAN x DJ RHETTMATIC roll over the competition on serious heat showcasing ill rhymes by SICK JACKEN! “Tom Fears” is guaranteed to scare the s**t out of the opposition with its menacing mix of bars and boom bap…then keep ’em cowering on the floor as they’re overpowered by dope cuts & scratches! Another XP adventure rides high on the chart. He aims for the heart. Ya know The Marxman never misses!
3) FLEE LORD is “Paying Homage” to the legends so it makes sense to do a track with one! CORMEGA teams up with the Lord Mobb lyrical powerhouse to remind listeners of the craftsmanship & creativity a real MC possesses! MEPHUX gets medieval on the cut & keeps us captivated! It’s a Hip Hop memory to be cherished for all time!
4) MONEY STACKS is nicer than ’em! Can’t ya tell?!!!? On the ONAJE JORDAN crafted banger “The Real Blow,” fans are immediately hit by an otherworldly arrangement that transforms into a rugged underground soundscape! The joint showcases that hardcore fly s**t ya love to nod your head to! It might be “money over everything” but don’t let that detract from the lyrical artillery!
5) DANIEL SON x FUTUREWAVE drop a new molten lava sizzler featuring SKUDDY RANKS! “Melted Canvas” is brimmin’ with sinister overtones that work perfectly with the Brown Bag Money mic king’s laid back delivery before Skuddy enters the picture and makes the meltdown occur!!! This crew’s definitely got somethin’ cookin’ & the pot might be too hot to handle!!!
6) RHINOCEROS FUNK, MC WHITEOWL & YAHZEED rip into a stellar SOPHISTICATED SAVAGE selection laced by BOMBEARDO!!! “Hip Hop Gridlock” finds the triumphant trifecta flexin’ rhymes to the fullest as they pour their hearts out onto the track! To casual listeners it might sound like fun & games in the studio…but they don’t really see the blood, sweat, and tears involved. It ain’t just the beats or the rhymes or the excitement you feel. It’s more than just the music. It’s a piece of your soul!
7) BOBBY CRAVES & FERAL SERGE slide across a 9PLANETS laced soundscape with ease as KEEF WOOKIE cuts s**t up on new CERTAIN.ONES heat called “Tha Werm!!!” The crew that never miss the mark shoot their shot & score again as they get filthy from the ground on up! Check ’em out as they go gonzo! Catch ’em as they get loose on the track below!!!
8) YOUNG ZEE joins forces with VINNIE PAZ for a wild journey thru the underground on “Monkey Bars!” The simian summoning sentinels of sound swing thru FLU’s supreme soundscape like beasts on the attack! The end result is an unhinged assault of the senses that’s both breathtaking & off-the-wall bananas!!!
9) ENELS f**ks up your whole set with a certified self-laced smash called “Lost N Found!” The GRIMEWAV rhyme warrior immediately taps into a hypnotic groove for his lethal fury before picking up the pace with a raw soundscape that signals all-out war!!! Gear up for action & explore the sonic terrain!!!
10) PASSPORT RAV is a brilliant lyricist who always connects with dope producers that supply emotionally-charged soundscapes! NEF is the mastermind behind the boards for the “Peace Of God” power heater “Apply Pressure,” featuring stellar bar work from the incomparable TERMANOLOGY. This gem made us focus on our “Boss S**t” as we take to the skies! Doubters can spout all the negativity they want to but it still can’t stop the rise!!!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
