Don’t Sleep On These New Releases
Insomniac Magazine resurrects the underground with the latest edition of the Weekly Top Ten. Gear up for action & tap in below!!!
1) JAE SKEESE x BIG GHOST perform an “Authenticity Check” on the competition & find that their Hip Hop peers are sorely lacking! “Shuttlesworth Form” showcases the rising rhyme renegade & production juggernaut in peak form as they spray the set with a relentless wave of audio artillery!!! It’s a wrap for all y’all weak rappers! Jae rips one helluva behemoth of a beat & deservedly, earns the highest praise!
2) RJ PAYNE & UFO FEV spread terror thru the underground with PA.DRE powered “Blood On My Chainsaw” HEAT called “Alien VS Predator!” The mic beasts overtake the booth & rattle the earth to its very foundation! Mankind will never be the same after this colossal clash of the titans. Fev & Payne massacre the masses then rebuild the world again!!!
3) SPANISH RAN & AL-DOE tap into a life fraught with “Pain” & channel it into a stellar sonic gem! The streets ain’t for the faint of heart…which Al makes abundantly clear via every impassioned verse! He ‘don’t even wanna rap no more!’ But Thank God he still does with Ran supplying majestic production!
4) SAUCE HEIST x ROME STREETZ x BABY MAINE elevate the art of lyricism on a NES crafted banger called “What Would Gotti Do?” Cash comes in fast when the crew come to town as they smack up Satan & get back on their bar s**t!!! All it takes is one play to make their rivals run away. A joint like this leaves the competition cowering!!!
5) ESTEE NACK liberates the underground from weak ass rappers on SADHUGOLD laced heat called “NACKMANDELA!” The leader of lyrical acrobatics flips phenomenal flows that keep the crowd captivated as he propels the underground to greater heights. No one can stop the omnipresent power spitter. Strap yourself in for the ride and hold tight!!!
6) JOSIAH THE GIFT’s “Mightier Than The Sword”(SIDE A)was a MAJOR achievement! Well guess what? “SIDE B” builds on that success and multiplies it by 1,000!!! There are so many dope joints on this platter…but “Attendance” found a way to linger in our souls long after the song was over. SB 11 supplies the stellar soul-fueled production that grants the gem a nostalgic vibe as Josiah pours out his heart & soul. We’re locked in every step of the way!!!
7) BUB STYLES & PRO DILLINGER team up for a rugged & raspy display of lyrical excellence on a FUMES THE THREAT crafted production called “7TH LETTER!” When it comes to shuttin’ s**t down, you need look no further than the mighty bar assassins catchin’ SERIOUS wreck on this track! They don’t just give tour de force star turns every now & then. These two stay rippin’ mics on the regular!!!
8) If y’all don’t know how RUSTE JUXX x TONE SPLIFF get down…allow them to introduce you to “The Routine!” Ruste’s been on an unstoppable roll for what feels like forever & Tone’s production & cuts represent God-level greatness to the fullest! In other words, this cut’s a winner! The BK bar slayer shatters the set with his sensational flow & Tone takes Hip Hop to a higher level!
9) VIC SPENCER x DOC DA MINDBENDA are “Still Here”….which means the opposition doesn’t stand a chance in hell!!! The jazzy “Head Nod Theory” is a perfect example of what the acclaimed lyricist & heralded producer have to offer their legion of fans. Listeners are treated to a healthy serving of witty, sharply focused rhymes mixed with a funky soundscape that just won’t quit! “Ain’t no competition/No pot to piss in!” They’ll lay waste to your entire career!!!
10) We wanted to close out with something BIG! And ya can’t get a more powerful pairing than RANSOM & THE GAME spittin’ supreme gems on a NICHOLAS CRAVEN laced soundscape called “Circumstances!” The Heavy Hitters of the underground kept our attention rapt as they manifested magic on the mic! Combine that with yet another flawless production from Nic(Seriously, how can one producer be this dope?!?!!)and it all adds up to a major event!!!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
