Don’t Sleep On These New Releases
Insomniac Magazine reenergizes the underground with the latest edition of the Weekly Top Ten! Gear up for action & tap in below!!!
1) DANIEL SON & LORD JUCO leave a trail of bodies scattered around town on a breathtaking new banger called “Chalk Brothers!!!” FINN chops up a dope beat without mercy while the lyricists disembowel any direct threat to their burgeoning empire! By the time the cops pull up to the scene all they find are dead rappers. Y’all try to test but an army of three will be there to stop you!!!
2) A battle cry can be heard throughout the underground and GRIME LORDS are here to answer the call!!! On “War Paint,” BORN UNIQUE & PETE TWIST link up with the sensational SPIT GEMZ & DJ TMB for a savage attack on the fortress of their rivals!!! The audio artillery on this cut is exceptional with an onslaught of ill lyricism leading the charge! Turntables launch missiles into the combat zone until the territory is cleared of all enemies!!!
3) This countdown pick came right down to the wire & its inclusion is what you’ve all been waiting for!!! DREAM MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT supplies the soundscape for rhyme beasts RUSTE JUXX & INSPECTAH DECK on an audacious aural masterwork titled “Avon Barksdale!!!” From up high on the towers, the mic titans get to work and snatch the souls from suckers who step up to battle. No deal goes down unless they say so. No verse is spit until they approve!
4) The gang’s all here as RASHEED CHAPPELL, PASSPORT GIFT, PARKS, and DAVID BARS enter THE CO-OP!!! On “That’s That S**t,” the crew channel some high-powered 90’s inspired steez for a jazzy display of underground excellence! The chemistry of this collective is so magical that when they step in the booth they’re practically floating on air! That’s That S**t alright! And we mean it!!! You’ll keep this one on rotation for the rest of the year!!!
5) S**t’s gettin’ hot out there which means it’s time for BENNY THE BUTCHER!!! “One Verse Butch” finds the BLACK SOPRANO FAMILY superstar scorching the set with deadly bars over NYCKLES & HARLEM ZONE’s superior production! Some MCs have a habit of runnin’ off at the mouth but Benny keeps it brief and succeeds while his rivals continue to fail!!!
6) BP INFINITE enlists The “Kill Squad” for his “Kill Or Be Killed” project with REDMAN & DJ STITCHES bringin’ in the big guns on the frontline!!! The Funk Dr. Spock is now a 5 Star General who leads the troops down BP’s treacherous terrain! He gets the soldiers back to base safely then re-ups for battle to rush out & do the damn thang again!!!
7) Many MCs have aspirations of opulence. But most will never enjoy the “Lifestyle” RED INF, UFO FEV & BREEZE MANTANA experience on a daily basis!!! The “Gilda’s Sun” sizzler is the focal point of dope lyricism, fly production(courtesy of supreme sonic mastermind SYER), and star power from three meteoric talents on the rise! What y’all muthaf**kas are doin’ ain’t workin’. Let this trio of colossal creatives show you the way!!!
8) Supremely gifted production king DOMINGO amps up lyrical giant KOOL G RAP for a quick hit of heat titled “1:16 Demeanor!!!” The illustrious mic legend leaves craters in the booth with bone-crushing bars that could level the Chrysler Building!!! Two icons put in work for the underground to witness! Pay your respects to their influence on Hip Hop as a whole!!!
9) Some artists fade into the ether and are forgotten. But “Sean Lives On” for all eternity!!! ROCKNESS MONSTA & RUSTE JUXX celebrate their legendary brethren over an ADWERDZ fueled track that will remain forever etched in your mind! The lyrical warriors incorporate a multitude of joints from the Kimbo Price power spitter into their rhymes…and in turn, allow the listeners to revisit the euphoria first ignited when experiencing Sean’s impressive catalog! The legacy of a man is to be shared by those left behind. Which is why Sean’s impact still resounds around the globe!!!
10) THE BAD SEED attempts to cloud his unrelenting stress and anxiety with a succession of substances that have him searching for mental clarity! “The Fog Pt. 1” is a FREAKSHOW produced masterwork that instantly strikes a chord with its audience due to the relatability of the controversial subject matter. The Bad Seed excels in truth-telling sessions and knocks this one out the park. He’s at the forefront of the underground & here’s a major reason why!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
