Don’t Sleep On These New Releases
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1) BODYBAGBEN shakes up the scene with a vengeance as he unleashes an arsenal of audio heat on “Affiliated!” The “Vulgar Display” mega blast is so lethal that imminent destruction to the competition is all but assured! When you produce & rhyme this dope no one in the industry can touch ya! Ben rips asunder your whole kingdom & builds a throne on your home!!!
2) SH4MEL’s music is so dope it’ll make you drop to your knees and thank God for his presence on the underground! Which is why it’s fitting he named his new joint “Praise It.” The self-produced gem (mixed by sonic mastermind JON GLASS)contains a propulsive 90’s inspired arrangement that radiates the very definition of HARDCORE! Combine that with Mel’s self-assured flow & masterful wordplay and it all adds up to a guaranteed win!
3) BOOB BRONX & HOBGOBLIN smoke the opposition on an undisputed banger called “The Ashes!!!” This joint is powered by a Scorsese worthy cinematic soundscape & a rhyme tirade so savage we’re still bandaging up our wounds!!! We figured we would get some grimey s**t before we even pressed play but GOTDAMN this exceeded our wildest imagination!!!
4) WAIS P, THE MUSALINI & PLANET ASIA soar over PETE TWIST production that might be too immaculate for our undeserving ears! Whether that’s the case or not, we know we’ll be runnin’ this one back a few hundred times regardless! Wais, Mus, and P.A. bring so much skill, personality & finesse to the table it leaves an emotional vacuum when the joint is finally over. We feel honored to have listened to a cut of this caliber. The track’s a triumph in every sense of the word!
5) BENNY unveils the first single from his upcoming “Tana Talk 4” project & maaannnn it’s a certified sizzler!!! On this go ’round, golden child J. COLE joins forces with The Butcher to take listeners on a ride inside “Johnny P’s Caddy!” While THE ALCHEMIST simmers away in the shadows with understated production, the rhyme titans keep the focus firmly on the lyrics. If ya thought you heard everything these mic conquerors had to say PRESS PLAY & you’ll soon find you were mistaken!
6) 36 CYPHER compels us to “Listen” and we’re captivated at every turn! This is one of those star-making tracks…so prepare to be blown away because the nascent power spitter is more than ready for his time to shine! FUTUREWAVE is the mighty kingpin manning the boards & he laces the lyricist with enough sonic heat to last a lifetime! The joint represents high quality Hip Hop to the fullest. And for that fans should be thankful!!!
7) ENELS & SLAINE rise from the “Underground” to deliver HANZO BLADEZ powered heat showcasing ill cuts by DJ CLIF! The lyrical renegades go ballistic on the track and demonstrate why all rivals should think twice before attempting to test ’em! This one’s for true Hip Hop Heads worldwide who like their music dark & gritty. Y’all pop lovin’ muthaf***as can listen to that commercial s**t but we’ll always keep it hardcore!!!
8) CERTAIN.ONES & HOMETEAM put their weight on the competition with a brand new banger called “Sumo!” BOBBY CRAVES, GENERALBACKPAIN, MORTXGRIM, and NOBODYELSE unleash a lyrical onslaught as WANN SKLOBI & KEEF WOOKIE storm the set to supply the sonic armaments! When rivals challenge them to battle it ain’t no thang. They just stomp their feet & dominate the ring!!!
9) MADHATTAN & SPANISH RAN’s “Dark Times Of Mike Dowd” platter prevailed with a colossal selection of killer cuts! “Pampers Or Kilos” was our pick among the many standouts and it brilliantly conveyed the savage treachery of the underworld. Cop or criminal? Here they’re one & the same. The supreme lyricist & production powerhouse provide all the details.
10) Concluding with a high-powered banger is what we aim to do. So JAY HOLLY gets the spot with “Cream Of The Crop!” PRIME assists with the lyrical carnage & together they murder the mic over a VITTO_HIMSELF crafted production! This joint is a superior showcase of everything authentic Hip Hop is all about! Dope beats, ill rhymes, and a whole lot of talent! True heads couldn’t ask for anything more!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
