Don’t Sleep On These New Releases
Insomniac Magazine delivers new heat from the streets for the latest edition of the Weekly Top Ten! Gear up for action & tap in below!!!
1) BUSTA RHYMES, CONWAY THE MACHINE & BIG DADDY KANE “Slap” the competition into submission with a megawatt remake of the MARLEY MARL laced classic “Just Rhymin’ With Biz!!!” Kane’s been down this path before but Dark Gable breathes new life into the track by incorporating a fresh batch of deadly bars into the mix! Busta sounds like it’s the most fun he’s had in years as he rips apart the reimagining of one of his favorite joints while Conway brings a heavy dose of new flavor to a gem that would make The B-I-Z proud!!!
2) It’s mandatory that we all bow down to the FlyGod and “10” reinforces exactly why!!! On “Peppas,” WESTSIDEGUNN brings BLACKSTAR’s YASIIN BEY & TALIB KWELI into the realm of an epic CONDUCTOR WILLIAMS production & leaves them to fend for themselves! The dynamic duo drop an endless supply of lyrical gems (complemented by colossal flows), before Gunn says “f**k it” & caps the whole thing off on a high note! It’s GxFR baby…and don’t you ever forget it!!!
3) SUPREME CEREBRAL conjures “Street Visions” that manifest over a marvelous MACAPELLA crafted soundscape!!! The master lyricist has been (rightfully) treating rivals like peons since he stepped on the scene and this observational joint proves he’s head & shoulders above the pack! Let’s face it, the crew’s bringin’ the ruckus…no doubt. But Bugzy’s ALWAYS bringin’ the heat!!!
4) “Then there was a drought/no yellow or green for me/my 40 got a big nose like “BDP!!!” Hey, we don’t know if KRS-ONE might feel some type of way because of that line…but even The Blastmaster has to acknowledge the magical chemistry that erupts when WESTSIDEGUNN, ROME STREETZ & STOVE GOD COOKS join forces on a CONDUCTOR WILLIAMS powered explosive!!! Rome f**ks ya head up with a neck-snappin’ bar assault, Gunn smacks ya senseless with a venomous verbal lashing, then Cooks gets guttural & grimey on ’em to bring it all home!
5) WILLIE THE KID & V DON team up with ROME STREETZ for a cryptic showcase of stellar steez called “Gallery!” The track creeps up on you like a serial killer scopin’ out his next vic for the night before the rhyme slayers eviscerate their prey over murderous chords that catch you by surprise! This joint’s a “Deutsche Marks 3” home run delivered by your favorite heavy hitters!!!
6) “Had to drive on this road to riches to a dead end job!” One of the greatest attributes an MC can possess is relatability. The incredible CHE NOIR has an uncanny sense of knowing exactly what we want & NEED to hear. Fans feel every trial & tribulation she reveals because of her down to earth demeanor. The ascendant artist is an unassuming around the way girl who steps in the booth and transforms into a lyrical goddess!!! Let’s not forget though, there’s another Hip Hop deity appearing on this track. “The shark in dirty waters who is actually Jaws” aka JYNX716 chews up FRUITION BEATS’ supreme sonic scenery with clever rhymes galore & a dope, insistent vocal tone that makes muthaf**kas pay attention! “Wine & Dine” is what ya get when you add up all these elements. Treat yourself to the track then play it again!
7) KILLY SHOOT & ONAJE JORDAN combine forces with GENERALBACKPAIN & CHUCK CHAN to solve “The Riddle Of Steel!” This “Knowledge Born” heat blast contains a high energy boom bap shuffle and some of the illest rhymes in existence!!! Home Team drag ya to the edge of the edifice with vividly spit styles that will rip ya like a razor blade, buck 50 to your jaw! No one can blame the crew for how they get down. They’ll take you beyond the abyss then reel you back in again!!!
8) FAT KNEEL summons a seemingly endless supply of sonic sorcery and gifts power spitter PARANORMAL & CERTAIN.ONES mic crusaders DALI & BOBBY CRAVES with enough audio fuel to rule the galaxy!!! On “River Tam,” the underground visionaries eject wack rhymes from existence while catapulting our consciousness into a kingdom where dope lyricism conquers all!!! Tap in to a new form of serenity when you vibe out with the renegades of rhythm below!
9) MC BRAVADO goes INSANE on a slice of sonic supremacy laced by STU BANGAS( featuring ill bar work by the dazzling DIZZY WRIGHT)!!! “Wilt The Stilt” finds Bravado gettin’ lethal with the lyricism while confirming that he’s definitely built for this Hip Hop s**t! The passion, conviction & intensity that drive his delivery prove he’s got the goods to stay on top. With Stu & Dizzy by his side there’s no chance of ever losing!
10) The mighty MADSOL DESAR keeps the Hip Hop underground healthy by flaunting his “Nutrition” flow on a dope collabo project with 7L from CZARFACE!!! Reminiscing about his early influences, the lyricist reminds us of the pure joy of Hip Hop as he strives for a prosperous life & career. All it takes is a daily balance of practice & discipline along with an unwavering appetite for success. It won’t be easy but Madsol is more than ready to take over the industry!!!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
