Don’t Sleep On These New Hip Hop Releases
Insomniac Magazine haunts every Hip Hop fan debating who will make the cut for our Weekly Top 10! With an onslaught of new releases you can expect some MAJOR spillover into the next chart. But NOW it’s time to tap into the latest underground adventure below.
1) BUSTA RHYMES dominated the countdown, the city, and the entire f***in’ universe with his instant classic “ELE2: The Wrath Of God!” On “Strap Yourself Down” the microphone monster eviscerates ill soundscapes crafted by the legendary PETE ROCK & the late, great J DILLA for a hardcore trip from now ’til infinity! The joint’s out of control so sit back & hang tight. Strap Yourself Down & get set for the ride!
2) ILL BILL recruits GORILLA NEMS, TONY YAYO & VINNIE PAZ for a “La Bella Medusa” banger called “BORA BORA AURA!” FURIO’s back behind the boards for this underground rampage to piss all over your favorite producer’s career! He crafts a banger so malevolent it rips the flesh off all opposing crews as Bill & Co. snap the bones of their rivals!
3) TIMEPIECE summons the spirits of 3 lyrical demons to wreak unholy havoc on the microphone! SLEEP SINATRA, LORD JUCO & FATBOI SHARIF take possession of your speakers on a hauntingly magnificent gem titled “Trilogy Of Terror.” The supernatural soundscape propels the power spitters to exhibit their distinct flows while Timepiece takes over your soul. Just remember – Don’t fight the beast within! You’re no longer in control.
4) JAMAL GASOL keeps it EXTREMELY funky on the “Ronwaldo Reyes” heater “Scalebreakers!” As NES hits listeners with some ill bounce s**t from beyond, the super lyricist assesses the situation and perfectly matches the immaculate arrangement! While you needy ass rappers are still struggling for relevance The Diadora Don’s garnering all the success. Hittin’ the Insomniac charts is a dream few may achieve…but for Jamal it’s his weekly reality.
5) When we first heard this BUSTA RHYMES & KENDRICK LAMAR collabo a few years ago we immediately rushed to get it on the countdown. THEN it mysteriously vanished & with it so did our hopes & dreams. NOW however, it’s back for good & we can place it high on the chart where it belongs. The NOTTZ produced “Look Over Your Shoulder” is a sonic marvel that juxtaposes Michael Jackson’s otherworldly vocals from “I’ll Be There” with a slick, boom bap arrangement of the classic track & astoundingly dope bars from 2 mic gods! Busta & Kendrick could literally start a revolution with this one. In fact, they may already have.
6) FLEE LORD & ETO got that “Rocamerikkka 2” heat for yo’ ass & on “Respect Is Everything” they bring the great G4 JAG along! Some joints seem like they are tailor-made for a particular artist. On this track Flee & Eto tear s**t down but it’s G who truly puts his stamp on the product! The hunger & passion in his delivery is channeled straight from the soul & it’s that exuberance that raises the bar!
7) RIM x EDDIE KAINE team up with ROME STREETZ for IAMT2 powered heat titled “Que Tu Sabe!” The vigilantes of ill verses trade bars that’ll have your head spinnin’ around like that possessed girl from The Exorcist! This ain’t no ordinary slice of audio supremacy…It’s a PORTER HAUS premium cut & ya better respect it!!!
8) UFO FEV x BIG GHOST create Hip Hop on a higher level as proven by their collabo masterwork “The Ghost Of Albizu!” Last week the duo blew the hinges off the countdown with the Nems featured banger “Boxcutter Jiu Jitsu” & this week they do it again on a mega blast with RIM, EDDIE KAINE, MOOCH & TY FARRIS titled “Demigods!” The lyrical kings GO IN on the joint & leave a pile of bodybags behind containing remnants of their rivals! It’s the eve of destruction so prepare for your demise. They’ll be sure to leave flowers at the wake.
9) MEPH LUCIANO wasn’t playing around this weekend. After failing to be acknowledged by his counterparts in the game, he put on a washed out William Shatner mask, picked up a butcher’s knife & proceeded to murder the competition! “Michael” showcases the ill spitter flowing over an ominous YOGA FLAME KANE track with a casual ease that belies his homicidal intentions. He might approach you with a smile or maybe even shake your hand…but at the end of the day, the blade’s still going in your gut!
10) As of this writing, the election hasn’t happened yet. So for you time travelers reading this later in the future we either have a new President, the same reality-show horror we’ve been enduring for the past 4 years, or a political bloodbath where both sides have resorted to sluggin’ it out in the streets! At any rate, the f***ery’s gotta stop. And who better to tell ya how you can help than a host of revered rhyme icons! DE LA SOUL checks the box of potential candidates for the job & enlists CHUCK D, MYSONNE, PHAROAHE MONCH, STYLES P, TALIB KWELI & the legendary crew’s own POSDNUOS to get things done! “Remove 45” serves up a scathing review of the current administration & recounts the MANY reasons why the orange ho’s gotta go! If you never believed in voting before we COMPLETELY understand. But when things are this dire we suggest you make an exception.
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
