Don’t Sleep On These New Hip Hop Releases
Insomniac Magazine is BACK with the latest edition of the Weekly Top 10 & this one’s EXPLOSIVE!!! Legends who have ascended, living legends, and legends-in-the making all comprise the chart. Don’t just take our word for it…Dive in & PRESS PLAY!!!
1) GANG STARR & M.O.P. sit firmly at the top of the charts with their “One Of The Best Yet” banger “Lights Out!” Two of Hip Hop’s (and THE WORLD’S)greatest duos bring non-stop heat to the proceedings while blasting everything in sight! GURU smacks ’em up with bone-cracking bars & lightning bolts from the heavens while FAME & BILLY DANZE s**t on your sound system & desecrate all you hold holy with lyrical savagery straight from the gutter! DJ PREMIER completes his devious mission to dominate your mind, body, and soul with a sonic slaughterfest you’ll never forget. Get outta the way! They’re on their bully ish & the competition’s gettin’ knocked out!!!
2) WESTSIDEGUNN dropped so many jewels on “Hitler Wears Hermes 7” that it was next to impossible to narrow s**t down to one standout. After a long deliberation (& a few necessary beatdowns) we decided on the Statik Selektah laced wave of opulence “Kelly’s Korner”(ft. FAT JOE). The Fly God flaunts the lyrical lavishness we crave & amps up the energy way past 100 before handing things off to the BX kingpin. Joe finesses the hell out of the track without even trying. It’s a team up we never expected but damn it works so well!
3) JOJO PELLEGRINO ramps up the action for his upcoming “Rapidfire Pelly” project with the Yountie Tha Noize powered “3 Kings” featuring GHOSTFACE KILLAH x RAEKWON! This is that hardcore heat true heads pray for every.second.of.the. DAY!!!! We want that head nod ish. Pelly & the Wu legends bring it to ya raw!!!
4) SMOOVTH x ROYALZ give listeners a hit of that “China White” in the form of a deceptively understated soul heater titled “Divide Cake!” #TheWinners super spitter is the master of delivering that killer s**t in the most laidback way possible. Royalz’ groove flows throughout the atmosphere with purpose while SmooVth plots your downfall with a full arsenal of resources & lyrical firepower to do so.
5) ASUN EASTWOOD expresses his “Worldly Ways” on a Vago crafted power heater that will leave bullet holes in your chest! The merciless mic beast destroys everything standing in his path without a second thought. His seemingly calm demeanor might lead you to believe that you stand a chance in a battle…but that would be your mistake! Vago opens up the floodgates of sonic destruction while Asun brings his enemies’ hopes & dreams to an end!
6) You thought you were a big man? Well ESTEE NACK & SUPERIOR will cut you down to size on the raw “BALADAS” banger “INFINITEBLACKMIND!” It’s survival of the fittest up in this piece & only a producer with superior qualities can withstand the attack. All you weak ass suckas are flatlining on the mic while Estee Nack jet skis around your entire career. Get yourself in gear, set sail for a new adventure & explore life’s infinite possibilities below!
7) HALEEM x ZAGNIF NORI bring digital dope to the scene with the “Humble Patient” heater “Angelic Genes” (ft. KING AUTHOR)! Next level lyricism & production are in full display as DJ ENYOUTEE dispels the darkness on the 1 & 2’s. King Author joins the Noble Scity comrades for power bars of his own to create a supreme selection that’s downright heavenly. They say the devil’s in the details but this time the angels rule the roost!
8) If you ever wanted to know “What’s Real” the answer resides in this new gem from GANG STARR, GROUP HOME & ROYCE DA 5’9″! The crew bring certified street poetry to the scene with heat directly from The Foundation! DJ PREMIER proves his genius once again (as if we ever doubted the man in the first place) with audio magic on the boards. GURU sounds INCREDIBLE on the track. His spirit & insurmountable energy emanate from the speakers & elevate the underground as a whole!
9) SHADOW MAGNETIC dipped into his cauldron of horror to brew up a horrifying soundscape of terror featuring O THE GREAT & ALPHA_BETIC! “Headless Horseman” is the Halloween song that will keep your head nodding (or ROLLING!!!) the year round! Beats & lyrics are on a plateau that can’t be reached by lesser artists. The Alpha Magneto trio never fail so expect greatness before you even PRESS PLAY!
10) We started with GANG STARR & we’re ending with the legendary duo as well! “Hit Man” featuring Q-Tip is one of those funky bangers that possesses a healthy serving of serious content AND playful lyrics to deliver a well-rounded effect. Tip completely shuts s**t down with his hilariously ill sound effects and Premo needs to have a statue erected in his honor for his tireless contributions to the Hip Hop culture we love!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
