Don’t Sleep On These New Hip Hop Releases
When it comes to Hip Hop we keep our head in the game!!! Check out the underground highlights of the week on Insomniac’s Top Ten List below!
1) When you possess the magic chemistry shared by CONWAY THE MACHINE x BIG GHOST it makes sense to spread the wealth! On the deadly duo’s new “If It Bleeds It Can Be Killed” opus they bring in the big guns by enlisting RANSOM x ROME STREETZ to wreak serious havoc! On “Kill All Rats,” Big Ghost unleashes a soundscape so evil it compelled us to blow up the spot while breakdancing naked in the middle of the inferno!!! Before we could leave the scene of the crime Ransom & Conway let off a few extra shots while Rome literally put the track over his lap & spanked the livin’ s**t out of it!!! Violence like this is necessary if ya want to make a strong impression. It’s ruthlessness to the max & we’re here for it!
2) CHINO XL breaks down an exquisitely crafted instrumental from BODYBAGBEN and reconstructs it in his own image on “Vanilla Sky!” The underground icon seizes control of the track and snatches up every award, accolade, and title from his competitors in one fell swoop. If you’re looking for your run-of-the mill Hip Hop ya ain’t gettin’ it here! There’s no room for mediocrity when you’re known for lyrical excellence!
3) HOBGOBLIN invaded the sleepy state of Hip Hop production & shook us alert with “The Awakening!” EVERY joint on the ill platter is dope as f**k but one of the major highlights is the MAV, SMOOVTH & RECOGNIZE ALI featured “Dumponem!” This joint is composed of a piano-driven arrangement powered by a hardcore beat and of course, 3 ill lyricists who know how to get the job done! The rhymes are merciless so expect suckers to run scared. Those bold enough to stick around will get beat down to the ground!
4) We knew CONWAY THE MACHINE & KNOWLEDGE THE PIRATE were “Sons Of Kings” because of their majestic flows…but this BIG GHOST laced gem confirms it! The Caribbean rhythms propel The Machine & The Pirate to brand new heights as they infuse their high-powered bars with the opulent production! If you think s**t’s a joke you’re in for an unpleasant surprise. Ya better find a safe place to hide when they come out shootin’!!!
5) HOBGOBLIN, ALL HAIL Y.T., P GENZ, SQUEEGIE O & NINO GRAYE end the careers of their rivals on a mega blast called “Horseman of Apocalypse!” A sinister arrangement punctuated by malicious music stabs lead us on a path of no return as the mic murderers leave blood stains all across the booth. Hobgoblin designs his tracks to be ripped apart by the greatest lyrical warriors & these MCs are the best of the bunch!
6) TEK continues to drop “PRICELE$$” material on the underground & his latest gem features a richly textured rhyme spree from ROME STREETZ! The “Glory” of Hip Hop revolves around the euphoria fans feel when experiencing the music at its highest level & this joint most definitely supplies everything we need! WAVY DA GHAWD laces the production with a moody ambiance befitting the nostalgic subject matter while the supreme spitters reflect on their humble origins. A legendary lyricist & modern day icon both stand tall at the forefront of the game. It’s a moment in time that will never be forgotten!
7) HOBGOBLIN & JAMIL HONESTY ain’t playin’ games so “State Your Business” or prepare to be dismissed! “The Awakening” emerges with another mind-blowing production that features killer rhymes and a dramatic soundscape that amplifies the momentum. Jamil tears the production to shreds and makes a swift exit. But don’t leave yet cause there’s bonus beat heat to ride out the rest of the track!
8) Yep, HOBGOBLIN’s back again(we told ya the project was DOPE)and now he returns with JOSIAH THE GIFT, PURE & SUBSTANCE810 on “The Warriors 3!” This massive banger is 4 minutes and 25 seconds of pent up rage unleashed by a trifecta of the most lethal lyricists on the planet! Their rhymes on the joint are on some next level steez…so be prepared to hit the REPLAY button for those WTF moments ya can’t find anywhere else! This is that beat your ass, throw you in the trunk, head nod s**t! Their bars will brutalize ya ’til your body’s black & blue!!!
9) WALLY CLARK may be “Banned From All Bars” but he’s most certainly welcome on the underground! FARMA BEATS is the MC’s production guru & chief co-conspirator for a stellar new banger called “Kali Ma.” The track’s destined to leave craters in your speakers & have ya shootin’ up the set like Charles Bronson! If y’all can’t get wit’ this heat ya must be out your mind! Get your life right & stop smokin’ that Dwayne Johnson!
10) Y’all thought we were gonna leave ya with some weak s**t? NOPE. G FAM BLACK x the powerful P-RO link up over boulder-crushing boom bap crafted by CHAIRMAN CHOW for a new joint called “Tag Team Champions!” The gruesome mic griots employ their lyrical wrath on the public-at-large & rip the rug right from under the competition! Don’t ever disrespect the devious duo. Keep your head down & move on…unless you’re ready to be fitted for a casket!!!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
