Don’t Sleep On These New Releases
Insomniac Magazine navigates you through the trenches of the underground for another edition of our Weekly Top Ten! Gear up for action & tap in below!!!
1) RANSOM x HARRY FRAUD may be suffering in “Lavish Misery,” but when it comes to the “Chain Of Command” these two are number ONE!!! What the duo lack in modesty they make up for in unbridled creativity to reinforce the fact that downplaying your accomplishments is not the way to win! Ran & Harry topple empires from the newly crowned kings of commercial radio. Watch ’em slay your idols & unseat them from the throne!!!
2) YOU KNOW WHAT THE DRILL IS!!! ENELS, FRANK WHITE BX & REIGNMAKERS light the fuse on a new audio explosive called “Like Me!!!” The ill underground entities blow the lid off your entire operation with heavy beats, rhymes, and a Mafioso inspired groove that will make you feel like you’re scheduled to be slain in Sicily!!! It’s hard to be this merciless but somebody’s gotta do it! Check out the sonic assassins or you’ll be sleepin’ wit’ the fishes!!!
3) JAY ROYALE & BORN UNIQUE deliver “top tier superior rap” over a PETE TWIST powered triumph courtesy of OG PRESS RECORDS!!! “Pig Stuy” makes a mess out of the competition by leaving the poor slobs laying face down in their own blood!!! First the opps are battered by beats then they’re butchered with bars. Fans will squeal in delight once victory is won!!!
4) The “Next Hottest Thing” will leave a permanent imprint on your mind & it features BRANDO BAMBINO, ETO, COPYWRITE & CRHYMNAL HYMNAL catchin’ wreck over a sonic masterwork laced by PYRAMID TAPES!!! The sinister organ arrangement and thunderous beats lend themselves to the masterful flows of each lyrical king; ensuring heavy replay value for the long week ahead! Ain’t no time to cool off now. Things are about to get heated when this crew enters the room!!!
5) When a champion raps we listen…Especially when he rhymes over production from HARRY FRAUD!!! RANSOM is so much more than you’ll ever be & if you don’t believe us check out “Matchstick Men!” The lyrical godsend has the ability to project the divine power of an all-knowing deity while simultaneously being the most relatable person on earth! No mere mortal could ever conquer him. Only a fool would ever dare to try.
6) CERTAIN.ONES snatch the crown from competitors for a highly coveted slot on the Top 10 with the CHEF MIKE seared banger “Ruled By Thieves!!!” It’s almost criminal how easily DZL1, FERAL SERGE & BOBBY CRAVES steal the spotlight from other lyricists steady basking in their reverential glow! Our government may be crumbling due to corruption but we’re certainly glad the underground is led by true men of honor!!!
7) SULE reps B$F to the fullest with a NYCKLES & HARLEM ZONE powered sizzler featuring INSPECTAH DECK & FUEGO BASE!!! “WU-Sopranos” snaps the necks of any sucker in sight and bodies all non-believers into submission! Keep your enemies close when playin’ this joint then blast ’em in the back of the head for not payin’ attention!!!
8) RANSOM reflects on “The Losses” in life that led him to be the winner he is today! HARRY FRAUD steers the ship via sonic navigation while immaculate verses erupt from the tongue of an underground titan! Learn from each loss, pick yourself up & rebuild. You still won’t be as great as Ransom but you’ll get points if you come close.
9) We dug deep into “Vada’s Vault” & found a surefire CRIMEAPPLE featured sizzler on Volume 2!!! “Ball Of Smoke” showcases why VADA is so beloved on the underground. She can take a minimalistic loop and transform it int a gotdamn party in no time flat!!! Manteca mic merriment ensues and you wish the audio euphoria would never end!
10) We began the countdown with RANSOM & HARRY FRAUD then felt compelled to end it the same way! For those who only thought Ran could excel over tranquil joints, listen to what happens when he runs amok over “AND 1!!!” The Gothic arrangement combined with a nuclear blast of boom bap will shatter your senses and leave your mind reeling. It doesn’t just stop there because once Ran rhymes you can expect your head to completely explode!!!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
