Don’t Sleep On These New Releases
Insomniac Magazine takes you on an underground exploration showcasing Hip Hop’s highlights of the week! Get yourself in gear & tap in to the Weekly Top Ten!!!
1) There are plenty of “Things I Seen” but none compare to the sonic conjurings crafted by artistic visionaries TERMANOLOGY & BRONZE NAZARETH on their new banger “Beast Mode!!!” The lyrical champion and production mastermind ease us into the action with a soul-fueled introduction before layin’ down the hammer with a heavy barrage of bars and beats!!! Term takes us on a stroll thru memory lane as he searches for paradise. And his quest for peace is soon found within this glorious track!!!
2) If ya ain’t listenin’ to “Gold Chain Music” why bother listening to music at all?!!!? DIRTYDIGGS, PLANET ASIA & TRISTATE take us to the “Omniverse” with K.BURNS standing on the sidelines for support!!! The entire track sounds almost too pristine to be appreciated by human ears. In fact, it’s opulence is so overwhelming you may not feel worthy enough to pump it through your speakers. Just take a deep breath. Don’t fight your inner peon. And bow down to the power of the Chain!!!
3) S**t is beautiful when you’re “Super Immaculate!” ILL TONE BEATS knows that feeling all too well and now he shares it with the listeners via new HEAT featuring AZ & ELCAMINO!!! The leaders of lyricism walk the block with the moody instrumental and send it soaring with spectacular verses you’ll keep on REPEAT! The live cuts on the track add to the celebration. Come join a party that never has to end!!!
4) I could tell you how dope a lineup would be if it consisted of DIRTYDIGGS, K. BURNS, MIDAZ THE BEAST, MONTAGE ONE & PIFF JAMES but I’d be here all day so “We’ll Talk Later!” On second thought, let’s discuss it now because life’s too short to keep you waiting! K. BURNS kicks off the whole affair with an expertly orchestrated, wiry flow that makes it obvious why they chose him for the lead! When each MC steps in to add more weight to the track we feel massive tremors throughout the underground’s foundation!
5) WILLIE THE KID & V DON ain’t holdin’ back and we’re here for every second of the action!!! On “Bases Loaded,” Willie’s livin’ his raps in full luxury while V pours his life blood into a soul-rousing loop that makes you wanna pull off the heist of the century!!! This “Catch Me If You Can 2” cut isn’t dope…It’s ESSENTIAL!!! You better pull up to The Plug & PRESS PLAY!!!
6) RECOGNIZE ALI & STU BANGAS bring a serious dose of sonic heat to an A-F-R-O & VERBAL KENT featured juggernaut called “Dope Peddling!!!” The witty, often hilarious rhymes are exactly what’s needed for this off-kilter construction that will keep your head noddin’ the entire time! We bet you fiends want that dope that they’re peddling. Rec’s ill product’s got ’em lining up around the block!!!
7) We couldn’t get enough of “Gold Chain Music!!!” Every time we got ready to wrap up the list, DIRTYDIGGS whispered in our ear sayin’ “You ain’t done!!!” Before we knew it, we had selected another track and found ourselves hovering above the stars like “Silver Surfer!!!” MONTAGE ONE, K.BURNS, PLANET ASIA & LENOX HUGHES navigated our course with the most powerful lyricism in the galaxy! This slice of sonic euphoria is pure bliss. JR & NOY, y’all muthaf***as are geniuses!!!
8) SIRIUSB singlehandedly lifts you out of oppression with a CURRY GOODS crafted banger titled “A Tribute To The Tribe!!!” If you weren’t inspired to fight the system before, this mega gem will liberate your mind from its societal shackles and transform you into a free-thinking revolutionary destined to change the world!!! Time is movin’ forward so don’t get left behind! You better wise up & PRESS PLAY!!!
9) Wouldn’t you like to get away? Yeah, we would too. Luckily, lyrical masterminds ILLPO & sonic sensation KEV KAOUS help us say goodbye to our worries with “Cheers!!!” The “Wagyu Brisket” banger focuses on life lessons and problem solving with meticulous bars that will trigger a moment of clarity. Stop all the dumb s**t you’re doing and think twice before you act. A clear path is directly ahead if you’re willing to follow it!
10) What better way to conclude a countdown than with a bunch of living legends! TALIB KWELI & J RAWLS link up with MASEO, BLACK THOUGHT, POSDNUOS, MIKE G, AFRIKA & BUSTA RHYMES for the ultimate collabo “Native Sons”(Part 2)!!! If you’re havin’ flashbacks of some of the greatest moments in Hip Hop history it’s because these artists were a part of ’em! Relive their musical benchmarks while tappin’ in to this phenomenal song!!!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
