Don’t Sleep On These New Releases
Buckle up, because it’s time for the inevitable descent into the trenches of the underground for the pure gems. While the rest of the net serves up lukewarm leftovers and industry favors, we’ve sifted through the noise for joints that elevate your Hip Hop enjoyment.
These aren’t the usual suspects who gamed an algorithm or paid their way in, this is a surgical strike of apex talent that make mainstream look like they’re just playing dress-up. Without further delay, roll Insomniac Magazine’s Weekly Hip Hop Top Ten!
1) DJ MUGGS x T.F.(ft. ROME STREETZ) – “Water Whip”
Muggs’ boulder weight percussion and menacing apocalyptic keys alongside T.F. and Rome Streetz barbed-wire bars commander the top spot. These mercenaries strike with precision accuracy on the razor’s edge ambiance on “Water Whip.”
2) FLEE LORD – “Coinless”(Produced by CRISIS)
The always incredible Flee Lord lends his elite lyrical skills to the Crisis crafted “Coinless!!!” Check out the “Everything I Never said” audio heat rock below!!!
3) WATERR x VANDERSLICE – “Imperial Legacy”
An elite area of the underground is reserved for WateRR & Vanderslice as they continue their winning streak with the @jay_fword helmed visual for “Imperial Legacy!!!” Peep the dynamic action on “Out Your Jurisdiction.”
4) CERTAIN.ONES – “Dig Dug”
Hidden treasures & pleasures can be found in every song from Certain.Ones!!! Check out music that will make you high on the Astro Vandalist arranged “Dig Dug” deep cut featuring L.I.F.E. Long, Frank Stress, and Bobby Craves!!!
5) SAYZEE x FLUDUST(ft. ASUN EASTWOOD) – “Do Better”
If you ever hope to compete with Sayzee, FLUDUST & Asun Eastwood y’all don’t have a chance. The underground champions churn out another dose of pure audio dynamite on “Do Better.”
6) CRIMEAPPLE(ft. SEAFOOD SAM) – “Open Road”(Produced by LOMAN)
CRIMEAPPLE & Seafood Sam flip fly flows on this Loman sculpted symphony of smooth cruising ambiance. Lean back and enjoy the ride on the slick “Open Road.”
7) SUPREMECEE x ANKHLEJOHN – “The First Law”
“Ever since I been quiet it’s been quieter!!!” BIG LORDY is spinnin’ the block in a SupremeCee fueled vehicle designed to run yo’ ass off the block!!! Respect “The First Law” below!!!
8) ACTIONFIGURE973 x ARTIFICER – “What Would Harley Do?”
“This game my b**ch an’ she doin’ that thing that Daddy likes!!!” Action Figure 973 drops another instant classic for the underground!!! Experience the KarshCapa helmed cinematic marvel for the Artificer laced “What Would Harley Do?” scorcher below!!!
9) AL-DOE & SPANISH RAN – “Methlehem”
Darkness descends on the city and with it brings the return of Al-Doe & Spanish Ran!!! The unstoppable duo of the underground lock in a spot on the top ten with a jolting joint off their “Rock, Paper, Scissors” album. The relentless flow of treacherous bars and dread-soaked aural aesthetics will keep you darting for the safe room while “Methlehem” is blaring through the speakerbox.
10) CHUCK CHAN(ft. CHARLES HERRON, GENERALBACKPAIN & DJ GRAZZHOPPA) – “Children Of The Corn”
Chuck Chan, Charles Herron, GeneralBackPain, and DJ Grazzhoppa unleash a full harvest of Hip Hop HEAT on the new banger “Children Of The Corn!!!” There’s no escape for the outlanders of the underground! Your fate is sealed. The corn is peeled. NOW TAP IN!!!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Insomniac Magazine
