Don’t Sleep On These New Releases
Insomniac Magazine stirs up new underground excitement on the latest edition of the Weekly Top Ten! Gear up for action & tap in below!!!
1) AGALLAH watched the Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscar debacle unfold & immediately went to work! Many artists would capitalize off the situation with a cheesy track that doesn’t add anything new to the conversation…but not The Don Bishop!!! The lyrical assassin takes a deep dive into the situation at hand & transforms “Keep My Wife Name Out Ya F****n’ Mouth” into a detailed exploration of ego, race, masculinity, stardom and the expectations that come with it while STILL gettin’ us to nod our heads ’til our necks snap!!! It takes a true mastermind to compile all those elements & turn it into gold. Agallah wins best leading man for award-worthy audio!
2) Sonic mastermind MICHAELANGELO & lyrical executioner ETO deliver spectacular “Table For One” steez featuring the colossal CRIMEAPPLE! “Gold Plates” instantly pulls listeners into the action & showcases an ultra-talented trifecta at the peak of their powers! The mic rippers take on MichaelAngelo’s stellar cut and swiftly proceed to do damage!!!
3) HUS KINGPIN & SUPREME CEREBRAL engage in a clash of the underground titans on STU BANGAS laced heat called “Superwavo vs Supreme!” The contrast of Hus’ laid back style with Supreme’s aggressive approach to the material works perfectly. In fact, it’s a win for all involved! Complex rhyme schemes and bold beats take precedence in a Battle Royale for the fans!!!
4) O THE GREAT bullies the booth with an all-out lyrical assault on the ONAJE JORDAN conjured powder keg “What U Rely On!” This track represents hardbody heat to the fullest & should be played at FULL VOLUME to get you motivated for the day!!! Y’all might be relying on other artists for that dope s**t but it’s clear O & Onaje are the ones with the goods!!!
5) JOSIAH THE GIFT’s pen game is “Mightier Than The Sword.” But once upon a time he was only looked at as a straight up “Menace!” The Word Strategy powered masterwork finds the lyrical juggernaut recounting the grim & grimy days of his past(while tossing in a few MC Eiht ad libs to boot). Fast money was the name of the game. But the life that comes with it leaves much to be desired!
6) PLANET ASIA x DJ JAY-EF get live on a smooth BUCKWILD crafted production & enlist rap royalty JOJO SIMMONS to join them on the gem “Like This!” The “Cash Or Caskets” sizzler percolates from beneath the surface with a laid back vibe that will teleport you from earth to the astral plane. Escape the confines of your consciousness & travel to destinations unknown!
7) RUSTE JUXX has many dope joints in the stash. “But For Now” he wants you to absorb the full impact of his new DJ VIEWS laced banger!!! The elite rhyme assassin gets right to the heart of the matter by lettin’ ya know he’s cherished around the globe! With dope tracks like this it’s easy to see why!!!
8) TERROR VAN POO x TONE SPLIFF are “Well Defined” by their top quality output on the underground! Terror’s been murderin’ mics with a non-stop stream of malicious bars for some time now. And Tone is known for servin’ up the best production & cuts on the northern hemisphere(& beyond)!!! Together the titans manifest magic on a track that will remind you why they’re so highly regarded!
9) G FAM BLACK x GENERALBACKPAIN reunite for ill “Firing Line” DERELICT DIVISION steez on their “Plan Of Attack” power heater laced by TONE BEATZ!!! The Knuckle Dragguz & Home Team heavy hitters stay deeply entrenched in the cut as they blast other so-called lyricists off the map! “There’s no karate kicks/I dump an’ watch a body twitch/Slugs hotter than Serrano & Wasabi is!!!”
10) NYCK CAUTION joins forces with BOLDY JAMES and attacks a CHARLIE HEAT crafted soundscape with a “Vengeance!!!” The high-powered production includes driving bass, horn hits, and of course the lyrical expertise of Pro Era & Griselda’s heralded spitters! Rival crews will go out of their way to stop this team from triumphing…but payback’s a bitch so be careful what ya say!!!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
