Don’t Sleep On These New Hip Hop Releases
EVERY WEEK our team compile the latest edition of Insomniac’s Weekly Top 10 & EVERY WEEK we’re surprised by the end result! Having said that, you can now peep the action for yourself. Check out the illustrious list below!
1) 38 SPESH & KOOL G RAP deliver gangsta music for the masses on the “Son Of G Rap” street heater “The Meeting.” The DJ Premier powered mastercut originally debuted in 2014 & now resurfaces anew on their hardcore opus. The joint finds Hip Hop’s underground warriors ready to make things real uncomfortable for some wannabe thug who can’t agree to their terms. If they tell you the block is theirs you best give it over. Ask no questions & live to see tomorrow. Choose the opposite path & this track will be played at your burial. So what’cha gonna do? You can have problems or you can have peace.
2) BIG LARRY & CAM BANKS join forces for a “Bitter End” beatdown on their enemies fueled by production from Killer Kane. “Jaws16” rips chunks of flesh from the competition & devours each limb before circling back for another attack! The rappers you like are just guppies in an aquarium while Larry & Cam are the biggest fish in the sea!
3) SAM KRATS & EL DA SENSEI “Revive Rap” with a boom bap explosion of raw beats & rhymes sprinkled with funk – Dusty Donuts style! The UK production sensation & lyrical legend from The Artifacts transport heads back to the 90’s on a cut guaranteed to get you amped! If you thought rap was on its last legs THINK AGAIN! Experience the revitalization of the genre & never lose faith in the art!
4) It’s another W for the villains as VIC SPENCER delivers “Glorious” verses over sonic opulence crafted by The Historian! The lyrical mastermind casually glides across the angelic soundscape while simultaneously zooming laps around you road runners! Wanna get drop kicked or do you wanna listen to Vic droppin’ gems? Whatever gets you off…but we prefer the latter!
5) NEW$ makes a powerful debut on the countdown with a JAMAL GASOL assisted banger called “Binghamton!” Reflection is the name of the game as the lyrical titans recall events that shaped their lives & taught them the art of survival! When you listen to these dynamic emcees spitting the street gospel you’ll pledge allegiance to the underground forever! THATBOIJJ put his back into the production! New$ & Jamal absorb the sonic energy & get on the beat like they’re under oath!
6) ETO releases a “Motion Picture” on wax with Melbourne music titan Flu on production & A-list emcees CRIMEAPPLE & SMOOVTH dropping by as featured guests! Their brand new cut “Gustavo” delivers grimy beats, ominous grooves, ill Erykah Badu vocal samples & rugged rhymes presented in all their sinister glory! This is what you need blastin’ from your speakers when plottin’ that drive by. S**t is beautiful. Y’all feel that? We know you do.
7) HUS KINGPIN & NOWAAH THE FLOOD possess an infinite amount of “Power!” The Hip Hop underground knows this already…but if you’re late to the party the heat contained in this one track will BLOW YOUR MIND! All Ceven crafts a laid back canvas that registers elements of wonder & mystery. The gods body it with ease & leave us to marvel over their dominance of the game!
8) CA$ABLANCA is a “Sauvage!”…Especially when rippin’ into a superior soundscape signed, sealed, and sonically certified by The Prxspect! For a joint that the lyrical warlord deems as only “the opener,” it makes a strong point of giving underground listeners a full supply of heat ’til the full project drops! Cas radiates pure fury on the mic! It’s raw, uncut Hip Hop that shakes you down & demands to be heard!
9) The evolution of CHUCK N LOCK continues with the Al Boone powered “Plate Tectonics!” The deadly duo put their enemies on “Burn Notice” by delivering a funky track designed for the inner spy within! It’s a covert operation that requires ill mic skills & plenty of rhythm! Chuck N Lock will lead you to your destination & you’ll immediately know you’re in capable hands!
10) DARK LO’s got the streets on lock & a Nicholas Craven track to body! On “Win A Grammy” the lyrical terrorist wraps rhymes around a slice of soulful heat cooked up by Hip Hop’s master chef! You might not have a Grammy on your mantle but one listen to this track counts as an automatic win!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
I appreciate the write-up Kevin! I wasn’t expecting anything like this, but this is really dope. I’ll have new music coming out soon I’ll definitely send you to check out. This is amazing man, thank you.
-New$
No problem. Looking forward to the new heat!