Don’t Sleep On These New Releases
Insomniac Magazine delivers another action-packed countdown for the underground! Tap in to the Weekly Top 10 below!!!
1) 38 SPESH sets off the “7 Shots” excitement with a RANSOM featured sizzler titled “Last Gasp!” MAYOR, TY JAMZ & BERNARD B WESTWOOD man the boards for the laid back production that finds the supreme spitters showcasing a masterclass in lyricism! Over a soul-fueled arrangement, the bar assassins conquer the underground landscape. These rhyme renegades are true renaissance men of the industry who transform seemingly unobtainable dreams into reality!
2) MEYHEM LAUREN & DARINGER are at it again & this time CONWAY THE MACHINE joins ’em for “Red Pesto!!!” The audio avengers go to war with the opposition & reinforce the fact they’re THA TRUTH with a no-holds barred attack on all rappers at large! There will be blood on the streets…but it’s expected, when ya challenge the head n***as in charge!!!
3) JOEY BADA$$ delivers a “Eulogy” to the competition as he floats over DREAMLIFE & STATIK SELEKTAH laced audio opulence! The Pro Era powerhouse ponders over the ill-fated path many of his peers chose to take while also reflecting on the successful strides he’s made in life. It’s sometimes dangerous to be famous. Joey stands proudly in the spotlight & bears the pressure well!
4) KNOWLEDGE THE PIRATE continues to paint the most vivid portraits of street life as he rips into BIG GHOST’s intensely dramatic soundscape for “The Tombs!” You can bet shootouts, drug deals gone wrong & jail time are all part of the equation. If the devil’s in the details, they’re gonna need an exorcism for this track! Knowledge is a supremely gifted auteur in the vein of Martin Scorsese!
5) Buffalo, NY’s PRETTY BULLI bodies a raw, rock-infused arrangement crafted by Rochester, NY’s KIDD CALLED QUEST for a power gem that goes by the deceptive title of “Simplicity.” Make no mistake, there’s nothing simple about the clever & complex flows the mic goddess manifests! She tears into Quest’s minimalist production and has haters bowing down at her feet before the music ends!
6) SLIK JACK & KNG BONDALERO already snatched your chains on “Neck Like Slick Ricks.” NOW they team up with PACEWON & CHE UNO to spit in your face on “Rezentful Konduct!!!” The “Saturday Night Special” sizzler finds the underground kings shuttin’ down your corner & puttin’ a gun to your dome as they get reckless with everything you value in life! Yes, that’s them f***in’ yo’ baby mama! Just look the other way & take it in stride!!!
7) If you were searching for a full blast of audio heat, CAPPADONNA & STU BANGAS “Bring It Out” on an ill banger featuring dope cuts by TONE SPLIFF! Cap gives ya a rundown on his daily routine because he knows you’re jockin’ his every move! It’s that Park Hill essence you’re feenin’ for. PRESS PLAY & absorb the flow!
8) MONDO SLADE links up with EDDIE KAINE & RIM for a high level lyrical onslaught called “Shoots & Ladders!” The KING REM powered joint is composed of a sinister sample featuring rhymes that’ll make all rivals pack their s**t and run!!! If you can’t find your way home, Mondo will escort you to your door…before he throws you to the ground & starts stompin’ out your dome!!!
9) BLOO AZUL recalls how his father would spin a few songs from Hector “Lavoe” as he drops new “BLOO MOON” steez laced by SPANISH RAN! These underground titans always make incredibly compelling music together & the brilliance continues on their latest collaboration. Sit back, relax, and take in the vibes. Let the supreme craftsman guide you to a higher plane!
10) J.ARRR & NICHOLAS CRAVEN create the perfect homebase for reflection on the “Hoop Dreams 2” heater “Backboard Dollars!” Don Cheadle’s breakout star turn as the legendary Earl Manigault is interwoven with immaculate bars and a soundscape that instantly overtake the soul. Two creative geniuses put the work in to craft a two minute thriller that elevates the art while tugging at our emotions!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
