Don’t Sleep On These New Hip Hop Releases
Insomniac Magazine once again delivers a brand new edition of our Weekly Hip Hop Top Ten! We keep our ears to the street so you can vibe out to the heat! Put on your sunblock and feel the sonic sizzle.
1) ALL of the 5 stellar tracks from HAZE’s Grubby Pawz powered “Brookside Terrace” masterpiece were worthy of a slot on our countdown…but we could only choose one. That illustrious honor went to the finely crafted, genius level structured “Apartment 5″(Domingo’s Story)! Haze allowed his vulnerability to shine through as he reminisced about the overwhelming odds he had to endure throughout his lifetime. Each obstacle that he overcame made him stronger to the point where he’s virtually unstoppable. That’s not a boast. It’s a FACT. For further evidence of Haze & Pawz’ undeniable sonic power, check out the EP. We deemed it an Instant Classic!
2) When Dart Unit & #TheWinners come to play the suckas run away!!! SAGE INFINITE & RALPHIIE REESE deliver priceless rhymes backed by immaculate flows & hard-hitting production(courtesy of Ralphiie himself)on Slow Jam Kingz!” The two mic beasts prove they’re lyrical royalty by dropping fine jewels mined in the heart of the underground! Nod your head & experience the divine stylings of the deadly duo. Kick back with the crew & take it slow!
3) RECOGNIZE ALI terrorizes a murderous Frank Grimes powered soundscape called “Mug Shots!” This is one of those gritty, hardcore joints that will be replaying in your head the entire week! If this is a sign of things to come on the supreme spitter’s project, “The Outlawed,” the competition will be struggling for years to keep up! The track goes beyond all expectations by soaring to another level. Our only criticism is that we wanted it to be longer. Is it too late to add a bonus verse or two?!?
4) LEFT LANE DIDON & JLVSN join forces with JAY NICE for a funky heater titled “Stacy Latisaw!” The playful rhymes & oh so smooth production will keep you grooving the entire 3 minutes…and maybe hours after that! We’re talking about top of the line sonic excitement designed to be pumped up HEAVY in the ride. Check the sounds & cruise into the night!
5) PR DEAN blasts ’em wit’ that “B.A.S.E”(Bobbito And Stretch Era) music by releasing a monstrous collabo between MARZ MONEY, ROME STREETZ & ESTEE NACK titled “BrookLYNN Love!” When BK & Lynn, Massachusetts get down you know there’s no stopping the heat! The mic masterminds deliver off the charts rhyme schemes over a boom bap backdrop that can’t be beat!
6) CHUCK N LOCK deliver a smooth “Palate Cleanser” for the listeners crafted by The Custodian Of Records! The high-powered rhyme slayers perform lyrical calisthenics on the funky joint with the skill & finesse they’ve become revered for! Wash that mumble rap out of your diet & bite into the dope track below!
7) What would you do if your mentor, one of the most revered Hip Hop producers in the music industry, stole your idea? How would you react if you were locked down & missed out on appearing on the most iconic posse cut of all time? These are a few of the dilemmas the legendary TRAGEDY KHADAFI had to contend with in his lifetime & the reflections are revisited on his BP laced banger “Story Never Told.” Tragedy’s candor about the subject matter at hand leads to brilliance. Hopefully he’ll unflinchingly serve up more behind the scenes bars on August 17th when “Immortal Titans” hits the streets!
8) OL MAN 80ZZ laces JAMAL GASOL & Falconcrest’s DNTE with an atmospheric slice of raw heat titled “The Firm!” The seasoned spitters deliver serious lyrical power to remind the listeners who’s at the top of the food chain in the underground game. Invest in a corporation established to win. It’s all about business. These three titans are clearly in charge!
9) ICE LORD flows over a hypnotic self-produced heater featuring SUPREME CEREBRAL aptly titled “Reign Supreme!” The lyricists reflect on days deep in the streets checkin’ muthaf***as & smackin’ n***as as a hobby over a laid back groove that stands in stark contrast to the dark subject matter. Once upon a time the whole team owned the block. This is their story.
10) CAPER catches wreck with PARANORMAL, KARTUNE & AURIELOHEEM on the Anno Domini laced power banger “Fatal Emcees!” The “Illa Gorillaz” sonic massacre finds the vengeful lyricists attacking the track with such force we’re surprised Soundcloud could contain it! Prepare for the killers & expect the worst! All competition will be ripped to pieces!
Well that’s it for this week. Catch ya next time and…DON’T SLEEP!
– Kevin Keith
