There was a time not so long ago when Hip Hop wasn’t considered a legitimate art form. Our music wasn’t recognized by the establishment. All Hip Hop was essentially underground. Today, what many call Hip Hop is lauded and celebrated. For those who still perfect their craft below the surface– without the benefit of the marketing machines of conglomerates– we salute you. Actually, this year makes 20 years of salutations by Insomniac Magazine for real emcees, turntable wizards, and beat masters. Here’s this week’s Insomniac Magazine Hip Hop Top 10.
1) Black Milk – The Fix
Hip Hop phenom Black Milk reminds us why he’s on the upper echelon of talent in the game. The Detroit producer and lyrical mastermind is as sharp as ever on “The Fix.” What’s the production like? A fluid ride on the digital tripwire of sonic solace. Just listen and you’ll know what we mean.
2) Avenue Swift – What It Do
Dope delivery and potent production galore is what the new Avenue Swift video for “What It Do” is made of. This is solid new era Hip Hop!
3) PhybaOptikz and Daniel Son – Panamera Porsche
PhybaOptikz and Daniel Son bring the stellar Hip Hop on “Panamera Porsche.” Check the phenomenal flows-
4) Logic – Flexicution
Logic doesn’t disappoint. Nuff said. Check the skills once again from this talent emcee.
5) Young Zee and Knotz – Anybody (98%)
Hip Hop underground vets Knotz and Young Zee (Outsidaz) join forces on the Dreadchild produced “AnyBody (98%).” The raw beats and grimy flows make for an impressive collabo.
6) Daniel Son – Moroccan Oil
It’s on now!!! Let the trumpets blow as Brown Bag Money all-star, Daniel Son, delivers yet another top quality Crate Divizion creation courtesy of the one & only Vic Grimes. Listen to the supreme lyricist drop more jewels for the fans as girls rub “Moroccan Oil” in his hair! PRESS. PLAY. ASAP!!!
7) Tom Solar – Family
Tom Solar reminds listeners that fam is paramount. Smooth production supplied by P. Soul and universal truths spit by a real emcee. Check the lyrical lessons.
8) Sus and Da Illest – Watch Me
Sus and Da Illest bring the Hip Hop heat to the streets on “Watch Me.” Kick the chill track and ride-
9) Novaj Flame – Light Work
You know Novaj Flame shows and proves when it’s time to put in work in this Hip Hop game. Once again, he delivers the goods on this Scott Stylez produced “Light Work.” Banging beats, heated rhymes, don’t front, you know the work.
10) Kev The Pope f/ Skyzoo, Nycc3 & TracksByRoc – Kick in the Door remix
Dope beats and lyrical flow for days is what you’ll find on Kev Pope’s remix for “Kick in the Door” featuring Skyzoo, Nycc3 & TracksByRoc.
