Showing posts with label hip hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hip hop. Show all posts


 Maine SFSG - FREE 

Trap storytelling meets creativity, that's how Jacksonville’s very own @MaineSFSG should be described. From the moment you press play on his latest video release, “FREE”, you will be welcomed into the melodic tunes that speak to your consciousness. Gifting us with a new style and outlook on punchlines, classic production and thinking outside the box way before Christmas, we are so spoiled and want more.  Pure greatness and flames is exactly what Maine SFSG possesses and brings to the industry, as he is the next to blow. Intrigued and excited to hear more from this raving superstar, I have to shine a light on the fact that both the song and the video for “FREE” is an instant repeat from the eye opening scenes showing a pet stripper and the blower to the opening line, “Can I ask you now, what you got for me, cause nothing I got is for free”. From the production to the music video this is creativity at its finest.  Teaming up with upcoming video director @whoiswhitemayne, you can feel the connection that these two have with executing the true storyline which meshes so well with the lyrics. These two create pure magic together, excited to see what they have planned next. Before this review is concluded, here’s a special message to all the music lovers and folks who love to watch good entertainment; will not be disappointed, Maine SFSG found its own lane that creates luxurious pleasure for our mind and ears. 

Maine SFSG - Free

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At last, one of Tennessee's brightest and quickly rising artists, DaTBoYZ3L unveils the Kray Films visual treatment for his most current body of work, "Danger".

Produced by Z3L's go-to producer, LetThatBoyCook, the single is bursting with thick instrumental layers accompanied by DaTBoYs 'well balanced serving of raps and harmonies. The video begins by paying homage to those lost over the past few years and immediately rolls into the chorus portion. DaTBoYZ3L addresses a whole list of dangerous criteria ranging from police brutality, human trafficking, crime, survival and above all, staying strong and hopeful.

 With the aid of Kray Films, the duo are able to capture the battle between dark and light, evil and good. Z3L explains to keep God close while being able to express his emotions in hopes of reaching those going thru these current events and experiences. "Danger" also utilizes symbolism to further expand on this. Catch background dances masked up representing ancestry and Z3L wearing blue and the tail end of the video, which represents healing. "Danger" is one of Z3L's best works to date and can be viewed below on YouTube.



Izzy Strange returns to the forefront with his second power packed single "Things Changed" featuring Rhymesayers very own, Nikki Jean.

Lifted from off his forthcoming EP, "I"m From Where You're From", Izzy and frequent collaborator Nate Fox construct a fell good anthem that speaks about reflection. That reflection is looking at just how things change whether it's your mindset or hometown. Change is inevitable in life but ultimately, you have the choice to grow on your own terms or be forced into it. Nate provides the playful production as Izzy and Nikki trade real life tales that will surely have you traveling down memory lane.

 "Things Change" follows Izzy Strange's first single, "What You Tryna Do?", which features an incredible feature from Feddie Gibbs and was picked up by sites such as All Hip Hop and Hip Hop Since 1987. Nikki Jean adds an incredible vibe to the single by not only contributing a verse but also provides the hook. She's been hard at work since signing onto the Rhymesayers imprint and released her latest album, "Beautiful Prison".

"Things Change" is yet another solid release crafted by the Pennsylvanian emcee who now calls Las Vegas home. Listen to "Things Change" below and stay tuned for more music and "I'm From Where You're From" to arrive very soon.




Living in the times we do these days, you just never know what can come your way. Violence and hate is at an all time high while the common folk struggle to survive. "Danger" lurks around nearly every corner, especially in the streets of Jackson, Tennessee where DaTBoYZ3L calls home. The new single is Z3L's lead single to his forthcoming sophomore album, "DaTseason".

The young artist paints a chilling picture of the turmoil he's endured while offering eye opening advice on how to maneuver thru life's strenuous obstacles. Z3L explains that it honestly doesn't matter what your social status, race or gender is, we are all able to fall victim to experiencing dangerous situations. It's up to you to play the game smart and always be aware of your surroundings, never let your guard down.

DaTBoY contracts Letthatboycook once again for the stunning production number that is bursting with soulful energy and bone chilling vocal structures that play like a musical revival. Word also has it that there's a lyrical video soon to follow and even a possible official video later this year. Z3L's not only a talented songwriter and artist, he's also a bonified hustler.

Continuing to build momentum behind his clothing apparel line, #DaTGEAR, he shows no signs of slowing his momentum anytime soon. Tune in to "Danger" on Spotify and Apple Music while keeping a close eye on DaTBoYZ3L in the coming months.




Infectious golden-era sounds infused with a soulful groove is the framework for the latest track from Long Island Hip Hop artist Blazin entitled "Departure". His lyrical style combines intellectual lucidity and a versatile flow that weaves fluidly through this heavy instrumental from visionary producer, BigBob. Calculated cuts and scratches from esteemed DJ Tray complete this fresh boom-bap single now streaming on Audiomack.

 

Brilliant emcee Lee Ricks posits a classic tale of dichotomy while leading the listener through a lyrical journey in a truthful pursuit of life with the newest track, "Worlds Apart".

Lee never ceases to amaze with his eager lyrical delivery which is balanced by shifting flows, intelligent, constructed bars and his ability to vocalize his deep expressions. These abilities transport the listener to his space. Melodic and dark, the music production by visionary producer BigBob further concentrates the mood, with Ricks singing a catchy hook. The latest track is from the forthcoming collaborative EP, "Beats For Breakfast".

Listen to "Worlds Apart" on Audiomack and stay tuned for the EP to arrive.
Lee Ricks



 

Pennsylvanian emcee Izzy Strange lets lose his first official project of 2018, the 11 track "Izzy Duz It" mixtape.



Thus far, we'd seen two singles birthed prior to the mixtape. The first single, titled "Just Me", found Izzy alongside 2009 XXL Freshman Blu trading lyrics speaking on self-dependence and the need to continue pushing forward no matter what. Sara Fox also contributed to the track with a powerful burst of soul and the chorus. The second release placed Strange on a haunting Nate Fox production named "Halfway Crooks". Mick Jenkins joined Izzy to speak out against half-assing it through life. 

Production comes from a wide assortment of producers that Izzy came across via YouTube but he does however give us a song each from his go-to beatsmiths, Nate and Casa Nada. Also guest starring on the mixtape are Nacho Picasso and Tedy Andres, who appear on the latter half of the presentation. 

"Izzy Duz It" provides a close look at the multifaceted talent of the artist as he goes from storytelling tales to spitting bars and even playing the singer role on "Something I Said" with supporting vocals from Sara. Along with that angle, Izzy's potent poetical penmanship shines brightly on the mixtape. Top highlights of this statement can be found on tracks like "Even A Broken Clock", "The World Can Wait" and "Robert Johnson".

Since his first single from his sophomore album, "A Good Day 2 B The Bad Guy", Strange has made it a point to provide conceptually fueled content that's plays easy on the ear. Though a Hip Hop artist, the east coaster pulls in heavy influence from genres such as blues and jazz. If you were looking for some type of label to attach to "Izzy Duz It" you could call it "thinking man's music". He's not afraid to expose his faults and it's thru that type of fearlessness that makes the mixtape such an incredible project to digest time and time again.

"Izzy Duz It" is now streaming on Soundcloud and YouTube.




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The Milwaukee marauder, Taiyamo Denku, continues powering forward campaigning his recently released LP, "No Industry Standard". Side by side with fellow producer cohort Dcypha, the pair continue delivering nothing but high quality Hip Hop. Enter the third single from said album, "Still Waiting", featuring highly compelling jewels shared by Griselda Records own, Benny The Butcher. 




The song begins with a sick piano melody that gets split by soulful horn and vocal samples. Denku sets up the record's concept with a short introduction that rides into the chorus that states, "no matter how things get, they still waiting for change / stages of life, sleep half of the days". After the intital hook, Taiyamo and Benny begin assaulting the mic with brolic bars of knowledge, hoping to wake up the unknowing. "Still Waiting" is a stand out cut from "No Industry Standard" and is the second feature from the Griselda camp. The album's lead single, "Be Who You Are", was another super soulful clapper and featured Conway The Machine.


"No Industry Standard" has quite a few hits on it's hands. The two aforementioned singles, "Fabulous Life" with Lil Kim, it's title track and much more. Benny is still pumping his "A Friend Of Ours" project. A fan favorite of 2018, the project carries guest appearances by 38 Spesh, El Camino, Dark Lo, Skyzoo and others. Both albums are available to preview / purchase on Bandcamp, nice additions to add to your Hip Hop collection.
Taiyamo Denku - No Industry Standard @TaiyamoDenku @dcypha




The seasoned Milwaukee beat bruiser, Taiyamo Denku, makes his triumphant return to your headphones with the full length album, "No Industry Standard". Consisting of 16 tracks in total, Denku and Dcypha once again combine their musical powers to put forth an all around quality Hip Hop extravaganza. The pair continue to go against the grain of so called industry standards, funding the project out of their own pockets and completely independent. Keeping the entire album process in house allowed the duo to orchestrate some heavy features.

Fans of the Cypha Den Music imprint know very well that you can expect some impressive guests on their releases. We can find the lyricist bashing mics alongside the likes of Conway The Machine, Saukrates, Lil Kim, Chino XL, Royal Flush, J Hood, KRS One, and Benny the Butcher.

The names alone are enough reasoning for checking the album out. Don't think for a minute that Denku is the type of artist that bases his career off of features. The Wisco wordsmith has proven his skills time and time again, whether it be inside of a cypher or performing on a vast amount of stages. He sets up all his own tours and has taken his act all across the Midwest and East Coast. As with his skills, Taiyamo has an extensive back catalog both as a solo artist and holding his own among Hip Hop's most predominant acts.

"No Industry Standard" has seen 2 singles and 1 video released so far. The lead single, "Be Who You Are", finds Conway and Taiyamo candidly speaking about faking the funk from two different points of view. "Fabulous Life" features the R&B styling of The Genius with the Midwesterner and Lil Kim speaking about what a "Fabulous Life" consists off. "Stand Back" was produced by Psycho Les of The Beatnuts, this release received a salt and peppered visual from Wes Tank. More singles will be released from the album in the coming months along with a video for "Mr. Sunshine", featuring Saukrates.

Make sure to stay tuned for that but in the meantime, preview and purchase "No Industry Standard" on Bandcamp.



When it comes to speaking about life, we all have our own personal views of what success truly means. Some would say it's all about vast amounts of money while others would describe health, happiness and family. Whatever the case may be one thing is for sure, we all strive to lead a "Fabulous Life". Milwaukee based emcee Taiyamo Denku digs deep into this topic alongside Boston R&B vocalist The Genius and the notorious Queen Bee herself, Lil Kim.


Produced by Australian beatsmith, Dcypha, the Miami Vice sounding keys and crisp drums perfectly match the trio's verbal approach. Kim Jones delivers a verse that would make a young Lil Kim extremely proud. She even makes a reference to the revealing outfit she wore back in 1999 at the MTV VMAs. The Brooklyn femcee is still living fabulously with high end designer threads and her promiscuous word play.

Taiyamo approaches the track in two different ways. In his first verse, he rhymes about how money doesn't truly determine your social status. Denku is a hard working artist with hundreds of songs in the vault, some of which carry features from some of Hip Hop's biggest legends. He tours relentlessly and handles alot of his own promo. He lightly mentions these things in the song but it's his responsibilities as a father and as a true emcee of the culture that he values the most. His next verse finds Taiyamo in a reminiscent state of mind as he looks back at his accolades and finds true happiness in knowing he's had a long lived music career, albeit the vast amount of dollars.

"Fabulous Life" is the last single to be released from Denku's forthcoming album, "No Industry Standard". Previous singles included the lead off single featuring Conway The Machine titled "Be Who You Are" and the Psycho Lez produced "Stand Back". The album will also feature Chino XL, KRS One, Benny The Butcher and more. The album is currently available for pre-order on Bandcamp.

 
Taiyamo Denku Ft Conway The Machine - Be Who You Are @TaiyamoDenku @dcypha


Cypha Den Music and Griselda Records team together for the wake up record, "Be Who You Are", produced by Dcypha 

In an industry designed on a smoke and mirrors approach, Taiyamo Denku and Conway The Machine fan out the air pollution and smash the looking glass with this riveting single from Denku's forthcoming album, "No Industry Standard". Dcypha constructs the instrumental with blues guitars, subtle organs and horn snippets. Denku and Conway hit the track with revealing lyrics that simply state, no matter what, "Be Who You Are". Complete with a clever audio clip from Barney Fife of "The Andy Griffith Show", the record is an ideal wake up call for listeners to stop being untrue to themselves. Listen to the song below.

 


David Cobo’s story is one of a man fighting for freedom. Freedom from social constructs, freedom from haters and freedom to speak the truth. Born in Angola and raised in Austin, Texas, Cobo is no stranger to change. In his new video for “No One,” Cobo takes us through his artistic evolution, putting his heart on his sleeve in this no-holds-barred new video.

The “No One” music video starts with Cobo in his creative sanctuary, ravaging his journal, obsessively writing and rewriting lyrics by himself. When the second verse drops, he is found following the train tracks, eluding to his journey as an artist. His passion, alone, is enough for him to follow this path blindly, fueled by the desire to stick it to the ones who don’t believe in him. For the final verse, Cobo makes it to the studio, where he spills his heart out to the microphone. 

In his own words, Cobo states: “Originality is the main key to success. When you’re yourself you can’t be anything but yourself… Never let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do; stay true to yourself and fight for what you believe in.”

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After the recent success of  City's Lost N The Musik 2 summer release, it was only right to begin leaking the visuals. With Eye Like Cinema behind the camera City brings his hunger to life in "Too Long". Being in the rap game is one thing, winning at it is an entirely different subject the Kool Krew rep shows both sides of the coin on this one.





Rapper and activist, Johnny Music has a few things to say about presidential candidate Donald Trump's, well... dick. Taking a shot at the Mickey Avalon single 'My Dick", Johnny goes on a nearly 3 minute diss session of one of the most talked about men in America.