Showing posts with label hiphop albums. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hiphop albums. Show all posts

Are we living a dream or reality? The latest effort by LIV3 FR33, a Los Angeles brand spearheaded by producer-artist, NIU Kno, blurs that line with excellence. For “Life, Is But A Dream”, a compilation album outfitted with nine, lucid tracks, the artist(s) gives the themes of sleep, dreaming, and afterlife, sonic prevalence. Its features lunge from Fatlip, 777Kamikaze and Kay Franklin to Mary Dee, Korryn Gaines and NIU Kno himself, with each one of these artists delivering an idiosyncratic twist to the overall concept of the project. Samples are lush and plentiful; drums frolic in the fields of both trap and boom-bap; and the bars on “Life...” are beyond bewildering. Spin joints such as “Sleepwalking”, “Sunshine”, “Virtual Insanity”, or even the penultimate record “Walk Str8”, and the reverie of life will equivalently reveal itself to you. For “Life, Is But A Dream” is an unavoidable epiphany that LIV3 FR33 flawlessly inspires.


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Ypsilanti, MI rap artist H6Z100 drops his latest mixtape project, “Came From Money 2” that features a special guest appearance from Grand Rapids, MI’s own TheHomieRedd, among other heavy-hitters. On the 2nd installment of his mixtape series, H6Z100 lays out 4 exclusive new-age bangers that all pack a powerful punch and offers up a variety of styles from the on-the-verge rapper. The bouncy opener, “Foreign” launches the project with an air of motivation setting the tone for “CFM2”. “Made A Promise” is the oath of a young hustler on a trajectory to pull himself out of the streets. Then listen as “Talk My Shit” unloads a high energy trap anthem that tells prolific real life stories with heavy conscious undertones. The outro track, “Head High” is light and smooth. The song calms the pace, ending the collection on a more mellow note. Aside from TheHomieRedd, other guest features on “Came From Money 2” include J10 of Port Gibson, MS and Bizzy from Detroit, MI. If you’re into raw, gritty rap filled with dope lyricism and heart, stream “Came From Money 2” today.


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 From Ypsilanti, MI comes rap artist H6Z100 with the release of his dope new mixtape effort titled “Came from Money Vol. 1”. Featuring 7 exclusive tracks, the budding emcee drops nothing but hot lines and witty metaphors while flexing a multitude of deliveries, proving that he’s serious with the bars. Reminiscent to the styles of fellow Michigan natives Royce Da 5’9 and Tee Grizzley, his wordplay is smart with the rawness of the streets. Handling the rhymes and vocals himself with no guest features, H6Z100’s flow embodies that gritty Midwest sound that’s running the game right now. Mixing things up a bit, he makes it a point to touch on various topics like hustlin’, loyalty, and even love as he slows it down for the ladies on the smooth “Takes My Breath Away” that’s an ode to a woman’s beauty. Other highlights on the mixtape include the hard-hitting, braggy “OhLord” where H6Z100 goes in over a booming, bass-heavy beat, and “The 6” that finds the artist in an introspective mood. Definitely worth checking out, stream Came from Money Vol. 1 today.

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Detroit native Godspeed2 presents his debut EP titled, Dues, featuring six exclusive tracks that officially introduces him to the world as an influential emcee. For the album, the rap artist, poet and published author channels the energy of some of his favorite artist as a way of paying homage to them. Throughout Dues, he addresses an array of critical topics such as inner-city violence, intra-cultural struggle, bigotry, hypocrisy, politics, dancing, partying, sex, and love. The interesting thing about the EP is how Godspeed2 opens up a dialogue about issues plaguing the world without dismissing or condemning them, a tough feat for an emcee fresh out the gate. Highlights on the album include the jazzy, conscious opener “In The D,” and the bouncy, introspective “The Night.” A track worth mentioning is the subtly explicit “Vibrations” where GodSpeed2 goes in-depth about an intimate encounter over production that has a big feel and even bigger hook delivered by featured guest, The Remedy. To support Godspeed2's latest album effort, stream Dues on all digital platforms and be on the lookout for his upcoming follow-up project, Afraid of the Dark, coming soon.



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Hiphop is alive and well! As evidence Mada Atoms delivers the perfect blend of newage and conscious hiphop with new album "Distractions". The freestyle battle veteran shares intimate pieces of his life with 10-tracks of head knocking bangers that give good classic hiphop vibes. Listen as the rising LA mc, Mada, raps his heart out with alot a dope heartfelt joints. Stream "Distractions" today and follow Mada Atoms' growing movement below.


Six tracks is all it took for Mute Davinci to set fire to 2019. With his latest EP, “Breaking News”, the Tennessee rapper transforms slow-burning grooves into anthemic trap jams. Flaunting an immaculate command of melody, autotune, and songwriting, Mute will wholly ignite your mood for the summer. Cuts such as “Nobody”, “Be Around” (feat. Sire), and “RIP Jumpout” will put you in an ethereal trap trance; glinted by thumping 808s, amorous drums, and mild melodies. Do not get us wrong: there are a couple tracks on “Breaking News” that are completely capable of rocking your next house party. However, the overall energy cultivated by this Chattanooga native on this six-track debut is gentle and sublime. He is one of those few artists in our tide of modern music who has found the model matrimony between Hip-Hop and R&B. With it, he’s devoted himself to delivering us banger, after banger, after banger. Undeniably, Mute Davinci is “Breaking News”. Start one listen, and you won’t be changing channels any time soon.




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Out the gate, K.Ray proves he is leagues beyond his competition. He consolidates what could have been a brisk, three-song EP, into six minutes of seamless music; and uses the track to introduce an even larger body of work. Aberrant work that borders extra-terrestrial. That is “Life’s a mess”: thirty minutes of unconventional, yet gravitating rap from a Columbus, Georgia creative. On this nine track opus, it feels as though K.Ray is almost making a point of leaning away from Hip-Hop’s present direction. Yes, he raps, but the way he does so; the way he crafts his music is unlike anything you’ve heard thus far. Modern-trap production is dispersed into clouds of melody and liquid-like drums. Introspective rhymes abruptly ascend into autotuned harmonies and sampled chops. The album completely embodies its title. It is a mess that us listeners can’t even begin to clean. Yet, by the end of its runtime; by the end of this mind-opening body of work, you won’t want to, either way.



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In this culture called Hip-Hop, there is no such thing as death. No matter how many songs you may hear about the slain; nor how many lyrical legends we can name, who have succumbed to the streets they described, each and every one of them lives beyond the grave. From the revolutionary Tupac, The Notorious B.I.G., to the recently departed, yet prolific Nipsey Hussle, music immortalizes their souls; keeping them so close to our hearts that we have to be reminded they ever left. Such is the case with Mac Dre, and even furthermore, his Thizz Entertainment signee, Johnny Ca$h. Twelve years after his Bay Area-shaking murder in Vallejo, California, this West Coast icon’s spirit is alive and well; flowing powerfully through his posthumous masterpiece “IN MY SHOES”. Released just last month, “IN MY SHOES” offers ten tracks that prove precisely why the rapper’s passing was so impactful: he truly was an asset to West Coast Hip-Hop. From the colossal title track “In My Shoes”, the celestial banger “Snatch Ya Plate”, to joints like “Ta Da Bang” (feat. Nef The Pharoah), “This One”, and the dreamy smash “Wave At Em” (feat. Vipete and Rydah J Klyde), this project is irrefutable evidence that Johnny Ca$h was on a road to international stardom. Effortlessly, he flexes lyricism, swagger, and a street-hardened flow; stomping over the crispiest beats last decade could hone. At 25, Johnny Castaneda Jr. was already a master of the art of rap. So much so, that “IN MY SHOES” feels more fiery and poignant than some of our breathing legend’s greatest works. Perhaps, that is because the Richmond rapper himself is now a legend, and this album is his crown. When it comes to this culture called Hip-Hop, Johnny Ca$h never died. So long as we are pressing play, and cherishing his every body of work, the icon lives on.




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Ok, for 2019 exalted hiphop artist Saint Pierre is on, dare we say it.. New ish!!! His new EP "Sub Zero Saint" is laced with ice cold hits, club bangers, newage anthems, and vibe music. Always the upper echelon, Virginia Beach mc, St. P sets the bar very high for indie rappers. Every bar is sauced with relaxed high IQ lyricism and high powered trap beats by beatmakers like Lex Luger. Enjoy the the full album "Sub Zero Saint" and follow his growing movement today.




For many, crafting an eighteen track project is a grueling challenge. One that demands more energy, time, and creativity than a lot of our world’s artists can muster. California’s own, $mash, tha Homie, however, manages to make such look like a walk in the park. His latest album, “Sink or Swim: Chapter I” is nearly twenty tracks strong, equipped with an eclectic take on West Coast Hip-Hop. By all accounts, $mash is a triple threat. He is a lyricist, producer, and clothing-line (FAOL) owner all in one; and that wide palette of creativity is flawlessly reflected through “Sink or Swim: Chapter I”. The beats on this album are awkward and unconventional; yet complimented by a poise, flow and rhymes that rival some of our greats. Through its organic bounce, basslines, and percussion-driven grooves, “Sink or Swim: Chapter I” is true to California’s craft. However, $mash, tha Homie is an extraordinary artist who completely redefines the sound; making the album, as well as its creator, the culture’s breath of fresh air.


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New York will forever and always be the mecca of Hip-Hop. Whether rocking the radio with its take on trap music, or celebrating the Golden Era, boom-bap sound it birthed, The Empire State will always be at the forefront of rap. Likewise, its emcees will always be some of the best this country has to offer. Case in point: Enlightenment, a Buffalo trio devoted to resurrecting real rap. In dropping their 2019 effort, “TRAP: True, Real & Presence”, each one of them shines a lyrical light of their own. The clique is made up of Dom.P, Twin 2xs and the phenomenal femcee, T-Hood. Their chemistry is absolute when it comes to “True Real & Presence”. There is an abundance of speaker-thumping anthems running through this ten-track project— such as “Drug Deal” (feat. ElCamino), “Regular”, “Zoo” and “”JumpMan”. However, nothing hits harder than the boom-bap inflections riddling the project. T-Hood already stands out amongst her brethren as a powerful emcee; however, her performance, as well as her partners’ — on songs like “Straight Bars” launched her into another atmosphere. In forty minutes, Enlightenment go from being another trio of spitters, to the modern paragon of New York Hip-Hop artistry. They completely annihilated any beat that comes their way. With Buffalo picking up steam through Griselda Records, the door to stardom is ajar for this creative trio. “True, Real & Presence” is their first, herculean step through that vestibule. Check it out below, and stay tuned for The Enlightenment Tour coming to a city near you this August.




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Go into MDAATH’s 2018 long-player, “MXD, Pt. II” expecting another typical, trap-rap album, you are in for a rude awakening. Do not be fooled by the clips of “Goodfellas” and “Blow” that commence the album; because the moment this Ohio rapper utters his first word, and that tranquil beat drops, your entire world will be flipped upside down. You will be suckerpunched by the intro, “Grade A”; and this onslaught will carry on for the next thirty-five minutes you are with him. MDAATH harbors his own, unorthodox way of creating a modern rap album. One that can not be easily compared to the artists and sounds that rival him. Granted, this Cleveland talent does dive into the commercial trap aesthetic with the speaker-slamming “Mexico” (feat. Donnell Kane), “Remain”, “Welcome 2 The Dusk”, and “Like That”; these jams are essential to highlighting the individuality of every other piece on the project. They draw your focus to the incredible boom-bap, lyricism and flow of “Ogz”, “Take Flight”, and “Get Up”; making you appreciate MDAATH’s noteworthy potential. With his unique subject matter, crossing topics of the streets, yearn for wealth, and praise of God; alongside his shining use of rhythm and melody, many of these tracks strike as songs only MDAATH could create. He absolutely has his own handle of the art of rap; and with the versatility displayed on this radiant “MXD, Pt. II”, he is only a handshake away from a mainstream break.



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