If you want to hear gritty, street-oriented hip hop music this Monday morning, look no further than Chief Tony and MeRCY’s new LP, Sophisticated Thuggery. The album comes complete with heartfelt lyrics, sinister bars, hard drums, gutter beats, and rhyming prowess. Be … Continue reading Chief Tony & MeRCY Drop Their Best Body of Work To Date In Sophisticated Thuggery
James Gardin has hit our pages several times – known for his empowering rhymes, uptempo melodies, and lyrical skill. His latest single, Diamond in the Rough is his magnum opus. The song’s chorus is catchy and takes a gritty, distorted, yet … Continue reading James Gardin Drops ‘Diamond In The Rough,’ A Song For The Underdog Artist
Philmore Green & Neak are well-respected staples in the Chicago hip hop scene…and for good reason. They make music that truly encapsulates the roots of the genre. Their latest collab, The Gift, lives up to its title. Neak had this … Continue reading Chicago Staples Philmore Green & Neak Link For Soul Chopping Track ‘The Gift’
Last June, the legendary Illect Recordings signed Toronto based emcee/producer Rel McCoy. He started off with a bang, dropping singles and my personal favorite (which I wrote about), Call Of The Times. Just two months later he delivered an incredible full … Continue reading Rel McCoy Questions His Path In New Music Video, ‘Part Of The Plan’
Matt Maratea has been tearing up the hip hop scene for years now, only getting better with time. His latest release, Loaded (produced by COOP), is another solid drop in his ever growing discography. The song is an even mix … Continue reading Matt Maratea Blesses Us With Stage Ready Banger, ‘Loaded’
On the final track of B1GJuice’s latest EP SEARCHING.zip, the Toronto native reveals that he bumps UGK on the regular. The legendary Texas duo worked with chopped and slopped legend DJ Screw throughout their career until he passed in 2000 (RIP). This brief … Continue reading B1GJuice Drops Exceptional EP ‘SEARCHING.zip’
One of my favorite songs of the year comes from Uni BLK and his latest, Marshawn Lynch. There is a direct influence from Nelly and that beautiful era in hip hop were melodic vocals, potent rhymes, and just the right … Continue reading Uni BLK Drops Groundbreaking New Single ‘Marshawn Lynch’
Illect Recordings brings together another one-two punch with FFD favorites Sareem Poems & Newsleph. The independent record label was nice enough to gift me with the actual vinyl to their collaborative effort 88 To Now which stood as one of my … Continue reading Sareem Poems & Newselph Find Clarity In Chaos on Latest Single ‘I Don’t Know’
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