Rudy is Jordan Caesar’s magnum opus. It is a body of work that can truly excel the scope, sound, style and understanding of hip hop. This is innovative music at its very finest. A traditional write up is not only a disservice to the album, but also not applicable. As I sat down to write … More Jordan Caesar – Rudy (Fresh New Album) (FFD Premiere)
Crack Sizzlack & Mathias, the Massachusetts production duo also known as CLOAQxDAGGER, have been dropping singles and visuals to hype up their latest album, A Working Title. It was worth the wait. The LP is a tight representation of how much the duo can provide for the right artists. They’ve chosen a vast array of incredibly talented … More Massachusetts Production Duo CLOAQxDAGGER Drop Astounding New Project ‘A Working Title’
Rec Riddles’ new album The Plague is fueled by passion, talent, and powerful statements that will shake you to your core. The 8 track project is fully produced by the man himself, showing us that he’s not only gifted lyrically, but he’s also a wizard on the boards. His sound is gritty, but there are … More Rec Riddles Will Shake You To Your Core On New Album ‘The Plague’
International recording artist YoungMe has a knack for creating cross-genre hits that combine lyricism, well selected beats, and an understanding of song structure. His latest album, Risks & Rewards, is full of the aforementioned, along with introspection and uptempo jams. The highlight of the project, City Lights (featuring Radio3000) has just gotten the visual treatment … More YoungMe Turns Trials & Tribulations Into Positivity In New Music Video ‘City Lights’
A week ago I sat down with the gifted Chicago artist Aasha Marie to learn the in’s and out’s of her artistry, background, and motivation for making music. It became clear through early listens to her new album, and a long backlog of texts that this singer, poet, emcee, and all around creative was ready … More Aasha Marie – WYWS (New Album) (FFD Premiere)
Sad Girls with Bible Names is the debut project from Tall Doozy, a band comprised of producers/vocalists Mary Bozaan and flowsfordays’ favorite Jim Swim. The project is a multi-faceted, gorgeous record that blends jazz, hip hop, soul, and bedroom pop served with the utmost of creative flair. With hazy electronic textures and washed out guitars, raps, and … More FFD Premiere: Tall Doozy – ‘Sad Girls With Bible Names’ (New Album)
STREAM ON ALL PLATFORMS HERE. Barely a week ago I posted one of the best projects I’ve heard all year – Chief Tone and MeRCY’s new full-length Sophisticated Thuggery. The album is gritty, dark, raw and full of dusty beats and dexterous rhymes. I was so impressed with their work I had to learn the … More Get To Know Chief Tone and MeRCY, The Dynamic Duo Turning Heads With Remarkable New Album ‘Sophisticated Thuggery (Exclusive Interview)
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 sure to check out the first track off Sophisticated Thuggery – a monster of a … More Chief Tony & MeRCY Drop Their Best Body of Work To Date In Sophisticated Thuggery
I LOVE instrumental albums, and Jawn Stockton & Swoope made an excellent one. I always wonder how a producer chooses titles for certain tracks, but with Serene, the mystery was gone. Each one made sense to me, but of course they are open to interpretation. I found that to be one of the greatest elements … More Jawn Stockton & Swoope Drop Beautiful Yet Complex Instrumental LP ‘Serene’
Shallow Al is my new favorite underground rapper. The spooky alter-ego of Portland artist Al-One the Remedy is the star of this Halloween themed project released on October 30th. It’s only fitting that this project comes out the night before Halloween, commonly known in my neighborhood as Mischief Night; as Al-One is here for … More Portland Legend Al-One The Remedy Keeps The Spooky Season Going With New Project ‘Shallow Aloween’
