With Africa on My Sleeve
I feel like this playlist is best represented by the song “Magnificent” by JD Era, the third track here. It’s clear, concise lyricism over beats that complement by matching the intensity of the rhyme slayers. These songs made me pay attention to what was being said; the slick shit, the witty lines, capped with either...Continue reading
Recently, along with his new album, Street Dreams, Tiny Boost also contributed “Trenches” to the music companion project of Rapman’s directorial debut movie, Blue Story. (Remember “Shiro’s Story“? This is bigger!) The critically-acclaimed movie’s premiere weekend was mired by troublemakers but still made a record-setting return. The music inspired by the movie that we’ve heard...Continue reading
It’s all hip-hop in here and I have some of the more interesting up-and-comers (Celly Ru and PC Tweezie for instance) rubbing shoulders with beloved vets (the likes of Curren$y and Styles P). You will notice quickly that the US is taking a back seat to Hip-Hop Made in France. “Binks” is the latest single...Continue reading
As I eluded yesterday, the recent tragedy had me in an all-Nipsey-all-the-time phase and as such the last you heard of any ‘Smoke x Mirrors‘ was at the end of March. I’m doing my best to catch up with the new new that’s been unleashed since then. And asides my earlier recommendations, I’ll further suggest...Continue reading
Dark Man X! Special! One of the best rapper of all times! Known for his powerful delivery and his lyrics: deep but gutter! A fine NY representative! What more is there to say about DMX???