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Thursday, May 10, 2018
[NEW MUSIC] JAMIL HONESTY (FEAT. WHITNEY C)--- "SEARCHING" [PROD. BY WISDOM BEATS]
Collaborating with Jamil Honesty has truly been an honor. What turned out as a simple beat submission to a respected emcee has turned out to be a blessing indeed. What resulted was "Searching", a song anchored by a dope Roy Ayers sample. With the beautiful and spirited vocalist Whitney C adding her vocal flourishes, "Searching" is destined to be a joint played during the dog days of summer (not only in the hometown of B-more but across boundary lines). The song has taken on a life of its own, being featured on Rap Is Outta Control with DJ Eclipse and DJ Riz (SiriusXM Ch. 45), as well as a slew of other terrestrial and online stations (spanning the US, Canada, UK, Belgium). Rounding out this joint is DJ Grazzhoppa providing the succinct scratches, and you have a timeless hip hop song (in my humble opinion). Support the music and the movement by visiting Bandcamp and downloading "Searching".
LINK: https://jamilhonesty.bandcamp.com/track/searching
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@jAmilhOneSty
@CreAsheDaEMprss
@DJGRAZZHOPPA
@WisdomSince70
Friday, April 20, 2018
16 BARS [DOCUMENTARY TRAILER]
Arrested Development emcee Speech (not to be confused with my cohort and Illogical B-more spitta) had a noble idea to go into a jail for ten days to facilitate and record with talented, yet incarcerated individuals. This is indeed a story of redemption and hope, one that all can utilize in their life endeavors. Peep the trailer for this riveting and dope visual.
16 BARS FESTIVAL TEASER from RESONANT PICTURES on Vimeo.
16 BARS FESTIVAL TEASER from RESONANT PICTURES on Vimeo.
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
[NEW MUSIC] "DOWNTOWN" --- ULLNEVANO FEAT. J-BERD [PROD. BY MANHE]
Ullnevano is right back at it with more dope rhymes complimented by 21st century boom-bap. Produced by Norfolk, Virginia beatsmith MANHE and featuring Frederick, MD emcee J-Berd, "Downtown" showcases each lyricist taking listeners on a trip down memory lane in their respective cities. Be it Baltimore Street (B-more) or Church Street (Frederick), each emcee paints a vivid picture that listeners can relate to on a visceral level. "Downtown" is part of an eight-week Twitter series/music release entitled #SHAMMGODWEDS. Dope concept to continue with the running theme of excellent hip hop releases for 2018. Make no mistake, Ullnevano and company are in it for the long haul, and we are all the better for it. Salute!
#SHAMMGODWEDS
#SHAMMGODWEDS
Sunday, February 25, 2018
[NEW MUSIC/MIXTAPE] | STAHHR ---- RESPECT DUE VOL. 1
Respect Due Vol. 1 by ATL lyricist staHHR is an extremely dope collection of freestyles over notarized Hip Hop joints from a bygone era when lyrics AND beats mattered. staHHR is no stranger to Hip Hop culture, as she has cultivated her growth for the better part of two decades. This 13-song collection, hosted by Fort Knox and mixed by DJ Deliver, will spark the eardrums for certain. 2018 is shaping up to be an excellent year for Hip Hop with a purpose (if you really look for that realness and authenticity). Support my sista and cop her joint via Bandcamp: https://stahhr.bandcamp.com/album/respect-due-vol-1
Twitter: @stahhr
Instagram: @stahhr
Website: https://stahhr.wordpress.com/
Thursday, February 22, 2018
SKYZOO --- THE MAKING OF "IN CELEBRATION OF US"
In Celebration Of Us is the most recent album release for one of my favorite artists, Skyzoo. Released 2.10.18, this joint is fifteen tracks of pure heat. Nothing out of the ordinary for one of the most consistently dope artists in Hip Hop (actually any genre). Per usual Skyzoo hits the fans with a BTS showcasing the process for genesis and completion of In Celebration Of Us. Take a look, and if you haven't copped the album, hit the link after the video.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/in-celebration-of-us/1333871047
Twitter: @skyzooInstagram: @skyzoothewriter
Monday, February 19, 2018
[VIDEO] | ILL CONSCIOUS (FEAT. DJ AUDAS) --- "THE TESTAMENT" [PROD. BY KYO ITACHI]
ILL Conscious is ready to drop his opus The Prerequisite today (2.19.18), and I am excited for the masses to hear this sonic wonder. Of course I am very proud to have contributed a track to the album, and it is an honor to have such a dope emcee to drop this type of project in today's climate. The video below is for the dope joint "The Testament", featuring DJ Audas and produced by Kyo Itachi. You get visceral visuals of our hometown, B-more, in this 1:53 video. When The Prerequisite hits all major digital outlets (as well as physical availability) make certain to support!
Twitter: @ill_Conscious
Instagam: ill_consciousdagod
Bandcamp: https://illconsciousdagod.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1avqQo0rdgJlRmQhnlxPgW
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-prerequisite/1343361409
Friday, February 2, 2018
GREENSPAN --- "INDIE" [VIDEO]
B-more emcee Greenspan (@Greenspan410) is continuing to expand his creative horizons on the Hip Hop front. His recent video release, "INDIE", is indicative of his dedication to elevating his craft and pushing the envelope. With a dope cosign from Okayplayer, "INDIE" is showcasing #BlackExcellence at its finest, with visuals of Greenspan cruising the streets of East and West Baltimore (fly Lincoln Continental as the vehicle of choice). Baltimore-bred filmmaker Angel Kristi Williams (@angelkristiwms) directed this gem. "Indie" is a dope joint from the 2016 Greenspan project Never Gone Die, a HipNOTT Records release. Peep the video below and support dope artistry such as this!
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