On his birthday, producer King I Divine releases the ‘Modes of Chill’ album. Aptly named after the eclectic, downtempo vibe; ‘Modes of Chill’ uses musicality through Jazz, Hip Hop and Soul influences to explore every layer of ‘chill’.
Month: February 2015
Your old Droog is showing a healthy work ethic. After the release of his self title first full length. He is back with Kinison and he continues to destroy tracks lyrically. Any self respecting hip-hop head should grab a copy of this. A lot of folks went overboard with the Nas cadence comparison but if … Read More “Your Old Droog – Kinison EP” »
The Sun Moon and Stars EP is the final link in the EP trinity from Zion I, which started with Masters of Ceremony, and Libations. The project captures the mounting tension of the ongoing clash between the police and the community, with Dreadlock and Unity. On the other side it features savvy storytelling over bass … Read More “ZION-I: SUN,MOON and STARS EP” »
If you live in Alabama or near GA, the production of Sam Adams needs no introduction. He has provided sound beds for almost everyone who is anyone in the indie community in that area and beyond. Now he is working on a upcoming project,a tribute to J dilla. A tip of the hat from one … Read More “Sam Peezy Adams-The World is yours (Featuring Bonebreaker and Big Craz)” »
A-1 had one of my favorite albums in 2012 with “The Thurl Tape”. Now the bay area emcee is dropping more heat in anticipation of his upcoming album “Thurlian”( to be released on March 5th). This track is also like a thank you to people who contributed to his kickstarter campaign and it is a … Read More “A-1 x BEAR//FACE “Good People”” »
When Jarren Benton dropped “My grandma basement” on Funk Volume a while back, you could not help but notice his skill and personality. In fact the only issue I had with it was the fact sometimes his cadence got eerily familiar to a young hungry EM. Moving forward Benton continues to deliver heavy bars over … Read More “Jarren Benton- Diamonds and Furs” »
This joint just gave me life…..DAMN!. Cannibal OX connect with MF DOOM to create this epic teaser track from their upcoming album “blade of the Ronin”. If this song is any indication of the soundscape of the album we may be in for another “cold vein” and I am stoked. Vaste Aire kills with his … Read More “Cannibal OX ft MF DOOM- Iron Roses” »
Thank you 1000 times for this blend, Nappy DJ Needles. The timeless lyricism display by Camp lo on “luchini” coupled with the certified banger beat from “Hot” by Bobby $hmurda. I always wanted to see some of the great beats today married to true lyricism rather than the weak chanting and window dressing that just … Read More “Camp Lo X Bobby $hmurda-This is Hot, what (Nappy DJ Needles blend)” »