Boule Boyz is a rap group from the Bronx in New York. They’re three men who’ve come together to make it pop and that’s just what they plan on doing. “Brand New” comes hard and sounds like a defense mechnism. It’s intimidating yet the chorus is soft. So it’s a nice balance of the two. “Big Bizness” doesn’t have those lighter moments, and is all well, business the whole time through. Almost every rapper will have a song that’s about where they’re from and Boule Boyz is no different, they have “The Bronx” and it’s nothing too out of the ordinary as far as a hometown homage. “All Black Everything” has a great back beat. The tinkling makes the heavy lyrics come across better. “Rihanna” is a hype song that has reggae feel to it, which is fitting given the Caribbean title. So if you’re into hip hop that’s clearly riddled with east coast influences and comes at you with a full force, check out Boule Boyz. (https://www.reverbnation.com/bouleboyzbiz)
Konsept The Genius is a Guyanese-American rapper born in the summer of ‘89 who has taken life by horns. “I Know the Genius” was produced fine by NateKodi. It’s a good introduction to the artist and sets the tone for what is to expect from Konsept The Genius. “Welcome to Phunkytown” is a bit faster than the last but it’s not overwhelming. It’s actually a cool song that you can get lost in – much like a new city to explore. “More Than That” starts with this techy sound like a computer is bringing you the hip hop realness. Who doesn’t want a tree house? In this case “Tree House” is about how the cool kids are only allowed in his – only he’s talking about a different kind of tree, if you know what we mean. Konsept The Genius has been at it for almost a decade and shows no signs of stopping, so check him out. (https://www.reverbnation.com/konseptsmusic)
Burna Gramz’s Survivor Mixtape is one you’d want to have on your side if there was ever a hip-hopcaplypse. The intro makes you feel the music before it even starts and by the time “Catch Up” featuring Nick Rio comes through, you’re onboard. It doesn’t try too hard and is just enough to kick things into gear. What was best about “Ghetto Dreams” was that it was more like that social conscious hip hop than thing life. It reminded us of Wu Tang Clan a bit. Burna Gramz got some help from J-Murph and Jay Atlas with a song with the same feel as the last on “Tales From The Hood (Sleepin With An AK).” J-Murph is back with Burna Gramz for “Crime Pays” and they prove they’re a force to be reckoned with, not only on those two but the chilled “Doobies.” If you’re in need of a new mixtape to spin, check out Burna Gramz’ “Survivor Mixtape” now. (https://www.datpiff.com/Burna-Gramz-Survivor-Muzik-mixtape.562596.html)
Troy Nixon AKA TNix makes the world his own with his array of beats. “How We Do It (Instrumental)” is a sick beat that would likely work with a female emcee. There’s something a little sexy about its undertones that’d make it great for someone like Nicki Minaj. “West Coastin (Instrumental)” has a very ’90s feeling to it that’s reminescnet of that era, which is probably why it sounds like something left behind from Aftermath. “Let The Music Take You (Instrumental)” is a little different than the others. Just when you think you have an artist figured out, they come out of left field with something new. This beat is more dance club than hip hop. You’d think “Sexy Ladies (Instrumental)” would be this slow and sensual song, but it’s actually not; another curve ball. You never know what to expect when Troy Nixon is at the helm. If you’re into beat makers, check out Troy Nixon. (https://www.jango.com/music/TNix+Troy+Nixon+?l=0)
