2016/02 on Da Hip Hop Place

Atlanta's Own Mumbz

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Atlanta has a lot of talent running through it and Mumbz is making sure it stays that way. He’s proving “Anythings Possible” with his track that professes it. You can hear that southern influence on the delivery as as well the beat. In “Knock Knock” he comes across softer than the last track, while “Hate Me” plays on some fears. It has this eerie feel to it. Almost horror movie like. We hear him step away from that in “Da Bang Bang Boogie.” This one definitely takes us away from “Friday the 13th” and takes us right into a club for a great time. While his vocals still have that grit, the beat really lightens the whole overall feel up. There is always a back and forth between the light and dark side of Mumbz, but overall he’s doing his thing and representing well. If you like your hip hop with some grit, check out Mumbz today. (https://soundcloud.com/mumbz-tonedmusic)

Big Pure: Respect The Plug

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Big Pure’s “Respect The Plug” comes at you like a delicious, balanced meal. Opening up with “Sandlot Gang,” Big comes out swinging and it’s a homerun. The hook is sick and continues to live on long after the song is done. It’s one of those songs you could hear as a theme or on a commercial for a brand. It’s got staying power. In “We Waxx” we slow it down and it’s a whole different story coming through. It’s more a story than a catchy mixtape creation. Moving onto “FMJ!” the energy level is brought back up and Big gets a little fierce with the delivery, but what remains is what we heard from the start, that hook. It’s a back and forth dance as we then lighten up with “Diamond Girl” and here I want to shout out the sweet music in the background. Over everything, that’s the star of this track. Closing out this record is “Maybe(M)” and it does so with some R&B notes and a lot of heart as things smooth over. For an album that has good variety of styles, look no further than Big Pure’s “Respect The Plug,” out now. (https://www.datpiff.com/BIG-PURE-Respect-The-Plug-mixtape.706145.html)

Burna Gramz Lights It Up

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Burna Gramz is burning the competition. “Get It How You Live” comes at you with a solid piece. It doesn’t play games and right to the point. It has this very stern feel all around and is on point. In “Get By” we stick with that stern feel but he loosens up a bit thanks to the back beat. It’s not a song for the lighthearted though. Burna Gramz showcases the reality the streets serve up in his verses and rhymes through and through. We get scholarly and a little philosophical with “Dreams” as it opens with this monologue or sorts borrowed from elsewhere. When that raps, in comes the man of the hour to deliver a very easygoing joint. From the start, Gramz has been real with what he has to stay and I feel like that essence never drops off, especially with “My Time.” If you’re into rap that comes with a stern southern twist and a heavy dose of reality, check out Burna Gramz and find his latest on iTunes now. (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/burna-gramz/id958770131)

Ceo Carter: iCeo

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Michigan’s Ceo Carter is dishing out something quite different on his latest, “iCeo.” Starting out with the title track, he doesn’t miss a beat as he approaches the mic with an intensity and a fervor. Right after that “F**k Ya Mean” comes through with a drama building intro that finally comes through with a lot of attitude and a fine line paying homage to Gary Coleman’s best. Flint Po hops on “My Mind” and together they give that same attitude as the last but are more raw with it. Towards the end if “iCeo” we hear that familiar drama as “Come Up” starts, as things come to a close with a piano driven “Confessions.” This record is solid if you’re a fan of hip hop that takes an alternative route, check out Ceo Carter’s “iCeo,” now. It just dropped, so it’s hot off the presses and ready to go. (https://ceocarter.bandcamp.com/)

Hear Lady Panth3r Roar

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Lady Panth3r has a double dose for you as she just wants to “Satisfy You” with her first. It comes at you in the same vein that Ciara and Rihanna’s music do, through the airwaves and to the club. It has this hip hop element to it, but at the same time the music and beat allows it to pop. In “So Thick” Lady Panth3r slows things down and gets a little sensual with her delivery. You could hear both songs on the same record and there’s no denying they’re by the same artist, but they do showcase two different sides of the same die that is Lady Panth3r. If you like your hip hop with a side of club pop, check her out now. (https://soundcloud.com/lady-panth3r)

Hip Hop Heart with Jaiz

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Jaiz says he has hip hop in his heart. With that in mind, we start off with “My Victory” featuring Anna. She should be recognized for her great attribution to the song first and foremost. Now onto what he had to bring. He comes through with a good level of energy and both complement one another. It’s like when B.o.B and Hayley Williams teamed up some years ago. In “Angel” he’s flying solo and you can hear the passion in every line. Usually songs like this come through with ease, but this one is like a shark attack and fierce. An interesting move on his part. We jump to a completely different boat as we head into “Say No to Drugs.” This sounds like a completely different artist as he is more like a LMFAO without the dance beat in terms of overall packaging. As soon as you think you’ve got this rapper figured out, we get into “Rise” and are welcomed by a vocal performance. All in all, if Jaiz could only travel one route with little stops here and there, he’d be great somewhere between “My Victory” and “Angel.” Those two were great examples of what this emcee can do, so check those out today and hear for yourself. (https://jaizmusic.com/)

Joe Sauseda Finds His Adrian

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Come next week Sylvester Stallone may very well will for his role in “Creed” as his most famous character Rocky. That comes to mind as Joe Sauseda spits out rhymes on his “Adrian.” He uses the infamous image of Rocky as he finishes the steps and it’s fitting. He says his “music is his Adrian.” And that’s a beautiful line in many ways. Creative people aren’t catered to often and often told to give up and do something more stable. Hearing only one song from this Austin emcee, it’s clear he’s making the right choice. His words come through with precision and there is skill in him. In “Forgotten” we hear that same level of goodness. He comes through laid back but he doesn’t do anything but entertain. With “This Is” he picks up the pace just a bit but he doesn’t stray from the skill set we’ve become familiar with. If you’re a fan of emcees that come at you with a realistic take on beats and rhymes, check out Joe Sauseda now. (https://soundcloud.com/sausedamusic)

Light It Up with K Reezy

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

West Palm Beach Florida is known for their beaches and their party scene and with that, we’d like to introduce you to an emcee who is about to be added to the list; K Reezy. He starts things with “Jeep Song (Top Off).” It’s rap intertwined with a rock base and because of that you want to bust a move while headbanging. He’s got a light Machine Gun Kelly feel, but not as rapid paced as the boy from Ohio. In “Been Doin’ It” we get more of a party vibe. The last song came across as an attitude stricken track, while this one is more fun. With that, he takes an inspirational turn as we head into “Never Stop.” There are a million and one songs out there and it’s never not nice to hear one giving hope to listeners. Then in rolls “Bank” and we’re back to the mixtape feel, all about them Benjamins. It’s clear that when it comes to style, K Reezy doesn’t like to stick with one sound and plays around with it. If you like your emcees with a defined musical pallette, check him out now! (https://www.reverbnation.com/kreezy669)

Tha Tonic Comes Chilled

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Tha Tonic does his own thing, his way. “FHFM” is not the song I’d start out with if I was throwing a party, it’s more laid back and doesn’t ever really do enough to stand out. In “Cry” there is more to the music that it does a great job of pushing the song out in the center square more. Plus, Tha Tonic has more pep in his step this time around and doesn’t sound bored with his rhymes, but more content. Speaking of pep, it’s fully found in all places, “#Selfie.” It’s not the most popping track, but it has more personality than we’ve heard. With “Frequency” I think he’s finally found his stride for the style he’s going for. He’s laid back but this one keeps it interesting and intriguing from start to finish because of little bursts here and there. In the end, Tha Tonic doesn’t make that hip hop that could be mistaken for pop, nor does he come from a gangster rap background. Instead he creates music that’s his unique take with a laid back approach. If that sounds like something you’d be down to listen to, check out Tha Tonic now. (https://soundcloud.com/thatonic)

The Golden Coast's Zay P

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

With Darryl Sir’rah by his side, we’re starting this off with “The Life.” It’s clear with the hook that this is a California artist but Zay P himself and his way with words, he could be an east coast rapper from The Bronx. Again with Sir’rah, we hear a more Lupe Fiasco like style from this young emcee in “Made For This.” He’s more composed here than in the last and listeners can hear the man behind the words loud and clear, even though this is a chilled take on hip hop. From laid back to the club, “Keep It True” isn’t a song that would get things turnt up but it would get girls and guys moving to the back beat. In “With Me” it doesn’t flow as well in the vocal department as the rest when it starts, but it seemed like a hiccup as the rest of the track is solid. If you’re a fan of artists like Lupe, check out California’s own Zay P today. (https://soundcloud.com/zaytrigga)

The Many Sides of Dre5K

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Whenever a song starts out with a songbird, you can expect something exquisite and Dre5K’s “Real” is no different. The singer he has in the intro aids his rhymes wonderfully and makes the delivery come across with in a heartfelt manner. That’s not all this emcee has up his sleeve though. He tells his story in “Came From Nothing” while he goes at it from a whole new direction with “Shoutout.” We’ve heard the heart, the struggle and in this one he’s more raw with it. He comes from that way again in “Shittin’ On,” while starting off with drama in “Kurt Cobain.” We’re back to reality and telling tales in this one and it’s a nice dose too. If you’re a fan of hip hop that’s real and not put through the pop-matic machine, check out Dre5K now. (https://soundcloud.com/dre5k)

Voice of Men

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Voice of Men

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/VoiceOfMenProduction/

Music is a way of expression. Preference of music depends on each person and mood one have. A good music should be a combination of good tempo and lyrics. But today, good music is not enough. Singer’s should come with a good packaging, and performance stunts. This adds up to their character which is in lined with the songs they write and song. With the song “this is my war” by Voice of Men, here are some points that needs to be taken:

MALLG: Definition of a Hustler

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Straight out of the Southside, MALLG is dropping his anticipated “Definition of a Hustler.” The record starts off with “The Definition” and it creates a mood that can’t be denied. If you’re into rap that doesn’t play well with others, this is for you. It’s not the rap you’d hear at the end of a happy go lucky movie, this is for those who like it raw. He continues with the hard edge in “Brand New” but here the music eases things a bit but the bite is still has harsh as the last. We couldn’t move forward without talking about “The Hustler.” We just mentioned ease and this one throws you for a loop because it has a definite soulful feel. He shows a whole different side of what he can do here. He sounds a little cinematic in “Woop Dee Woop” with a Nicki Minaj-like fellow emcee helping him on on this joint. If you’re a fan of rap that comes with a huge dose of high powered grit, check out “Definition of a Hustler” by MALLG, out now. (https://www.datpiff.com/MALLG-Definition-Of-A-Huslter-mixtape.758457.html)

We Dig Dr.Wiggz

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Dr.Wiggz plays hard and raps even harder. We start off with him and his boy Filth Nasty and a little “Bitches on Bitches.” It’s more laid back than expected, coming at you with a slick hook. In “Major Key” this emcee plays around with sound and the 80’s feel is quickly taken over by a more modern sound that takes you right inside a dark club atmosphere. Changing things up and the mood, “Got That Keef?” is more like what you’d find on a mixtape with J.Cole. It has this R&B meets hip hop feel that artists like Drake have come to be known for. We’re picking it back up and going hard with “Mix Match,” while “Stop Lyin” is more about serving up a dose of attitude. The Dab is a popular dance out right now, but wow - “When I DAB” is definitely a track that makes you want to do more than move. It has this huge case of aggression that the power flows from the stereo through the body of everyone it comes into contact with. If you’re a fan of emcees who bring it hard, check out Dr.Wiggz today! (https://soundcloud.com/dr-wiggz)

An Interesting Take with Chef Deazy

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Chef Deazy is quite the interesting man. “It Hurts” but it sounds so good. There’s this dirty south feel to this one as the hip hop has a lot of energy but at the same time, we hear some New Wave in the beat. It’s an interesting sound overall. In “Always” we hear that fusion once again. It’s like a throwback to when the genre started to form, but a look at what’s going on today with the electronic influence sound. As we dance on into “It’s All My Fault” we slow things down a bit. Here the mood comes through as laid back and a little sensual, despite the lyrical content. With “They So Weak” Chef Deazy delivers a song that comes through as if Lil Wayne and Earth, Wind and Fire had a musical baby and this was the result. With all that in mind, Chef Deazy has created music that really stands apart from what’s going on in today’s mainstream. If you’re a fan of electronica hip hop, check him out today! (https://chefdeazy.com)

Check Out Pooda Peso AKA Mr. GQ

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Born in Jersey, Pooda Peso is looking to expand past the Garden State. “Mr. GQ” blasts out of the speakers and let’s us know right away what this emcee is all about. What is that exactly, well it’s in your face lines that come sharp and fast. That same sentiment continues on as we head into “What You Saying Tho.” This one though has more of a pop feel in that the beat flows like something you’d hear on the radio on a list alongside rappers like Big Sean. The drama that comes with “Incredible” sounds like a classic Hollywood film tossed into a modern day hip hop realm. It’s like taking “West Side Story” and making it anew. As we come to “Big Dreams” you find a sense of inspiration as making it in any realm is hard to do, and one can never forget to do what they have to do to make them a reality. Ending on a high note, Pooda Peso is a working on his dreams - so come along for the ride and stay tuned for more from him. (https://www.pressplay4peso.com)

Go Out of Control with Tech Beatz

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Out in Connecticut Tech Beatz is laying down beats and making things tight. “What’s Done is Done” isn’t an upbeat ditty that gets the party started, but it does get you thinking while you bob your head to the lax beat. We get a little more life out of “Take Flight,” but he’s still taking it easy in terms of energy. What I like about “Top Notch Hustle” is that it has an attitude to it that lets you know this emcee is confident in what he does. “Out of Control” steers us to the club just a bit but doesn’t let us out of the car, that is until “Authentic in Every Way” comes on. The music that surrounds the lyrics gives this track a new sense of life and makes it stand out from the rest we’ve heard. This is the direction we want to hear from this emcee. If you’re a fan of chill hip hop, check out Tech Beatz today. (https://soundcloud.com/tech-beatz)

Greedy Gang Shares the Tunes

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Greedy Gang is a group compiled of a lot of talent, so let’s get to it! Kamp Kens’ “Kept it Solid” is a laid back track to start off with. It has this great flow that has a good bounce to it. They all come together for “What More Can I Say” and the bounce in the beat is still present and pure. They come at us again with “Gettin Off” and do it right. It’s one of those songs that you can put on and truly get lost in. With so much in their holsters, we’ll go out with their super cool, super chill “My Life.” This tale based in reality is a deeper look inside the men who make up this rap ensemble. If you’re a fan of hip hop families, check out this one now! (https://soundcloud.com/watzdat_kens)

Hit the Streets with Cbradsto

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Cbradsto shows off two sides of his story. “FTC” or rather “fuck the club” is a low key gem. It has this feel like a 2 Chainz song and while it’s being anti - it’d be such a great track in the club. Oh the irony. We calm it down a bit for “Hit the Streets.” This one starts off very dramatic and keeps that up throughout. It’s got this almost creepy feel to it, but it’s intriguing for some reason. In “Sauce Twinz” we’re still on that same note, while we hear something more like “FTC” as we hit “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” While it’s not a cover of the ’80s hit, it’s a great song all on its own because of the light it switches on. If you’re a fan of artists that are able the light and dark side of their sound, check out Cbradsto now. (https://soundcloud.com/sweetjonesstan)

Introducing Mario "Jig" Williams

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Mario “Jig” Williams has a couple of things to introduce listeners to. “Clean House” starts off with a burst of confidence. He doesn’t waste time getting to business and when he starts, he doesn’t stop. The delivery is laid back but not in a California chill way, but more like a kick back way. In “Laughing” we are introduced to the track with a sweet instrumental and then Jig comes through with a different tone. It’s a change of pace from the first and showcases two sides of this emcee. When the verses and the meat of the song kicks in, we hear an energy in him and it’s one I can’t help but like. While both songs are good - this one stands a little taller than the last. Be on the lookout for more from Mario “Jig” Williams and stay on top of what he’s got coming out next. (https://www.musicclout.com/contents/userprofile.aspx?u=fb1ab7e8-8957-4292-ace0-9da6d313c5cb)

Kapo Khedda's Got that Swang

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Kapo Khedda is a rising star who’s going places. “Swang” takes me back a bit to early ’90s rap. It’s has a raw appeal to it but a modern twist with the beat. In “Standing Strong” we hear more of a sitting on the stoop, recollecting on life track. This is the kind of hip hop you rarely hear anymore and it’s as refreshing as the guitar licks coming through. Last up, “Flashy Fare” isn’t that flashy at all. It’s more laid back and has a realistic feel to it. If you’re a fan of emcees who rely more on lyrical formation and delivery rather than beats and hooks, check out Kapo Khedda right now. (https://www.numberonemusic.com/kapokhedda)

Pomona's Own Bigg Tiny

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Out in Pomona is a grand space for fairgrounds, an amazing venue called the Glasshouse and a rapper you need to know who goes by the name Bigg Tiny. “Fuc Da Patron” featuring Gawpdondollasign is where we begin and it’s a great place to do so. It has a sick beat that’s meant for the club but the lyrics are delivered with a sense of street. Speaking of the club, “Stepped In The Club” comes through and as the title laments - it’s meant for a night out with the guys. It’s also got a simplistic approach to the verses makes it one to get down to when in the whip too. As we roll on, “Goin Ham” sticks with the same mentality but gives us more a hard dance beat. You could definitely see the girls moving their backside to that one. Quarter Bill comes in and helps out with “Lighters” giving this one a more mainstream hip hop feel with the intro, but it gets a little gangster rap with some of the verses that come through . All in all though, if you’re into hip hop that’s for the nightlife, then Bigg Tiny is the guy you better get to know. He creates music that is fit for a great night out - so check out Bigg Tiny today so you can prep for tonight. (https://soundcloud.com/bigg-tiny)

Velle Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Get into the swag of Velle. Like many rappers, and creative types, it’s all about the “Grand.” You’re not just going to walk into success and this song is a great soundtrack to that. In “Till I” we get a great beat but the lyrics seem to run into one another as if in a traffic jam. That’s not the case with “You Be Always.” We get a more well constructed track this time around and it brings some romance to the mix. That romance creeps into the sentimental sounding “Good Girl Gone Bad” intro, but that fades as the lines come through and tell a different story. When push came to shove, “Money Where Your Mouth Is” really stood out as the biggest stunner because it was unlike the rest in terms of content and beat. It had a lighter feel all around and really popped in all the right places. If you’re a fan of acts like Lupe Fiasco, check out Velle and all he has going on now. ( https://www.swagentinc.com/)

Find Your Way with Young Wayf

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Born in Nashville, Young Wayf has never been bashful with his skills. Now he’s got a few tracks loose and an album to share. “No Way” sounds like the type of song that’d be alongside the new Bieber. It’s got a smooth pop meets R&B feel and you can hear this making itself comfortable on many a playlists. In “Smash or Pass” Wayf slows it down. This one is okay but doesn’t have that same pop as the last. When we get to “Bad Bitches Only” we hear him come back to where we started and it’s a good time once again. If you want to get on what Young Wayf has, you can check out his latest album “Her,” out now. On it you’ll find more than what’s above; a whole crop of other songs like the title track that is more about the hip hop feel, and “She Know,” which has a Drake vibe to it. If you’re a fan of artists like Bieber and Drake, check out Young Wayf today. (https://youngwayf.com/music)

Make the Right Choice with Mac D

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Mac D gives us an attitude driven delivery in this rhymes, but he starts off by giving us “Choices.” It has a lot of clever likes while “Turnt Up” plays like a track you’d want to hear right when you step out for the night and step into the club. We slow it down with “All I Do,” and it’s a nice track to just chill with as you live that hustle life. Speaking of, “Hustlin” rolls on next and the intro sounds like something out of an NBA Jam game. Last up, “Dreams” is an inspiring piece that makes you want to chase your own aspirations. If you’re a fan of Big Sean and Meek Mill, check out Mac D now. (https://soundcloud.com/macd804)

Se'von Has a Message to Send

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

He’s always had a good set of morals and it shows. Se’von is an up and comer who’s going places. “Can’t Live My Life” has this bigger than life feel to it. Not in the way that say a rachet Lil Wayne track does, but rather something along the lines of - let’s just say if Kanye West and Common has a musical baby, it could be that song. This is an emcee who spits lyrical consciousness with songs like “Help Me” and “Weekend Truth.” With a good head on his shoulders and a talent for taking control for the mic, it won’t be long before his name is alongside the likes of the reigning hip hop giants. If you’re a fan of hip hop that has a message, check out Se’von today. (https://soundcloud.com/sevon)