2016/03 on Da Hip Hop Place

Get In the Know with A.G

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Many like to pretend they know about hardship to seem like they have an edge, and those people are quite annoying. You know the type, they almost always have a sob story about a divorce when you’re standing there never knowing your dad. Well A.G is an emcee who made me think about that when his “What The Know Bout” blasted through my speakers. It sang that notion loud and proud and it was picture perfect. In reality, that would be all he needed to make his presence known - but lucky for you he has more than that on his plate. The apparent thing about A.G is that his rhymes come out fierce. That was apparent in the first track and even more so in “Pouring The Syrup.” He does however have a soft side and that can be heard in the more romantic, “Can’t Leave You Alone.” If you’re a fan of rappers who keep it real, check out A.G now. (https://soundcloud.com/slum_boy_ag)

Moneys World: "Letter to My Savior"

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Moneys World’s “Letter to My Savior” is a heartfelt song that combines the artist’s love of rap with his admiration for the man upstairs. It’s a great song that is well produced and really showcases his skill set when it comes to lyrical content. Those who find themselves loving the lord as well as rhymes will love what Moneys World’s is working with when it comes to “Letter to My Savior.” Check it out now and keep up with what’s what when it comes to this rising emcee. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-dGQNbGNqw&feature=youtu.be)

TTwyce Flips the Norm

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

TTwyce is a pair of friends who fell for one another and now they’re taking their great teamwork and putting it to good use with a dynamic you don’t see every day. We’re so used to hearing a rap song with a female singing the hook. Ja Rule and Ashanti scored numerous number one hits with that format. That’s where TTwyce differs. Tameeka Wells actually takes on the rhymes while Terry Haskins gives us a pile of soul. Listeners can hear their unique take on the game with songs like “Equal Justice” as well as “When I’m With You.” They also shine with hits like “What’s The Next Move” and a shout out to the place they call home, “Brooklyn.” Those who love when hip hop meets R&B effortlessly, check out TTwyce today! (https://www.ttwyce.com)

Your Main Man Maine

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Maine showcases that east coast sound with this cascade of tracks. “The Chase” has a really New York in the 90’s, listening to Nas on a mixtape vibe. It’s very chill and straightforward while “2 On” with Ray Reid and Zik has more of a club feel thanks to the beat it encompasses. In “Forbidden Fruit” we head back to where we started and you get that this is an artist with a style that’s really unlike what we’re hearing in today’s music. He’s more throwback. If you’re a fan of rap that is more laid back and chill, check out Maine today. (https://soundcloud.com/maineboo08)

Bigg Tiny Serves Up Big Rhymes

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Coming out with “Fuc Da Patron” with Bigg Tiny and his confidant, Gwapdondollasign J Bonafied. This track has club written all over it. It’s not a hype track but it has a love of movement in a chilled way. In “Goin Ham” is the opposite in that it has more energy and the hook could make it perfect for getting turnt. Being from southern California, it’s no surprise Tiny has a joint about it. “California What It Do” has this beat to it that has a wild west feel. It’s subtle but catches your attention as Bigg Tiny lays it down. California natives are all about the state pride and may have a new anthem to stand behind. This is the best we’ve heard him sound and this is the track he could ride to the top. If you’re a fan of hip hop that doesn’t play but is all about a good time, check out Bigg Tiny today. (https://soundcloud.com/bigg-tiny)

Devin Roman: New Roman City

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

We start out strong with Devin Roman and his “Bout Dat Action.” It’s a laid back track but it’s the track that keeps on giving in that the quick parts that come in spurts give it some pep and life. In “Da Money” we continue on the same path. It’s clear that this emcee likes to take it slow and doesn’t overdo it. He’s not about the flashy hip hop that’s more so for the jokes in sororities, but more so for the purists that like that true hip hop sound. That’s apparent in everything from “Bossed Up” to “Bandz Shawty” to “Trap House.” If you’re the kind of person who likes your rap served up raw, check out Devin Roman now. (https://www.devinromanmusic.net/)

Darkimdadon: "Ghetto Livin"

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Darkimdadon’s “Ghetto Livin” isn’t what you’d expect. The hip hop of it is much lighter than one would think when it comes to how it starts out. While it starts out light, the imagery and the rhymes that follow are anything but. It really showcases the modern day life for people in America from the #BlackLivesMatter movement to sex workers in the inner city. It’s quite an interesting track with a great message going on. If you like social conscious rap, check out Darkimdadon’s “Ghetto Livin,” out now. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCKGIKNn9yA)

Get Down with J-Madic

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

J-Madic is coming at you with a couple of mixtapes and a whole lot of talent. “Guap” is a simple song. It’s not hard to learn and the simplicity of it makes it get stuck at the core of your thoughts but it’s not all about the hook. It actually has some pretty interesting choruses that have meaning. That’s just the tip of the iceberg with this emcee though as he has a couple of mixtapes under his belt like 2014’s “Madication” that features the likes of the very energetic “No More Hold Ups,” the chill ways of “Encore” as well as the hype of “That Guy.” He also has last year’s “Sick” which has an appearance from Star Money on “Oh Me” as well as the freestylings of “Seen It All” and “Real is Back.” If you’re a fan of artists like Juvenile, check out J-Madic and get some. (https://jmadic2012.wix.com/sbentertainment)

Get Ready to Love Phenom

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Phenom puts his heart and soul into everything he does, music included - and it shows. “A Little” opens with clean lines and a slick feel that makes you think, “Why isn’t this on the radio already?” It’s got this hip hop meets pop feel that makes it fit for the mainstream. In “Feels So Nice,” the intro has a throwback to a saloon in the west, but then it comes into modern times with the rhymes. Being a ’90s kid, I really thought this was going to be a cover of Usher’s “U Make Me Wanna.” Instead it was a song all his own. We started off on a high note and that’s where we’re ending with “Beautiful Symphony.” It’s fresh and has this great, light feel to it. It’s the perfect song to get into as the weather starts to warm up. If you’re a fan of hip hop with a mainstream twist, check out Phenom today! (https://www.phenomspe.com/)

Keeping it Chill with Screw City Hue

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Screw City Hue is coming straight out of Texas today and bringing the realness. “Audio Dope” is a chill song. It doesn’t ever pop off in any way that’d make you get turnt. It’s just about kicking back and taking it in. The same can be said of “You Know” as well. We heighten things with “Nuclear Bomb” and the energy goes from relaxed to more dramatic as Screw City Hue delivers things in a whole new manner. We takes things back down and have a very serious tone as we head into “John Wick Flow.” What I like about emcees like this is that they don’t play with the trends and do things in a way that showcases who they really are as an artist, and are not just playing a part. If you’re a fan of artists who bring their true self to the table, check out Screw City Hue now. (https://soundcloud.com/dreadedhoustonian)

Mick Cømte: From Nest to Marrow

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

We start today with “Gypaetus Barbatus” off Mick Cømte’s “From Nest to Marrow.” It’s the first track and takes us into a world that we can only imagine is in a futuristic landscape made of metal where science has completely taken over. It sets the tone as we move on to “Takeichi Nishi” and get introduced to his rhymes. Instead of settling in the street or club, we are more like on a galactic plain. The beats have a unique feel to them. Moving on, “Dreamz” comes in and brings more attitude to the delivery, but it’s still fresh in the vibe. That continues on with more of a hook in “Fvck Molly.” On top of unique beats and sounds, Mick Cømte has enlisted the help of stellar help from Lady A, Riski and more on this album - they’re all tracks to check out. Speaking on, make sure to get your hands and ears on “From Nest to Marrow,” by Mick Cømte - out now. (https://soundcloud.com/noiremvzeek)

ATraxz's "Young World"

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Coming at you from Brooklyn, New York today is ATraxz. Right now he’s sitting on his latest “Young World” and it’s a good one. He comes at you with a slick beat that has you hooked from the start. It’s not one of those rap songs that come at you too hard, but eases into your life in just the right way. The hook is light and fun and you could hear it on the radio from time to time alongside Big Daddy Kane or on a mixtape featuring your favorites from today. Check out the hot joint, “Young World,” out now. (https://noisetrade.com/atraxz)

El Cannon: New Freedom

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

El Cannon’s “New Freedom” is a masterful hip hop record worth your time. The record starts with “Lord Knows” and there’s a slow build up to it but once it starts, it’s great. It’s a very easygoing tone of voice. He’s got compassion intertwined with a realness. Come “Real Niggas” it’s clear that El Cannon doesn’t play around. He’s about keeping it straight with his rhymes. When it comes to “Outkast,” he has a winner on his hands. You don’t really hear a lot of songs like this in hip hop. It’s more a subject matter for pop punk and rock, but this idea of the outsider - it’s beautifully done here. It’s pretty chill when it comes to this record but we get a little pep in the step as we get into “Ridin Low.” What I appreciate about this record is that it sounds well done. Things are crisp and clear and you don’t ever feel like you’re listening to an underground artist. El Cannon has his bases loaded and this one is hitting it out of the park. Check out “New Freedom,” out now.

Get to Know Mr. Mobley

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Mr. Mobley can both sing and compose instrumentals. With all that talent - we’re on board. “Get Up Again” is an instrumental that keeps things pretty steady the whole way through, but then we get into “No More Slaves” and it’s here we find the energy and really get going. He’s really passionate in this one but then we get into “Sunny Days” and the mood completely changing. You hear a song that would likely be heard at an arts and crafts festival. With Lil he gets back to the rhymes with “War With Love.” It’s a street wise song with heart that could be this artist’s breakout if he played his cards right. If you’re into artists that put their passion where their mouth is, check out Mr. Mobley today. (https://mrmobleyofficial.com/)

Let It Linger Album Review

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

REVIEW - Casey Burns, Let it Linger

By Alessandra Ametrano

’Cuz you know last I heard, last I heard - you was on stage with a piano or somethin’, singin’ like a little b****!

The above line of dialogue was drawn verbatim from the intro to ‘Pay it Back’, the second title on Casey Burns’ second EP, Let it Linger. It appears as part of an opening mini-monologue, in which an unidentified voice criticizes asks Casey about his heavy use of instrumental beats and notable lack of a DJ, at times on entire songs. Besides serving as a comic moment, the inclusion of this line in particular shows a impressive level of self-awareness, and beyond that, a near-Kanye level of confidence in what is obviously a drastic artistic choice. However a drastic choice is not necessarily a negative one.

Phase Aka: Table'z Turne'd

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Phase Aka’s latest “Table’z Turne’d” dropped this past January and if you haven’t got a chance to listen yet - where have you been? With a slick intro that then leads into “I Will Neva Change,” Phase Aka takes things in a chill manner and doesn’t overdo it when he laments that he’ll be the same, forever and always for he’s true to himself. Now that you know he’ll always stay who he is, he deals with some “Pressure” and tells more of a story here in an offbeat manner. Something learned in “Mean Girls,” we enter “Frenimes” with an interesting musical composition that takes this song to a new level throughout. In “How We Live” we get a more traditional, modern take on hip hop while we hit the club with “Thot Juice.” If you’re a fan of Brooklyn hip hop, check out Phase Aka’s “Table’z Turne’d,” out now. (https://phaseaka.bandcamp.com/album/tablez-turnd)

Make Room for Tyrese Trevor

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Tyrese Trevor could be on the charts yesterday. “Fast Food” is something we’re all familiar with on a delicious treat level, but what about this track? It’s a little Drake-ish with the soft approach but that disappears as soon as he started to lay it down and bust out the rhymes. We go back to sensual Tyrese Trevor with “Gimmie Ya Body.” This one is definitely something you can imagine hearing on the Top 40 right now alongside Chris Brown and Jason Derulo. Then with Mula Boy Skee by his side, we get “Hot Shit.” This one has an interesting feel to it overall. The pace is slow but the lyrics are being spit out with a lot of passion. If you have a lot of Big Sean and Meek Mill on your iTunes already, then make sure to add Tyrese Trevor to the list. (https://soundcloud.com/tyrese-trevor)

Exploring the Man Behind Dnastone

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Being an artist, whether it’s a painter, an emcee or a writer - it’s about the picture you paint with what you do. For Dnastone it’s the words he spits out in his rhymes and he tells stories that are real and have edge. A newscast starts “Choppa Games” and when Dnastone finally drops in, he only adds to the reality of the situations that constantly surround this man’s life. With “Everywhere” we don’t come as strong as the last, but it’s still a sick track. “Hoe Card” has a slow and almost R&B start with a really interesting musical backdrop. Last up, “Playa Shit” lets us end on a high note. The beats are slick and the rhymes are sicker as he comes through with a lot of ease. If you’re a fan of emcees who lay it out on the line and are real, check out this artist Dnastone, now. (https://soundcloud.com/dnastone)

Get Exxxcited for 2K's

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

2K’s does not sleep and brings music to life. “Exxxciting” comes through with a lot of anticipation as the beat builds up and makes you think you’re in a video game in the 80’s. Then 2K’s comes in and slays it wit rhymes. With B-Money helping out, “All The Way Live” wasn’t going to be a let down. It has a very Atlanta spirit to it. The chaos that comes through with it makes you think you’re in a Cash Money joint from the late 90’s. We get a little sensual with “Yo Body,” while we get familiar once again with “Kool” as that’s where we became acquainted with 2K’s before. If you’re a fan of hip hop that’s turnt, check out 2K’s now. (https://www.youtube.com/user/certifiedportboyz/videos)

Get Rich with BEABOUTMONEY

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

BEABOUTMONEY also known as BAM is on the rise and he’s about to catch your eyes - and ears. “Get Rich” is a great place to start with this emcee. It’s got appeal thanks to the hook and you can’t really touch that point of it. The thing I like is that the music doesn’t overpower his rhymes. He softens up with “Girl You a Star.” It shows the heart he has in his chest is full and it’s a nice balance between this and the first one we heard. With “Salute” he comes at you like a 90’s Jay Z, relying on a lot of talk at the start and a sick east coast like beat. When it came to “Glitter,” the title makes you think a light and airy track is coming through. Instead this one comes like a slap from reality. There’s no shine to it, just straight-laced, to the point rhymes. If you’re a fan of rappers like Jay and Nas, check out BEABOUTMONEY aka BAM. He has a whole lot of joints waiting to be discovered. (https://www.reverbnation.com/beaboutmoneybam)

Dirty Diamond: "Ion't Need 2 Lie"

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Dirty Diamond’s latest single available is “Ion’t Need 2 Lie.” Live the emcee really relies heavily on his vocal ability and the fact that he can command the attention of those around him with his booming audacity. Sitting down and listening on record though, you can hear the stellar beat a lot clearer and that’s where the hook, line and sinker really is. The beat is lighter and adds a sense of playfulness to the song, while his rhymes balance those out and come across with more attitude. It’s a well-balanced joint worth checking out. So make sure to give Dirty Diamond some love and check his “Ion’t Need 2 Lie,” available now. (https://www.dirtydiamondmusic.com/)