A lot of rappers rely on the beat, not Chayne Spitta. All of his magic is in his words. “Hail Mary” comes across like young guns like Tyga and Wiz Khalifa. When it starts, it’s your typical hip hop track but as you unravel the layers, things get fast and furious. As soon those words were typed, “Standing Still,” and slows it down. “Killer” continues to keep the vibe going slow and steady but a bit more constructed. Spitta gets a little naughty with “Twerk Some.” Produced by Freshwaterbeats, this one has a lot of rated-r language and definitely wouldn’t make it onto radio, but would definitely be a playlist favorite at parties. I feel “It’s All Good” sounds more or less the same as the last one we shined a light on. With a title like that, it would’ve been nice to hear a lighter beat to this one and a less serious tone. While I would’ve liked that one hyped up, “Say What U Mean’s” slow pace is perfection. When it comes to hip hop, Chayne Spitta doesn’t rush it out and lays it down nice and slow, but isn’t afraid to pack a punch lyrically. Keep tabs on him because he has new joints coming April 2015. (https://soundcloud.com/chaynespitta)
One Six has a lot of ammo up his sleeve and he isn’t afraid to use it in the rap game to come out on top. “Southern Cali Bullshit” starts with an omnipresent monologue that sends chills down the spine but then makes the mind wander to a futuristic movie. It’s less of a song and more of just an intro track to set the tone for what’s to come. We get some humor with “Dessert” as the idea of what a salad fork causes some laughter. Then the rhymes kick in and we’re given low key fun with a cool beat thanks to Six and “JMusiQ. Prote J On The Beat produced “The Blueprint” and with him on board we get a really chill gem. It plays more like a really cool speech rather than a song. Young Ceno hops on to help out with “Open” as we pick things up with a track that’ll make booties clap. Finally we end where the day begins with “Early Mornin.’” We hear his daily routine and get a little green with envy that’s how One Six starts his days. If you’re into hip hop that has a very youthful demeanor like Wiz and Hoodie Allen, then check out One Six now. (https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/blaq-kennedy-southern-cali-bullshit-mixtape.110652.html?song-1861928)
T.M.E is a hip hop trio from Houston, Texas made up of H.B., Kano Sano and Easy-International. Together they’ve got a handful of tracks on deck that offer up a variety. “Stone Cold Stunna” has a chorus that exists on being repetitive, and it’s really the verses that drive this song. The hook captures you but the meat of the track lays within every other part. The music of “Another Bitch” stands out here. It reminds me of something Timberland would’ve done back in the day, or something you would’ve heard in a Dru Hill hit. With a title like “Freakin to R Kelly,” you have to expect magic. We ditch street hip hop and go more for a mainstream feel with it as this one borrows from an R&B standpoint. Capping things off with T.M.E is “Texas Slow.” It’s a club jam that will have girls moving nice and slow, but never fear - booties will still be able to pop to it. If you’re into hip hop that offers up a wide range, check out T.M.E today. (https://www.reverbnation.com/hustlinb4)
When it comes to hip hop, DLK ENTERPRISE knows what they are doing as a label. “I’m On” keeps things steady and never really pops off. You continue to wait for that one moment, but it never comes. With “Last Time I Checked” listeners get a very dramatic, theatrical intro. It sounds like it could be used for the hip hop version of “Phantom of the Opera.” Rolling into “So Real G Mix,” you get tossed back to the ’70s for a second and then blasted into the here and now thanks to the exuberant delivery that comes through loud and clear. DLK ENTERPRISE is a label built on fine tuning and that’s heard throughout and we continue to experience that with “Dirty Lil Kidz.” Finally “A Mob Tale” takes us back to the drama. If you’re one for falling for labels as a whole, make sure to check out what DLK ENTERPRISE is cranking out. (https://www.dlkenterprise.com/)
He has the heart of a lion and the audacity of a mainstream rapper. Too Deep is a force and is ready to take on whatever comes his way. “Flicker” starts like a scene out of a horror movie with a scream and music that makes the skin crawl. Then things take a turn and it doesn’t even sound like the same song when the rhymes kick in. Too Deep turns it up with “Man Up” with a very fast pace delivery, which relies on his words and not the beat. He takes control of the action with his natural gift like a boss. With every push of play a new side of Too Deep comes through. “Ballen Ant Easy” sounds like something that’d come from The Ying Yang Twins back in the day. Comm comes hard when he hops on “New Club.” Then things calm down a bit with the sly and fly ways of “Finally Made It!” In between all the hard rhymes, this one stands tall. We turn it back up and round this out with “All About The Money.” Materialistic, but realistic is the key here. If you like emcees who can do it up and turn it down in one move, check out Too Deep now. (https://www.imtoodeep.com/)
Rydha has a very east coast vibe in his rhymes. That makes sense since he comes from the streets and avenues of Brooklyn, New York. His single “One More Try” has a nice base as you can hear that feminine touch in the background but it doesn’t for one second overshadow his flow. Musically everything is there, lyrically he’s saying a lot of important things that you rarely hear from the younger emcees. If you’re in the market for a Big Apple rapper with something to say, check out Rydha’s “One More Try.” (https://soundcloud.com/rydha_ptp)
Out in Chicago there is Jon De Pledge, a man who can do it on his own but likes his pals around. “Wine & Spirits” has him side by side with Cii La Cole & IV. He doesn’t do much in this track but keep it going with his random occurrences saying the title. It’s mostly the females doing the work. While that song sat more in the R&B realm, this one hops on the hip hop track while maintaining a laid back vibe. It’s served very chill. Pledge stands center stage with “The Fame.” It’s good to have your friends on board but this song is proof that it’s also good to step out on your own as well and shine. Then he’s back with his boy with Add-2 on “No Sense.” This one really sticks out but I definitely leaned more towards “The Fame” in the end. It’s always nice to hear what someone can do on their own. If you’re into young emcees who flow like a pro, check out Jon De Pledge today. (https://soundcloud.com/jdpjski)
Omari Jahi is an emcee who has a finesse for what works well together. “Want To” intertwines the feel of ’90s pop while he really lays down the rhymes. Then with “OE at 3rd Rock” you really hear his rap game come to the forefront. It’s here that it’s clear that he knows his stuff and isn’t just messing around. “Good Book” comes in with an intricate beat but it doesn’t hold a candle to “3rd Rock” which is like the centerpiece for what Omari is capable of as an artist. Then rounding things up is “Girl Can I” with a little R&B flare. Whether he’s popping off, getting a little soulful or just laying out the rhymes straight - one thing is for sure - Omari knows his way around the music realm and if you’re in the market for an artist that isn’t afraid to tack on other genres and still make it work - then Omari Jahi is the man you need to check out sooner than later. (https://soundcloud.com/omari-jahi)
DreBanks gives you today and yesterday with his hip hop. “Dam It Fills Good” with Fied on board gives you a somewhat intimidating feel. The music comes across very Metropolitan. One would guess New York for DreBanks comes from Grand Rapids. Green Eye’s helps out on “Loud Pack.” Here it’s more about a song you can sing along with your boys. It’s not a club track or super hype, but just something for you and your friends to put on when chilling at the crib. One of the best comes when he teams up with TBanks for what can only be described as a throwback to ’90s R&B with “Pushin Me Away.” TBanks comes back for “Girl In Da Club.” It’s not the same as before, which was sort of a let down personally because that R&B flare was on point but it’s nice to see that they can switch it up. After all the friends and homies are out, DreBanks steps out on his own with “I’m Back.” This one has a very upbeat feel that’s like a bit of a throwback to the ’70s and ’80s with the vibe of the music and pace. It’s nice to hear that classic feel in the music. If you’re a fan of hip hop that’s reminiscent of what the past had going on but with a flare that screams 2015, check out DreBanks. (https://soundcloud.com/drebanks)
DeMarkus teamed up with Prenice Whitman for “Low Key.” It has a turned down beat. It starts out and continues on with a dark feel but it really plays well throughout. The two mens parts play well off one another as well. One has a very big presence when it comes to the intimidation game, while the other lightens things up a bit. The chorus is where it’s at though when it comes to this track. That’s where you get the most personality and the it does its job. If you’re looking for a new joint to add to your latest hype hip hop mix, check out DeMarkus featuring Prenice Whitman and their gem “Low Key” today. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yavu2mbusqo)
Get familiar with J.O.E.Y’s “Biggest Fan: Biggest Critic” record. We start things out slow with “G.M.T (All A Nigga Need).” In case you’re not in the know with the acronym, the song spells it out clearly; girl, money and team. When you’re young that seems to be all you need. That’s where this music is targeted at - those who are young and still learning the ways of the world. Stylistically “Dreams Money Can Buy” is great. The odd background noise in the music you hear slightly at the start and throughout pulls the curiosity out of you. Then we get to this chilled love track, “I Wanna Be You.” Vocally you’ll know it’s J.O.E.Y but musically it sounds like a different artist than the previous tracks. This only goes to show how eclectic this artist can be. His growth is throughout a record instead of a career. You have youthful hip hop intertwined with relaxed beats and then samples of pop tracks tossed in with “Deep” that samples the Adele hit. We pick things up as we roll on with “Rollin’” that steps it up energywise. The best though seems to be “Dreams.” The hook is stellar and comes through like perfection. If you’re into being in the know about artists about to pop off, check out J.O.E.Y and his record “Biggest Fan: Biggest Critic” ASAP. (https://www.audiomack.com/album/joey-2/biggest-fan-biggest-critic)
You get a dose of reality and a shot of excellence with Shooty Paid. “Broke Nigga!” has a lot of energy. It has a very communal feel to it, like you put it on and everyone at the party would chime in and sing along. With “#ThankYou!” you’re going to be trending thanks to the singing chorus parts that blend well with the slimmed down rhymes. The hype comes back with “BandzUp.” All in all Shooty Paid has a very youthful feel to his music. The music would play well on a mix with Wiz Khalifa and Tyga. When “Tired” started I wasn’t really feeling it, but as it played on it really grew on me like moss on a tree. The beat intertwined with the build up of the finesse and delivery really makes it a well-rounded joint in the end. Plus, the lyrics are really meaningful and true to those who are fed up with struggling day to day. It’s an anthem for the hard workers out there. If you’re into modern day hip hop that showcases reality and talent, check out Shooty Paid now rather than later. (https://soundcloud.com/shootypaid)
