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)
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/)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
