When you get together with your boys and all can spit rhymes, you have to make something happen. That’s what the guys behind 24Gang did. “Whippin” has a very repetitive manner. It’s easy to learn, but doesn’t have a beat that makes it memorable. It might be better if the tempo was sped up just a bit. With “Reckless” we improve and have a slick beat that comes with a sick flow. This one is the shining star of the bunch thanks to it being a full package. Then you have “Gang” and here 24Gang brings it hard. This one sounds more aggressive than the previous but has a clear cut mission to entertain. You’ll want to take a big drink of “Juice.” It has an interesting flow and it’s kind of all over the place and that makes you pay attention even more. With “How I’m Livin’” that’s a great place to cap things. It’s a fresh track that really pulls everything together and showcases what 24Gang is all about. If you’re a fan 50 Cent and Eminem, check out 24Gang now. (https://www.jango.com/music/24Gang?l=0)
If you’re in Florida and need to give some hometown love to a rapper, make sure it’s BiG Quezzy. “Picasso Plates” has a very classic sound when it starts. Classic in the sense that you could hear it at an art show. Then it’s intertwined with this street sound. It makes for an interesting listening experience. With “Quick Entrance” comes fast, but not as snappy as one would assume. It also has parts that drift off and create a sense of drama and give the song a backbone. In “Translation” is the first one where the lyrics stood out more than the beat construction. That’s also the case with “Reverse Me” thanks to the ear catching Rihanna line.” With “Let’s Go,” that’s when the reality of what BiG Quezzy has been through and what he’ll do to ensure that he makes it far from the bad. It’s the best because it shows the man behind the lyrics. If you’re a fan of well constructed beats and heartfelt rhymes, check out BiG Quezzy today. (https://soundcloud.com/amicoe)
When it comes to making music, Ghetto Glory Family AKA GGF has a lot under their belt and they’re ready to share it with the world. So prepare. “Lovin Music” isn’t what one would expect. It’s crystal clear and has a more mainstream vibe to it with some R&B tossed in the mix thanks to the hook. As we move on, “Look at Us Shawty” has a more club feel than the last. It sounds like a song that would catch on like a trend. With “I Know You Do” we take a little step back into where we started. It’s a back and forth dance between two styles and that’s great because it keeps you on your toes and you’ll never be bored with Ghetto Glory Family. Whether you’re being emotional with “All I Think About Is You” or getting wild with “We Ain’t On That Bullshit.” If you’re a fan of hip hop that can get you going both in a feel good way and set you into party mode, check out Ghetto Glory Family’s plethora of sound now. (https://soundcloud.com/gemini-4)
One might assume that Obie Won currently resides beachside on an island near Florida. Instead he calls Ohio home, but has that tropical feel in his heart. “Dancehall Nice Again” kicks things off and has a nice overall sound. It’s perfect for kicking back and relaxing. The same goes for “Forever.” It transports you from wherever you are to the sandy beaches of Jamaica. Then in a turn of events, “Baad Up” is unlike the rest. You can still hear that reggae style in the vocals, but it’s a clear cut hip hop track. It’s also harder sounding than the others - like the bad boy of the bunch. Overall, if you’re a fan of reggae and dabble in hip hop, Obie Won is the perfect artist for you. So check him out! (https://soundcloud.com/obiewonmusic)
Out in the Midwest Staticthebeast is doing his thing with hip hop and creating a style that can’t be beat. “For the Money” has a great hook and sounds more on the pop side. It has that Akon feel to it. In that it has a flow, but at the same time can be sung and is fun. That’s all in the hook though. The rhymes follow that beat but come across like a good ol’ fashioned emcee. With “Sex With Me” we hear a sensuality brought on by a guitar played slowly at the start. Then the lyrics kick in and kick things into gear. While the music continues to play sensually, the rhymes come fast. It’s a nice balance of nice and slow. It’s like imitating the lovemaking experience. If you like hip hop that intertwines with mainstream and R&B, check out Staticthebeast now. (https://www.reverbnation.com/staticthebeast4)
Detroit’s known for a lot of things, but soon it’ll be known as the home of Al Luv. “Determined” gets the point across with repetition. If you want a song that’s easy to learn, this is it. Once all the determination sets in, things get more sing-song and the hip hop takes a break with the chorus. Moving on, “Get It Ready” takes the idea of the chorus of the last one and creates a whole song that’s in that style. It’s more mainstream hip hop in that it has a beat that’s more pop-like than street. We go more towards the street though with “G.M.S.” It has a harder feel than we’ve heard so far. It sounds like a song that would be a great listen on a summer day, outside on the porch. “From the Hood to the Hills” lets us continue on this path of harder sounds from Al. This one stands tall as it has a sense of reality in it lyrics. Going into “Dats Me!” we have a track that would get booties shaking on the floor with the hook alone. To close this one out, we’ll end with “Gotta Keep It Movin.’” It’s a great one to end our time with Al Luv because it’s not only a great track that sends positivity through you, but is also a reminder to keep on keeping on. With that, if you’re a fan of hip hop that can be both chill and street, check out Al Luv today. (https://soundcloud.com/al-luvv)
Bigg.T’s “Something That I’m Missing” is a stellar song that could be on your next playlist for the rest of the year, and into the next. It starts with that baby voice element that is sometimes used. It acts as the hook as Bigg.T comes through with with laidback and well constructed lyrics that showcase a sense of maturity. What’s also great about them is that they’re realistic. It’s not about the traditional hip hop lifestyle of money, girls, and whatnot - but Bigg.T really relays about his life and you feel more connected to him as more than artist, but as a person. That connection makes you want to check out more and see what else he has up his sleeve. If you’re into artists like Kendrick Lamar, check out Bigg. T now. (https://janicebanks293.wix.com/upcominggeneration)
Lanza does his best with what he has, and if he keeps it up will be one of tomorrow’s must-listen artists. “Soldier” has an eccentric style. When it starts it’s more like talking than the hip hop flow most are used to, but then it goes on and gets more traditional with a hook. With “Came a Long Way” we get a sample of what appears to be either a sermon or track from way back in the day. Here you hear more flow from Lanza and it really showcases what he can do better than where we started off. With Tool by his side on “Be With You,” we get more of a neo-soul infused track here. “Aiming for the Stars” starts with a fantastic ivory trickle and then when the lyrics come through it’s all about what he’s going to do and what he’s done to get where he wants to go. Lastly we take on the best decade with “90’s.” What would’ve made this one pop off more would be if it was done more with a ‘90s beat or if the lyrics paid homage to those ten years a bit more. All in all Lanza is a young emcee who still has a ways to go, but definitely has a strong platform to spring off of. He’ll be as asset to hip hop soon. (https://soundcloud.com/lancepuesey)
So Deep Entertainment has a lot on their plate. With “One Accord” you get a great case of R&B. It has a sense of the sweet sounds of the ‘90s when this music went from “Soul Train” to the homes of everyone. “All I Need” also makes you feel nostalgic because the beginning sounds like the intro to a video cassette. That blaring is then hip hop comes blaring out in a way that would make you a fan in an instant. We go back to the soul with “Eyes of An Angel.” This one has a Gospel influence and beautiful harmonies everyone involved. So Deep Entertainment has a lot to offer music fans whether it be Pretti Boi Shon, Black Magic or just with the variety of genres. You can have a taste of R&B, rap and gospel all in one stop. So Deep if for music people who don’t like to feast on just one thing, but like a little bit of everything. (https://soundcloud.com/so-deep-entertainment)
When it comes to a great label, you have to have a lot going on for people to be interested and to make a name for yourself. That’s the mission Zobe Records completes. Artists like Kenn Retro holds it down with his Chris Brown like ways in “Holding It Down” and the more hip hop “Do My Thing.” Then they also have the rapid fire Staccato who really doesn’t mess around when it comes to rhymes. He’s like a speed racer and someone who can’t be caught on the mic. Don’t be mistaken though, it’s not a boys’ club at Zobe. They have some great female artists on the roster like Kayisha and Liana who’s single “Sometimes I” is a sweet mixture of pop and R&B. If you’re a fan of well made music, check out what Zobe Records is putting out in the music sphere today. (https://www.zoberecords.com/)
Tae Zu knows his way around a beat and that’s the truth. “Two Sides of One Half” comes across as confident. He is a man who knows his way around a rhyme and this showcases that to a tee. With “Troubled Scars” we start off soft with what appears to sound like a classical musical. The piano guides you into something that comes off as serene, and then Tae Zu comes in, but not hard. The beat has a light feel to it. Then with “Who Do You” things take a turn down R&B avenue. We’re back on the hip hop trail with “Point’em Out.” This one really sets the tone for someone who knows the facts of the craft and can do it justice. It has the strongest delivery as well. Closing this one out is “Slicker Guy.” Here Tae Zu gives us his all with a cool beat. He spits the lyrics out in a way that’s easy to follow but dosed in swag. If you’re a fan of artists like Nas, check out Tae Zu today. (https://soundcloud.com/ffep/sets/the-world-of-tae-zu)
Coming straight at you from the big PA, I$O Jyn sounds as New York as they can be. “Lyrical Manslaughter” has this very New York, Jay Z - big sound. It sounds like the video would feature the bright lights of the Big Apple. You can envision that in an instant. Plus, the rhymes flow so naturally, you can’t help but dig in and enjoy. We really started on a high point so heading on from here we’ll see if we can hit that peak position again. “LU BU” comes stronger than the last with rapid lyrics but it’s not the grand finale like the latter. “HopOff” comes across as pure intimidation. With “Suave So Kleen” it sounds like something out of a movie at first. The setup has a lot of drama. Then when things get started it doesn’t pop off like one would expect, but stays subtle. When you boils things down where were started is where the star of I$O Jyn’s tracks sits. It’s rare to hear a song like that from a indie emcee but it’s up there with the big dogs in terms of production, lyrics and overall presentation. If you want a master of his craft, check out I$O Jyn now. (https://soundcloud.com/isojyn)
