Undeniable’s music is fact based hip hop for the purists out there. “Zero To Sixty” has a great hook that really makes you stay connected from start to finish. Napoleon Da Legend hopped on “Strap Up” to help out Undeniable. Together they take this one to the next level. The remix of “Pound Cake” reminds of me of Nas just because it’s so serious and straightforward by serving up reality realness. He worked with Joski as the producer on “There You Have It” and it’s a little intimidating but gets the point across. If you’re in the market for some real hip hop, check out Undeniable today. (https://undeniablemusic.com/home)
Tikki Famouz just made the ultimate song for those who are self-professed kids of the ’80s. “80’z Babi Anthem” is a high energy track that doesn’t dive into the decade, but more rather just offers up a quick, fast paced song for those who are ’80s babies to enjoy. Tikki Famouz is a hip hop artist, but she really dives into a new style with this one a bit, but remains fresh while doing so. So if you’re an ’80s child and like to move it, check out Tikki Famouz’s “80’z Babi Anthem.” (https://www.reverbnation.com/tikkifamouz)
A-Button is an up and coming rapper looking to you get your attention. “Chop It Off” utilizes Pac Man sounds with hip hop and it’s truly the best, and it goes well with his monkier. That one will be hard to beat but others can try. Others like “Black Out.” It’s a little fierce but didn’t quite go there. “Foul Play” on the other hand plays in an okay manner with a lot of shout outs to pop culture references. Then you have “My Homies Still” remix that is nothing but high energy from the moment you hit play. It’s sure to wake even the most tired in the group. “Born Stunna” is okay, but like “Black Out,” there could’ve been more of a punch to it. A-Button has what it takes, but just needs to go a little further with things. “Chop It Off” is where I’d like to hear all of his tracks be. (https://www.youtube.com/user/pressthatAButton/videos)
You can hear New York in D.J. Ace and Much Finesse’s music, it’s that apparent they’re representing the East Coast. “Meant To Be” featuring Godchild’s Amanda Rains and Dianna Porter has that Neo-Soul vibe going on with a base in reality. They pick up the pace with “You Can’t Get Wit’ This” and have a more hip hop feel. It’s not Queen’s, but GIZA and D.J. Ace and Much Finesse to their thing with their own kind of “Pressure.” They drop the guest spots and just keep it simple with their selves on “Corner of the City” and they shine. It has a very old school hip hop aroma and you can’t argue that’s not a great way to come across. If you’re into old school hip hop that has a Neo Soul vibe at times, check out D.J. Ace and Much Finesse now. (https://www.reverbnation.com/djacemuchfinesse)
Ohio’s own Menace The Savage gives audiences something to hold onto with his bold hip hop stance. There’s something a little menacing about “One, Zero, Zero”…which makes sense given the emcees name. It’s a clever take on 100. I see what you did there. I didn’t expect to hear what I heard when “Fake 2 Me” started. It started with this Spanish guitar and that was heard throughout; different but pulled off well. Deja The Artist hopped on to help out with “No Love.” She didn’t give an R&B hook, but rather spit out her own rhymes as well. You can hear Booman bringing it with Menace The Savage on the forceful “Respect,” energized “Shake It” and hype “Til I Die.” He can do it on his own though and does with “Special D-livery.” Whether he’s playing well with others or on his own, Menace The Savage does his thing. If you’re a fan of Ludacris and Scarface, check out Menace today. (https://www.reverbnation.com/menacethesavage)
Mastermind is an emcee who knows his way around rhymes. When you got it and know it, you have to declare it and that’s probably why he was confident to create “Champion.” Musically it flows on an easy, learnable pace. Lyrically it’s simple and can easily be rapped along to. He gets a little help from his pal Pound on “No Pain.” I like the story being told and the reality behind it. The energy of “Back In The City” is hype and really caps what Mastermind has going on well. It’s really in your face but in the best way. You can’t ignore it. If you’re into hip hop artists who are mainstream, check out Mastermind before you do anything else today. (https://soundcloud.com/mastermind-16)
Bedford, Ohio is proud to present the rhymes and ways of 151Proof. “Do You Need a Baller” repeats that famous line from Jay Z’s “Can I Get A?” on a loop until 151Proof comes in and does it raw. It’s a nice throwback with a new twist. They about that party life and prove it with “Slumped And Wasted.” It’s a fast paced track that really gives you what you’d expect from the title. “Gemme Them Rackz” is probably 151Proof’s most gritty one and the best of the bunch. If you’re into artists who come from the Young Money camp then you’ll like 151Proof for sure. (https://www.reverbnation.com/151proof)
At only 19, Two Thymes is doing his thing to make sure hip hop is his life for a long time. Teaming up with Heavy-Lo, Two Thymes brings you “Fake Nigga.” Its beat but each line hits you hard. But all in all this is a song that doesn’t flow fast thanks to the music, but the rhymes alone. It’s got a lot of attitude and packs a bit of a punch thanks to the two men behind it. If you’re in the market for some new hip hop in your life, check out this young artist by the name of Two Thymes today. (https://www.reverbnation.com/musician/twothymes)
Teno Rick covers all the essential hip hop bases and wants to score a home run with listeners. “Can’t Fvck Witcha” really has a lot of attitude and is all about being the man when it comes to women, especially other men’s ladies. Other than owning when it comes to the ladies out there, Teno Rick pops when it comes to getting green and conveys that with one of his best - “Money Makin.” It seems like you can’t be in the hip hop realm today without a little something called swag, so it’s appropriate that he has a track called “Swag God” that covers that topic. He had Zoe Monroe help out on “Lyricnati” and it doesn’t really pop as much as the rest, it actually has a more demure feel compared to the others. Zoe does deliver some rapid fire rhymes though. If you’re into hip hop that can bring it but also can take it slow when need be, check out Teno Rick. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF8T6R3lhqyV8Q28vFmqRmg/videos)
Enough SaiD tells it like it is and gives nothing but 110% in his rhymes. Every rapper seems to have a song that really conveys what they are about and who they are and for SaiD, it’s “Going In.” Then you get into the tracks from “The Love Of Music” and hear his range. “AYE LA” is a fast and fun track, while “Polo Down” has a darker feel. In just those two songs you can see how Enough SaiD really spans the spectrum of what he’s capable of doing. I think “Incredible,” although simple with the hook, is one of the better to come from this guy. It really tells a clear tale and sounds good the whole way through. I say that and then stumble upon “Wake Up,” and that too is a great one with a good lesson at the forefront. If you like hip hop that can give you a well thought out idea and also is entertaining - has that balance - check out Enough SaiD today. (https://www.reverbnation.com/enoughsaiddp)
Got a second to check out your favorite new emcee? Alright, let me introduce you to DJ Crisis. No matter if it’s legal or not, pot is a relevant topic in hip hop forever and always and that’s the case with “Marijuana Time.” It’s a good song to get the herbal party started, if that’s what you’re into. “Birthday Song” starts off alluding to smoking one up, but then gets into this aggressive song about it being your day of birth. Hey, when the simple “Happy Birthday” won’t do…this one could. The start of “Biggest Fan” that serves as the hook pushes this one to the forefront as the best. It’s a love song done in a really cool manner. The rhymes in “Conscious Thought” are on point and this one has a more serious tone than the others. The truth about DJ Crisis is that he raps about every topic under the sun and does it in a manner that’s serious, but he can let loose when it comes to pot culture and love. Make sure to check DJ Crisis out now. (https://soundcloud.com/djcrisisz)
There’s just something about Dominique Larue that can’t be contained. She releases this energy you can’t help but take in when you hear her rhymes. “Attucks” is the first song you’ll stumble upon from this emcee and it’s a good one. It starts off kind of slow, leading you to believe it might just be a beat but then Larue comes through and kills it. She does the same with “So Vivid” and “Seems Like Heaven.” All three were produced by Maja7th and have this ’70s feel in the in all the intros. As for songs that featuring musical pals…“Freedom” with Micah Robinson on board plays like Neo Soul, and M-Dot and BoyCott Blues give a little more laid back street vibe with the “Circulate” remix. Dominique can shine on her own though in tracks like “The Boulevard,” “Dream” and “Grammy Family.” If you’re into artists like Gavlyn and Oh Blimey, check out Dominique Larue today. (https://www.reverbnation.com/dlaruemusic)
