Stand up and listen. Jakk Da Rhymer drops a nostalgic classic with his recent Everyday Cretins. Assertive and full of conviction, the MC grabs your attention while the a beat pushes you to groove. A mix of classic boom bap and straight up old school, Everyday Cretins brings new energy to a timeless era.
Clever progressive treats in the vein of a soulful chorus and a trippy break accelerate the moment forward. Jack Da Rhymer themself a mix of cool and grit, an affect enhanced by the microphones distorted crackle. A sure thing for fans of The God Fahim and Capital Steel.
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Elite poetic marauder Bolt Seminar teams with Alligator Alfred on the impressive new single Vigilante. From the dope beat to the vintage scratching Vigilante is a rare kind of throwback, like an underground vinyl dig breakthrough; ahead of its time then and now.
Vigilante defies cliche despite while staying true to the hip hop culture. Vigilante doesn’t shy from dissing whack rappers or acknowledging its own underground status. Nothing about this rap attack try’s to fit main stream, this is meant for lyrical rap lovers. In that way it connects with fans of Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, and De La Soul.
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Underground hip hop raptress Abby Power teams with producer SamXVI on her new single Ghosts. Infectious female rappers are our jam and Abby Power has been high on our buzz list for a couple years now. Despite our adoration she still fly too far under the radar considering her impressive lyrical prowess. She’s both swift and catchy, with intriguing percussive cadence and sultry attitude.
In the spirit of Mary J or Lauryn Hill she can adapt to a singing voice in the chorus sections, but it’s her raps that really draw us in. Abby embraces Lauryn Hill, Kanye, and Mos Def as influences. Like them, her jams are insanely catchy and her lyrical skills are phenomenal.
Hear Ghosts now on our Best Hip Hop 2024 playlist.
Fair The God reigns anthemic on their inspiring new single Never Lose. From the dramatic courage the beat offers to the rappers energetic verse, Never Lose is convincing in how it asserts conviction. The narrative scans several difficult topics that range from loyalty, hardship, and mental health.
It’s not just about him; the artist channels common experiences known to his community. In the second verse he examines new societal traps and how they hold back our single Mother’s from thriving. It’s the kind of song that rings familiar and reminds you that our shared struggles are relatable; we are not alone. For fans of J Cole, Skyzoo, and TuPac. Check out the video (above)
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