Wildcard grabs you from the very first moments of Tauras Jacket. The aggressive energetic soothsayer leaves little to the imagination on this inspired tirade. The song kicks off with an inquiry, “What did you do with your first rap check?” What follows is an anthemic declaration of self reclamation likely to rifle some feathers.
The track is wildly entertaining but also adapts nicely as a celebratory number following your own vindicated victory. The artists connects with fellow rappers Celph Titled and Apathy.
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Boom bap legend Statik Selektah is featured by Larry Coleman 2020 on the new single Hello New World. The duo drop an iconic jam that cites the recent surge of lofi hip hop beats convincingly. It’s heard in the jazz lounge guitar. It adds intriguing contrast beneath the aggressive, percussive brilliance of the two MC’s. We just can’t get enough of this vibe. Dig in.
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Guy Shwartz features rapper Goosh D on the new single Second Time.
The duo embrace a classic aesthetic on their convincing new single Second Time. It’s most evident in the vibe of the beat and in the style of his vocal mix. Effectively produced, the beat has some interesting variation that defies convention. There’ some sick scratching too in tandem with the vibes classic influence. Combined with the rapid fire wordsmith, the vibe connects with artists like Kendrick Lamar, MF DOOM, and Thievery Corporation. Second Time is a cinematic hip hop gem.
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Lean back and kick it to Algoriddim, the fresh beat from producer Josh One. Catchy with some subtle vocal samples that flirt with a verse, Josh One leaves off where your visual rap starts. It’s absolutely a beat meant for a verse, which lends to its festive potential. Throw this one on and the whole party starts riffing. The cosmic samples add to the intergalactic intention. This is one to bliss out to. A sure thing for fans of DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist.
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