Tag: SODD Tape of the Week
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Nick Arter: 23 (Mixtape)
Check out the debut mixtape from Pennsylvania native Nick Arter. The young emcee shows off his lyricism on the 14 track tape. Sticking true to who he is an artist, this one doesn’t disappoint. Relax and Listen after the jump.
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Kap G: Like A Mexican (Mixtape)
A couple of weeks ago we ran across this guy Kap G’s “Vamonos” record. Upon further investigation we found that this dude is working hard on his Like A Mexican mixtape, which dropped today. With features from Jeezy, Fabolous among others and production from Pharrell, Drumma Boy and Bangladesh; its obvious he is making some…
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Emarr: Beauty & The American Beast (Album)
Harlem emcee Emarr takes a different approach on his latest project, Beauty & The American Beast. Sticking to a Native American approach, Emarr metaphorically highlighted what he calls the American Dream by taking a closer look at the darker side. A lot of history is in this album as Emarr merges his story with the…
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MoShadee: love & other things. (EP)
MoShadee delivers a creative listening experience for his latest project, love & other things. Coming in just over 25 minutes, the tape features production from Thelonious Martin, $port, Knxwledge and more. Arriving at 25 years of age on this day, taking my first gasp of air back in ’89, I couldn’t think of a better…
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Chavis Chandler: Dark Skin Jermaine And The Legend Of The Leather Britches (Mixtape)
Last week when I heard this “Outta My Mind” record from Chavis Chandler, I was immediately excited about what was to come from the Detroit emcee. Not to mention when you name your project Dark Skin Jermaine And The Legend Of The Leather Britches, expectations go through the roof. With a soulful intro to kick…
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FlamesYall x C.Lewis: Pieces Of Me (EP)
Essex, UK producer FlamesYall recently linked with North Carolina native C.Lewis for their Pieces of Me EP. The two bring forth a Golden era feel of nostalgia as C.Lewis rhymes effortlessly over the jazzy production of Flames. From storytelling to just raw hip-hop; we get everything on this project. Relax and Listen after the jump.
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Monty C. Benjamin: Yo! MCB Raps (Mixtape)
This project by Monty C. Benjamin gave me a bit of nostalgia. If you had any memory of hip-hop in the 90s, then you should remember some of the great episodes of Yo! MTV Raps. Well Monty puts his twist on the classic show for his latest project, Yo! MCB Raps. The Cincinnati emcee pays…
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Neak: XIII (Album)
Chicago emcee Neak releases his latest project XIII. The 17 track album is Neak’s fifth project and serves as the prelude to his Paura/Amore, which will be released in the spring of 2014. XIII features verses from Psalm One, Rashid Hadee, Slot-A, Sincerely Yours, Daryn Alexus, Wes Restless, F.A.B.L.E. and production from Slot-A, Rashid Hadee,…
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Klassik: YRP (Young Rising Phenoms) (Album)
The artwork for Klassik YRP album is the same as the music…classic. The Milwaukee emcee/producer places his touch on jazzy samples and spins it into an uptempo trip-hop type feel. The 10 track set provides a change of pace from what we are use to, but with a balance of relatable subject matter. Relax and…
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The Jazz Jousters: Autumn (Album)
Every now and then you need something to cleanse the palette of how we hear music. The Millennium Jazz Music crew The Jazz Jousters provided that fix for me today with an album appropriately titled, Autumn. Not only is that the name of my favorite season, but the music itself is just calming and relaxing.…
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PHZ-Sicks: The Moment (Album)
We have showed PHZ-Sicks a bit of love lately on Da Den and for good reason. The Woodbridge, Virginia native dropped his album, The Moment and with 15 original joints, it makes for good hip-hop. Alison Carney, Lyriciss, Scolla, Seanny Greggs and TFOX make guest appearances on the LP, while Best Kept Secret, Epik The…
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Sicknessmp: Hill of Cannabiz (Beat Tape)
These instrumentals by Sicknessmp are somewhat reminiscent of Pete Rock and Q-Tip. The Indonesian producer recently let go of his instrumental album Hill of Cannabiz. The 8 track tape definitely brings back the feeling of the Golden era of hip-hop. Relax and Listen after the jump.
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Syler: One Minute To Midnight (Album)
New York emcee Syler hit us with a record a month or so ago that was the perfect set up to his One Minute To Midnight album. The 12 track project proves to be more than just your typical beats and rhymes. Syler got features from Skyzoo, Nitty Scott, MC, Lydia Caesar and production from…
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GoPhigga: M.S.O.M 1.5 (Mixtape)
Hailing from Mississippi, the homie GoPhigga drops his 4th street album, M.S.O.M. With features from DeLorean, Onehunnidt, Melvin Thomas GoPhigga brings back that feeling of the old south when 8-Ball & MJG, UGK, Paul Wall & Slim Thug ran the industry. Relax and Listen after the jump.
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International Maverick: Dreem Katcher (Album)
Dreem Katcher is the second release from Chicago producer/emcee International Maverick. The 15 track album takes us through the life of the young Maverick. He opens with a letter to himself, which sets the tone for the rest of the project. Standout tracks like “Glory” and “1993” captures the true lyricism of International Maverick. A…