Following the critically acclaimed "Pillars" EP with MindsOne, Kev Brown teams up again with Ill Adrenaline Records, this time collaborating with fellow Low Budget Crew member Hassaan Mackey to bless listeners with "That Grit".
Both the Landover, MD based producer-on-the-mic and the Rochester, NY emcee are longtime members of the prolific artist collective and have previously worked together various times, but this mini-album marks the first time the two embark on a full project. Most boom-bap enthusiasts should already be well acquainted with both Kev Brown and Hassaan Mackey: double threat Kev Brown already showcased his skills on microphones as well as production boards on countless releases and has been dubbed "king of basslines" by fans worldwide. In addition to his solo recordings Kev's credits include beats for heavyweights like Busta Rhymes, Biz Markie, De La Soul, Jazzy Jeff, and Marley Marl just to name a few, as well as handling entire album production for LMNO, Kaimbr, and Raw Poetic. Hassaan Mackey released a string of albums, including a full-length LP with Apollo Brown, and appearances on releases by Oddissee, Kaimbr, The Left and L'Orange.
Recorded during a series of impromptu bus and train trips Hassaan took from Rochester to visit Kev in Washington, "That Grit" was created with a spontaneous approach, reflecting both Mackey's freestyle background and Brown's proven "random joints" formula. Entirely produced by Kev Brown and featuring his signature bassline-driven and raw but soulful sound, "That Grit" consists of an intro, eight full-length tracks and six instrumentals. Hassaan and Kev share mic duties on most of the songs, inviting close friends/frequent collaborators Kaimbr, Toine, yU, Kenn Starr, Eye-Q, Asheru (of Unspoken Heard) as well as the Younger Soul Brother Grap Luva along as feature guests, turning the record into a true family affair.
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A-Class is a battle rap veteran who has consistently provided a stream of exceptional music, even before he stepped on the battle scene. In the Grind Time and KOTD rings, he has faced the likes of Dizaster, Rone, Madness, Tantrum, and Sonny Bamboo. He remains a fierce opponent in the battle circuit and continues to travel the world squaring up with some of the scene’s best.
The composition of the Nightwriter EP primarily documents A-Class’s experiences on the road and in between battles, much of it having been written during about his expeditions, as well as about them. The progressive emcee continues to develop his customary free-flowing rhyme construction and unconventional flows around some catchy hooks, which is largely deviant from the unorthodox structure of Class’s previous recorded work.
Tom Delay Beats’ phonic background for the 7 song EP is expanse, ranging from bass heavy joints like “Bitch What You Talkin Bout” and “Kenny Lofton” to the funky-sounding sampling found on “Bus To NYC” and true school bangers like “Super Fat Laces”. Tom Delay structures the overall sound of Nightwriter with clean, addictive melodies and heavy drums that allow A-Class to display his rhythmic abilities.
Devine Carama's Thoughts on Believing In ForeverFollow the madness: twitter.com/TheMadBloggers_
"Believing In Forever is a motivational speech to young MCs coming into the game. In this instant gratification generation that often forgets it's linage and those that laid the path before them, this album is a reminder to them that integrity wins in the end. The theme of this album goes beyond the scope of just a rapper's plight. We all often struggle between our passion and getting paid, what we love and making a living, our purpose and our priorities. Just trying to balance it all out. But at the end of the day if you stay true to your culture, your craft, your purpose, and give your all you WIN regardless of the outcome. This album is about not investing in things that are temporary but rather believing in forever."
Though it's not spelled out as a conceptual album, How Gardens Grow was put together in a way that illustrates the growth a person goes through from early 20's through early 30's.
Welcome to the 1st Throwback Thursdays Mix, every Thursday another Mix,
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Tracklist
01 Bahamadia [@Bahamadia] - Biggest Part Of Me
02 Monica [@MonicaBrown] - So Gone (Remix) Ft @BustaRhymes
03 Sade [@SadeOfficial] - By Your Side (Neptunes Remix)
04 @JeruTheDamaja - Me, Not The Paper
05 Erykah Badu [@FatBellyBella] - Window Seat
06 @LesNubians - Makeda (@DJSpinna and Ticklah Remix)
07 AIR - Don’t Be Light
08 M.O.P. - Operation Lockdown [@FameMOP & @BillyDanzeMOP]
09 Shaquille O’Neal [@Shaq] - Still Can’t Stop The Reign Ft The Notorious B.I.G.
10 Jay Dee - Featuring @PhatKat
11 Brand Nubian - Mind Your Business
12 @RapperBigPooh - Move
13 @TheRealDwele - The Truth
14 A Tribe Called Quest - Stressed Out (Raphael Saadiq’s Remix) [@QTipTheAbstract - @IAmThePhifer - @Alishaheed]
15 Redman [@TheRealRedman] - Yesh Yesh Ya’ll
16 Zhané - Request Line (Remix) Ft Queen Latifah [@IamQueenLatifah]
17 M.O.P. - Got 2 Go
18 Outkast - She Lives In My Lap [@Outkast - @BigBoi]
19 Monsieur R - Quoi Ma Gueule
20 DJ Honda - Discotec Ft Camp Lo
21 Naughty By Nature - Craziest (Syrup & Water Vocal Mix)
22 Canibus - How Come Ft Youssou N’Dour
23 The Roots - Silent Treatment (Questions Mix) [@Questlove - @BlackThought]
24 De La Soul - Copa (Cabanga)
Prolific lyricist MacGuyver drops the second body of work in his "Summer Break" mixtape series. The first tape dropped a year ago and provided the people with alternatives to the commercial hype most summer singles tend to provide. MacGuyver's lyrics are poignant and thought provoking yet relative to all walks of life. The success and positive feedback from the previous edition has prompted him to give the people more of what they want this summer with "Summer Break Vol. 2 (Back 2 School)". He has spared no expense with choice beats and smooth cadence. His flow is reminiscent of early New York favorites yet his heart and talents lie right here in the DMV. The beauty of this precursor is that the addiction will not have a chance to grow cold. His album "Immaculate" is set to drop early 2015. In the meantime, pacify yourself with dope beats, dope lyrics, and that original summertime feeling. Unscrew the hydrants, fire up the grill one last time, and blast "Summer Break Vol. 2 (Back 2 School)".
An 8 track instrumental EP that pays homage to the legendary UK singer. A solid blend of her soulful, uplifting vocals, Jazzy backdrops, Afro rhythms plus that good ol' boom bap.
