(Like Minds)

I don’t think you can ask for a better start to the year than this producer had. Kicking things off with a critically acclaimed sequel and without any time lapsing, he’s back to keep up the grind this time with an MC I may have been unfamiliar with until now but one that didn’t take long to impress me, and with that said, let’s talk about it!

This is the brand-new album between MC LOZEE and Producer Mike Martinez, and together they drop a solid nine tracks with 25 minutes of content that the culture wishes they could follow up on!

If we start with the production side of things, we get to discuss Martinez. A man who has made a house name for himself by creating dope beats just like these! One of the most consistent out there, and he’s back to showcase just why he’s earned every second of that acclaim! 

We have so many magnificent moments of modern-day boom-bap elevated! Such as tracks like 

– Blank State that has one of the most hypnotic loops you’ll hear in a minute. You’ve got various layers such as those long chord progressions combined with those plucked strings and groovy drum beats that all come together to create a head-banging instrumental that you’ll find yourself unable to prevent mean-mugging and bopping your neck too! Feels like a homage to the golden 90’s East Coast shit! Absolutely hectic!

Hell, can we talk about the track right after? – PLANET & MARS as we see Martinez incorporate those sticky guitar strings alongside these sharp chords that come in and out every few seconds!

There’s also some progressions with piano keys in two different shades and tones to create that extra layer of texture!

Also, can’t forget those bass lines and drums that provide a kind of skeleton to the whole affair! 

Or let’s talk about the track – THE DIFFERENCE which has a more mellow and harmonious tone to it with those flute-sounding samples on a loop accompanied by some more lively strings that subtly go off in the background! Also, some extremely subtle drum notes in the back of the song! 

Although one of the more bare offerings on the album, those flute sounds give an atmosphere that makes all the difference! (There’s also some light vocal snippets added in towards the end of the song) that you really have to pay attention to, to catch!

If we’re talking about the MC work. As I said, he was unknown to me at first, but after hearing this album, he’s officially on my must-listen checklist. Why? First of all, he has a certain gritty charisma that’s soaked in passion and conviction that makes you hang on every single word he spits! He has a level of confidence in his performance that makes you feel his authenticity and organic love for the game that he wears on his sleeve!

Across this tape, he doesn’t waste any time; it’s like he wants to demonstrate his talent and skills and use this album as his stepping stone to greater things (and I mean to use Martinez’s beats to do so is the smartest thing I can think of).

Regardless, he’s throwing his heart into his pen and using the blood to craft an extraordinary pen game that is ruthless and technical all in one!

He’s able to be fluent enough to create phenomenal chemistry with Mike and let his verses and lyricism be the catalyst that sparks the production itself into a new atmosphere!

I love how he made sure no one else is with him on this album. (I’m sure he would have had dope energy with others as well), but it makes that much more of a statement when an artist provides he can rock a record by himself, no help! That’s a true testament to a MC, and he passed with flying colours! 

You must be tripping if you ain’t gonna check this one out! It’s got substance for days, beats for weeks, and lyricism for a lifetime! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6uo1MRluzeUOhxD3ZEHD6y?si=dalzX3KbTYuM0vnHJdd3jQ

(THE PISCEAN CONSPIRACY)

Well, before I went into this, I wasn’t sure what to expect, as this producer is always on some new vibes. You could listen to five different albums of his and never come across the same sound twice, and after finishing this EP, I still am left shocked! Definitely one of his more ambitious efforts! Let’s talk about it!

This is the brand-new EP album by MC Frank Gambit and producer Lo Katana. Together, they drop five tracks with the likes of -warwillkill, and I gotta tell you (to reinforce what I said above) that this is definitely the most out there I’ve heard his instrumentals!

Each track has its own distinct/manipulated vocal sample loops that sound old school in nature, but the executions and vocal pitches definitely give off an eerie atmosphere. They give you goosebumps listening to them! It feels like I’m at a Roman Colosseum, listening to some ladies sing at some special arena event! 

It ain’t bad, but it’s just so different and left field that I can’t help but have it burn into my head!

The one exception to this rule is the song -PLANE CRASH, that has no vocal loop but instead has an almost Caribbean feel to the production. I found it super relaxing (at least compared to the other four), but regardless, besides that, the rest has that intensely manifested vocals.

I’m gonna wonder where the fuck Lo found these samples! Truly magnificent in their individualism! Of course, there are minimal layered instruments such as plucked guitar strings and drums, some keys here and there, but the vocal snippets are so heavy-handed that they take over the majority of the beat, leaving them to be the main vocal point of each track!

Being tasked with rapping over these gargantuan beats is Frank! A man I haven’t heard until this one, and one I was left impressed with considering how well he meshed with said instrumentals! I liked his energy on the tracks as well, not only because of what he was able to rap over but his natural charisma, his animated flow, and his sharp wordplay all took my notice!

Also, considering this is only 10 minutes long, he was smart not to waste a single second. The way I see it is from  a listener’s perspective, this man was able to rap over five of these most challenging beats you’ll hear, in a mere 10-minute span and leave a lasting impression. That ain’t easy to do, but he did, and that’s why he stood out to me so much.

You can tell he has the passion for this shit; his conviction is obvious and woven into every word he spits across these tracks. He’s trying to make a statement, and I can’t think of a louder one than accomplishing what he was able to across these five songs!

So, if you’re looking to push yourselves and try something completely left field, give this one a spin. I can’t guarantee you’ll love it, but you sure as hell won’t mistake it for anything else, that’s for damn sure! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1G4Zfoieeijo3FMFLcdAax?si=xDJty9vwTqeizRAMDzqwHQ

(Cappuccino)

If 2026 was a bingo card, this would never have been on my list. These two on a project together? It makes so much sense now that it’s here, but a duo I never would have thought of myself. With that in mind, let’s talk about it!

This is the brand-new collaboration album by MC BlueHillBill and Producer WHOA1.0, the latter I first discovered when he produced that one Bori Rock album ‘ZING-DAYA’, and since then he’s been on my radar, and of course, anyone who has been following my reviews knows how much I appreciate BlueHill! These two make a record with ten tracks, no features, and 25 minutes of absolute SMOKE!

Right off the bat, I was surprised by the production style of WOAH this time around. When comparing it to ZING-DAYA, that one was a lot more fast-paced, high-energy type of beats, but this one feels a lot more dark, in the trenches, and surreal in execution! 

This whole project reads like a risky walk through the most dangerous streets at midnight. It sounds heavy, gritty, unsettling, and unpredictable. This is an unprecedented approach to the underground hip-hop genre with what sounds like boom bap mixed with haunting ambient elements that create a sickly fusion that is equal parts immersive and intense!

There’s a consistent feeling of dread and caution on the air across these songs, the kind of music that could act as a sonic VR for walking through a pitch-black forest at night. Not knowing what’s coming next, what’s around or in front of you, just hoping for the light of safety to keep you sane. I can tell you now when I read WOAH was on the production, I couldn’t have expected this! This is absolutely insane.

It just proves how masterful and talented he is. To be able to create such a depth-heavy score that you can feel throughout your whole body, gripping your soul and mind right until the very last second when the tape finally ends. 

If you’re the type of listener looking for something different, something to challenge and push your interest and spark for the underground scene, then this is definitely the project for you!

Speaking of pushing your interest, how can you not appreciate Bluehill? This man has been at the forefront of the game for years now, whether he’s under this alias or not, he remains the same dope MC that has worked with the very best in the industry and came out on top! On this occasion, it’s just more of the same!

Across these 25 minutes, we hear his hypnotic and mesmerising performances back in full swing. His unrivalled fluency, the way that he can manipulate the English language to his will and wrap them around the beat, his unique adlibs, and his trademark high-pitch octaves are all back stronger and better than ever!

I hear a little bit of a methodical pace in his bars on this one; he sounds like he’s taking his time to deliver the verses, make sure each of his words has perfect pronouncements, and has maximum impact when dropped! 

He raps like Hip Hop’s Dr. Seuss. He can string together a list of similar-sounding words together unlike anyone ever could. He’s a lyrical wiz doing magic tricks on the instrumentals with his fantastical pen game and gritty approach to the wordplay!

He’s street poetry meets animated projection. Combine the two, and you have The Mask if he was a rapper (which is an absolutely terrifying thought), but he’s the closest we have to that concept! 

Nothing he ever says is boring or plain. He’s always carrying infinite charisma and aura with every breath he takes on the mic, and he manifests that aura into his songs to create music that is the definition of ‘timeless’.

I’d say this is definitely a strong start for Blue and WOAH in 2026. A collaboration I didn’t know couldn’t exist but now one I don’t want to end. Make sure you go support the pair and listen now!

https://open.spotify.com/album/02IeMVVxaflrAjVungnkel?si=CH24I4lMTriFrpApM3K03w

(CALIFORNIA IS BANNING GLOCKS, I HAVE TO FIGURE SOMETHING OUT)

Man, has this guy been on a roll or what? From last year to now, he’s been on a huge roll, getting the most social media hype I’ve ever seen for any of his upcoming drops. It seems that if his name is listed on something, then it’s sure to be successful, and none more the case with this new tape! With a wide range of producers, this one will definitely go down as one for the record books! Let’s tape in!

This is the brand album by MC 067 Red, with producers ranging from

-BONE WESO

-RED HANDS

-EMOTE

-WUNTWO

-G-96X

And features from 

-???

-ActionFigure973

And man, this album feels as large as the list of names is! From the opening track to the end, there’s a cinematic score that’s been created on this record that can’t be ignored. 

The one thing I’ve noticed from any 067 albums is the level of detail and fluency he has that can tie any amount of tracks to each other in perfect harmony to create such a brilliant soundtrack (as is the case here).

How can I ignore that intro track which starts off with a snippet of a tv report from California talking about the ban on ‘glocks’ coming in the next year, and from there, we get into that beat from the legendary BONE WESO! And boy does he go OFF!

On this beat, we have this trademark jazz-heavy instrumental with those delicate piano keys, two layers of jazz horns, one having a more subtle background loop, the other having a more forefront placement with a free-lance feel to it, as well as some light drums attached! 

I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the record! 

Then we have the track -HIDDEN AGENDA, which has this smooth feel with those lively key progressions, those plucked bass strings, more beautifully orchestrated horns, and some light vocal harmonies that sound angelic as fuck! This is one of those tracks that you can listen to for hours and never get sick of!

I can’t ignore the fact that this has two modern-day legends on the track with ??? And Action Figure absolutely KILLED THEIR VERSES! 

Even the track -HAVE YOU EVER HAD DINNER WITH A PANTHER- this track is the definition of ATMOSPHERIC! It has that dominating male vocal harmony that feels soulful as all fuck. Next to this loop, you have some light bass, and that’s really it! This is 90% acceptable but done so tastefully that it doesn’t have to matter or stand out at all! Absolutely unreal track!

Once again, noticing that 067 can utilise the most brilliant production and bring them to life unlike anyone else in the business. He doesn’t create songs; he creates experiences.

Speaking of the man, just as he can amplify the production, he does so on his own wordplay to create verbal magic. The way he can utilise the English language and create literal street poetry from it is actually mind-blowing to me, as an obvious enthusiast of literature and its execution. He stands out to me because he can bring to life verses and bars with his freelance combined with definitive passion and conviction to create a new breed of performance that no one is tapped into yet!

You can even see it by the way he names his albums or the song titles. The way he promotes his music and the way he does his socials, he’s on a different wavelength that very few can match or replicate.

He never sounds like a rapper as much as he does an author with the ability to speak literal life into his words and make them manifest on top of the beat to create a pen game that sounds like a man preaching his thoughts and feelings into existence!

The fact he doesn’t have a set flow but appears and disappears whenever he wants, the fact he’s able to turn all those producers into a fluent and cohesive team rather than an awkward scattered mess.

The way he can hold his own against two of the best in the industry and make it look easy is ridiculous!

Everything he does is literally the definition of NEXT LEVEL, and he’s setting the bar for what underground hip hop can and SHOULD aspire to reach.

Make sure you go support them below because by doing so, you are letting yourself experience that ‘next level’. 

https://067red.bandcamp.com/album/california-is-banning-glocks-i-have-to-figure-something-out

(Stones)

Sometimes the signs of a special collaboration aren’t rooted in million-dollar contracts or fancy deals but two dope individuals who just click. This is what we have here, two men who read the other’s mind on what they want from a track and they execute it in a raw fashion! Let’s tap in!

This is the brand-new single by MC’s Isaiah Irahkiev and M-Dot while being produced by M-Dot himself, and across this almost three-minute track we have nothing short of flames!

If we start talking about the rhymes first, these two men sound hungry and ready for competition. You can hear that brotherly competition and the need to outdo the other in the best verse and that internal battle between the two which always makes for the best songs! 

Both men come through with their own brand and individual styles that separate them from the pack!

Whether you’re talking about the high-energy, in-your-face and charismatic cadence of M-Dot or that more cartoonish/colourful/animated yet savage presence of Isaiah, both men utilise their own takes to a masterful level and give the culture a masterclass in how to rock a single and the chemistry it takes to pull that off! 

Savage rhymes, gritty verbal schemes, strong pen game and an aura so heavy they’ll live rent-free in your brain whether you want them to or not!

When talking about the beat, we have a strong soulful presence mixed with that overwhelming underground hip-hop creating a fusion that’s equal parts relentless and harmonious! You’ve got those soulful/choir-style vocal loops that run through the track that are accompanied by some plucked bass strings, bare drums and some various Adlibs throughout the song that give it that extra layer of energy that helps wrap the instrumental up into its glorious peak!

This is definitely the type of track you’d listen to and bop your head to and mean-mug the world just because it goes so hard! The type of beat that will kick your chest in if you ain’t careful! 

If you have to listen to any single this month, make sure it’s this one! Dope chemistry and an even doper beat! Check in below! 

https://youtu.be/zz2NRaMpZzU?si=I-Qp6sv-JFcRFuUY

(Mr & Mrs Walker)

Oh man, is the word ready for this EP? Nah, they ain’t! Whose idea was it to put this trio together? This is the definition of overkill! But one thing I’m gonna have a field day listening to and covering because when they get together, sonic destruction is sure to follow! Let’s fucking go!

This is the brand-new EP by MC’s Aiida & Spoda and production from the one and only Doza The Drum Dealer, and together they drop a solid seven tracks that are sure to blow the audience away! (With a team like that, how can it not?)

I feel we gotta start with the production! Because if I’ve praised Doza for his MC skills, then he’s only going to be stronger on his production credits! Because the fact is, whether it’s on the mic or on the instrumentals, THE DRUM DEALER CAN’T MISS!

Across these seven tracks, we hear Doza on a list of various vibes. For example, 

Track -WDYWFM, where we hear those grand, orchestral chord progressions to start the song off before it evolves into those plucked bass strings, those violin strings, methodical drum patterns, and in the middle and later half of the song, we have this vocal harmony that loops across the instrumental and provides a nice extra texture to make it even more cinematic!

This whole track feels like a performance by a whole band of orchestras! 

Or the track -We Go Back, which once again we see those classical notes open the track off with those heavy-handed chords and horns that work in harmony to create the badass interlude that unpacks into this rhythmic boom-bap track that has those high-strung strings, alternative layered horns, and some funky drums that have a hypnotic nature to it!

I love any track Doza makes has a magical feel to it, as if the instrumental takes over the mind of the listener and traps them until the song is over!

I also love how on this track, he adds about 20 seconds of just the beat to ride it off into the next track. It adds a nice touch to the overall track!

If we look at that explosive finale track – Hittamove (which is approximately named) because that’s exactly what I feel like doing when I was listening to this track! 

It has this extremely groovy instrumental with those plucked bass strings, those maraca sounds, light vocal harmonies in the background and it all comes together for this dance tune that is absolutely a genius idea to put on the finale! 

I can’t even lie, I was sitting in my lunch break room, headphones on, grooving my body (regardless of who saw me or not), it’s too fucking funky!

Now, when we start talking about the chemistry of these two MC’s, we are talking about two of the heavyweights in the culture. Two people who have built an impressive reputation in their own way, so to see them together is a gift and anyone who doesn’t think so, ain’t about the culture.

Across these seven tracks, we hear the pair showcase what real teamwork looks like! 

With them passing the mic back and forth with their own huge charisma and skills, giving us a refreshing contrast of abilities and performances to give the listener a different verse experience between the two!

One started, the other maintains and continues the vibe and fire the first started! There’s never a weak or awkward moment, it was just two consistent MC’s with their lethal wordplay and extensive flow and vocabulary laying the beat down!

I love how they didn’t add any features to ruin the synchronicity between the two! When you have two modern legends like them, you wouldn’t want to ruin it with anyone else. With every new track, it had me getting excited seeing how they were going to work the beat, what kind of pen game they would bring, how intense their studio cadence would be, and everything in between! It had me hyped just like I used to be a teen listening to my favourite artists drop a new drop! 

This is the difference when you hear MC’S compared to rappers. Anyone can rhyme a sentence, it ain’t special. But when you have an experienced and respected MC like these two are? The words and the bars just HIT DIFFERENT! They come with more weight and energy! There’s a different vibe when the real ones step into the room, then you combine that with a monster like DOZA? It’s a fucking wrap.

If you ain’t supporting the crew by buying this, then are you really supporting? I get it, the economy is tough, but it’s $10! That’s less than a meal you’d order at your favourite food places! So why not support the ones who consistently provide you with dope music and keep the underground alive! 

https://dozathedrumdealer.bandcamp.com/album/mr-mrs-walker

(In GOD’S Wrds)

Man, for me this is a trip and a half. It feels like a full circle! Why? Because the intro of the album is called ‘Opening Sermon’ and the first review I ever covered by this man was a gospel track. To see everything come back around is amazing! A year later he sounds stronger and better than ever and with a cast of modern-day icons by his side? He can’t miss. So without further ado this review won’t be written by the serpent tongue instead it will be 

IN GOD’S WORDS

This is the brand-new full-length album by MC/Producer God Gotti (with assistance on production from Delaware Chuck) and together they drop a solid 14 tracks, 40 minutes and the likes of 

-Miles A

-Flames Dot Malik

-Delaware Chuck

-Mondo Slade

-Miskeen Haleem

-All Hail YT

-Homi Mulaa

-Brother Tom SOS

And with a powerhouse roster this album has no chance of failing.

Now, for me it goes without saying. This is the most complete and mastered album he’s made yet (and that’s saying a lot) the production on this album sounds like it was made in a million-dollar studio. When I first heard this over my jaw was dropped at the level up God did! I’ve heard him grow across 2025 and to see how far he’s come in such a short time is scary and this is no more proof than on these 14 tracks!

Every track feels pure, it feels elegant and cinematic. Instead of a collection of tracks it sounds like a theatrical score woven with the utmost fluency that connects the first track to the last.

I can’t stress enough, every instrumental is crisp in its execution. There’s a level of technique and care that’s embedded through the sonic fabric of the songs that can’t be denied. Each song feels like a number one hit! It’s hard for me to choose a favourite song because it all runs like the hardest soundtrack you’ll hear in your life!

BUT

If I had to choose one song that kept standing out to me the more I went back to was the song – Hell In A Cell because bro, what do you mean God Gotti made that ridiculously muddy track and made the perfect chemistry with the badass Flames Dot? That was the PERFECT underground track. No concept or complicated shit, just a rough beat and BARS OVER BARS, no bullshit. 

God Gotti, man, he went beyond surprising me on this album. He’s always been a dope MC to me (when I write reviews, I never lie), so of course that was a given, but it’s like he’s evolved to a whole new beat since I last covered him. I should have known something was up after hearing his single ‘SMD’ and how powerful that was! But now that I’ve heard the whole thing together, it’s an absolute masterpiece!

Across the 14 tracks, he’s in bar city. He’s dropping the most tough, larger-than-life, and spatial verses in the game right now. As his intro points out, it’s as if his bars are meant to be preached and taught to the world! They feel way too energetic and charismatic to be dumbed down to a certain demographic! 

Every word he speaks into existence has so much conviction and passion behind it. You can tell he’s authentic! Not the type to lie to glaze himself up. Like he says in ‘Testimony’, don’t go bragging about your brothers or cousins’ life, just do you because that’s enough.

And he was also speaking to me because I’ve also never seen 10k in real life either! But hey, at least I’m honest about it!

Also, the fact that he’s always able to create organic chemistry with whoever is on the beat is incredible.

This might sound obvious, but just because you have a feature doesn’t mean it’s gonna sound dope to us, the listener. You need to make sure you have the skill to be able to hold up your end of the chemistry as much as they need to, and thankfully, God is one of those names that can work with anyone and make fire! 

Man, to say this blew me away would be the highest understatement of the year! From the production to the bars to the ridiculous features, this has everything going for it and no downsides! 

Make sure you support and listen below! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/4TvmUHB5oF2LTC79aqAJJC?si=ZDlLPQ-fS9COrh1DNAyoyg

(I Live, I Die, I Live Again)

Anytime this man drops, it can be considered an anticipated release. Whether as a wrestling fan or a hip-hop fan, this man has put himself on the map as one of the most consistent and compelling out there! Alongside one of the slickest producers, and you have a recipe for success! Let’s talk about it!

This is the brand-new album by MC Teek Hall and producer RTC Shogun, and together they drop a solid six tracks, and I’d be fronting if I said these aren’t one of the dopest collections of tracks I’ve heard in a minute!

Right off the bat, you can tell he was going for a more darker, brooding, and gritty experience (instead of his more common wrestling-themed songs).

On this one, we have a sonic texture of muddy, boom-bap that’s been elevated to a cinematic extent where every song feels like a mini soundtrack in its own right!

Certain songs, such as -Long Nose, as we are presented with an instrumental consisting of those eerie key progressions that’s accompanied by those methodically paced drums, plucked bass strings, and some more separate layered sharp piano keys that give off a shimmering effect!

Or the track -Devil’s Dance, which has a more deranged classical inspiration attached to it, you’ve got those sharp chords in the background. Those shacking maraca-sounding beats with some more bass and a uniquely added vocal harmony that definitely has a haunting vibe to it that I can’t put my finger on as it glides through the song in its own almost whisper style!

Hell, the track -Statue Of Limitations (which is the track to close off the album) has this ambient feel to it with the various layers of chord progressions and experimental keys that give off an unusually spacey aura to it that I found intriguing! This song feels like the definitive example of ‘Art Rap’, a beat that doesn’t really fit into any specific category and has its own avant-garde atmosphere!

A lot of key signatures and inspirations across this tape, all are profoundly impressive due to the skill of Shogun behind the beats!

When it comes to Teek, this man has always impressed with his performances. Of course, he grew on me due to his wrestling-themed albums, but the more time I spent listening to his music, the more appreciation I had for him and his lyricism and skills on the mic.

Across this album, he shines with his versatility. Being able to utilise these darker beats to his advantage and switch up his flow and rhythm accordingly!

I love how he on this tape goes more rhythmic with his choruses as well! Very hypnotic in the way he repeats his phrases and doubles down on the lines. It did definitely add an extra layer of immersion to the songs in question. On top of all that, his fluency was also a thing I noticed fondly! He came through with a barrage of dope verses, witty one-liners, fun puns, and complex wordplay that highlights all of his best work!

I also have to point out how he was talking in the first verse about cigarette inflation when here in Australia we have the highest tax on cigarettes anywhere in the world, so believe you me, I understand the struggle of that!

But anyway, this is a dope album I want you all to experience! How do you obtain it? Go to IG and DM Teek Hall directly for your copy! Only $10, which is less than a fast food meal for yourself and one a lot more memorable! So go contact him now and understand the hype! 

(Slide)

I couldn’t think of a better title than this. It’s time to SLIDE into another killer single by the man who has taken the culture by storm with his various singles and with the likes of this feature and dope producer surrounding him, this is about to be another one for the record books! Let’s go!

This brand-new single is by MC Troy Dunnit and producer Crucial Jones and features Blaq Poet and together they drop a solid 3-minute track this is sure to be kept moving in your head for days to come (possibly even weeks). Why? 

We let’s start with the production side of things. What Crucial does with this instrumental is indeed crucial (pun intended) as we get this funky, groovy sonic atmosphere that reminds me of something you’d hear in the late 70s or 80s! This feels like Phil Collins meets underground hip hop!

You’ve got those sharp chord progressions left on a loop as well as some plucked bass strings, light drum work as well as some intricate piano keys in the background to help give a bit of a harmonic balance to the song!

Although there are only a few layers to this song, it’s somehow executed in such a cinematic way that it feels bigger than it really is. A great example of a man utilising the ‘Less Is More’ theory to its grandest degree! 

As far as the MC work goes, we have Troy in his bag once again pulling off one-of-a-kind trademark vocal performances that toe the line between exquisite, powerful, and sharp! It’s as if he’s trying to incorporate many different lanes of techniques and elements at once to create his verses and flows!

Whether he’s on his brash, talk your shit mode, or in his more introspective lyricism, whether he’s in a more smooth execution mood or just straight-up raw hip hop, he doesn’t have a set corner he calls home instead taking the best of all the different influences and creating something new!

Of course, another aspect that makes him so unique is his ability to create dope chemistry with anyone he gets onto the mic with! On this occasion, being Blaq Poet, who dominates in his own unique way as well, providing a refreshing contrast to Troy’s skillset and ultimately leaving the track a stronger listen as a result!

Another amazing single by Troy Dunnit and company. He really might be taking the spot for the new king of singles if he keeps up with this pace! Only time will tell, but for now, go stream the record! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/45Vb3Sm0KY5rhipvCkNQ5a?si=OitrQSBNRPqmn2gvtrLOQg

(DIE TWICE)

I live by a pretty simple rule: if Ice Fang drops, I listen to it. He hasn’t let me down since, and this latest single seems to not break the cycle! What kind of heat does he have in store for us today? Let’s find out now!

This is the brand-new single by MC Ice Fang, produced by Ice as well.  And in this two minutes and 41 seconds, we get a track that’s a combination of skeletal, hardcore, and ambient all in one! Let me explain!

When we discuss the production, we have this consistent vocal harmony of that classic song turned into a loop. As this runs throughout the track, it’s accompanied by some elegant piano keys that feel theatrical in execution!

There’s also some plucked strings in the background and what sounds like super subtle drum beats that feel designed just to give the song some much-needed texture and skeleton, so to speak, to wrap this whole beat up!

From the stripped-back layers to that ambient-style vocal loop to the roughness of the instrumentation, this song literally has all elements described above: a trio of sonic blends all rolled into one amazing song!

As far as the actual rapping goes, I don’t think I’ve heard ICE so energetic and charismatic until now. He’s done playing it safe, and he wants to show the audience his versatility, his energy, and how well he can rock a joint without the help of anyone else, and he nails the execution!

This song brings out a fire in Ice that elevates all his best qualities! 

I’m talking about that strong and brash lyricism, those heavy-set bars! The fluent flow and strong wordplay that come together and blend with the instrumental in a unique display of MC x Beat synchronicity that you don’t hear every day!

He doesn’t let a single second of this beat go to waste as he goes between his killer verses and his hypnotic choruses (that he also executes himself). 

He’s really an all-rounder. He can make the beats and rap over them! Not many can say that. If this new aura is a sign of things to come, then count me excited! 

https://youtu.be/_dwcGuXd0qs?si=a8OIzmn4hD1CtPXj