Harder is the latest track from the In Progress album by Dayne Jordan and the Magnificent one himself, Jazzy Jeff. Its a laid back banger, and you can listen below.
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DJ Honda – ‘Sapporo Times’ feat. B.I.G. Joe
DJ Honda has cooked up some incredible beats over the years, and we are pleased to report that he’s still making them today. Watch the video for new single Sapporo Times below, featuring B.I.G Joe on vocals, taken from new album Unfinished Connection.
Moka Only – ‘Freak Ya Heart Out’ feat. Illa J
Moka Only is back with new album Chicken Wingz, and has dropped single Freak Ya Heart Out, which features Yancey Boy Illa J. Listen below, then go cop that album.
Vursatyl – ‘Crooked Straights’ album sampler mix by Maceo
We’ve previously posted the first couple of dope singles from the new Vursatyl album Crooked Straights, and as it turns out, De La Soul legend Maseo likes ’em too. He’s put together a mini-mix of the album’s highlights, which you can hear below. Look out for the full album coming soon on BBE.
The best hip-hop writing from last week
The last seven days have seen a lot of quality hip-hop writing, covering a wide range of artists. Here’s our round-up of the best we’ve seen:
EPMD Interview by Phillip Mlynar
Bonafide magazine have been celebrating all things 90s rap in their latest issue, and have dug-out an old interview with EPMD from the archives, by former Hip-Hop Connection scribe Phillip Mlynar. Read in full here.
Is Wu-Tang Really Forever? by Paul Cantor
This short article from Cuepoint looks at what’s next for the Wu, and how frustrating life is for us fans who just want them to drop some decent music. Read in full here.
It Takes a Village: The Long Evolving Saga of Detroit’s Slum Village by Pete Tossiello
As J Dilla fans, we all know well the story of Slum Village, but this new long-form piece from Vice delves further into the full group history, including the many line-up changes, the sad demise of Baatin, and what the future holds for the current members. Read here.
The Beauty of Independence by Bryan Hahn
Mello Music Group has been ruling the independent hip-hop scene for a few years now, releasing an almost non-stop run of quality albums from artists like Oddisee, Apollo Brown, Rapper Big Pooh and more. In this interview, label head Michael Tolle explains the label’s history and key to success. Read here.
Action Bronson interview by Jonah Hill
This one plays out itself, with Bronsolino and actor Hill sharing just how much they love the work of the other. Its a mutual respect love-fest, but well worth a read. See here.
Oddisee interview with Pete Rosenberg
Oddisee interviews are rare, but when they happen, we’re always pleased to find out that he’s exactly what we imagine him to be: humble, laid back and insightful, just like his music. Truly one of the most creative rappers and producers of the last decade, if you haven’t yet copped new album The Good Fight, you need to click here right now. Watch the interview with Pete Rosenberg below.
Tish Hyman – ‘Subway Art’
Soulful rapper Tish Hyman is new to us, but should be destined for big things if new video Subway Art is a sign of more good things to come. Its a beautifully shot visual, featuring everyday people riding the New York subway, and you can watch it below. Keep them eyes peeled for Tish’s Dedicated To album coming later in the year.
Sheisty Khrist & Lofidel – ‘Havana Nights’ feat. Natti
Sheisty Khrist and Lofidel have dropped a video for Havana Nights, from their Cold Winter album. Its a nicely-shot film, and features guest vocals from CunninLynguists rapper Natti. Watch below, and let us know what you think.
Lexington’s Sheisty Khrist and Lofidel revisit their Cold Winter LP with a video for the standout track “Havana Nights” with Natti of CunninLynguists.
“There are beats; there are rhymes; there are songs; and then there are organisms. Havana Nights is an organism. There is nothing contrived about it. It clings to you like sweat. No matter how many times you try to wipe it away you can’t rid yourself of it. Not everyone can survive the heat.”
If you haven’t picked up Cold Winter yet, you’re seriously missing out. Sheisty is one of the most-underrated talents in the game.
ED-APE – ‘Yes Sir’
Yes Sir from ED-APE is one of the most fucked-up videos we’ve seen in a long time. The lyrics are comedy genius, and we think Kanye, Diddy or Hov definitely should give this man a million bucks. Watch the madness unfold below, and click here for more about his Your Face Here album.
Agallah – ‘Rolling Stone’ feat. Ras Kass
Ras Kass is without doubt the hardest working man in rap so far in 2015, popping up all over the place. We recently posted the audio for the Rasy Kassy featuring Rolling Stone from Agallah, but there’s a video now too. Watch below, and look out for the new Agallah album Agalito’s Way, out now.