Elucid - Progress

Elucid is one of my favourite rappers. His Smash N Grab mixtape was a revelation to me. I was just listening to it this morning and reflecting that more than any rapper I've heard, he really gets the vibe of a beat and works with it to make something with depth. He's an artist.


Anyway, I'm always on the lookout for new Elucid and Khal just posted Elucid's Progress mixtape. It isn't exactly new, it's his stuff from 2003-2005, before Smash N Grab. I'm listening to it at the moment. So far (up to track 9) he's rocking more conventional beats. I like.

I make sure everything remains raw

A bunch of mixtapes worth checking have dropped lately. I haven't really kept up with them so try at your own risk but I bet there's at least a couple of good ones among them. (ht: Get Right Music)

I like what I've heard from Red and Meth's latest so far. Blackout 2 is out soon. This is definitely worth a listen.

DJ Green Lantern & Red and Meth - Lights Out

I'm still not totally sold on The Cool Kids but I've heard this 'tape is good. I've only heard a few tracks so far. It hasn't blown my mind.

The Cool Kids - Gone Fishing

Rae's Cuban Linx 2 is almost getting into Detox territory. Still, he's been working hard and the songs that've been leaking are strong. Check it.

DJ Absolut & Raekwon - Blood on Chef's Apron

Busta's new stuff is promising (if a bit ridiculous). I'm looking forward to listening to this one through.

DJ Scratch & Busta Rhymes - I Bullshit You Not

A cool mixtape of Wu Tang and other golden age stuff. It's an education. Definitely check this one.

DJ Fricktion & The Lovesoul DJs & Wu Tang - The Golden Chamber

Ice Cube hasn't been the same since the mid 90s but he's got plenty of material for a best of mixtape. One of the best angry rappers.

Mr Peter Parker & Ice Cube - No Sleep 'Til Compton

Del - Get It Right Now

A video from Del's Funk Man (Stimulus Package). If you like, download the album.

Eminem - 3am

I have mixed feelings about this one. Some cool things but his tone is a bit grating. It's better with the video than without I think.

Kneel Knaris - Who's Watching Me

I love discovering new music, last year Elucid was my new favourite even if Dooda wasn't impressed. This year it looks like Kneel Knaris is the one. I first heard his song 'Who's Watching Me' on No Trivia and I'm totally hooked. Its great Michael Jackson sample, tinny synth sound and Knaris' paranoia on wax all work brilliantly together.

His album Going Sane in a Crazy World is due out sometime this month. Read more about him here and here.

Kneel Knaris - Who's Watching Me?

it's the mf doom appreciation society

i know i haven't posted for a while, and this isn't exactly new, but i got some more doom for ya'll raggedy asses

first something from the recently released jake one album. he's a producer so his 'white van music' is a bunch of collaborations, posse cuts and guest spots. it's a little up and down, but when you really look at it, it's better than 90% of the hip hop albums out there



jake one ft. mf doom - trap door

secondly, an outtake from the dangerdoom album 'the mouse and the mask' of a few years ago. such a strong track, i'm not sure why it didn't make the cut. it's just exciting to get more doom than you expect



dangerdoom - korn dogz

enjoy

king tim