The Skwod: "The Path"
This project is very impressive from what I've heard so far. The flows from both JaeOneder and Ka'Ron mix perfectly with superb production from SC (and Jae). Clever lyrics littered throughout and the periodic catchy choruses make for some ill tracks. The Skwod makes a big push in the right direction, telling the story of how they got on the path from where they've been to where they're going. Cop the album below.
Edit: Forgot how good Macstroll ft. GLC is
Gilbere Forte: "Wake Up"
Gilbere's been consistently coming out with material ever since the release of his debut mixtape, 87 Dreams. The latest track, "Wake Up", is the first collaboration of some coming of Gilbere and the Boston-based Society SOP brand. Cop and listen the track via the link below.
The Kid Daytona and 9th Wonder Work on The Interlude
The Kid Daytona made the trip to North Carolina to work with 9th Wonder for The Interlude and we've got some video footage from their get-together. 9th narrates, providing insight to his relation with The Kid Daytona. The track playing in the background is "Fly Lullaby" and at the end of the video you get a proper snippet of the track. The Interlude drops on October 19th. Make the jump to check out the footage.
2010 A3C Mixtape Part 2
And as promised...here's the second part of A3C 2010 mixtape. Part 2 has an impressive lineup that features tracks from Rhymefest, Nappy Roots, Murs, J-Live, The Cool Kids, Pac Div, Tanya Morgan, and more. Cop part 2 and/or see the track listing below.
Copywrite: "Crooked Cop" ft. Crooked I
Copywrite and Crooked I spit some vicious rhymes over a slow-paced, guitar-laden beat produced by Twiz the Beat Pro. This track is a leak off Copywrite's upcoming album. The Life and Times of Peter Nelson drops on November 16th on Man Bites Dog Records. The album will have features from Dilated Peoples, MF Grimm, MHz, Planet Asia, and of course Crooked I. Production will come from !llmind, Khrysis, DJ Rhettmatic, Camu Tao, RJD2 and more. Make the jump to check out the track listing and grab the track.
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Chris Harris: "I Go Off" Track and Video
I love listening to a good, new artist. Thank you, Chris Harris. CH hails from Brooklyn and he's just beginning to find himself out as an artist. "I Go Off" is the first material I've heard from him and I'm digging it. His combination of confidence and humbleness makes his lyrics very likable, giving us lines like:
"But who am I to go and be a preacher/Still a nobody, can't even get a feature"
I think CH will be getting some features in the near future. Cop the track and check out the video below.
Nottz & Asher Roth: "Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor)" ft. Colin Munroe
This song reminds me of two things. The first of which is Mister Rogers and the second is Eric B. & Rakim's 1987 "I Know You Got Soul", more specifically the line "It ain't where you're from, It's where you're at". Colin Munroe's smooth chorus echoes throughout the track. He sings"They say where you're going ain't always where you're from/Maybe someday you'll be my neighbor" which is fitting since Asher is from Morrisville, PA and Nottz is from Norfolk, VA. Geography is not the only thing that separates these places as they differ greatly economically and culturally. It's clear from the lyrics that Asher and Nottz grew up in dissimilar environments but here they are on the same track. Download the track below.
Gilbere Forte: "Dog Days Are Over" (Remix)
It's evident from some of Gilbere's past material that he has a broad taste for what he uses for beats. Regardless, he makes them all work. He already tackled "Alors on Danse" with Kanye and for his newest material, he's using the Yeasayer remix of Florence and the Machine's "Dog Days Are Over". Between tracks like this and his more traditional beats like those found on his 87 Dreams, Gilbere is sure to attract plenty of listeners. Download the track below.