Hot Raps for the Masses

I’m starting off this post in one direction and taking in another. Job hunting is still going slow and I’m starting to get a little Cabin Fever:

we wallow in depression, stressed to face the odds
that’s cause while we in this flesh we away from God
heads will hollow out your blessins
lessons they been taught
came from guessin *** professions that them laymen bought
it’s outta reason how them demons try to stray you off
ain’t got a thing that they believe in
save the way that they walk
it’s bull****, like any men claiming that they ain’t wrong
like it’s all the same, it ain’t
when we done sang new songs
-Qwel’s Cabin Fever hook

However, this is where I’m at so I have to change the track or I’ll be stuck in Debbie Downer mode. And what should I change it to? How about I keep up the theme of free music and give a shout out to Playdough’s latest drop, Who’s Harry Krum? This beat tape just dropped for free (got mine at the Sphere). Gave it a complete listen through this morning and dug it. I’ll check the distribution status and see if I can drop a few of the especially hot tracks directly on HRFTM for your listening enjoyment.

What am I listening to now? SOHH Podcast of course. I caught a classic one (number 28) earlier on a random playlist from which reminded me that episode 38 is out (real nice tracks by Theory Hazit and Change).  I had forgotten how great Podcast 28 was. I’ve laid both out for you to check them out.

Get Podcast 28
Get Podcast 38

You can also subscribe to them on iTunes and never miss a beat. Despite the great abundance of free music, I’m still longing to get my hands on some new CDs as well. My thirst has been wet for quite a few artist: muzeONE, Mr. J, Paradox, Odd Thomas,  and Michael Manassah.

Speaking of Mike, I’ll end this post on a high note. Props to Michael Manasseh for hitting me up with the correct lyrics to his hook on Great Day. (Also for writing and preforming it to a nice beat.) Peace.

When it all fades to black I pray through his grace that you stay on this track
‘Cause laid on my back I stayed on my face ’till my place was intact
When it all fades away I pray you will blaze through the faint shades of gray
Don’t let your faith fade away, you can stay, you can make it, it’s a great day today

… Here is another piece NOT to sleep on.
Michael Manasseh – Mikestands (Click to download)
Three reasons why this album is great:
1. The beats are on point. Not overly complicated but catchy, representing a wide variety of moods. At 21 tracks you won’t get bored.
2. The raps are solid. Michael have a scruffy voice, kind of [...]

I would order Mr J’s Art of Broken Glass EP.  I caught a track off the latest Sphere Podcast which reminded me how much I loved Of gods and girls plus all his legit work with the Procussions. I’m sure this piece of work is a gem as well. I steer away from downloads usually [...]

Quick post. Vinyl is an important part of  hip hop. From sampling, to juggeling, to just scratching, it’s an instrument. Here’s a tribute that features Lightheaded’s Ohmega Watts and some cool cinematography. Enjoy.

Wow I have been sleeping. I’m going to drop a few hot raps to make up for my absence.
First: The Train Song music video from Listener. Heavy and real:

Serious implications.
Lots of other stuff going on in HHH. Bad news about CM’s Ambassador. Yes, rappers are human. Grip of new stuff to come out this summer [...]

Word. Another late post, but I’m still dropping info on hot raps for the masses. This installment will focus on Odd Thomas. I caught a glimpse of him at the PBJ party and I’ve been trying to find out more. He’s sort of hard to track down with no central site but I’ve been piecing [...]

FRESHLY back from the fresh Peanut Butter and Jelly Party put on by Syntax and Illect recordings. I think I’m just going to list off the things you missed. There was too much happening to put it in a succinct post. To start it off, check out this video from the event:

You can see Me [...]

Word. With the PB&J party only TWO WEEKS away you can imagine that I’m pretty pumped. There’s still one slot open too if you’re up for a 11 hour car ride one way for a 4 or 5 hour show (though this will be the best 4 or 5 hours of your life). I’ve been [...]

Word. Here’s the youtube promotion but embedded this time:

So I found a hotel with room for 4 for $70. And it’s only like 8 minutes from where the show’s going to be. Here’s the linup:

Ahmad (4th Ave. Jones)
Braille
Redcloud
Kaboose
Scribbling Idiots
sintax.the.terrific
more

This lineup is killer. I’d drive at least 5 hours to see any one of those artists, [...]

Today I’m thinking about what really holds humanity together. What keeps people from slipping into whatever it is that some do fall into be it isolation, insanity, obsessions, etc. Naturally my thoughts turn to Listener. While searching youtube for a legit (live) copy of Death By Shotgun I came across two gems. First, what I [...]