Kirby Maurier - Key$ [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Soulful and energetic, ‘Key$’ rides a hard beat and R&B vocals to create a genre bending Hip-Hop track that feels commercial, without sacrificing its soul.”
Jaycetone - Going for Gold [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“This is one of those tracks that just grabs you and it is hard to say why. There are some shiny lines that truly are ‘Going For The Gold,’ and the vocal flow is somewhat ordinary until the chorus anyway, but I was on the hook just the same.
I suppose my intrigue here came from the fact that it felt true and I believed the emotion behind the flow.”
Micayla De Ette & Flavor Flav - Write a Song [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Micayla De Ette kicks this off with powerful vocals that call and plead and express every artist’s desire to ‘Write A Song’ that will change the world.
Been a minute since I’ve heard from Flavor Flav, but his flow is a perfect juxtaposition here, and this track is engaging all the way through.”
Ghostwriter LA - True [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Ghostwriter LA drops this melancholy tracks that does indeed ring ‘True.’
Life away from home and a support system is a challenge for anyone, and when you add in the tough vibe of making it in a difficult pursuit, like the music business, this song captures that hopeless feeling of chasing a dream.
But where there is a dream — there is always a hope. ”
Frank B. - "Frankenstein" (prod. by Dame Grease) [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Calling out the mumblers, Frank B. boldly claims to be coming back to keep Hip-Hop alive. The writing here is smart and sharp and the video is well done as well.”
Mykel Hawk - Elephant [Review]
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5
“The beat hits first and sets up the ridiculous flow that follows. Lyrically this one stomps across the yard like a thousand pound’Elephant.’ Attitude and righteous confidence are the trumpets that mark this sound. ”
J. Ferb - Bullseye [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“J. Ferb has overcome adversity and hardships to create his upcoming debut album. ‘Bullseye’ is the first track off that album, and if it is any indication of what we can expect out of this rising talent, then Memphis has gave birth to you another music star. Tight lyrics and a passionate flow hit the mark on this track.”
Rudeboy Tha Shottah - Can I Breath [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Lyrical truth is a powerful thing and this track rings true not only in content, but also in the delivery.
Rudeboy Tha Shottah makes me feel his emotions with an honest straightforward delivery that is the musical equivalent of unflinchingly staring someone in the eye while they speak from the heart. ”
Big Shug - "EMF" (prod. by DJ Premier) [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Calling out every MF’er, ‘EMF’ is Big Shug laying it out in his no frill fashion.
This is the track to play when you too are pissed off and fed up with with the doubters, naysayers, and haters. Straight-up lyrics dropped over the top of a straight-up beat. Nothing fancy, but effectual. ”
Stilljune - Feel It [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Spot on writing delivered with a direct and honest flow.
The song builds via emotional attachment. Like listening to a good friend speak their mind about hopes, dreams and even frustrations.”
Donn Chii - Chocolate Lemonade [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“A clever metaphor that works great with this delivery — which is almost irreverent and taunting.
Chocolate and Lemonade are fine individually, but nasty when mixed together and the same can be said about the relationship in question in this track. A fun song that still brings some universal truths.”
Violet LaVelle - Skeletons (feat. Daisha McBride) [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“A fun pop track calling out those exes who think they can come rattling their bones back around.
’Skeletons’ truly catches fire about :45 in and never backs off bringing the heat from that point.”
EMS - Rapscallions [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“EMS brings some international flavor with this video and hard-hitting set of lyrics.
’Rapscallions’ takes that Beastie vibe, and builds a thumping sound full of nods to the past, without sounding like a copy of anything.
Fresh and real and solidly worth your time! ”
Shaheen - Belong Here [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Hard hitting words and emotions from a viewpoint not often heard in Hip-Hop. This is an important track to listen to with a open mind. These lyrics will no doubt piss off some, but anything worth saying usually does.”
Big Shug - "Still Big" (prod. by DJ Premier) [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Old school, straight-forward Hip-Hop for the win!.
Big Shug has something to say and he says it with confidence, in a direct flow that prompts you to stop and listen. ”
Nic D - Through Your Teeth [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“The beat hits hard here and so does the message in Nic D’s latest offering. The chorus delivers bite and the verses ooze with emotional pain and turmoil. A track with feeling and grit.”
Wilsun x Bobby Raps - Mirror [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Riding a dark and heavy vibe, this tracks reflects on life by asking ... What do you see when you look in the mirror? The flow is solid, and the beat spot on, in this single that leaves you feeling like maybe you have more control in things than you realize.”
Cab Ellis - Suburbia [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Fun! Truthful! Genre bending!
Cab Ellis delivers a track that is all of the above and then some. A high-energy single about escaping ‘Suburbia’ to chase your dreams.”
Ayentee - New Currency [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Nothing hooks faster than spot on writing, and this lyrical flow is intricate and true and slices through the psyche to make you truly think and ponder. The delivery is smooth and carries confidence. An all around great track!”
Kai Roberts - Weekend (feat. Dhruva Krishna & Jason Rafalak) [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“We all spend a lot of time waiting for the ‘Weekend’ to arrive, but if we aren’t careful our life slips by while we are waiting for what’s next, rather than living for the day. This track brings a steady flow and a calm delivery that we can all relate to while stopping to think about the day to day routine.”