“The emotion escalates throughout this well-written track, putting you deep inside another’s mind. The stripped down beat and melody get out of the way, allowing for an instantaneous connection to the vocal flow. ”
“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.”
“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 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 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. ”
“An appropriately Lo-fi Hip-Hop flow straight up calling out society for the continued love affair with technology.
Stripped down old school vocals urge us to interact with those who inhabit our world on a more personal level. This is a piece that strikes a perfect balance between art and entertainment — without sacrificing something worthwhile to say.”
“An instrumental that stirs emotions completely on its own. The beat is solid hip-hop up and the various overlays each add depth and dimension making this a moody tracks that speaks loudly.”
“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.”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“We started off with a mini intro audio movie, which led us to the praises of ‘Amen’. Through the changes of dark and light ‘Vitiligo’; Macharo’ s project ‘DDM’ delivers a different sound with guest features from Stophe Malone and Young Homage ON ‘Usian Bolt’. For most who need no explanation for ‘Hoodie Season’ when you live a ‘Life Like’ this with money over everything except your kids. When the kids go play it leaves time to ‘Celebrate’ success and no more struggles.”
“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 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.”
“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. ”
“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. ”
“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.”
“This track hits you like The Beastie Boys on acid.
This is an in your face protest song with something to say! Not for the faint of heart, but a track that does not flinch.”
“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.”
“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 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! ”
“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.”
“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. ”