MANILA GREY - "Youth Water" [Video Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Two thumbs up! Vocals and lyrics on point. 4.5/5”
Campana - "Down to Earth" [Video Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Captivating visuals raised my enjoyment score for this track by Campana! 3.5/5”
Fritzwa - "A-Train" [Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Dope concept for this visual. Song lyrics are on point and the pianist did an impressive job. Fritzwa did her thing. 4/5”
Ori Dagan - "Sting Of The Cactus" [Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Definitely different! I was listening to jazz all last night so you caught me at a more open time for my mind. Scats were amazing. Visual was splendid! Most of all I enjoyed the piano solo! 4/5”
Burden - "Trust Issues" [Video Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Solid track for an independent artist! Hook is gold! 4.5/5”
T.Hill - "Dashin" [Review]
Rating: 5 out of 5
“I think T. Hill has a new fan! I am really feeling his style! 5/5”
Kellz - "Happiness" [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“This track has that perfect indie sound! I like it! 4.5/5”
T.Hill - "Time" [Review]
Rating: 5 out of 5
“I really enjoyed this joint! Two thumbs up! 5/5”
Arius - "Caribbean Girl" [Review]
Rating: 5 out of 5
“Reminds me of some of the top r&b vocalist in the game right now! Everyone should definitely keep an ear and eye open for Arius 5/5”
Nathi - "Foreign" [Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Nathi has a beautiful voice. Paired with a smooth flowing visual “Foreign” gets a high score! 4/5”
Rock (of Heltah Skeltah) - "Wishin" (feat. Kuniva) [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Something solid for the hip-hop heads from two heavyweights! 4/5”
Joseph Royal - "Squat Low (Remix)" [Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Though at times I couldn’t understand the lyrics, i enjoyed the bounce of the track and the repetitiveness of the visual! 4/5”
JM Vercetti - "House Of Gold" Ft. Ta'Nia & Love, Stones [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Swaggy! I like it! Dope bounce to it 4/5”
MSG - "Falling" [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“I’m not too big on accents because it’s hard for me to understand and enjoy the lyrics but I liked this video so here you guys go! 3.5/5”
MXXWLL - "LIFTED" [Instrumental Review]
Rating: 5 out of 5
“Two thumbs all the way up! I’m loving this! 5/5”
KT - "Its Okay" [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“KT’s flow caught my attention! With a little more energy he could be a standout artist! 3.5/5”
dali - "inbetweener" [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Hook is pretty catchy! Cover art doesn’t hurt either! 3.5/5”
Smidrin - Dilate (Prod. By SouthGarden) [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Dilate” reminds me of some new age SchoolBoy Q! With a bit more polishing I can see Smidrin doing big things! Hope to see the video soon! 4/5”
FLIGHT + WILLZ - "THE ONLY WAY" [Review]
Rating: 3 out of 5
“Today I’ll be reviewing THE ONLY WAY, A project by artist Flight and Willz. So let’s get it started.
The project starts off with the track IZMWay and I really like the smooth vibe of it. As the vocals come in during the track I will say that they seem a tad bit too loud and harsh for such a sultry hip hop beat. I think if they came in a little softer it would mesh better as a whole. Second verse by Willz is a better example of what I mean.
”Go. Ew” follows changing up the vibe of the music with a drum heavy piano guitar beat that reminds me of something early Pharell would produce for Clipse but the two artist in reviewing came off like The Cool Kids on it.
”GunnaWay (Gun Em Down)” has a nice bounce to it and actually has a concept and hook type section that can be recognized right away... Both lyricist seem like they enjoyed rapping and recording this track and that’s always a good thing when you can tell.
”How Did You Figure” has a dope beat to it. Definitely something that I would recommend the duo performing at any nightclub showcases.
Bag Influence is an okay track but the flow in the verses seemed a little sloppy at times. I think this track could have been left off of the project.
Mags vs. Clips is a cool track as well. Reminded me of Three Six Mafia at times! That’s not a bad thing!
TokyoWay is next and I see a familiar name for one of the features. Shout out to Navelle. Getting into the track I think the hook could have been cleaner quality wise and it would have added to the enjoyment of it. The energy is def there tho!
WolvesWay has a dope Kanye sample and I notice a theme now with WAY being included in the song titles. Always dope to have a consistent concept thruout your project. It solidifies it so salute for that!
EZ Call starts and I’m a little iffy on the beat but it grew on me the more I listened to it. This is probably a track that the duo can perform LIVE as well. Something the crowd can potentially sway too.
I’m not really feeling Eternity that much. Intro was cool and then it went downhill from there. Things start to pick back up about a minute into the track tho!
SUMMARY
This project seems like something two homeboys worked together on in a home studio. Nothing wrong with that! Always good to stay productive! I would say that quality could be improved when it is time for a more serious album release. I would say do a video for IZMWay to promote the project and hit the streets!
3/5”
Hip-Hop has its eclipse anthem with SmCity's new Cookin' Soul produced single "Apocalypto"
SmCity draws parallels between his own life, current racial tensions and today's solar eclipse with soulful, charged new single "Apocalypto"
SmCity returns with his latest masterpiece, the Cookin' Soul produced "Apocalypto":
Listen/Share here: https://soundcloud.com/smcitymusic/apocalypto-prod-by-cookin-soul/s-JAIM8
The impending solar eclipse set to sweep across America draws so many parallels to what's happening right now in this country. This was the inspiration behind the song for SmCity, making him think about things that swept through his life and eclipsed everything like falling in love with music. Cultures have worshiped the eclipse since the beginning of time, some seeing it as symbolizing doom, others as a new beginning.
"I align with the latter," says SmCity. "just as Mel Gibson's classic film of the same name does. New beginnings."
Grandson of the first black journalist for the Washington Post, Nephew of the Final Call newspaper's Editor-In-Chief and son of a writer/social activist, SmCity was literally born to narrate the struggle. His come-up in Washington, DC has epitomized the rebellious spirit of his music; championing "the indie Life" in the face of all corporate interests, cultural trends and common stereotypes. Aside from being respected as one of his cities most skillful lyricists, his reputation for innovative music videos, groundbreaking concerts and unparalleled hustle extend far beyond just the realm of hip-hop.