Couple goodies for you fiends looking for your next high.
I had given Elucid some spins in the past, but never more than an odd song here or there. I took advantage of the easy streaming option on his Bandcamp though and then immediately downloaded his new tape. If your a fan of [MF] DOOM type production you're going to want to give this a listen. Over the carefully crafted electronic beats that border on hip-hop psychedelia, Elucid weaves some narrative epics from his hometown of Brooklyn. Amid all the 8-bit sound effects, Elucid clearly defines his voice and lets his opinion be known on such topics as the city government and like any good project, love. Definitely something new if you're trying to expand your musical horizons.
What's Good?: "My Mayor is a Billionaire," "Laser Days"
Tracklist and Download link for The Sub Bass Diet
Next up is an emcee out of Chi-Town, S-Preme. Much like I just mentioned with Elucid, I have only heard a handful of tracks from S-Preme before giving this tape a full listen. I'm going to go ahead and throw it out there that Lupe's inhouse producer Soundtrakk has a couple cuts on here. That pretty much seals the deal right there. It's all in the same vein as many Chicago artists, but that's a good thing. This is a really lyric heavy record, but S does such a good job it even makes the Charles Hamilton record sound good. Only two non-original beats on this whole tape. But again, focus on the lyrics.
What's Good?: "Home" Feat. Amanda Diva and ESSO, "Clear"
Tracklist and Download link for The Sicktape: Volume 2
Not much to say about this next tape. A tribute to the fallen Big Pun on his born day by Mr. Peter Parker. These are all classic Pun songs remixed by a bevy of producers including hitmakers such as DJ Khalil and newbies DJ Pain 1 and JJ Brown. It's always nice to hear well done remixes to songs you already know. This is no exception.
What's Good?: "It's So Hard" [Prod. by JJ Brown], "John Blaze" Feat. Nas, Raekwon & Fat Joe [Prod. by Rahki]
Tracklist and Download link for Happy Birthday Big Pun
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