Album
Thees Handz (Murs x The Grouch) – “Born & Raisedâ€
February 10, 2020
Born perfect and raised to be amazing!
OHHHH! That beat comes in HAAARRRD! And The Grouch comes in just as hard with the flows. Salute!
Murs we told ’em we were gone put Thees Handz on ’em.
And, yes, Murs comes through on the the verse 2 and keeps it going. This whole song hit AND hit different. Tribal feel on the whole deal #DOPE
(Speaking of ‘tribe’… Listen all the way to the end. Please!)
MURS X THE GROUCH – THEES HANDZ (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music | 
Tags: Born & Raised, Born and Raised, Murs, The Grouch, Thees Handz | 
No Comments »
Purple Poison – “Fair Is Fair” feat. Profile
February 7, 2020
See, when an artist grabs my ear, I listen intently to what they have to say. Like Revalation (of EMS)… he grabbed my ear…
[Pause? Should I say, “Pause” right here? Aaah, forgetaboutit]
…And I listen, even when he is putting me on to other artists. Because dope knows dope. Purple Poison, for example. Rev knows Purple Poison #becauseDOPE
Purple Poison is a group consisting of Chuck Brown and PhrumLsWhere.
The Drop is the first project for this collaboration.
I like this single. It’s right at the mid-point of the listening experience. The project builds to this point and really takes off from here. Check it out!
PURPLE POISON – FAIR IS FAIR FEAT. PROFILE | THE DROP (ALBUM)
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Chuck Brown, Fair Is Fair, PhrumLsWhere, PROFILE, Purple Poison, The Drop | No Comments »
IDK – “Lilly” (Video)
February 7, 2020
Ah! That’s what he is… Avant-garde! IDK with another one off the latest plate.
Avant-garde rapper and producer IDK has unveiled a new video for “Lilly” from his most recent album Is He Real?. “Lilly,” directed by Matt Zolly, incorporates IDK’s vivid lyricism with elements of art, imagery and tragedy all rolled into one cinematic visual. IDK has had an exceptional 2019 with his critically-acclaimed release, generating praise from Kevin Durant, Kanye West, Tyler The Creator, and more, while hit single “24” is featured on the Madden NLF 20 soundtrack. IDK will return to Hip-Hop’s largest festival, Rolling Loud, in Miami on Sunday, May 10th, and is currently gearing up to release more new music.
– @ojones1
Thees Handz (The Grouch x Murs) – “Murs N Coreyâ€
February 7, 2020
I love woke b!tches… I love broke b!tches…
Wow. You KNOW a song is about to go THERE when there’s a sincere apology at the start of the song. I mean, MJ did it at the start of the “Thriller” video, and look how that turned out. So good it was scary. So it shall be with this “Murs N Corey” (FACTS)!
MURS X THE GROUCH – THEES HANDZ (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Thees Handz (The Grouch x Murs) – “Play Freebird†feat. Brady Watt
February 6, 2020
No cape… still fly though…
Hope you weren’t expecting anything like that slow gee-tar twang. Nope, this is not that ‘Freebird’ man. Murs and The Grouch (and Brady Watt) will probably give y’all Thees Handz if y’all don’t play “Play Freebird.â€
(Hahahaaa! Murs tried it at the end though.)
MURS X THE GROUCH – THEES HANDZ (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Brady Watt, Murs, Play Freebird, The Grouch, Thees Handz | No Comments »
Big Shug – “Stay The Course” (Prod. By Elevated Music) [Video]
February 5, 2020
Stay focused. No time for hocus pocus. Attack like locusts…
Shug makes you wanna lean in and listen when he has the mic. And it ain’t always the raps. Bet money the dude who taught Guru how to rhyme got words for your behind! Even when Big Shug is just talking,it’s the realest talk #BigShug #BARZ #JustOneZ #DontSleep
Hit the streets of Boston with the city’s own legendary Big Shug in his slick new video for “Stay The Course,†a soulful and contemplative burner off his new LP, The Diamond Report.
Featuring direction from Ill Mannered Films (Redman, Cypress Hill), the video centers on the Gang Starr Foundation member and, more importantly, his rhymes. While there are some clever edits and additional touches that bring life to the visuals, they mostly serve to send home the message in Shug’s words.
He brings wisdom and positivity with his bars that essentially advise the listener to learn from life’s obstacles and just keep it moving forward. There’s an authentic and personable level of clarity to the entire track that makes Shug’s lyrics resonate that much more. Plus, it’s all backed by a great instrumental produced by Elevated Music, who’s joined on The Diamond Report by DJ Premier, Lil Fame, Reel Drama and Kid Called Quest, among others.
– BrickRecords
BIG SHUG – THE DIAMOND REPORT (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Big Shug, Elevated Music, Stay The Course, THE DIAMOND REPORT | No Comments »
Thees Handz (Murs x The Grouch) – “Light Up The Sage†feat. Rabbit
February 5, 2020
…everyone has a spirit. We’re just more spiritualer than you.
Wait wait. I expect a dude to talk that monogamy-just-ain’t-for-me ‘ish… not out loud to his lady, but expected… But not from the sis. Wowww. Not mad. At all. At her. Because she still respects his ‘Light’ though *wink*
MURS X THE GROUCH – THEES HANDZ (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Light Up The Sage, Murs, The Grouch, Thees Handz | No Comments »
Maxo Kream – “Drizzy Draco” (Video)
February 3, 2020
Spark that pipe just like a fire. Now yo’ man’s a fire fighter.
“Brandon Banks” is full of that sh!t… that Maxo Kream sh!t talk… and somehow, I really don’t think you wanna find out how real he is. Just let it be; and let the hood be the hood.
This feels like a new slice or three of that Gangsta-Gangsta (if you’re out West and remember), that How-About-Some-Hardcore (if you got memories of the street beasts of the East), AND that Who-Else-Wanna-f**k-With-Hollywood-Court (if you f**k with us down here like that way back) cake. So, enjoy; like a new dessert made the old way; but in new pans!
“Drizzy Draco” is off that “Brandon Banks” (out now).
MAXO KREAM – BRANDON BANKS (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Little Dragon – “Hold On”
January 31, 2020
Good bumping music to play right as the cookout is getting started (hey, we are in the A-T-L, so it being January don’t matter… It’s the weekend)! Or maybe you just need to get the day going just one more time. Play this then. The beat and vibe will get in you (pause) and get you moving!
Whatever moves you got to bust (damn, pause again)… this song will bring ’em out. But the real move: Hit that link below, if you wanna pre-order the whole album.
Posted in Album, Dance, EDM, Music | Tags: Hold On, Little Dragon, NEW ME, NEW ME SAME US, SAME US | No Comments »
Homeboy Sandman – “Live & Breathe” (Prod. By Mono En Stereo) [Video]
January 29, 2020
If I decide to look you in the eye then you can die in peace…
The barz though. It’s how the Homeboy Sandman will always “Live & Breathe.” You can tell when emceeing is life for a rapper. Almost ANYbody can rap, but only a real emcee can embody the essence that allows him or her to BODY a rap… and make it seem this easy.
High concept video, but you know the plain and simple truth: Homeboy IS the truth!
From the Homeboy Sandman album “Dusty”
Vocals by Homeboy Sandman
Produced by Mono En Stereo
– Mello Music Group
HOMEBOY SANDMAN – DUSTY (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Dusty, Homeboy Sandman, Live & Breathe, Live And Breathe, Mono En Stereo | No Comments »
Young M.A. Is “Herstory In The Making†(Live) [Video]
January 29, 2020
Y’all know Young M.A has been a citizen AND a HYENAAAAAA in the Universe! And for those who don’t know (and maybe don’t wanna say)… y’all gone LEARN today! Performing songs from “Herstory In The Making†the album #BARZ #BANGERS #BROOKLYN
“Herstoryâ€Â is out now!
YOUNG M.A – HERSTORY IN THE MAKING (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Interview, Performance, Radio, Videos | Tags: Freestyle, Heather B, HERstory, Herstory In The Making, Sway, Sway Calloway, Sway In The Morning, Sway's Universe, Tracy G, Young M.A, Young MA | No Comments »
Performance: Griselda – “DR BIRDS†(Live) [Video]
January 28, 2020
Maaaan, how are these dudes gone get even darker and grimier when they ht mainstream TV?? Um… like this! Griselda to the gristle, see. Westside, Benny, and The Machine have gotta be who they gotta be! Especially when they do “DR BIRDS” live (even on Jimmy Fallon… B-B-B-BOOM!!
“WWCD†is out now.
– @ojones1
R&B: Raheem DeVaughn – “Love Reunion” (Video)
January 24, 2020
Anybody need the words to BEG for forgiveness for eff’ing up with your lady (again)? Try tripling it up: “I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry.”
No. Not like that. Like Raheem DeVaughn does it above for LOVE. Don’t think you can? Shiiid, you better TRY, homie! Or at least hit iTunes and grab a copy of the LP (linked below) to play for her.
(And if your ‘her’ looks anything near as sexy as bae when she first walked through the balcony curtains, have MERCY on your soul (and our friendship) if you can’t win her back… because I am getting at her ASAP! Whew!!)
RAHEEM DEVAUGHN – THE LOVE REUNION (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, R&B, Videos | Tags: Love Reunion, Raheem DeVaughn, The Love Reunion | No Comments »
Rapsody – “Afeni” feat. PJ Morton (Video)
January 21, 2020
Young M.A – “Sober Thoughts” feat. Max YB (Video)
January 21, 2020
If you pay attention then you paying homage…
Man oh MAN!! This new Young M.A vid for “Sober Thoughts” is everything. The song already bangs (shout to Max YB for the hook work) but the visuals take it to the next level!
“Herstoryâ€Â is out now!
YOUNG M.A – HERSTORY IN THE MAKING (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: HERstory, Max YB, Sober Thoughts, Young M.A, Young MA | No Comments »
Homeboy Sandman – “Dusty” (Album)
January 20, 2020
Yep, Homeboy Sandman definitely has a [relatively] new LP out. And you know it’s a banger! When has the Homeboy ever not delivered? #Dusty #ButTheFlowsAreStillClean
This is the latest chapter for one of the most storied underground rappers of his generation. A versatile talent who has checked every last box: Unsigned Hype in The Source, Chairman’s Choice in the XXL. Rolling Stone hailed his songs as dense and word-drunk, spilling past the margins, demanding repeat listens as he re-works rap forms and functions into something truly personal.†Pitchfork said that in the all-star game of the new subterranean, “he is the guy with flawless fundamentals, wearing his socks high and his cleats sharp and polished.†His solo catalogue is sterling and over the last two years he’s mastered the group dynamic in tandem with fellow legends Aesop Rock and later, a brilliant psychedelic slab done in union with Edan.
HOMEBOY SANDMAN – DUSTY (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Dusty, El RTNC, Homeboy Sandman, Mono En Stereo | No Comments »
Onyx – “Hoodies Down” (Prod. By Snowgoons) [Video]
January 15, 2020
Seeing that Mad Face logo does let you know that hardcore Hip-Hop, from Onyx, is on the way ASAP. That music that makes you make a ‘mad face’ too. Throw Ya Gunz hands in the air, and pull your “Hoodies Down” and rock with this!
“SnowMads” is out now.
ONYX X SNOWGOONS – SNOWMADS (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Uncle Murda – “He Did That Sh!t” feat. Styles P x Conway The Machine
January 15, 2020
Got Conway on there, repping Griselda Gang; obviously if the project is “Don’t Come Outside 2” (out now). SP The Ghost is on this, too. Not like Lenny needs help to Murda a track; but those features are some heavyweight backup!
Uncle Murda releases his highly anticipated “Don’t Come Outside Vol. 2” album. Features include Tory Lanez, Que Banz, Jadakiss, Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Styles P, Dave East, Derez De’shon and Aviator Keys.
Production credits go to Great John, Play Picasso, Tory Lanez & Trilogy Musick.
“Don’t Come Outside Vol. 2” available now on all major streaming platforms.
– PaperChaserDotCom
UNCLE MURDA – DON’T COME OUTSIDE VOL. 2 (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Conway, CONWAY THE MACHINE, Don't Come Outside, Don't Come Outside Vol. 2, He Did That Sh!t, He Did That Shit, Styles P, UNCLE MURDA | No Comments »
Nems – “Heavy Metal†(Video)
January 14, 2020
Nems with the Nas homage barz… on another heat rock from “Gorilla Monsoonâ€. Check out the visuals for “Heavy Metal†above.
NEMS – GORILLA MONSOON (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Gorilla Monsoon, Heavy Metal, Jazzsoon, Nems | No Comments »
Dark Lo – “Free The Men” (Prod. By Nicholas Craven)
January 13, 2020
All you n!ggas want smoke. I’m thick fog!
Okay, so as I write up my blog posts on real emcees, I like to quote a hard bar from them… just to let y’all know what it is and that I caught that. But… but there were TOO MANY BARZ!
I just grabbed one and put it up. You find your own faves. I ’bout to put this on loop and vibe out.
Super producer Nicholas Craven is back with the second installment of his “Craven N” album series.
Features on this one include Dark Lo, Styles P, Ransom, Mach-Hommy, Sha Hef, Billy Woods and D-Track.
Peep this track titled “Free the Men” featuring Dark Lo.
– PaperChaserDotCom
NICHOLAS CRAVEN – CRAVEN N 2 (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Craven N 2, Dark Lo, Free The Men, Nicholas Craven | No Comments »
