Monday, November 4, 2013

Matt McGhee - Whatever ft rMell



GramFam's Matt McGhee and rMell want you dance or bailo in this case, either way with the catchy bossa nova-esque production it's hard not to. While Matt and rMell prove once again that their chemistry is unmatched when it comes to duos, the most impressive thing about the track in my opinion is the production. I don't think Matt gets enough credit for just how great of a producer he is. I'm not sure if this is from Matt's upcoming 1920 project but with this and his recent tracks "Good Luck" and "IDK" his stock is quickly rising. Quality music and Matt McGhee are becoming synonymous and I can't say that for a lot of artists out here. 

Be sure to support Matt's "IDK" by purchasing it from iTunes. Also, checkout rMell's "Bape Kondumu". 

Sidenote: This is probably my favorite verse from rMell ever, clever wordplay throughout. Props for that.

Isaiah Rashad - Ronnie Drake ft SZA




Isaiah Rashad is slowly becoming a force to be reckoned with after dropping the remix to his TDE debut "I Shot You Down" with fellow label mates Jay Rock & ScHoolBoy Q, $pottie is back with another TDE collab "Ronnie Drake" this time with fellow newcomer SZA. I've been waiting for these two to collab since the announcement of their signings, I feared however it would sound weak and forced. Contrary to my fears the two actually have great chemistry together and it shows as Isaiah spits and SZA sings over some groovy production from The Antydote. TDE has been on a roll since last year and it doesn't seem like they'll be stopping anytime soon.

[Video] Ciscero - All I Need Is Soul ft Matt McGhee



Maryland artist Ciscero has been on my radar for a while now after hearing some impressive guest features from him on various projects. I've been waiting for some solo material from him though to see if he can hold his own, when he's the leading name in the title and homie doesn't disappoint. With some crisp visuals from the c(k)reative genius Helena Banks herself and a excellent guest verse from GramFam's Matt McGhee "All I Need Is Soul" is a definite standout indie cut. Backed by some druggy minimalistic production, Ciscero and Matt weave crafty wordplay all through their respective verses. Good video, good music.

Be sure to be on the lookout for Ciscero's upcoming project Kids Wear Crowns later this year.

[EP] Curren$y x Smoke DZA x Harry Fraud - The Stage


After back to back tapes with Young Roddy, Curren$y decides to switch it up and grab another JetLifer Smoke DZA and producer extraordinaire Harry Fraud joins in on the fun. While it is shorter in duration than his previous effort with Fraud, it definitely more than makes up for it in the quality of music. 

Sidenote: Keep French Montana on HF production, this might be the best verse from him seriously. 

Fredo Santana - Jealous ft Kendrick Lamar



The self-proclaimed "King Of Chicago" Fredo Santana links up with the self-proclaimed "King Of New York" Kendrick Lamar for this unexpected track entitled "Jealous". I don't know what it is with Kendrick but he somehow seems to bring out the best in "trap" rappers, just like his collab with Gunplay, this is definitely the best I've heard from Fredo. Fredo with Kendrick on the track now that's a truly scary sight...