Being the Mobb Deep stan I am, readers will understand the enormity of this song when I claim it’s the closet thing I’ve heard to that 90′s Mobb since… well… the 90′s. Unbelievably left off their recently released Black Cocaine EP, Waterboarding combines that classic eerie cocktail of Alchemist behind the boards and P spitting that harrowing fire which once upon a time made him top 3 in the game (What up Indi). The piercing, sporadic piano keys, low-lying baseline supplemented by jazzy horns replicates that gutter sound all Mobb fans are clamouring for on their upcoming full length LP. This is that QB shit.
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I’ve caught two of the tracks from this to date (Full Metal and the Freddie Gibbs collab), both of which were very enjoyable listens with strong productions and a little more diversity from Curren$y on his raps. Hence, I’ve got high hopes for this (free) EP and would certainly recommend grabbing this below. We’ve seen the pictures, now here’s some footage from Havoc and his recently-released partner in crime Prodigy back in the studio tearing it up again. The real question on all Mobb Deep fan’s minds is what Mobb Deep we are going to get from now on? Before P went to jail, releases such as his anticipated H.N.I.C.2 and the unexpected Product Of The 80′s saw P returning to that signature, gutter QB sound which the Mobb pioneered. However, we all know what went before; the nightmare which was G-Unit Records and 2006′s Blood Money. Giving Raekwon a call might not be such a bad idea… Let’s hope P got that fire back in his belly after his stint in the pen!
The artist: Born Corey Isaiah Christie in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Reks dropped out of college to pursue his dream in hip-hop. After taking the Boston underground scene by storm, Reks landed a deal with Landspeed Records who delivered his now decade-old debut Along Came The Chosen in 2001. The success which followed gave touring opportunities alongside respected emcees including Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Redman, De La Soul and his idol KRS-One. Reks’ second effort Grey Hairs (2008) is frequently cited as a classic amongst underground heads spearheaded by the impeccable Say Goodnight with legendary producer DJ Premier. → Continue Reading Reks-Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme [Album Review] Mobb Deep’s Prodigy is finally home after a 3 year sentence for fire-arms possession. Here is the first footage from P, straight after leaving the pen. Worth checking Havoc and long-time collaborator Alchemist’s Twitters for updates. Check out the pictures of P already back in the studio! Clicky. Welcome home Prodigy.
Reks tears apart a screechy Alchemist beat, whilst The Ghost’s vocals are always welcome in dragging a joint deep down into the gutter. Certainly a head-nodder this one, but was always going to have to go some to top the lead single. Go take a listen to the album before you buy over at Amazon. Absolutely mouthwatering.
Grab the track below, and click on further to see the tracklist for the upcoming 7LES album 1212 (check it out, some of the features are great). Album artwork is the picture included in this post. 7L & Esoteric-Drawbar 1-2 ft. Evidence and Alchemist → Continue Reading 7L and Esoteric, Alchemist and Evidence-Drawbar 1-2 (+Album Info)
It will be interesting to see how well he holds his own on a full length LP without the rest of his DP counterparts. On the evidence (see what I did there!?) of these two drops though, I have a feeling he will be just fine. On these two we have production from frequent Mobb Deep collaborators Alchemist and Sid Roams so that is a straight up win for me on that front. Vocally, Rakaa enlists Evidence, Defari and Fashawn. Again, win. Two very different tracks. Two very different outcomes. Looking forward to this.
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Apologies for skimping a little bit on the AZ post, but I had to get this out to the Heads out there ASAP. Alchemist drops a terrifying backdrop for Havoc, Raekwon and always-appreciated Prodigy verses. Similar kinda chorus to Method Man’s All I Need from back in ’94 so you can imagine the track before you’ve even clicked the glorious, hip-hop-reviving red text below. No idea where it’s from and quite frankly I don’t care. Just keep ‘em coming!
Never fear, they’re playing again on Tuesday. Only 30 tickets left so make sure you grab one by clicking here. In addition, there will also be 20 tickets available for cash only @ Wyld Pitch Record shop, 51 Lexington St, Soho, London W1F. Now onto the music: these two producers have made some of the best beats in Hip Hop over the last decade. Don’t believe me? Well, here’s two excellent mixes for you (the 1st one in particular will be played in my car for the next month!) that not only showcase their best work but will also give you an idea of what the show will be like. Click the red links below. Seriously do, you’d be a fool not to. Chris P Cuts – Just Blaze vs Alchemist mix (< — right click and then click save as) |
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