Ohio native and seasoned emcee/producer Device Trax, releases new self-produced heat titled “Pour It Out.”
Trax, who is both recognized and respected for his gritty lyrics and skilled production, delivers a track brimming with knocking bass and classic boom bap mixed with innovative tones.
The ‘profit speaks’ about his moves in the industry as an emcee. He mentions being inspired from the dopest and the wackest; taking it all in. He’s below the ground mastering, filling his canvas, and pouring it out on the beat.
The lyrical powerhouse delivers pure earmilk with quick-witted punchlines. His sinister laugh and abyss like voice leave other rappers scattered on the sideline. Stream “Pour It Out” above.
Seasoned artist hailing from Pennsylvania, Maine The Medicine recently linked up with Canadian emcee, Suspect for the highly anticipated album, “The Last.” The lyrical assassins deliver an epic dose of ear milk and lyricism authentic to traditional Hip-Hop flawlessly blended with unique rhyme schemes. I had the opportunity to meet with Maine to discuss the album.
MJ: I’m eager to dive right into the album to give fans and listeners a personal inside look. First tell us how you linked up with Suspect? In creation mode did you already have him in mind for the album.
Maine: We met at a show in Scranton PA, when Suspect and Marmel were performing on the Adlib Tour. The respect was mutual once we both hit the stage. We stayed in contact, knocked out some collaborations and tossed around the idea of putting together a project, which makes sense because we both share the same taste in Hip-Hop. We decided it would be dope to put out a Mercy Gang and Marmel Mixape “Cross Border Connection” which would turn out to be Hefty’s (rip) last project with all of us. In honor of Hefty we agreed to release the mixtape and dedicate the Canadian Tour to the memory of Hefty.
Suspect: Maine is one of the most lyrical artists I know. So that there was enough of a challenge for me to create the best of bars. Since the whole concept of the album “The Last” is about real Hip-Hop becoming extinct, it only made sense for us to deliver it out. Working with Maine before I knew our chemistry was bananas and we also share the same music influences and styles.
Maine: We named the album “The Last” because we truly believe we are a last of a dying breed. Last also stands for Lyrical Assassins Stay True.
MJ: Share the story line behind the cover art and album title.
Maine: The cover was a way to display the unique bond between the US and Canada in the Hip-Hop world. We also wanted to show the history of our projects with our respective groups.
MJ: Artists strive to top previous released albums to display growth and versatility. What was your expectation with this album? Through your eyes and mind what were you aiming to convey to listeners? Do you feel that’s been achieved?
Maine: We wanted to bring back that gritty boom bap, Hip-Hop. I feel like we really pushed each other’s pen which brought the best out of both of us. We wanted the listeners to indulge into some great beats and dope ass lyricism along with raw energy we bring to the tracks.
MJ: Let’s talk about some of the tracks. Do you have a personal favorite, or one record that speaks to your heart a bit more than the others? You know MJ well enough that I’m sure you can pinpoint one of my favorites. Although I must say it was difficult to choose just one as this album carries timeless tracks with no skipping. But l do want to talk about “Hip-Hop” and how you define that record.
Suspect: My personal favorite is “Behind Every Smile.” My verse specifically is very important. I wrote it as it was a letter to my son who I have been going through custody battles with for the past 4 years. “Hip Hop” is basically everything we feel about the culture of Hip-Hop, the likes and dislikes, that we have seen throughout the years.
Maine: I love the raw in your face tracks like “Rough Shit” and “Blah Blah” with U.G. The tracks close to my heart are “Close To You” and “Behind Every Smile.”“Behind Every Smile” is a special track for both of us. I talk about my health and as he mentioned, he talks about his son. The track was produced by Nate Williams and the beat just brought out raw emotions from both of us. “Hip Hop” was produced by Will Sully. I felt some real nostalgia with that beat, it made think of some real Hip-Hop moments in my life. We are very proud of “The Last” and both the producers and artists who contributed to the project, from Real Wolf, Snowgoons, Native Seals, Know It, legendary U.G. of Cella Dwellas, to features with Adlib, Marmel, Holla Da scholar, Khali Hustle, Lucas Hex, and more.
MJ: On a more personal note, can you share a little bit on the adjustment of creating music without Hefty (rip)? I’m sure there must be an overwhelming sense of different emotions.
Suspect: Speaking for myself knowing Hefty and creating music with him was a blessing, he had such a strong love and drive for it, and to have him part of our first project “Cross Border Connections” was amazing and you can see the strong bond with his fans and Mercy Gang brothers still to this day .
Maine: For me, it’s still hard making music without him here. I’ve learned a lot of things from him that I still use now. I think he would love the music were making now. Hefty will always live on in our music.
MJ: Is there anything else you would like the world to know about “The Last”?
Suspect: This will not be the only or the last time u will hear “The Last”!!!! Maine has grown to be more than an artist I work and tour with he is family. I am super proud of this project and think it’s some of my best work I have released to date!! Look out for much more to come from “The Last.”
Maine: I want to mention we will be joining The Last Tour in Canada with Steve Sxaks and Kohn of M.A.D.E and we are excited to perform hits off the album.
The reputable NY artist links with John Jigg$ for back to back slick, quick-witted bars and superior storytelling that features a verse from the late Prodigy to valorize the track. Innovatively, Rockwelz utilizes the video to depict a time when emcees got together to vibe out and shared rhyme schemes about downfalls and come ups.
This is not your typical mobbed out video, in fact both Rockwelz and Jigg$ embody growth from a rough past in lieu of vivid and gimmick free storytelling.
“Mxnxpxly MOBB” is affluent with boom bap cadences and enraptured tones set to revive the essence of Hip-Hop, while Rockwelz and John Jigg$ awaken the dissipated authenticity of lyricism. Watch “Mxnxpxly MOBB” above.
G-Supreme’s latest album “YTTLYS” (You Think That’s Lyrics You Spittin) continues to climb indie charts. Supreme takes listeners on a nostalgic journey back to an era of thriving Hip-Hop.
The lyrical trailblazer delivers an album brimming with thought provoking lyricism and cultivated punchlines. The OG emcee doesn’t skip a beat and flows effortlessly over old school, knocking production. Stream “YTTLYS” above and watch “What You Spittin” below.
About G-Supreme
G-Supreme began his career early on at the age of 12 and landed his first deal with B-Boy Records. From then on, he continued to produce, create music, and perform with group members of Da Phat and Mental Men. His solo catalog of music includes “Preme Being”,“Sick Sense”, and “Sooth Spitta.”
OptiMystic rallies up some of the illest legendary emcee’s in Hip-Hop culture including Sticky Fingaz, Fredro Starr & Sonny Seeza (Onyx), M.O.P, Smif-N-Wessun, Rockness Monsta (Heltah Skeltah), Mr Cheeks (Lost Boyz), Cappadonna (Wu-Tang), Afu-Ra, Rampage The Last Boy Scout (Flipmode Squad), Bizzy Bone (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), Canibus, Chip-Fu (Fu-Schnickens), Wise Intelligent (Poor Righteous Teacher’s), Kali Ranks, U.G. (Cella Dwellas), Mic Handz, Sickflo and countless other pioneers.
The 18-track album is set to go down in Hip-Hop books as the first grown out of the Australian soils reaching out onto a worldwide scale. The quick-witted MC set to create a masterpiece that exudes and embodies the culture and era that’s influenced his lyrical journey. The mastered monstrosity of “Salty Waterz” does just that with its overflow of catchy hooks, clever wordplay, classic storytelling, and explosive verses.
“Salty Waterz” carries production by Australian beat makers Loftwah the BeatSmiff & Rob Shaker (Syllabolix) along with U.G from the states and Endemic Emerald from UK.
SaintandEmskee, the duo that makes up The Good People, announce the release of their fourth album “Good For Nuthin.” The highly anticipated album features an elite group of Hip-Hop pioneers and legends including DJ Red Alert, Cella Dwellas, Sadat X, Lil Fame, Large Professor, Napoleon Da Legend, and more! The album carries boom-bap and the core of Hip-Hop back to the forefront of the music scene.
The seasoned duo is highly reputable in the boroughs of New York for their soulful classic Hip-Hop, and some even refer to their music as ‘throwback’ or ‘grown folk’ Hip-Hop. Simply put, the duo delivers a sense of epic that’s been missing in Hip-Hop and the culture. “Good For Nuthin” is no exception to their acclaimed and prosperous music catalog.
With less than a month into the release, “Good For Nuthin” has taken over FM and internet radio domestically and internationally, as well as an overwhelming buzz from major media and press outlets. The unparalleled MC’s set the bar lyrically over an incomparable, exclusive production that exudes and earful of boom-bap bliss, mastered scratches, and classic head bopping beats. It can be said “Good For Nuthin” will reign in longevity with Hip-Hop enthusiasts and purists.
Watch “Headphones” below and purchase “Good For Nuthin” album here.
U-Nik Stylezreleases new visuals for the single “Just Startin.” The single is off his forthcoming project titled “The Purpose” produced byPer C Wells.
The Pennsylvania MC delivers a feel good record that all walks of life can vibe to. The inventive production of Wells showers a classic Hip-Hop arrangement over jazzy soundscapes and acoustic horns, that’s set to invigorate Hip-Hop heads worldwide.
“Just Startin” describes periods of early rising grind leading to the success and earned shine of Stylez. Lyrically he recalls distress and turbulence from the first time he stepped on stage to now being a ‘master of ceremony’ moving every crowd. It’s evident through his rhymes the quick-witted MC is focused on creating art that celebrates the culture and authenticity of Hip-Hop. In fact, he’s ‘just getting started’.
Stay tuned for the upcoming release of Stylez collaborative project “The Purpose” produced entirely by Per C Wells. Watch the official video for “Just Startin” above.
Tribeca-Grand, lyrically mastered and iconic Hip Hop duo, present their latest album titled “Sport of the Gods”. The ten track line-up is available now on all digital streaming platforms and CD.
“Sport of the Gods” represents the true essence of Hip Hop notably the lyricism and storytelling in Boom Bap’s truest form. The first track off the album “NY-PHI” can be coined as the next arena size chanted anthem on the East Coast. The record is also symbolic as Tribeca and Grand represent two different boroughs and two different states, but are bonded in a lyrical brotherhood.
Although the album only dropped a couple of weeks ago, one of the records is already being celebrated in France, Italy, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Poland. “Let’s All Get Funky” is a let loose, fun record that all walks of life can kick back and vibe along with. It is also going down in the history books for uniting those countries that some leaders have diligently been trying to divide.
Tribeca-Grand have claimed their stance in Hip Hop and hold the highest respect from other major artists, peers, and fans. “Suicide Rhymer”, another record off the album, bar for bar tells that story with no skits or cockiness, just three and a half minutes of bodied punchlines!
“I put my life on the line, don’t go no patience nor the time, recline lazy boys get left behind”
“Sport of the Gods” undeniably will be another notch for the duo to add to their countless accolades including college and FM radio chart toppers, international tours, and collaborations with other Hip Hop iconic pioneers.
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