“The Book of Cyphaden” is the latest creative offering from Milwaukee’s Taiyamo Denku. Recently he dropped the first visuals from the album entitled “The Spark” which features Texas lyricist
Ca$ablanca and Mikey D from the legendary group The Main Source. Yep, you already know, the “King of Collaborations” (which he is) delivers as always. And, once again it’s another slaughterhouse of upper echelon lyricism from Taiyamo, Ca$ablanca, and Mikey D. Produced by Dcypha, Taiyamo states that he hopes to create a spark for hip hop with this latest collaboration of wordsmiths. “It’s not a war that we tryna start/It’s real hip hop/We provide the spark.” Y’all enjoy!
“How you gone stop me/If He the one that want me to win?” – Gatson
“Draft Day”: The Untold Story of Gatson” is the latest release and second EP from Champaign, IL hip hop artist Gatson. Gatson is new to the The Greener Side of Hip Hop Pages, so shoutout to Parrish for hitting me up on IG and putting Gatson on our radar.
Last year, Gatson released his debut EP “Blessed to Become A Blessing” In his Spotify bio Gatson states that he used to write poetry – and for me (my poetry hiatus is still on lock) while not evident at first, I could feel why his lyricism resonated with me on a very highly, introspective level (“souletry”). We all know that most rap lyricism is poetry set to music, and Gatson delivers on the substance, the bittersweet emotions, (“I made love the new drug” – “Live On”) and the deep unveiling as to who Gatson is – on the first EP. I’m listening to “Blessed to Become A Blessing” as I write this blog post and my recommendation to new listeners – listen to BOTH EPs. “Draft Day” certainly embodies the experiences that made him, but also lays a clear foundation, (as can be heard on the track “Til Next Season”) regarding Gatson’s determination to be the inspiration and the light for others – “I grew up listening to ”Pac/His music was the closest that I had for a Pops”. As well as to succeed and be heard on his music journey – “Imma make it so they can’t ignore me”. Not everyone’s success is actually memorable. Thankfully Gatson claimed it, captured listeners and put the substance and respect in and on his name and music. Yep, it’s “Draft Day” and he just gettin’ started. Y’all enjoy!
“Why these bitches think they safe because I’m not out/You know any given time Kimmie could pop out… ”
– Lil’ Kim, “Auto Blanco”
At any given time, at any given time… Lil’ Kim can reclaim her time and make us focus on all that she has to give as an artist lighters up or not. And, now we got her long awaited new album entitled “9”. With it’s razor sharp production, classic Lil’ Kim raunchiness and personable tracks such as the “for the hood”, devotional street anthem “Pray for Me”, the new album features collaborations with Musiq Soulchild, The City Girls, Rick Ross and more. Bizzy Bone already made reference to the space that is occupied in the upper echelons of music. Queen Bee is already at that table – “Started out hardcore/Done it like never before”. And now, we’re totally here for her “Icon Szns”…. Enjoy!
“I really wanna be
Involved with you
But not while I’m
Fighting these whispers.”
So, you’re “unpacking” to go where now? Yep, that question makes perfect sense if you read it with some untamed sensibilities….
For Week 40 of the #52in365 #FormerlyFresh music campaign Jacobi Ryan released his edgy and highly introspective track “Up Front” which is somewhat of an emotionally filled “this is who I am” conversation between Jacobi and a real special love interest. The track is produced by frequent collaborator on the #52in365 journey, Nolo Ellis. Nolo gives fans a cool electro, pop vibe on the track, which is built on the foundation of a snare drum rhythm, while Jacobi delivers a heavy dose of truth and transparency with his lyricism that’s akin to your Aunt’s good ass gumbo in a weak ass paper bowl – (use your untamed sensibilities here) – it’s a perfectly “flawed” experience that’s dope and should make anyone curious about about their own sensibilities…
“I wanna let you know
The devil walk with me
This muthafucka won’t get off of me
I just wanna let you know
Before you get involved with me.”
Sometimes, the only thing we can do is unpack our shit and be honest about where we goin’ in life. Afterall, it might be the hand we’re dealt in life… “I ain’t never asked for it/I’m just who it’s given to.”
Y’all enjoy the visuals that Jacobi recently dropped for the track… And, of course you’ll revisit this track again, because life is life. “Up Front” is available on all digital streaming platforms for your listening and learning pleasure.
One of my favorite hip hop duos were not only birthed during hip hop’s golden era but, were also birthed “into” hip hop’s golden era. They’re also having a great year because them past years been great to them. And, a track produced by the one and only Statik Selektah gotta mean you doin’ something creatively right in this Universe. Right? This is I$O Indies’s latest track and visuals for “Now or Never” which was produced by Statik Selektah of course and is the first single from their forthcoming project “I.S.O. 3.0”. Y’all enjoy!
“Tales from the bottom
Of the totem pole
They know me well at
The bottom of the totem pole
Was tryna sale at
The bottom of the totem pole
Barely money for bills
At the bottom of the totem pole.”
It’s week 39 of the #52in365 #FormerlyFresh campaign and Lawton, OK artist Jacobi Ryan dropped the visuals for this week’s track “Only Hope”. The jazz and hip hop inspired track was produced by Dreamlife Beats and Jacobi blessed it with some well written, introspective lyricism about the many facets of hope. It’s an enduring desire that can keep one motivated when lint is the only thing lining your pocket or it can be the precipice to all your perceived fears coming true. Listeners will appreciate how Jacobi creatively constructs the lyrics throughout the song in three of the verses using a totem pole type hierarchy but, on some we started from the bottom and eventually “propelled” type vibe… “Straight out the L/From the bottom of this totem pole/Dreams got derailed at the bottom of the totem pole.” Yep, there’s layers to this shit – and Jacobi got you. Y’all enjoy!
Lights La Soul recently dropped the visuals for his track “Sneek Diss”. The soulful track is from Lights La Soul’s current album “D.A.G.O. (Dreaming About Getting Out) and gives fans another entertaining and message filled cinematic chapter about what “getting out” entails. My favorite line from the song will always be “You a whole asshole/Grandma told me they resurface when the cash flows….”. See, the elders know, some folks will try to keep them Timberlands on ya’ neck. Y’all enjoy!
Jacobi Ryan dropped the visuals for his track “I Got U” featuring the vocals of Sid Carter. Produced by DG Beats, the RnB/hip hop flavored “I Got U” was released for Week 38 of Jacobi’s #52in365 #FormerlyFresh music campaign and it’s a culmination of all love and sticking by the one who loves you the most. The track reminds you of how good it feels when love is unconditionally reciprocated through the challenges and the growth. Y’all enjoy!
In case you missed the track for the Weeks in between 35 and 38…
Week 36 – “Could Be Us” (prod. by It’s Just E)
Week 37 – “A Little To A Lot” ( prod. by DG Beats)
As always, all of the content for #52in365 can be found at: www.52in365.com
It’s Terry Mak’s born day! The Greener Side of Hip Hop wishes Terry Mak more success, blessings and “New God Energy”- Happy 27th Birthday! Thank you for blessing our pages over the years!
“You a hater
What you hatin’ on?
I swear they don’t like
To see a girl get it done…”
Photo Credit: Baby Cate
After dropping her last Project “Baby Cate (The Mixtape)”, artist and New Orleans native Baby Cate recently released her single entitled “Hold Up”. “Hold Up” is a bouncy and energetic track that doesn’t stray too far away from her subltle laid back vibe and her clear message that she definitely gives several fucks about her worth as a an artist, female artist and producer (“Sleeping on me/Imma come louder”) that fans are accustomed to. And of course, all haters and fake asses can take the usual step out of her way (“As a matter of fact/I got some balls you can go and suck.”). On this track fans will notice her confident “new flow” and still appreciate her dope authenticity. Side note: She’s a future beast preparing to blossom. Y’all enjoy!
Hold up is available on all digital streaming platforms.
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