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R.A.P. Ferreira Brings Unique To A New Level On “The First Fist To Make Contact When We Dap” With Fumitake Tamura

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We are excited to bring our first-ever article on the vibrant left-fielder, R.A.P. Ferreira. His producer in crime, Fumitake Tamura, also joins him as being a newbie to the site. The reason were are highlighting these two today is because they have a new project out. It is called the First Fist to Make Contact When We Dap and it is also Ferreira and Tamura’s first collaborative effort.

Ferreira hails from one of the most creative hot spots in hip-hop history, Chicago, Illinois. He thrives in the underground/abstract scene, delivering complex rhymes while bringing weird and wonderful production. Fans of his used to know him as milo and/or scallops hotel. As for Tamura, he calls Tokyo, Japan home and he floats between electronic and hip-hop production styles.

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Listen To “The First Fist To Make Contact When We Dap” By R.A.P. Ferreira & Fumitake Tamura

the First Fist to Make Contact When We Dap is Ferreira’s first LP since 2022’s 5 to the Eye with Stars. On this new tape above, he attacks a bevy of soundscapes. While the project does sound very random and scatter-brained, this a way for him to express how free he felt recording this tape. In the bandcamp description about this 12-track offering, Ferreira had this to say regarding the process. “I wanted to make a work with bun [Tamura] that highlights the trust of the rapper / producer relationship. Tamura’s compositions pushed me like nothing yet has, his conception of what my sound could be left me needing to actualize it. I followed blindly and excitedly.” You can read the rest of the incredible stories of how this project came to be under the tracklist.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album, the First Fist to Make Contact When We Dap, by R.A.P. Ferreira and Fumitake Tamura? Is this the best album from the month of January? Will this make your End of the Year Project list? Which tracks are you gravitating toward so far? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding R.A.P. Ferreira and Fumitake Tamura. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

the First Fist to Make Contact When We Dap Tracklist:

  1. humble vessel
  2. 47 rockets taped to my chair (for dr. refaat alareer)
  3. hereing color, green
  4. culture war patriots (feat. Self Jupiter)
  5. mr. susan type slapper (feat. ELDON)
  6. medicinal hymnal #77
  7. Jes’ Grew in Osaka
  8. begonias (feat. Hprizm)
  9. elite mind flayer judo
  10. bending corners (sittin sidewayz revisited)
  11. the words of the poem (feat. sha ray)
  12. soulfolks signal

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Mach-Hommy Drops Ethereal Project, “Notorious Dump Legends: Volume 2”

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Haitian-American rapper Mach-Hommy just released his latest project, the short but sweet Notorious Dump Legends: Volume 2. Moreover, the album is effectively a collaborative effort with Tha God Fahim, as he appears on almost every track here. Still, it’s well within the boundaries of excellence, skill, and vision you’d expect from Hommy. Overall, it’s a cohesive and succinct collection of somber production, grounded lyricism, and creative sample-based beats.

If you haven’t heard of Mach-Hommy, he’s one of the architects behind Griselda who’s blossomed a mysterious and cult favorite career of his own. While his affiliation with the Buffalo rap collective’s been on and off for the past few years, he reconciled with Westside Gunn a couple of years ago. As a result, he forms part of that same style while distinguishing himself as an idiosyncratic artist.

Mach-Hommy’s Notorious Dump Legends: Volume 2

For example, his critically acclaimed 2021 album Pray For Haiti saw him rapping in creole, honoring his home, and delivering even more abstract verses and beats than his more hardcore counterparts. Also, Hommy’s one of the more prolific rappers in the game at the moment, at least when considering his caliber. He dropped six projects last year between long-form releases and EPs. With his skill and dedication to making art in mind, we wouldn’t be surprised to cover new releases from him many more times this year.

Still, what did you think of Mach-Hommy’s latest album, Notorious Dump Legends: Volume 2? However you feel, let us know in the comments and check out the project’s tracklist down below. Also, if you haven’t heard it yet, you can find the album on YouTube above or your preferred streaming service. As always, check back in with HNHH for the best new music each week from all corners of hip-hop.

Tracklist
1. Pissy Hästens (with Tha God Fahim)
2. Bad Hands (with Tha God Fahim)
3. From Vailsburg To Vaudeville (with Tha God Fahim)
4. Happyness (Skit)
5. N***as Sooooo Good (with Tha God Fahim)
6. Cold Milk (with Tha God Fahim)
7. Everybody (Source Codes) [with Tha God Fahim]
8. Olajuwon (with Tha God Fahim)
9. Wellness Cheques (with Left Lane Didon & Big Cheeko)
10. Nan Dezo (with Tha God Fahim)

CRIMEAPPLE Becomes “El Cantante” On New Album

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CRIMEAPPLE just released his latest album, El Cantante, following an incredibly prolific 2022. Moreover, the last full-length we heard from the Jersey rapper was the 9-track Sin Cortar in collaboration with DJ Muggs. While APPLE has some help on El Cantante, he mostly takes full control of what he’s putting on wax.

PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 27: CrimeApple opens for Conway the machine at Le Trabendo on March 27, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Wolff-Patrick/Redferns)

Furthermore, features include RLX and BoriRock on the track “Together.” Also, collaboration is a key part of his artistry, because it’s a key part of hip-hop. CRIMEAPPLE focuses on sharp and boastful East Coast lyricism, atmospheric instrumentals, and abstract beats. You might’ve caught a feature of his on projects like Westside Gunn’s Supreme Blientele.

Also, he frequently works with the likes of DJ Muggs, with whom he dropped Cartagena in 2021. Moreover, they’ve done more than a few songs and projects together at this point. Still, CRIMEAPPLE also works with a lot of other producers associated with the likes of Boldy James, Rome Streetz, and the rest of the current drumless wave.

“Doing another album was a no-brainer” Muggs and CRIMEAPPLE told Complex. “The chemistry was there from jump. Outside of that, it’s a family affair at this point. When we link it’s a movie, quite literally. We give listeners an experience more so than just another album. We take you places you probably won’t ever go on your own.” 

Overall, this album is a concise and quality collection of chill, dense beats, impressive writing, and as always, touching homages and references to CRIMEAPPLE’s Colombian descent. Furthermore, sometimes it’s in the form of samples, and sometimes the project will switch to Spanish passages. However, the roots run quite deep. The title “El Cantante” is most likely a reference to Héctor Lavoe, the legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer. Moreover, he was on the label Fania Records, the leading salsa label whose logo is imitated on CRIMEAPPLE’s album cover.

Still, what did you think of CRIMEAPPLE’s latest album, El Cantante? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments and check out the tape’s tracklist down below. Also, if you haven’t heard the project yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service. As always, come back to HNHH for the best new music released each week.

Tracklist

  1. My Song
  2. Tuesday
  3. Out The Way
  4. Cosos
  5. Together
  6. 719
  7. Hellman’s
  8. Encore
  9. Precious

Homeboy Sandman Drops Ethereal Album, “12 Days Of Christmas & Día De Los Reyes”

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Queens rapper Homeboy Sandman just released 12 Days of Christmas & Día de Los Reyes, his new holiday project. Well, kind of: the theme may be based around Christmastime, but it’s still the same abstract word wizardry you’ve come to expect from him. Moreover, he dropped a single from this album every day leading up to its release starting on December 25th. With tracks like “Eighth Day of Christmas,” he built a concise and laidback collection of interesting beats and flows.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – JULY 06: Homeboy Sandman performs at Revolution on July 6, 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images)

Each track corresponds to a “day of Christmas”: the first, second, and so on. However, wrapping up the tracklist is “Día de Los Reyes,” referring to the Christian holiday on January 6th. Moreover, it’s a nod to Homeboy’s Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage. Three Kings’ Day, as it’s known in English, is big in Latin America. So, with that in mind, the 42-year-old gave fans great hip-hop wrapped in a cultural history lesson waiting to be unearthed. Still, even with that extra layer, his style and delivery is too skillful to ignore.

On that note of great hip-hop, the instrumental variety is rich on here despite its narrow theme. While Sandman doesn’t focus on overtly holiday-related topics, each song could be a gift to fans of abstract styles of rap. “Second Day of Christmas,” for example, features a heavy guitar-based beat that slams through the speakers. Meanwhile, the very next track “Third Day of Christmas” is a Madlib-like collection of bustling drums and a heady and sprawling verse. Also, he displays a similar creativity on his album with the Oakstop Alliance, Royalty Summit.

Still, what did you think of Homeboy Sandman’s latest album, 12 Days of Christmas & Día de Los Reyes? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, you can check out the project’s tracklist down there as well. Moreover, as always, stay posted to HNHH for more creative releases in the hip-hop realm and beyond.

Tracklist

  1. First Day of Christmas
  2. Second Day of Christmas
  3. Third Day of Christmas
  4. Fourth Day of Christmas
  5. Fifth Day of Christmas
  6. Sixth Day of Christmas
  7. Seventh Day of Christmas
  8. Eighth Day of Christmas
  9. Ninth Day of Christmas
  10. Tenth Day of Christmas
  11. Eleventh Day of Christmas
  12. Twelfth Day of Christmas
  13. Día de Los Reyes

The Alchemist Serves Up “Sandwich” Compilation

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The Alchemist may well be producer of the year, but if you’ve been following hip-hop for the past few decades, you know that’s not uncommon. He’s just released The Alchemist Sandwich, a compilation of his Lunch Meat and Bread EPs from back in 2018. However, he’s also graced fans with two new tracks. Furthermore, these are “Big Syke” with Boldy James and Meyhem Lauren and “Clip In A Tray” with ScHoolboy Q.

The Alchemist's "Sandwich" compilation has graced fans with two new tracks as well.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 31: The Alchemist performs during NBA Leather Tour at O2 Academy Brixton on May 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns)

Al is known as one of the greatest producers to ever touch a studio, and in the very top tier of producers working today. Still, much of his best work is collaborative, pulling the top tier of MCs together. His last collab project was The Elephant Man’s Bones with Roc Marciano, which dropped back in August. Moreover, this Sandwich compilation features some of the game’s best. Action Bronson, Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Earl Sweatshirt, Black Thought, Styles P, and Roc Marciano appear.

Meanwhile, Al’s production on these old tracks sounds as fresh, creative, and inventive as ever. Still, “Big Syke” has his trademarks: lumbering bass, creative sample loops, filtered production, glistening melodies, and a soulful touch. Conversely, Boldy and Meyhem float effortlessly over the instrumental, and it’s a treat to hear Q match with Uncle Al on “Clip In A Tray.” In fact, his aggressive flow fits like a glove on the California producer’s deep beats. Moreover, it’s been great to see Al working with other rappers apart from his standard cohort, like MIKE and Wiki’s One More EP.

Still, what did you think of The Alchemist Sandwich compilation and its new tracks with Boldy James, Meyhem Lauren, and ScHoolboy Q? Were you still bumping those Lunch Meat and Bread EPs? If so, let us know in the comments, and check out the tracklist below as well. Additionally, you can find The Alchemist Sandwich on your preferred streaming service. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for the best new hip-hop releases each week.

Tracklist

  1. Dean Martin Steaks (Ft. Roc Marciano)
  2. Judas (Ft. Westside Gun & Conway the Machine)
  3. The Hopeless Romantic (Ft. Action Bronson)
  4. Massacre (Ft. Benny the Butcher & Styles P)
  5. Big Syke (Ft. Boldy James & Meyhem Lauren)
  6. Ray Mysterio (Ft. Westside Gunn & Conway the Machine)
  7. Roman Candles (Ft. Black Thought & Roc Marciano)
  8. Mac 10 Wounds (Ft. Conway the Machine)
  9. E. Coli (Ft. Earl Sweatshirt)
  10. Clip In A Tray (Ft. ScHoolboy Q)