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BLP KOSHER Embraces His Idiosyncrasies On Sophomore Album “Scarecrow”

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A lot of people may be quick to dismiss Jewish rapper BLP KOSHER. His dribbling flows and sometimes overly absurd bars might turn off the traditional hip-hop fan. However, we highly encourage you to look past that because the Broward County, Florida native has a lot to offer artistically. The aforementioned qualities are two of the aspects we enjoy in addition to his versatility and beat selection. In February of this year, the 24-year-old rapper and singer began his rollout for previously untitled album. It would be through some vague promotion on social media, and it would not be until March 15 that fans got the lead offering, “Skidoo”. Then, on June 28, “Same Hat” would follow. Still, with little build-up, Scarecrow has been extremely worth the wait as BLP KOSHER is arguably at his best and most diverse.

If you caught “Violent Lullaby” in December of last year, that was just a sliver of what KOSHER can throw at his listeners. His vocal chops on that song, as well as several others on Scarecrow (“Shadow Maze” “Cobwebs”), show that they are unrefined a bit. However, they are not so off-putting that you to immediately skip the track. It goes to show that he is continuing to push himself outside of his comfort zone and be open to criticisms. Speaking of which, that is a main focus of this Bars Mitzvah follow-up. In a statement he mentions how he is embracing his oddities, and he encourages his fans to do the same.

“A collection of intrusive thoughts, life situations and messages combined. This is where weird works so please embrace your imperfections and insecurities and learn to love your inner scarecrow. They will pass right by you, laugh at you, and even fear you, but you are a star”. It is an extremely heartwarming and positive sign for hip-hop that we have artists like BLP KOSHER going and it is part of the reason why Scarecrow works so well.

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Scarecrow– BLP KOSHER

Scarecrow Tracklist:

  1. Hour Glass
  2. Shadow Maze
  3. Sugar Water
  4. Pub Sub
  5. Champagne Humor
  6. Cobwebs
  7. Wedding Day Massacre
  8. Same Hat
  9. Skidoo
  10. Guardian Dreidels (feat. Jew Shiesty & Charmane)
  11. Lady Godiva
  12. Sawdust (with ZillaKami)
  13. Ears Bleeding
  14. Broken Statue

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$NOT Presents His Spacey & Wavy Fourth LP “Viceroy”

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$NOT is back with his fourth studio album Viceroy and this time around he is rapping with a restrained presence. However, there are also times where he comes across as evil and maniacal. Or you will hear the Florida MC sound celebratory and happy like on one the promotional tracks, “HILARIOUS”, which features Cochise. Then, as far as the instrumentals go, you are getting your trap fare in a woozier and more lowkey style. You could categorize a fair amount of the beats as plugg if you wanted to. Viceroy is yet another experiment for $NOT but it does not come across as half-baked. Every element feels as if $NOT has been working in this subgenre for decades.

As for where this album falls for the veteran, it comes after his third album, Ethereal which saw its release in 2022. Prior to that, you had two 2020 projects, Beautiful Havoc and – TRAGEDY +. There was some speculation as to what the singles would be for this project, as $NOT put out “CRUEL WORLD” “0%” with ZillaKami, “BULLY” and then the aforementioned “HILARIOUS”. With Viceroy now here, only the latter of the four made the final cut. Listening to this album is quite a hazy experience, and 26-year-old really transports you to the otherworldly soundscape he has created. You feel as if you are in the crib smoking along with him throughout the 17 tracks. Give Viceroy a spin with the links below.

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Viceroy– $NOT

Viceroy Tracklist:

  1. DESPERADO
  2. BULLY
  3. CRUEL WORLD
  4. WHEN LIFE GETS RUFF
  5. HILARIOUS (feat. Cochise)
  6. HITMAN
  7. 2005 (interlude)
  8. GREEN TEA
  9. DECEIVED
  10. HARMONY
  11. WHT U DONE
  12. DEADMAN
  13. HELP REFUSER
  14. LONELY MF
  15. THE FLYEST
  16. TOXIC
  17. MY SHORTY THUGGIN’

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Rema Shows Why He Is Such A Thrilling Afrobeats Artist On “HEIS”

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The Afrobeats genre has lately been taking on more of a mellow and sensual vibe. However, Rema is bringing a thunderstorm-like jolt of energy into it with his sophomore album, HEIS. Overall, the “Calm Down” star has continuously been dubbing himself as the next face of his respective lane and he honestly may have a strong case with this project. This all killer and no filler 11-song tracklist rarely allows to take a moment to breathe. From the blistering pace of the opener, “MARCH AM”, to probably “EGUNGUN”, Rema will make the listener dance till they drop. Displaying this much energy on any album is challenge, but when the instrumentals are so diverse, it makes it even more difficult. Rema manages to pull it off and then some on HEIS. Show-stopping performances are plentiful even just on 27-minute listen.

Some of our favorites that we are revisiting include “EGUNGUN”, “BENIN BOYS” with Shallipopi, “MARCH AM”, and the title track. Themes on this project include boastfully repping his hometown of Benin City to reminding everyone of his artistic greatness. Perhaps, the reason why Rema was able to succeed perhaps more than ever before on HEIS was due to his changed mindset. According to Rolling Stone, wanted to focus more on what his fans across the globe would get down to, rather than what he deemed as sufficient. That might sound like a mistake to some, but the results would prove otherwise, Rema seemed like he had a blast making this. “We’re not just making what the people at home would enjoy. We’re also making what we hope the world would also enjoy. I got rid of that mentality getting in the studio, like, ‘I’ll start with what I love’”.

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HEIS– Rema

HEIS Tracklist:

  1. MARCH AM
  2. AZAMAN
  3. HEHEHE
  4. YAYO
  5. BENIN BOYS with Shallipopi
  6. HEIS
  7. OZEBA
  8. WAR MACHINE with ODUMODUBLVCK
  9. EGUNGUN
  10. VILLAIN
  11. NOW I KNOW

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Tech N9ne Loads Up On The Guests For New Album “COSM”

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Tech N9ne is working some old and new friends on his latest album, COSM. Also referred to as Class Of Strange Music, this is a new entry in the long-running Tech N9ne Collabos series. It comes in as the ninth one, and it is also his first album in the saga in seven years. The project is led by several singles which include “Roll Call”, “ZOD (I Win I Always Win)”, “Boomer Rang”, and many more.

Like the name of the title suggests, there are some odd instrumentals and bars laced throughout this behemoth of a tracklist. But that is Tech N9ne’s m.o. and it helped define his legendary status. Speaking of the set of songs, there are 23 in total and almost every one of them has a handful of features. They range from more recognizable stars like Kevin Gates, Trae Tha Truth, Killer Mike, and Hopsin. However, you also have appearances from Tech’s Strange Music, Inc family such Skatterman & Snug Brim on “Drippy Drop”. Whatever the flavor, the Kansas City, MO MC has it, so be sure to spin COSM below.

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COSM– Tech N9ne

COSM Tracklist:

  1. Greetings (Skit)
  2. No Popcorn with Fatman Scoop
  3. Bigger with King Iso, Zkeircrow
  4. ZOD (I Win I Always Win) with Kevin Gates, Snow Tha Product, Joey Cool
  5. Disgusted with Killer Mike, Hopsin
  6. Roll Call with Rittz, King Iso, Joey Cool, JL, Lex Bratcher, X-Raided
  7. Let It Bang with Y8$
  8. Sour Dough with LaRussell, Keak Da Sneak, Stunnaman02
  9. I’m Just Tryna Get with Roblo DaStar, Miss Kush, Shay Lyriq, Kc Young Boss
  10. Walter Sobchak (Am I Wrong?) with The Popper, X-Raided
  11. P.O.W. with Marley Young
  12. Bathroom (Skit)
  13. Drippy Drop with Skatterman & Snug Brim
  14. THE GHOST OF ROSETTA THARPE with Lajon Witherspoon, Ako Mack
  15. Sin Miedo with Zkiercrow, G-Mo Skee, Phlaque The Grimstress
  16. I Got Time Today with ¡MAYDAY!
  17. TAKE THAT L9LVE BACK? with Marcus Yates, Daylyt
  18. Boomer Rang with Stevie Stone, K.A.A.N., Ubi
  19. L.9.V.E. 4EVA (Skit)
  20. I Know The Real with C-Mob, Sovi Haze
  21. Sniper’s Remorse with Trae Tha Truth, King Iso
  22. Underdog with X-Raided, Head DA DON
  23. Ain’t Gonna Be Another with Jehry Robinson, Blane Howard

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Jay Worthy & DāM FunK Celebrate The West Coast With Bouncy G-Funk Cuts On “Magic Hour”

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“MAGIC HOUR OUT NOW THIS WAS 7 YEARS IN THE MAKING HAPPY TO FINALLY SHARE THIS WITH THE WORLD THIS FOR ALL THE REAL HEADS WHO KNOW WHATS UP FUNK DONT QUIT 👌🏽”. It is clear that Jay Worthy is ecstatic to have Magic Hour out after all of his hard work. This collaboration album with longtime producer from Cali, DāM FunK, is led by three singles, all of which came out this year. Jay put out “Westside” with DRAM in late April, “105 West” with a whole host of guests (Ty Dolla $ign, Channel Tres, A-Trak, and DJ Quik), and then “Rich Today”. Each track is a direct and worthy homage to the G-Funk sound.

That seems to be what Jay Worthy wanted to accomplish with DāM FunK on Magic Hour. Even though this project was supposedly conceived all these years ago, it could not have come at a better time. With how successful the entire West Coast scene has been in 2024, releasing an album celebrating one of the region’s most iconic soundscapes was a great idea. Jay has certainly helped contribute heavily to this achievement, now dropping his second project (Affiliated 2), as well as helping Kendrick Lamar with the “Not Like Us” music video.

As for Magic Hour, DāM FunK brings so many variations of instrumentals and every one of them is incredibly smooth and chill. No matter where you are in the world, this project will make you feel like you are cruising down the roads of California with the top down during the summer. The guest performers, who range from Honda Carter, Barney Bones, Polyester the Saint and more, all bring a sense of aura to Jay’s lax rapping. Overall, Magic Hour is one of the best tapes to check out right now.

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Magic Hour– Jay Worthy & DāM FunK

Magic Hour Tracklist:

  1. San Dimas (feat. G Perico & Honda Carter)
  2. Westside with DRAM
  3. Rich Today with Leven Kali (feat. Polyester the Saint)
  4. Boogie (feat. Nhale)
  5. Can’t Do That
  6. 105 West with A-Trak (feat. Ty Dolla $ign, Channel Tres & DJ Quik)
  7. It’s So Hard (feat. Osbe Chill)
  8. Untouchable (feat. P-LO)
  9. Olde 8 Again Interlude
  10. Heartstop (feat. Channel Tres)
  11. Connected (feat. Barney Bones)
  12. Bounce (feat. Soopafly)
  13. Watch Your Tone (feat. Ray Wright)
  14. Caught Up
  15. Let You Go (feat. Sha Hef
  16. Can’t Fade The Funk (feat. Honda Carter)

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Juicy J & Xavier Wulf Craft A Consistent & Fun Trap Record With “Memphis Zoo”

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“The album itself is SUPER fun. It’s the signature Juicy J style, and Xavier Wulf fits very well into the mix. Short, fun and consistent, that’s what a Juicy J album should be”. That was one review left on Album Of The Year talking about the newest Juicy J project, Memphis Zoo. As the user says, this is a joint effort with the influential voice and Xavier Wulf. The latter is from Memphis as well, but even though he has been in the game for at least a decade, these two are quite unfamiliar with one another. In fact, Juicy J and Xavier Wulf did not collaborate as a duo until the former’s 2023 tape, Mental Trillness. You can hear them together on “No Man”.

After seeing their potential together, Juicy grabbed Xavier again for a couple of cuts of the aforementioned tape’s sequel earlier this year. “On The Way” and “All It Takes” are the two joints to revisit. Now, on Memphis Zoo, their relationship is fully realized, and we share the same sentiment as the reviewer above. While Juicy J is undoubtedly a pillar of Southern hip-hop, he can be limited in terms of his approach to a track.

Where he is truly great is when he creates punchy and short tracks and Memphis Zoo excels in that area. Adding in Xavier Wulf further helps this project succeed, because while the beats do slap, they are all fairly similar. So, having that extra voice with a different cadence breaks up what could have been an even more monotonous listen. Overall, Juicy J and Wulf have a solid record and we recommend you give it a spin.

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Memphis Zoo– Juicy J & Xavier Wulf

Memphis Zoo Tracklist:

  1. The Truth
  2. Knocking’ At The Door
  3. Look How Far
  4. Alley Oop
  5. Symptoms
  6. No Man (feat. Project Pat) – Remix
  7. Good P
  8. Survivin’
  9. Rich 4 Life
  10. Chuuurch
  11. Don’t Let Em See
  12. The Disaappointment

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Zacari Comes Through With His Flashy & Stylish Debut Album “Bliss”

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Zacari is someone who rose into the world of stardom through a now unforgettable feature. That of course is on the DAMN. cut “LOVE.” with the one and only Kendrick Lamar. Just two years after that 2017 collaboration, the Bakersfield, California singer/rapper would go on to sign with TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment). Since being with the label, he has put forth a handful of EPs (SOL & Run Wild Run Free) and a lot of singles. Some of which make Zacari’s debut album Bliss even two years later. That would be the title track with a feature from fellow label-mate Isaiah Rashad.

So, what took so long for Zacari to release Bliss? Well, he took the time to speak with Billboard on why this debut was important to get right. Part of it came from the studio sessions with Kendrick and ScHoolboy Q and just being around them throughout the creative processes. “When you’re in the room with these people like Kendrick and ScHoolboy, and they have their track record of albums and you’re watching them do it, [you see] what it really takes. It’s super important for the quality to not only be in the sound, but [also] in the writing and introspectiveness. Your pen is going to grow, you’re going to experience more things, and then you have to learn how to put them out in in the right way. I think that’s what takes time”.

We can see and hear that Zacari brought that mindset over to Bliss. The soundscapes are rich are very well mixed. Zacari’s vocals are consistently strong and uses those various sounds we mentioned to do some experimenting as well. While it still might take some time to fully develop a true “Zacari” track, this album is a great start to that journey.

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Listen To Bliss By Zacari

Bliss Tracklist:

  1. Homeless
  2. Reverse with James Fauntleroy
  3. Ave Maria with Ty Dolla $ign
  4. Girl Next Door
  5. Truth Is
  6. Bliss with Isaiah Rashad
  7. Berserk!!!
  8. Nocturnal
  9. Believe with Doechii
  10. Bless Her Heart with Blxst
  11. F(OMO)
  12. Give You Up
  13. Ocean
  14. Destiny
  15. Lonewolf Still
  16. Faith + Sight with BEAM
  17. Icarus Outro with Ab-Soul

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Action Bronson Continues His Wonderfully Absurd & Whimsical Ways On “JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHLAVA THE DOCTOR”

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Action Bronson never shies from being himself. It is one of the many redeeming qualities of the unapologetically blunt rapper who hails from Queens, New York. Overall, it is probably what he is most synonymous with, and we are happy that he stays true. To be honest, hip-hop can use more light-hearted and unique lyricists like him. The 2013 XXL Freshman is bringing out his usual self on another tight project for 2024 and it comes after a handful of singles. Action Bronson’s JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHLAVA THE DOCTOR is led by “NOURISH A THUG” and “SEGA”, both of which were released just two months before it.

Bronson is working alongside familiar faces for this project, both on the production and feature front. The former sees him recruit Daringer and The Alchemist once again, and the MC also chips into the creation of the beats. As for the accompanying performers, mainstays Julian Love and Yung Mehico (instrumentalists) are here, as well as Meyhem Lauren and Larry June. As we stated, Bronson is still wonderfully wild and colorful bars. For example, take a look at these from the jazzy and grand “HIDEO NOMO”. “Finish quick, she spit my seeds on the floor, a tree grew (Uh) / Then she continued seasoning the sea food / I got more karate movеs than Steven Seagal (That’s a lot)“.

Like Bronson’s past release, Cocodrillo Turbo, JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHLAVA THE DOCTOR, sees as him the titular doctor. He presents himself as this on several tracks, with one being “SEGA”. It is unclear what this all means for the album, but what we can tell you is that there are some great tracks to be had. That is thanks in part to the funky and catchy instrumentals (“SALVAJE” “KOMPRESSOR”). Give Bronson’s new outing a try with the links below.

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Listen To JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHLAVA THE DOCTOR By Action Bronson

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHLAVA THE DOCTOR Tracklist:

  1. SPLASH (PROVOCATIV) with Julian Love, Yung Mehico
  2. SEGA
  3. NOURISH A THUG
  4. HIDEO NOMO with Julian Love
  5. SALVAJE
  6. HOGAN with Meyhem Lauren
  7. CITRUS WAHOO with Meyhem Lauren
  8. KOMPRESSOR with Larry June
  9. NBA LEATHER ON NBC with Alchemist
  10. SHADOW REALM
  11. DOCTOR

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Common & Pete Rock Recapture The Good Old Days Of Hip-Hop On “The Auditorium Vol. 1”

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Common and Pete Rock are two no brainer G.O.A.T.s of the genre. One is an elite and thought-provoking rhymer, and the other is a highly revered and meticulous producer. Moreover, when you combine those two types of talents together, you are bound to witness greatness. If we had one word to describe this Common and Pete album, The Auditorium Vol. 1, it would be that. From track one to 15, you are getting top-notch beats and sample flips, as well as impeccable verses about your typical Common fare. If there is one theme we picked up on from the singles to this project, it is that this dynamic tandem was looking to bring back the Golden Era of hip-hop.

Generally, most fans would consider that to be 1990s decade, an era which preached a focus on creativity and mindful writing. Overall, Common and Pete Rock do a near-flawless job at recapturing that period on The Auditorium Vol. 1 and it makes for a show-stopping passion project. Throughout the rollout of this collaboration offering, Common has repeatedly preached that they were aiming to make this for the love of it all and we can hear that undoubtedly. All in all, if you are someone who did grow up in the earlier stages of hip-hop’s dominance, The Auditorium Vol. 1 is a great way to get your feet wet in the conscious hip-hop space this summer.

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Listen To The Auditorium Vol. 1 By Common & Pete Rock

The Auditorium Vol. 1 Tracklist:

  1. Dreamin’
  2. Chi-Town Do It
  3. This Man
  4. We’re On Our Way
  5. Fortunate
  6. So Many People [Feat. Bilal]
  7. Wise Up
  8. A GOD (There Is) [Feat. Jennifer Hudson]
  9. Stellar
  10. Lonesome
  11. All Kind Of Ideas [Feat. Pete Rock]
  12. When The Sun Shines Again [Feat. Posdnuos]
  13. Everything’s So Grand [Feat. PJ]
  14. Now And Then
  15. Outro

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Eminem Gives Fans A Worthy Curtain Call With “The Death Of Slim Shady”

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Eminem took his time with this one. The Death of Slim Shady feels like the most important Em release since The Marshall Mathers LP 2. Which, not coincidentally, is considered to be one of the rapper’s last good albums. The rollout has been mysterious. The music videos have been entertaining. And the Slim Shady concept has lots of potential. Fortunately, the finished product delivers on the hype. The Death of Slim Shady is a strong Eminem album, his best of the decade. The reception to the singles, particularly “Houdini,” was mixed, but both fit within the context of the album’s framework.

Eminem urged fans to listen to the album in order, and, true to his word, the songs play better with the context of what came before. “Renaissance” is jolt of an opener, with Em’s typical wordplay in top form. “Habits” and “Trouble” dig into the darker side of the Slim Shady alter ego, with production that doesn’t overpower the lyrics. The darker songs are what work best on the album, like “Antichrist” and the tense “Bad One.” They are not only catchier than something like “Brand New Dance,” but they are progressions of the Slim Shady sound that don’t have to rely on cheap nostalgia. Em has admitted that he’s struggled to evolve with the times. Ironically, it’s in saying goodbye to his breakout character that he finally manages to do so.

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Listen To The Death Of Slim Shady By Eminem

The Death of Slim Shady tracklist:

  1. Renaissance
  2. Habits
  3. Trouble
  4. Brand New Dance
  5. Evil
  6. All You Got (Skit)
  7. Lucifer
  8. Antichrist
  9. Fuel
  10. Road Rage
  11. Houdini
  12. Breaking News (Skit)
  13. Guilty Conscience 2
  14. Head Honcho
  15. Temporary (featuring Skylar Grey)
  16. Bad One
  17. Tobey (featuring BabyTron & Big Sean)
  18. Guess Who’s Back (Skit)
  19. Somebody Save Me

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