Welcome to our Rap Weekly number 23, it is a format where we bring you all the hot news from the scene, all new releases, clips, announcements that you should not miss. Today’s news feed is filled to the brim, first big wave of new albums is coming. Black Thought, Fly Anakin or Pink Siifu are working with some first-class producers. What albums and music videos has been released last week? That and much more is just a one scroll away.
NEWS OF THE WEEK
You could say that this week’s Rap Weekly is thematic in a way, during the past week we got quite a few announcements of exciting music coming our way, music that is coming sooner then later. We will be contentrating on upcoming releases through out the whole article. Let’s begin with Fly Anakin. Last year, talent from Mutant Academy got us his most successful project to date (album Frank) and this year rapper plans to continue a same wave.
He joints his forces with producer Foisey. and together they will bring us project Skinemaxxx (Side A) and (Side B). First half of the album will be released on 5th of April and will have 12 tracks on including 3 skits. Featuring artists are Big Kahuna OG and Pink Siifu. We can shorten our waiting for the release by the pilot track and clip that has been released by the artist.
NEWS
Black Though plans another banger
Frontman of the group The Roots, Black Though, kicked of his solo career in 2018 with debut EP Streams of Thought Vol. 1. He followed up on the released with another two projects, but his solo career did not fully take off until the last year. Artist released a first-class project called Cheat Codes, produced by Danger Mouse. Award winning project gain a lot of fans all around the world but that did not stoped rapper from preparing another project. He started working with New York’s “cinematic soul” band El Michels Affair and they will release a joint album on 14th of April. Album will be called Glorious Game and artist already gave us a little tease in the form of pilot single called Grateful and we cannot wait for the rest.
Get to know Brainorchestra and Jadasea.
Let us introduce you to two artists that you should keep an eye on this year. Brainorchestra is a talented rapper and producer from New Jersey to which we have been listening to for a while. He will release his newest album on 10th of February, album called It Means A Lot and artist produced it completely by himself. You can already find an exclusive clip via rapper’s own website alongside of the option to buy a vinyl. Another not rightfully overlooked rapper is Jadasea. If you do not know him yet now is your unique chance to change that, on 8th of February will be released his album The Corner Vol. 1 produced by Laron, and you can watch a clip for the pilot track Middle of It.
Unique collaborations you do not want to miss
Let’s start with B. Cool-Aid. This duo is formed by rapper Pink Siifu and producer Ahwlee. They released their debut album BRWN in 2017 and two years later followed it up with project Syrup. Their new album Leather Blvd. will be coming our way on 31st of March and we cannot wait. Let’s followed that up with another unique connection. Joint project is in preparation in between rapper Koncept Jack$on and producer Sadhugold. Album will be called Draft Dodger and should be released soon. For now, we can listen to pilot track called Lacienigga Boulevard.
BEST RELEASES
Skyzoo & The Other Guys – The Mind of A Saint
Veteran from New York went into this project with intention to create something little bit different. Therefore, he chose to tell the story of this album from the point of view of the fictional character Franklin Saint, from the TV series Snowfall. Even though the character is fictional, both TV series and album are mirroring the events of the real world. Album was produced by the duo The Other Guys which offered series of unique beats. Skyzoo is still the first-class rapper, creating boom bap like almost nobody else.
ZelooperZ – Might Not Make It
Unique projects are kinda staple of the ZelooperZ from Bruiser Brigade. His album Van Gogh’s Left Ear (2021) brought him a lot of new listeners and intoduced rapper to the world. After his last year’s Get WeT.Radio artist now comes with project Might Not Make it. You will find five completely distinctive tracks, unique rap and experimental productions that you will not find anywhere else. Unfortunately, there has been no clip released alongside of the album so let’s watch the clip for Wildstyle produced by Alchemist.
Declaime & Madlib – In The Beginning (Vol. 3)
Third round of the collaborations between the Declaime and Madlib. Duo delivered third part of their series In The Beginning which contains their old, never released before tracks. Listen to great compilation that brings together hip hop, jazz, funk and soul. You can hear the tooth of time a little big throughout each track but then listening to beats from Madlib is always an experience. Artists do not have any joint video clip but fortunately they are both members of the group LMD so we can listen to their Flying High.
Mickey Diamond – Oroku Saki
We recommended you the collaboration between Mickey Diamond and producer Big Ghost Ltd. called Gucci Ghost 2 last week. Mickey decided not to hesitate and release another project as soon as he can, so here it is, Oroku Saki. Album is full of references on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Cover art is a tribute to album Mm..Food by MF DOOM. Alongside the album was released no clip so we give you clip for the track All I Do.
Mad1ne & Blazy Green – Wiggy Wonka & Gas Factory
Mad1ne on a mic, Blazy Green creating beats and Dj Tekneek doing cuts. Whole project is movie themed, at the beginning of a lot of tracks is a little skit creating the atmosphere of each song. You should definitely watch for these two going forward and see what they will come up next.
ANOTHER DOPE RELEASES
Sebb Bash – fluorescent mud instrumentalzz
Jason Griff & Alaska – Pop Songs for the Apocalypse
Eclyse – Shadows Of Creation
Stack Skrilla – JUSCUZ
Heartbreak Julio & Retrospec – Feel The Soul
DJ Proof – Ladies Love Boombap, Vol. 3
Wun Two – Snow Vol. 7
BEST MUSIC VIDEOS
Westside Gunn, Rome Streetz a Stove God Cook$ on a same track. There is anything else to say.
GUANAHANI, one of the best albums of the last year is available on streaming services.
Curren$y does not stop and releases clip for the track Doe Boy.
O Finess, Eddie Jame, Flee Lord a The Musalini have a perfect chemistry.
Rahiem Supreme is here with another unique track.
ANOTHER DOPE VIDEOS
Drex Carter – Park Row Freestyle
Rob Cave x Small Professor – Iron Horse (Feat. Dallas Penn)
Boob Bronx & Blizz From Juice – Snorting Ants
Fuego Base – Can’t Cancel Base
HIM LO x WINO WILLY – 67th Infantry
Passport Rav – Pootie in The Elevator
And that’s it all the important news on the scene from the last week. What caught your eye this week? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter. You can expect another one next Monday. It’s going to be really interesting, so don’t miss it.
Translated from Czech by Rado.
