Welcome to our Rap Weekly 67: The Conductor Machine is coming to the streets. It is a format where we bring you all the hot news from the scene, all new releases, clips, and announcements that you should not miss. Today’s news feed is filled to the brim: R.A.P. Ferreira and AJ Suede are G’s Us, V Don and Boldy James will soon release a joint album. Watch the massive documentary about the legendary Little Brother. CZARFACE is back! Czartificial Intelligence out now. YL has released the last music video for Don’t Feed The Pigeons, and you have to see it. Baltimore native Jurdan Bryant, a member of Spillage Village, just dropped his new short but incredibly powerful EP titled Underneath, Ova East. This week, you’ll get some quick news that you can’t miss. What dope albums and music videos have been released last week? That and much more can be found by scrolling down.
NEWS OF THE WEEK
The Conductor Machine is coming to the streets
Watching the work of the main trio of the Griselda label is a sheer joy. Westside Gunn is curating talents like Estee Nack, Benny The Butcher is teasing an anticipated record while he manages the Black Soprano Family label, and Conway the Machine has amassed some of the greatest talents in the contemporary rap game on his Drumwork label. It is Conway who has been absolutely unstoppable this year, releasing one project after another. Highlights include WON’T HE DO IT, Pain Provided Profit (w/ Jae Skeese), and Speshal Machinery (w/ 38 Spesh). Last week, Conway gifted us with something that was every Griselda label fan’s dream. He teamed up with producer Conductor Williams on his latest EP, and together they produced a phenomenal project.
Conductor Machine is a piece of art that cannot disappoint any rap fan. Conductor Williams is one of the best producers, and this year has been a breakthrough year for him. The fact that he produced two beats for Drake speaks for itself. It’s no surprise that Conway the Machine, in particular, is an absolute match for his beats. Conductor Machine is the essence of the best street rap. Conway spews out one relentless lyric after another, lacing them with pain and self-reflection. Conductor does what he does best, and from the beat of the first track, Blessings Of The King, you’ll be completely engulfed by its gorgeous sample. This is the EP we needed.
NEWS
R.A.P. Ferreira and AJ Suede are G’s Us
The first treatise from G’s Us has arrived in the form of JUST CHOMP. G’s Us is a duo formed this year by rappers R.A.P. Ferreira and AJ Suede. In the artists’ words, the duo is “a systematic and complete metaphysical framework we have been researching and refining for roughly 2000 years.” The production of the pilot single was handled by the one and only Steel Tipped Dove. The track is the first taste of the aforementioned duo’s collaborative record, which will be titled WHAT THEM DOGS DON’T KNOW THEY KNOW and is due out on December 22. Christmas is coming sooner than we would have expected, but we don’t mind at all.
Watch the massive documentary about the legendary Little Brother.
The hip-hop group Little Brother, made up of rappers Phonte, Big Pooh, and (formerly) producer 9th Wonder, is not only one of rap’s most legendary entities but also one with the most interesting story. That’s why we’re thrilled to see the release of May the Lord Watch, a nearly two-hour documentary on YouTube that charts the rise, breakup, and reunion of this distinguished rap group. The heart of the documentary, however, lies in the developing relationship between Phonte and Big Pooh. If you’re interested in a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the documentary, definitely check out Dead End Conversations w/ @Yoh31, who was involved in the making of the documentary, on the DEHH channel.
V Don and Boldy James will soon release a joint album
A few days ago, producer V Don celebrated his birthday, but instead of just receiving gifts, he decided to give one to his fans. That gift was the announcement of a collaborative project with the legendary Boldy James. Despite the fact that we don’t know anything about the album yet, it’s clear that we can expect a top-notch dose of strict and street rap that both artists excel at. Their collaboration brings visions of another amazing contribution to the world of hip-hop music. We eagerly await more information, including a release date and other details that will likely bring an unforgettable experience to our ears. Listen to the leaked track, GaGa.
QUICK NEWS
- On Friday, West Coast legend Blu will release his album Africa. Listen to the pilot single.
- Evidence and Rakaa have released two great singles, Conflict & Contradictions and The Singularity.
- Chuck Strangers is back with the excellent singleA Forsaken Lover’s Plea.
- One and only Raz Fresco has made for you an unboxing of the EP-133 K.O. II sampler, sequencer, and composer.
- Raz Fresco tested his new EP-133 K.O. II right away and produced great beats on it.
- OBIJUAN and dylantheinfamous have released SHEEPTONGUE SOUSE, the first single from APOXALYPSO, on YouTube.
- Earl Sweatshirt gifted his fans with a documentary for the 10th anniversary of Doris.
- Listen to a DJ set by the talented DJ Haram on The Lot Radio.
- The album Only The Strong Remain by rapper AKAI SOLO will be released on December 8th exclusively on Break All Records.
- In the new episode of “Off Top” Freestyle (Top Shelf Premium), Kelly Moonstone is behind the mic. You have a lot to look forward to.
BEST RELEASES
LORDY – IN HIM WE TRUST
The album Pride of a Man is one of the most anticipated albums of the next year. ANKHLEJOHN, the unstoppable talent from Washington, D.C., announced the record well in advance, building up huge anticipation. Moreover, all indications are that he’s got big things in the works. Last week, he set up a new Bandcamp profile and dropped the project IN HIM WE TRUST under the pseudonym LORDY. He also released merch for the album, which you can find on veblengoods.vip. IN HIM WE TRUST is the essence of everything we love about the rapper’s music. LORDY once again selects gorgeous beats that contrast with his bone-chilling voice to make listening to the album a unique experience. LORDY has a refined sense of humor; the lyrics are full of dope rhymes and life truths. IN HIM WE TRUST. Unfortunately, no video was released for the album, so we attach the video for the track A GOD IN THE FLESH.
Look Damien! and Rahiem Supreme – BROWN ALPACA
Last week, BROWN ALPACA came running, accompanied by Look Damien! and Rahiem Supreme. You can look forward to a fairly lengthy fourteen-track project featuring guest appearances from ANKHLEJOHN, DA$H, and MULLAH OMAR. The album is now available exclusively on Bandcamp and on beautiful CDs. But the rule applies: “first come, first served,” so if you wish to have your own physical copy, there’s no need to wait. Rahiem Supreme has also released an EP, Throwawayz from Outer Limits, which complements his record with producer noface. While these are originally unreleased tracks that didn’t fit on the main album, they aren’t inferior in the slightest. These “throwaway” tracks are still first-class pieces of work, and we encourage you to purchase them. So feel free to buy both projects at best.
Jurdan Bryant & Spillage Village – Underneath, Ova East
Baltimore native Jurdan Bryant, a member of Spillage Village, just dropped his new short but incredibly powerful EP titled Underneath, Ova East. This project offers an intense experience that features the rapper’s top-notch collaborations with guest artists Uno Hype and Tiino. Jurdan Bryant stands out not only for his musical talent but also for his artistic approach to visuals. His iconic music videos are not only a means to showcase his music but also reflect his passion for cinematography. Bryant is known for bringing music and film together to create immersive and engaging audiovisual experiences. Bryant takes a purely cinematic approach, but his latest EP perfectly showcases the emotional depth even without an associated music video. This work is a remarkable example of the fusion of musical artistry with strong emotion. Bryant thus perfectly exemplifies what it means to embody rap, bringing listeners an authentic and emotional experience. Unfortunately, no music video was released for the album, so we are attaching the video for the track Outside.
eLZhi & Oh No – Heavy Vibrato
Few rap veterans maintain the same status and drive as eLZhi. The former Slum Village member and one of Detroit’s biggest artists never misses Each of his albums is a showcase of meticulous rap where you won’t find any compromises or missteps. In 2020, eLZhi released the acclaimed Seven Times Down Eight Times Up, and last year, he dazzled us with his project Zhigeist (w/ Georgia Anne Muldrow). On his latest project, Heavy Vibrato, he teamed up with producer Oh No and once again showed the rest of the scene how it’s done. The term vibrato refers to a musical effect consisting of a small, regular, and rapidly pulsating change in pitch of a musical instrument, and the album Heavy Vibrato is definitely pulsating. eLZhi is one of the best lyricists of his time, and you’ll be eager to see where his next masterful verse takes you. In addition, the album features guest appearances from veterans like Blu and Guilty Simpson, giving the album even more drive.
Wino Willy – WINO FROM ANOTHER PLANET
Wino Willy, originally from Edison, New Jersey, and growing up in Philadelphia, has released his highly anticipated album, Wino From Another Planet. This concept project focuses on the story of Wino, an escaped producer fleeing his home planet. The project reflects this astral theme through psychedelic instrumentals and a futuristic sound palette. The album delivers a strong dose of progressive boom-bap, confirming Willy’s status among the elite of underground hip-hop’s most creative producers. The tracks on the album are filled with boundless, spacey sounds that fuse Afro-futuristic influences with atmospheric and ethereal elements while maintaining a somber boom-bap aesthetic. The record features guest appearances from billy woods, Fatboi Sharif, Daniel Son, Gabe ‘Nandez, and more. The sixteen tracks take the listener on a surreal ride with Willy’s spacey samples and hypnotic drums. Unfortunately, no music video was released for the album, so we are attaching the video for the track Change Of Pace.
DOPE ALBUMS
The five albums mentioned above are not the only ones you should hear. We’ve picked ten more dope albums that no one should miss. Give all the projects mentioned a chance; every single one deserves it. SOO DO KOO is this year’s MVP, without question. #FREEPALESTINE. KILLVONGARD has released one of the most original projects we’ve heard this year. NV expanded his Deep Cuts Vol.2 EP with a great BONUS. CZARFACE is back! Czartificial Intelligence out now. Legends AZ & Buckwild team up for Truth Be Told. Other great releases from BlaQ Chidori & Barto100, Sunmundi, Andrew, Monae Marleau, and ILLAH.
Sunmundi – Nature of My Nature
KILLVONGARD – Life Is a Masterpiece.
SOO DO KOO – OPPOSITES ATTRACT
NV – Deep Cuts Vol.2 BONUS
CZARFACE – Czartificial Intelligence
Andrew – Don’t Forget Me, Bluest
BlaQ Chidori & Barto100 – At Ya Neck!
Monae Marleau – Where’s The Fire…?!
AZ & Buckwild – Truth Be Told
ILLAH – One Way Mirror
BEST MUSIC VIDEOS
Trapmat Savior and Mike Shabb always knew they were Born 2 Win.
YL has released the last music video for Don’t Feed The Pigeons, and you have to see it.
BA PACE will once again immerse you with his sheer uniqueness.
In an immersive video clip, Red INF explores why rap music runs through his veins.
Black Josh, Sleazy F Baby, and Drae Da Skimask are a masterful trio that needs to work together more often.
DOPE VIDEOS
We’re definitely not done with the top five music videos. We’ve picked out ten more dope clips that you definitely need to see. Give all the artists below a chance; they deserve it. What A Day!, the talented Jay Cinema has released a new music video. Ca$ablanca has a soul that makes him want to rap. MIKE continues his beauty ride with the video for Burning Desire. Yes, you guessed it. Once again, we have a new video from rapper The Musalini. Does that man ever rest? CRIMEAPPLE doesn’t just stop. Also releasing top-notch videos last week were YaH-Ra & A Plus Tha Kid, Franklin Armstrong, Erick the Architect, KING VISION ULTRA, and MBK Supreme.
Franklin Armstrong – Eastside Pt. 1 (Produced by decentdecent)
Erick the Architect – Shook Up ft. Joey Bada$$ & FARR
MBK Supreme – Shoulder to Cry feat. Sibbs Roc
KING VISION ULTRA – Swing (with Nakama.)
The Musalini “Satellite” (Produced By 38 Spesh)
YaH-Ra & A Plus Tha Kid – 99 Problems
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.
