Another week full of opportunity and progression. Still got loads to do though, so I'ma keep this post short and sweet (here's hoping). I've been lending my ears to all sorts and happened to come across new artists (and I'll be featuring those artists in my new weekly "Put You On" segment/section soon) and fell in love all over again with some old favourites. Have a listen and let me know what you think! Here's to another week of forward movement. Love.
The Floacist - Floetic Soul
One half of the now defunct UK neo soul duo Floetry, Natalie Stewart aka The Floacist presents us with her debut solo album Floetic Soul. It's kinda weird not hearing Marsha Ambrosius accompanying her although I do find this record to be a refreshing mélange of spoken word, soulful lyrics and beats. Musiq Soulchild features on one of my favourite tracks from the album Forever. Love.
French Montana - Mac Wit Da Cheese
Despite French Montana dropping the mixtape Mister 16: Casino Life last month, I'm still hooked on 2009's Mac Wit Da Cheese. Anyone who pays close attention to anything I say knows that I love a gangster flick and that mafioso rap is my favourite type of rap ever. Something about the criminal activities depicted in raps excites me *shrugs*. Everyone needs a bit of 'gangsta' in their lives, right?
Rapsody - Return of The B-Girl
I suppose the reason why I respect Rapsody so much is because she transcends, goes above and beyond - not just a dope female rapper but a dope rapper, period. She can spit! Listening to her music reminds me of MC Lyte and old school Jay-Z, you know, that raspy, deep feminine voice? I love it. 2010's Return of The B-Girl is the perfect record to me, with production handled mostly by 9th Wonder (she's signed to his music label JAMLA) makes for a true and complete piece of work. She certainly has made a profound impression on me and I'll definitely be writing a post on Rapsody soon. Watch this space! Meanwhile... Go out and get this record. Now.
And this track from Rapsody Replay.
Cypress Hill - Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill are surely one of the greatest hip-hop groups of all time. There's no denying that these original kings of the bong (you think Wiz Khalifa smokes a lot? Cypress are streets ahead of him lemme assure you) had a strong debut with their eponymous album Cypress Hill. I can't help but break out into my old school moves listening to them and B-Real probably has the best rapping voice I've ever heard! Certified classic that everyone should own. Shitty album art though. Ha.
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