Since we are in this Corona lock down, I had time to go back to 2019 and bring forward some beat makers, producers that I didn't get time to touch. One guy I was enjoying for a few years is Mndsgn (Mind Design) a Philippine, Jersey living, Cali living producer. I got caught up with his style once I listened to his 2014 release Yawn Zen. Labeled under electronic, not really hip hop with his early releases. This latest release Snaxx has recovered beats from a hard drive that was supposed to be a full release from a 2018 mix tape. I compare his music discography from then to now.
ScHoolboy Q - CrasH Talk
We have been feeling ScHoolboy for a minute. Me not so major but his appearance has always been worth while. So with his 2019 release was another one of the artist we looked forward to hearing. With a 5 songs with features on a 14 track release. We wanted to lay back and check this one out.
Anderson Paak - Ventura
We get a second chance to listen to a new feature release for Anderson Paak. It was surprising that he would come out with another release so quickly but the sound and feel of this release is something Sean and I wanted to discuss.
Anderson Paak - Oxnard
We finally get the full release of Anderson Paak Oxnard. The Cali crooner and creative artist that has been featured almost every where. This Dr. Dre produced release is something Sean and I couldn’t wait to dive into.
Jay Rock vs. ASAP Rocky 2018
We close this week out with two very well developed releases by Jay Rock (Redemption) and ASAP Rocky (Testing). So unique in their way that we left them for last so we would be able to spend the time to highlight and showcase their talent. Very good listen.
Nipsey Hussle & Cozz
We stay on the West Coast and grab hold of two new releases. Both from L.A the area with styles that may seem similar but unique in a way to see how quality trumps style. Cozz being a Dreamville alum and Nipsey with Atlantic records. Pretty interesting when you hear the features and production quality.
XXXtentacion vs Tyler the Creator
On this episode, Sean and I go left field on these artist. One new to the Hip hop genre the other a prolific producer with production and hip hop albums underneath him. Really different perspective for both but we do our best to tackle the uniqueness of both of them.