Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Solomon Samuel Simone (EP) - Raz Simone

The first time I ever heard Raz Simone was on a track called Liquor Store, with Sam Lachow and Ariana DeBoo. Here it is, just over a year later, and I can honestly say that Raz is one of my favorite artists right now. His lyrics are real, his flow is fantastic, and his sound is original. You really can't ask for much more from an artist. Anyway, after first hearing about Raz, I kept seeing his name pop up here and there on tracks with Sam Lachow. When they released the joint Nothing's Gonna Change together, I knew then that I was going to really have to pay attention to him. A few weeks after that, one of the best (if not THE best) EP's of 2012 was released, 5 Good Reasons, a collab project of Sam and Raz. Since that point, Raz has been solidified in my mind as one of best. That brings us to today. Raz Simone has officially released his debut solo EP, Solomon Samuel Simone, and it is simply spectacular. A true showcase of his skills as an artist. This is not a project to miss out on. Enjoy it, because I know I will.

Basic - Olu

You really can't go wrong with some new Olu. Especially when it's a banger like this one. A hard hitting beat from Minhtendo, and some smooth, quick flow from Olu. It actually reminds me a bit of his track Mr. Freeze off his tape P3, which is far from a bad thing if you ask me. Check it out.

For The Money - Rich Rocka (Ya Boy) ft. Clyde Carson

In the mood for some classic hood banging shit? Rich Rocka, formerly known as Ya Boy, teams up with Clyde Carson, and they got you covered. I've been a fan of Ya Boy for years now, so I'm hoping this new name/re-branding will take him up a level, like it did for Tity Boi and Chip Tha Ripper. Enjoy this one.

Mind On Monday - Terence Ryan

There's just something magical about Terence Ryan's sound. It seems that every single track he releases is absolutely entrancing, and this latest cut off his upcoming EP See About A Dream is no different. Don't sleep on this one.