Welcome to Play Count, the Volume’s weekly mix of the best in recent hip-hop. In this edition, new music from Jadakiss, Sha Stimuli, Royce da 5′9″, Consequence and more.
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Consequence ft. Rick Ross - “The More I Get”
Queens MC Consequence links up with Officer Ricky for a feel-good tune about hustling and the constant want for more. Cons has always had an exuberant work ethic leading up to new projects, and appears to be back to the grind for the upcoming Cons TV.
Royce da 5′9″- “Taxi Driver”
Nickle Nine gets on his storytelling tip, taking you on a journey with his passengers, “hip” and “hop.” Careful listeners will pick up the hints in Royce’s wordplay and borrowed flows, revealing the travelers as caricatures of the late greats, Pac and Biggie.
Sha Stimuli ft. Freeway & Young Chris - “Move Back”
The latest leak from Sha Stimuli’s next project, My Soul to Keep, finds the MC hooked up with stars from the once-great Roc Dynasty, including superproducer Just Blaze.
Mike Dreams - “Gettin Ours”
An upbeat tune about focusing on numero uno, while ignoring the ever-prevalent “haters” of hip-hop.
Sir Aah ft. The Clipse - “Let’s Go”
DMV’s Sir Aah brings in talented Virginia duo the Clipse, who impress once again with their ability to catch and flow on any beat.
Charles Hamilton ft. Show Tufli - “Long Socks”
After local rapper Charles Hamilton was dropped by Interscope, his unreleased major-label debut, This Perfect Life, found its way to the Internet. Although the album was overshadowed by controversy over Hamilton’s personal life, the project still shows signs of the talent that impressed throughout his Hamiltonization Process, and has been missing for months since.
Vibes - “Fly”
Newcomer Vibes may have some top talent on the mike (Tanya Morgan, Royce da 5′9″) to draw listeners into his mixtape, The New Generation, but it’s his solo tracks and stellar production from Trackfiends and 6th Sense that make this a standout project.
Jadakiss - “Take Me to NY”
Kiss spits a short dedication to New York. Great as it is to hear new Jada, it’s still a far cry from Hova’s “Empire State of Mind.”
Welcome to Play Count, the Volume’s weekly mix of the best in recent hip-hop. In this edition, new music from Quest, the Knux, XV, Theophilus London and more.
Welcome to Play Count, the Volume’s weekly mix of the best in recent hip-hop. In this edition, we have new music from Novel, Immortal Technique, Consequence, Lushlife and more.
