Capital STEEZ - Free the Robots

Jamal Dewar, also known as Capital STEEZ, was the late member of Pro Era that committed suicide on December 24th of 2012. He was one of the founders of the group and, in my opinion, was on par with Joey to be one of the standout members. Unfortunately his life and legacy was cut short leaving us with only what could have been. What I appreciate about STEEZ is how he blends his rough rhyme style with such jazzy and fluid beats. He adds so much emotion to his delivery that on any track he gets on his verse seems to stand out because of it, even if it is not the most technical in wordplay or syntax. On Free the Robots, STEEZ takes a personal stance on some of the corrupt circumstances he sees that we live in. Gradually becoming more aggressive with his flow as the beautiful beat of Diary (prod. by Free the Robots) progresses, he goes on to detail what frustrates him to ending with a declaration to never submit to the vicious life cycle of the hood that continues to swallow the youth that live there. Hip hop lost a true conscious member of its community last year, but songs that STEEZ has left behind can still be cherished. Although once you hear his passion and emotion you will start to feel the disappointment I felt once you realize something good is gone forever. 

Favorite Bars -

“It’s a shame that flippin’ crack will be
The best alternative if you don’t make it rappin’
These crack houses and trap houses are trappin’ us in
And in the end we’re gonna remain stagnant
I ain’t havin’ it”

Hip-Hop Fights Back follower submitted review by natethegr8e

Young Nigga - She Won’t a Young Nigga

Whenever Tyler, The Creator decides to really shit on the laughable “go hard” gangster rappers of this modern era, he takes the persona of Young Nigga, whom has an unquenchable taste for only the most expensive pastas. Not only has Tyler’s musical ability improved, but he has also noticeably sharpened his parody/comedy skills. This is damn genius, and by far his best Young Nigga work ever.

Dub FX, CAde, Pete Philly & Mr. Woodnote - Supernova Pilot

Dub FX is one of my favorite UK artists. Though I haven’t had the privilege of listening to much of his catalog, every song I’ve ever heard by this man that was done LIVE is fucking amazing. He makes the beats himself using nothing but his voice, some effects, and a looping machine. The intro on this song before the beat builds up is painfully long but once the lyrics come in you’ll be glad you stuck around. Every artist involved in this song fits it perfectly — voice, flow, lyrics (saxophone for Mr. Woodnote fits great too). My personal favorite is Dub FX’s own verse (third verse). The voice effects make me feel like I’m listening to an alien rapping. Anyway, an overall great song to check out.

Hip-Hop Fights Back follower submitted review (officially the first one ever) by ace-vibez