(Dangerous Ways)

I’d say this is my first attempt at a RE-RELEASE REVIEW! And I gotta say I’m extremely honoured to be thought of to do it, especially when it focuses on an artist I’ve had plenty of experience with and one who I can count on to be dope on any given day of the week. Especially when you add in these producers and features, it’s a fucking wrap! So let’s go!

This is the new Re-release tape by MC K. Burns, and on this record it features the production of

-$ave Me

-The StandOuts

-Zilly900

-The Historian

-Damn! Dave

-38 Spesh

-DIRTYDIGGS

-ECTO-84

And verses from

-Estee Nack

-Hus Kingpin

-The Musalini

-Long Live Scarr

-Pro Dillinger

-Lenox Hughes

-318 Chase

And with this premium team of beat makers and MC’s, you know this album has nowhere to go but UP! 

If we start with the production, we are graced with one of K’s most cinematic yet. I remember how blown away I felt when he released his tape with Hiyah777 ‘WAR DOGS’ and how unbelievably amazing that production was. Well, this one feels on that same level (but in a more grand and lavish kind of way).

This is the kind of score I’d expect to be playing around the mafia and real-life dons. I’m talking about that methodically paced, surreal instrumentation with the hint of suspense and danger attached to it.

This album runs like a theatrical succession of events that come together as a whole in this soundtrack to success and street poetry. It’s a testament to the level of talent in the production, knowing by investing in such gold that you’ll get diamonds in return.

There isn’t a single break, missed beat, or awkward transition to be found. This runs as smoothly and fluently as one can expect a score to be played. This feels like one film-size song that’s cut into a variety of tracks with their own unique style and features to separate it from the rest.

I can’t compliment this music enough. It literally feels like music Martin Scorsese himself would make for one of his films. It’s glorious but also dangerous, and that feel is woven into every inch of the record!

Speaking of glorious and dangerous, we have K. Burns. A man who hasn’t missed since he started making albums. As mentioned above, a man I discovered from his ‘WAR DOGS LP’, and I haven’t looked back since.

To say he’s back stronger than ever would be a huge understatement! Because he’s back in it with a newly established charisma and street formality that I haven’t heard from up (at this level) up until this point in his career, and it’s fantastic to see and hear!

Across each of these tracks, he’s trademarking a new level of smooth flow mixed with his usual brash street aggression that acts more as a cool simmer than an outright explosion, but it’s burning nonetheless, and he’s ready to scorn and scar any haters this time around!

His bars are elite. He’s flowing through this production like a vicious shark in water, smelling blood. From his powerful rhythm to his incredible one-liners and his talent for puns and wordplay, he’s got the whole package, and after a year of dope drops, he’s just flexing at this point!

Speaking of flexing, did you see the feature MC’s listed on this joint? We are talking BEST OF THE BEST! Unbelievable performances by all involved, and any one of these men has the potential to out-rap anyone on any given day, so to see K hold his own against the greats proves his status and authenticity in the culture!

I wasn’t surprised at all. This was another incredible drop by K. Burns and company! He’s as savage and skilled as ever, and the production is as cinematic as I’ve ever heard it! 

(Big Ugly Face)

This is now the third anti-ICE/Trump sonic effort I’ve covered in January. Needless to say, the tensions in the US are escalating, and although I don’t have a stake in it as I’m not from there, it’s obvious even to me that the situation there and here is the latest expression by two new artists that are eager to share their thoughts and feelings on the matter!

This is the brand-new single by MC Connie Roses and producer Kondracki, and across this 2 minutes and 33 seconds, it’s accompanied by a music video that shares the images, themes, and concept that Connie wanted to share, and it’s pretty obvious!

The public opinion on the government, who I assume to be ICE agents, the overall experience living in the US right now, and yeah, it looks pretty grim. 

It seems that Connie is sharing not only his personal story with the situation but the entire country’s (or at least a lot of them), and this video is an eye-opener to that!

As we move to the actual music, starting with the production, we have a rather experimental, in-nature instrumental with those synth-heavy keys in the forefront with two different layers, one in a more complex and distorted main loop, the other in the form of glistening keys!

There’s also some super bare drums in the background ever so subtly, and this extremely powerful beat comes together to demonstrate their even stronger feelings on the way things are right now.

Talking about that, we have Connie. What I loved about his two verses was the amount of descriptive words and sentences used to describe the issue hand. So it’s not like he’s blunt and saying things like ‘fuck Trump and ICE’ instead; he’s saying lines like – love they daddy, love their daddy so much they suck what they made him with/kiss their momma on the lips with it’, which I assume is a line about the MAGA supporters and Trump!

But that’s the genius of this man’s writing and lyricism across this track! He’s using complicated and technical concepts to display his frustrations and anger at the current system, and I respect him heavily for that!

His flow is a mixture of Aesop Rock meets Illogic with the animated presentation of an Open Mike Eagle! It’s engaging, smart, intelligent, and sharp at once, and his flow goes perfectly with that out-there instrumental!

Whether you’re pro or anti-Trump, can’t we just all agree this is a dope as fuck track with political implications? Just give it a listen, and I’m sure your eyes will be opened as mine were to the dope discovery of a new artist! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5Vi1Ib7Y22xkDdsqJIacPL?si=b25ekXaBT_uXT4cneGkIAA

(Who Laced My Blunt?! 3)

I gotta say, this is probably one of the most underrated series in the game right now. One that’s full of personality and flavour but one I rarely see on lists! Unfortunate as that may be, I’m hoping my reviews can bring more attention to a series much deserving of it! So with that in mind, let’s talk about it!

This is the brand new (and third sequel) by MC Concept and Producers: 

– Allcutnate

– Chris Crack

– Jazzy Lion Man and features the likes of: 

– Basik

– Jay Cinema

– Teezus Christ

-Marvelous 1k

And as expected, for the third instalment, we have Concept and company going higher and more grand than he ever did on the last two (which is saying a lot) considering how good the others were! 

Across this tape, we hear a more refined and surreal production where each track has a level of depth, cinema, and grandeur to them that elevates this album 10x fold.

You’ve got tracks such as -Cerebral, which feels like the sonic equivalent of smoking a fat blunt. You’ve got Jazzy incorporating those beautifully hypnotic jazz horns in two variations, one in the main forefront, another going on more subtly in the background while also accompanied by a beat pattern that wraps the whole track up! 

We have the track -Back Myself Up, which is done by Jazzy as we see him utilise his more soulful side! We have that angelic vocal harmony that runs throughout the song (again with two different sides), one in the forefront, the other in an almost choir-style rhythm following behind it! This track also has some string progressions and bare drum beat that provides the sonic skeleton to the whole track!

This is also the track that features the work of Jay Cinema and Teezus Christ, who absolutely killed the track! 

Hell, we can even look at the track -Systemic Blues, which is another gorgeous jazz track that is so mesmerising that it takes over your brain and leaves you in a state of relaxation for the duration of the track!

You’ve got those light yet graceful jazz notes running through the track, as well as those glistening keys and those ever-so-luscious bass strings that wrap the whole track up! 

Again, this production is on a whole different level; the names alone carry heavy weight, so when they actually come together to do their thing, it’s nothing short of brilliance!

Speaking of BRILLIANCE, we have the man of the hour, CONCEPT. A man who had a pretty active discography last year, a lot of key songs and albums that again really should have been listed higher but left him in the ‘underrated’ section more than anything else, a narrative I hope to change with today!

Across these eight songs, 20 minutes, we see him at his most lively and focused. He’s zoned in like he hasn’t prior and really fleshing out these instrumentals with his upgraded flow, lyricism, wordplay, cadence; performance, he’s going all out on this one.

I love how fluent he sounds across this whole tape; he has a new confidence about him that oozes throughout the tracks! His sharp sense of rhythm and pen game is also insane. His fluency across these 20 minutes as he paints his vivid pictures, mixed with his introspective verses as well as his personal bars, it all comes together in a formulated and clear manner that works ever so well with the production at hand! 

On this album, I feel his conviction and passion, his love for the game. You can hear it in his voice, his performances, the way he’s spitting the bars. On top of all that, the way he’s performing kind of reminds me of the late 2000s trap era, with that swag and aura filling up the songs; he is showcasing the same energy, and it works perfectly with the score at hand!

I would say if you haven’t heard the first two, go and do that first and then go peep this one! It’s a trilogy that is massively/criminally underrated and I feel deserves to share the spotlight with the best of them, and this is the strongest of the series yet! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1vZRQxt5zR4OHE17BgBgDo?si=JSyR5E4uTd-K19M9Hzk6Dw

(Bullseye)

We are back with another hot single by two of the strongest in the industry. Two men who are no strangers to each other, who spent last year creating some of the most compelling work in the game. Now they are back with a little taste of what’s to come, and this taste is enough to have you feeling for more! So let’s get to it!

This is the brand-new single by MC Kingdom Kome and Producer Ruen. Together, they drop this incredible three minutes and 45 seconds of pure sonic devastation that is sure to knock you out of your boots!

Let’s start off with that incredible beat by Ruen! This thing is an absolute EXPLOSION! First of all, we have those glistening piano keys that go off in that luscious and faint haunting connection, that’s combined with those plucked strings that go off in that subtle yet sticky brilliance that makes for the perfect pairing to the keys! 

There’s also some methodically paced drum patterns that have such a funky, hypnotic rhythm to them that is infectious as hell! 

There’s also some old-school 90’s style cuts and scratches in between each chorus, but the final part that really blew me away was in the last 50 seconds of the song. We get this heavily vocal performance that continued to give me goosebumps the more I listened to it. It had this Egyptian vibe to it, like something you’d hear from the original ‘Mummy’ movies. It was so eerie yet so beautifully executed, one of the best outro sequences I’ve heard on a song in forever! 

Then we move on to the performance by Kingdom! Man, if anyone deserves their flowers in this game, it’s him! He’s been one of the most consistent and hard-working men on the scene with his memorable bars and his unique discography and catalogue. He’s definitely one that I’ve enjoyed watching grow since last year, and boy does he bring it on this one!

Across this single, we see him up his lyricism game to a new level. We see, of course, his trademark heavy-handed, powerful voice that feels like an earthquake across the beat as he body slams his words permanently across the instrumental.

But this time, he’s deciding to push himself and see just how smart, how lyrical, and how well he can manipulate his bars and wordplay on this song! Acting like the evil genius of rap, we hear him try new techniques, with new clever one-liners and fun puns! When he ended his first verse with the line ‘these dudes fake moves like Lucha Libre,’ I freaked! I was in my room yelling (YOOOOO), woke up my missus and all, but I couldn’t help it— too dope!

It’s like he’s inheriting his inner  MF DOOM, trying his hand at seeing just how far he can push himself, and it’s something you really hear on the second verse— his calculations, and he sounds ever so fucking incredible doing so!

Another SOLID release by these two. I can’t wait for the new album, and you’ve always been on their wave for a minute, then you know what to expect! Go and peep them and show them some much-deserved love! I promise you won’t regret it! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5MTrBqc7WqVhOxXgnU1D0n?si=klInGGgzSh6VVIc4EGQIng

(Velt Boyz)

Well, this is a great moment for me. The opportunity to check out a pair of artists I’ve never heard of before. The more I do my review shit, the more I uncover just how large the landscape is! Filled with hundreds of hungry and passionate artists just trying to make a name for themselves, and today we get to cover two more of them! Let’s get into it!

This is the brand-new album by the pair -Nova The Vagabond & RiverCurl, who both MC and produce these ten tracks, and in that respect, we get to discuss the art that these two bring to life across this tape.

I want to start with the production side of things. I can’t say I had an idea of what to expect regarding the sound, but it definitely wasn’t this. This one is one of the most smooth and beautifully crafted production efforts I’ve heard all year so far.

Each track has its own deliberately designed atmosphere that is equal parts powerful and elegant! All I could picture while listening to these beats was me walking through a forest during a nice hot day with the sun shining through! It has that kind of effect.

It’s the kind of score that makes you leave your problems at the door and sit and relax as you are soaked in with those jazz-ambient-soulful moments as these two craft a hip-hop soundtrack so soothing that it’s impossible to hate. All ten songs not only work well as singles but also have an incredible fluency to them that makes them work as a powerful and memorable score as mentioned above.

I love music like this. Enough of the culture turns into that Coke wave/boom bap violent sound. We don’t need any more of that. What we need are sounds like these that put emphasis on the lighter, more harmonious instrumentals that make you feel good inside and inspire peaceful thoughts, and for that reason, I fuck with this sound heavily! 

As far as the MC work goes. These two go equally hard on this front than they did on the beats! (Which makes sense as they made the production, so of course the bars are going to sound brilliant as well), but it’s not just the case of them sounding well executed, but it’s the level of chemistry and synchronicity they share between each other.

There’s a strong trust they both have for each other and their skills. When one passes the mic to the other, they trust that the other will maintain the energy and quality of the first. There’s no awkward transitions or any obvious power dynamic, just two dope MC’s coming together and showcasing their abilities over dope beats.

I’m taking sharp lyricism, introspective pen game, clever bars and one-liners, vivid verses, as well as a tight flow that blends perfectly with the beat to create some of the best words to beat I’ve heard in 2026.

I also love how they decided not to have any features! They are smart. They understand they have the charisma and character to carry an album with just them. Honestly, not all MC’s have that quality; some NEED features to be enjoyable, but thankfully, we don’t have that case here; we just have two men who have that strong blend of infectious cadence and upper-tier lyricism and combine the two, and you have ‘Velt Boyz’.

Trust me, this is a record you don’t want to sleep on. You get to hear a pair of men who show you how to ruin a record on both sides (the raps and production) and make it sound better and more cohesive than a lot of your favourite rappers. If you don’t believe me, go listen to it below! 

https://itsnovabeatz.bandcamp.com/album/velt-boyz

(INNER CITY BLUES 3)

NOW THIS IS THE ALBUM THE CULTURE SHOULD BE WAITING FOR! The album series that has been at the top of the list since last year! A series of incredible performances and even better production between two men who are at this point closer than brothers! So with that in mind, it’s time for the all-important third TRILOGY tape of 

INNER CITY BLUES 3

This is the third INNER CITY BLUES sequel by MC ZELL and Producer DEV RODGERS and together they drop a solid 13 tracks, 24 minutes and fuck me are they on their wave on this one, I mean on their last one they were golden but today they on that DIAMOND SHIT 

If we start with the production. We hear DEV infuse his most powerful and curated inspirations of 

-Jazz

-Soul

-Gospel

-Hip Hop

-Blues

And the way he masters all these elements is beyond exceptional. With this album it feels like you’re soaking in the instrumentation itself. You can FEEL like the Jazz horns running through your soul, you can feel the various plucked strings enter your body and give you the goosebumps! It sounds like each specific vocal harmony is a choir sitting in the room with you singing their loops as intimidating as you can expect the voices to be!

It ain’t just about music anymore, it’s the technique and masterclass provided by DEV. He’s structuring the songs in a way that it feels completely immersive, it feels atmospheric and clean. There’s not a single weak element to be found, no awkward transitions or amateur breaks or anything. 

Each beat is crafted with purpose and skill to which the entire album feels like a 24-minute score of the most beautifully executed instrumentation with DEV as the operator and conductor of said beats.

It’s impossible for me to choose a favourite beat, because that would be like asking me ‘which period of the sunshine did you like best’? The bright sun is always beautiful, and this album is consistently glorious and runs as fluently as ever! If you’re going to listen to this album, make sure you treat DEV with enough respect to listen as a whole! From track one to thirteen, experience and glory! 

As far as ZELL goes, he’s back on his aggressive fuck everyone mould (as he should be), except he’s somehow turned even more grim and vivid than I’ve heard him last.

It’s as if his lyricisms and its depth have increased 10x fold, and that’s what I noticed immediately from my first listen to my 4ths.

He’s using each song to describe either fictional experiences that could happen on the streets or in certain hoods or real-life events and situations he’s personally witnessed or gone through. Either way, the amount of context and detail he’s putting into these songs is insane!

It feels like he has a brand-new chip on his shoulder, one that’s ready to come unleashed and target everyone around him. Feeling more like a lone wolf than ever, with only DEV by his side, he’s showcasing why his dynamic performances paired with ruthless and pressuring verbal assault make for verses that match intensity no one can really contend with!

This speaks more to the fact there’s no features on this project! Just pure, animalistic storytelling with grand and ever-so-emotionally driven production to further compliment and emphasise ZELL’s work!

Trust me, you ain’t hearing another album like this period. Nah, fuck that! YOU AIN’T HEARING A TRILOGY LIKE THIS ONE PERIOD. These two men are setting a new precedent in the culture, and even if you’re late to it, I’d rather that than to sleep on two of the best artists going! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/563YdU1n5ONEo2dxlmMB4j?si=NUIUw7i1RQaGSQ9pKUlNTA

(LOST THOUGHTS)

This is an exciting day for me. Because not only do I get to try a new project by a man who I only recently discovered and fucked with his production heavy and simultaneously hear verses from a man I haven’t heard yet! It’s a win win for me and so with saying that, let’s talk about it! 

This is the brand new EP between MC Wiz Kelly & Producer Jamar Johnson and together they drop 4 tracks 

-HOME OF DA BRAVES

-DAVID GOGGINS

-LOST THOUGHTS

-SIXTH SENSE with the one feature in -DroTheWhale and man this might be 10 of the dopest minutes you’ll hear in the culture to date!

The first major thing I noticed was how fluent the production was. Instead of feeling like 4x individual beats it feels like one long song continuously running but with slight degrees of change running through them to distinguish from the others.

For example on track one we have a beat with delicate synth style piano keys and a female vocal harmony 

While on track two we have a male vocal harmony with funky style chord progressions and the piano keys layered deep into the background 

Then we have track three featuring those heavy handed guitar strings in the forefront with that methodically paced drum patterns and a subtle vocal harmony that runs it way through the background! 

While the finale track has the most soulful exterior out of all them with that smooth production with those high strung chord progressions and heavy drums that runs fluent throughout the entire track! 

See, every song has its own unique tweaks and variations while maintaining the overall same atmosphere and instrumental as a whole. In very similar fashion as what Marvin Gaye did on ‘What’s Going On’ how the music itself felt very similar to the next track with light variations between them, like one song cut into many.

This is the same vibe here, one I appreciate because the last record I heard him on it was aggressive, boom Bap so to hear that he can pull off such smooth instrumentals proves how diverse he is as a producer! 

As we talk the lyricist aspect of things we discuss a man in Wiz who has one of the most interesting and unique voices in the game right now. 

I spent the majority of my replays trying to pint point what his style reminds me of becuase his voice and cadence makes me remember someone until It hit me. Reminds me of a combination of Nipsey Hussle X Ab Soul! He has the street poetry the heavy subject matter and vivid imagery in his lyricism combined with that tough grit that Nipsey had!

And he also has that vibrant, undeniable charisma and soul that Ab has! That wavy energy where everytime he jumped on to a beat the world paid attention, each word feelings like an explosion of verbal fireworks going off, that’s how I feel about Wiz.

With the help of Jamar he was able to turn a mere 4 track EP into one of the most replay value projects of the year. 

From the outspoken and passionate performances to the atmospheric and smooth sounds of the production this thing is definitely a must listen that I’m sure everyone will love! Listen to it below! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/0b8GREB7XuPJXDaEq4kBtc?si=6aBhwloeQmGlfGTwxC3jpw

(Patterson…Indigenous)

If there’s any artist that I can say has been consistently hitting the thought-provoking, cultural, and political bars in the most potent form possible, then this man has to be the top of the list. 

Every album I’ve heard of him has always been charged by a specific topic or event. Never a man to be careless, every drop is a mission statement of the utmost importance, and this one is no different, driven with the utmost ominous and aggressive Bandcamp message I present to you. 

PATTERSON: INDIGENOUS

This brand-new tape is a familiar collaboration between MC Dot-Com Intelligence and Producer August Fanon, and together they drop a collection of 12 tracks with the likes of 

-Mike G. The Writer 

-Kendall Spencer

-Khalid Salaam

-Jvnus 

-GreyPhox

-Kadeem

And if we start with the lyrical aspect of this album, it’s obvious the subject matter. For those who captured his passionate Bandcamp message prior to this album, you’ll understand his mindset (and it doesn’t take long while in the album to hear where his thoughts are going). This is an aggressively focused letter to the United States of America, to its current leaders, and the organisations within.

Let me preface by saying, I don’t live in America, so regardless of my point of views or political beliefs, it doesn’t make me biased in any sort of way when listening to other people and their strong points! 

On this album, Dot takes us on a deep dive into his mindset. His frustrations, his fear, his personal afflictions, and his feelings towards the current situation in the country. From the second track onwards, each song has strong political ties and views that blatantly provide an anti-Trump, ICE, and presidential take. (An opinion definitely not new to just him.)

And using his newly formed anger and ruthlessness, he’s channeling that into his art to create an array of powerful verses and bars that not only sound great but provide adrenaline to the listener! 

He’s always been one of the smartest guys in the room as far as the culture goes. Now he’s combined that complexity with direct action and political messages to the current regime, and that fusion is quite potent and lethal. He ain’t holding back; he’s like a poet meets mathematician turned verbal vigilante whose one job is to raise hell and convince as many as possible just how fucked the USA really is, and he does a fantastic job at maintaining that stern and focused, precise energy!

This is the most impressive and locked in I’ve ever heard him. He’s letting out every single thought he’s had over the past six or so months, and he ain’t letting anyone or anything subdue him!

Making the lyrics pop is none other than August. If anyone is able to match this vibe and atmosphere, it will be him. The Chris Jericho of the beat makers, the man with 1001 styles and influences to draw from! Across these 12 tracks, we see him back on his down-to-earth, skeletal, and surreal bag as he tries to find the most accurate score to match that intense rhythm! 

On this tape, August brings the cinematic score to further empathise with the words, feeling, and emotions of Dot.com, its production laced in such elements as:

-Jazz

-Contemporary 

-Art Rap

-Soul and more. Although generally, these out on the same record would provide a more upbeat and dynamic mix, on this one, it’s all kept stripped back and bare to match the betrayal and chaos going inside of Dot’s own head.

Every track is masterfully executed, that lingers for minutes after it’s done. The type of instrumentals that work best listened to as a whole album rather than individual songs. Remember, for Dot, this is a collection of his mindset, so he needed to make sure the music itself matched how he felt, and that’s where we get this score.

A soundtrack drenched in dark, looming aura that is more serious and direct than it is infectious. The point of this soundtrack isn’t to be ‘club bangers’ or ‘number one hits’ but instead sonic representations of the same feelings as the vocals have been representing and in that respect, the soundscape is as perfect as can be created for the occasion.

Look, this album IS lyrically and politically heavy this ain’t an album Dot is making for fun, he’s doing it for what he feels like is absolute

Necessity for the world and more specifically the citizens of America to hear and act on. If you ain’t into such serious vibes like that, then you probably won’t dig this but I invite everyone to give it a try and maybe your eyes will be opened too! 

https://dotcomintell.bandcamp.com/album/patterson-indigenous

(PIMPSTEAD POETRY)

*NEW NARCOMIX INCOMING*

You already know what that means, and if you don’t, you’re about to find out today! This is a certain release by a certain MC who challenges himself to rap over an already established song and try his hand at the performance! He’s done plenty of artists already, and now he’s back to tackle who some would call ‘The Underground King’ himself, so let’s get to it!

Brand new single by MC Gustavo Louis, this time rapping over the beat by icon Roc Marciano and his beat ‘MELO’, and I’ll be honest, I had to quickly go back and hear the original before I could be objective in my comparisons.

So, if you haven’t heard the beat, it’s a super ‘mellow’ angelic track with a vocal harmony in the forefront, accompanied by some methodically paced bass strings and some light and subtle keys in the background!

Now, the important part. How does NARCO GO?

Well, in my opinion, he does well. I’d say the major difference between the two is that Roc has a more traditional and straightforward approach to his performance. He’s running in the middle and playing it in his trademark safe style. 

But Gustavo unleashes his more aggressive and free-flow style across this beat; his lively, unpredictable, and complex rhythm makes for a fantastic contrast to the skeletal instrumental!

If we’re talking just pure lyricism, I’d say he matches Roc bar for bar. He brings the same charismatic, brash/materialistic bars that paint a picture of luxury, street poetry, and drugs. Both men can pull this off incredibly well, and both have great flow, precise visuals, and pen game to match! 

Prior to hearing this, I would have been hesitant to see how Gustavo can match an artist of his calibre, but I should have known better. He’s been covering a variety of artists and doing them justice, and this is one of those times!

So, go ahead. Come with me to support another successful NARCOMIX and comment on this post: did he live up to the remix or nah? Tell me why! 

https://gustavolouis.bandcamp.com/track/pimpstead-poetry-narcomix

(YUNG LAZARUS)

That time is FINALLY HERE! Even though it’s still January, this is still one of the most anticipated drops of 2026. A pairing of legendary proportions coming together for a record that is undoubtedly going to be a MODERN CLASSIC. Let’s go!

This is the brand-new tape between MC Nyeusi Loe and Producer BONEWESO, and together they drop a solid 12-track album with the likes of 

-HYROGLYPHX

-CODENINE

-ESTEE NACK

-???

-OP. SHIZ

-ERG ONE

And with this list of heavy hitters, we have the final roster for this one-of-a-kind project that has the potency of an ounce of weed and 10x as powerful!

When we discuss the production of BONE, we talk of a man who came through with legendary status and has only gotten stronger. Every album he’s ever produced has been critically acclaimed, and after being able to talk to him in person, I can say with absolute certainty that no other man works the way he does. HE’S THE REAL DEAL!

Across this tape, we see him back on his theatrical/cinematic vibe. He’s trying to create a score so grand and atmospheric that it makes you sit back in your chair and contemplate life. This is the kind of soundtrack that will force you to change your act up and better yourself, the type of sounds that bring out the best of people and make them get off their asses and go accomplish their dreams! 

When I was listening to these songs, I felt like I was levitating. I felt surreal goosebumps running through my body as every new track acted as an amplifier to the sonic high this album injects you with! 

I felt my imagination expanding, my soul enriched, and my appreciation for Bone increase tenfold! If you thought he was classy before, then you ain’t heard NOTHING YET! This album might very well

be his production magnum opus yet, it’s that good! 

Every track feels like a fluent wave, part of the same ocean. As dope as each track is individually, they work best when listened to in album format, as each track that came before and after helps each other in maintaining the richness of the overall record! This is the definition of the perfect score, the kind of album I know I’ll be cycling for the next few months at least!

 When we discuss Nyeusi, we talk about a man who has drafted one of the most underrated discographies in the game right now! I’m ashamed to admit I only uncovered the full extent of his past records the other day! All the producers he worked with have a pure volume that is insane. 

It’s no surprise why he’s talked about in such high regard by the best going, and this album only increases his worth as a top-tier artist! 

On this album, we hear him unleash his most powerful antics and mesmerising and infectious charisma as he bodies these beats and showcases his lethal lyricism, his vivid wordplay, and impressive pen game that has helped him stand on top of the culture for the past few years!

What impressed me was his confidence and ability. With him, there’s no second-guessing or worry; he knows he’s the man, and he transfers that energy to the mic and, in turn, to the ears and hearts of the audience.

It’s like when you listen to a motivational speaker who you know is authentic. You can always hear the difference between real and fake, and the same applies here.

He’s the real deal; he speaks his truth. He utilises his impressive vocabulary to create detailed stories and situations that he bases on his real life. His brash lines come from his well-earned confidence in himself, and that’s why his bars sound so impressive and immersive!

Not to mention his technique gifts on the mic, the way he can execute bars and devastating verses that are filled with clever puns, one-liners, and personal touches that make you feel like you’re there yourself!

Also we need to talk his chemistry with the names provided above. I don’t have to tell you that trying to rap alongside with those MC’s ain’t easy. They don’t hold back for anyone and yet he sounds as smooth and chill as ever! He’s in his element when alongside competition who can help push him further than he is and that’s why he can stand toe to toe with the greats! 

Overall, this is another impressive showing by Nyeusi and another masterclass by Bone! A pairing that I already knew would be incredible before I heard a single track and of course I was right! Do yourself a favour, click on the link, go support the artists and listen to the greatness for yourself! 

https://nyeusiloe.bandcamp.com/album/yung-lazarus