Solar One is a 24 year old musician born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He got into music at a very young age, when he was given a guitar by his grandfather around the age of 12. He is a lyricist, guitarist, drummer, and producer, not only making hip hop, but playing in several punk bands as well. After being inspired to create and performing music for over half of his life, he has developed a unique niche in underground hip hop. He has played several shows with some like minded artists and friends such as Louis Logic, Mac Lethal, Grieves, Type, Soulcrate Music, Kublakai, The Let Go, Macklemore, and many others...This is consciouss, deep, great hip-hop!
tisdag 29 december 2009
Solar One - Dark Days Pass (2009)
Solar One is a 24 year old musician born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He got into music at a very young age, when he was given a guitar by his grandfather around the age of 12. He is a lyricist, guitarist, drummer, and producer, not only making hip hop, but playing in several punk bands as well. After being inspired to create and performing music for over half of his life, he has developed a unique niche in underground hip hop. He has played several shows with some like minded artists and friends such as Louis Logic, Mac Lethal, Grieves, Type, Soulcrate Music, Kublakai, The Let Go, Macklemore, and many others...This is consciouss, deep, great hip-hop!
Children of the Night - Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
Here's the latest project from the NY-based crew.
Brawdcast - The Quest for Human Completion (2009)
Brawdcast is an artist who draws inspiration from great emcees like Common and Big L, and you can hear it in his cleverly crafted punchlines. He brings thought provoking, original concepts to each track that would make Maya Angelou bop her head. Brawdcasts concepts on tracks range from his relationship to God to straight rocking the microphone, all birthed from his unique upbringing. He has recorded commercials for Russell Simmons (thats right, the biggest man in the industry) energy drink called Defcon 3. He has collaborated with respected artists like Pigeon John and Trek Life. Kutmasta Kurt and Brawdcast were actually in talks concerning a project, but investor issues kept the project at bay. Instead of letting the disappointment hold him back, Brawdcast found himself on an emerging independent label, O.C. Records. He is flat out the total package, smooth concepts mixed with raw lyrics that would make Big L smile. Brawdcast has received various accolades due to the quality of his debut album. He won an award for "Best Hip-Hop" at the Orange County Music Awards in 2006, 2007, and 2008, which celebrates the best music across all genres in Orange County. Brawdcast recently also just released his first 12", with the lead single as "This is It", which is a surefire banger featuring Brawdcast's ferocious flow and witty punchlines over heart-pounding production. The single has gotten massive amounts of spins on College radio shows, hitting ..24 on the National College Radio Hip-Hop charts and staying on the charts for a couple of monthsMainstream radio is also bumping Brawdcast, as "This Is It" has been played at Los Angeles's Power 106FM. Brawdcast's music has also been played on the two biggest Satellite Radio stations, XM and Sirius (Channel 40 "Hip Hop Nation"). Just like how radio stations help fans hear new music through the airwaves, Myspace is the premier internet site for people to hear new music. As a testament to Brawdcast's latest album and the immense support his fans give him, Brawdcast was Myspace's Artist of the Week from March 28th to April 4th along with Ugly Duckling and T.I. The first week of October his debut album was a feature on iTUNES, in the new releases section. Prior to this LP release a 12" EP featuring LMNO (of the Visionaries) was dropped and soared to the top of the indy hip hop singles chart....
tisdag 23 juni 2009
Real Ibiza volume 4 - Balearic Bliss (2001)
The Ibiza serie is my favorite chill-down ambient work ever. Pure tranquilty canalized trough this ambient vibes of love and peace. If you are looking for a good time to relax Baearic Bliss is just blissfull.
In memory of Robban who gave me this CD some years ago. Rest in Peace my friend.
söndag 14 juni 2009
Dela - Changes of Atmosphere EP (2009)
Cyne - Water for Mars (2009)
Fabio Musta - Passport (2009)
Equipto - Selections from the Vintage Collection (2009)
lördag 6 juni 2009
Mr. Green - Classic Beats Vol. 1 (Re-release) (2009)
A re-mastered, rearranged version of Mr. Green's 2006 release: "Classic Beats Volume 1" This is the CD that got Pacewon and Raw Poetix records attention and ultimately led to creation of "The Only Color That Matters Is Green". 21 classic Hip Hop Instrumentals.
fredag 22 maj 2009
Bicasso - Rebel Musiq (2009)
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Burnin' rubber on the tracks and the black pavement as the fabric of America's young minds, Bicasso (of the Living Legends crew) presents his latest release "Rebel Musiq", produced by DJ Fresh. The 15 song, powerfully packed record features an all-star cast of heavy hitters which include Murs, Zion I, Saafir and the Grouch among others, and would appear to have the ingredients of a classic album. The extended rap intro "One! Blast Off" sets the tone of the album with a DIYanswer to the question of what work needs to be done to set off a new day of change. This is echoed by a funk laden danceable track titled "It's On" featuring Murs, that pushes the envelope of what we know as slap music, something definitely for the heads. The albums' title track "Rebel Musiq" is a poignant statement that reflects as well as enlightens, beckoning the listener to 'wake up' and 'get up' with pleading whispers of Marvin Gaye in the background. All together the Rebel Musiq colab project between Bicasso and DJ Fresh is a must have experience in this new era of Obama, revitalization and self-determined change. Pick it up ya'll!
tisdag 19 maj 2009
Shin-Ski - Planetarium (2009)
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Some of the best musicians in the world teams up once again with a new instrumental album by Shin-ski of the Shinsight trio! Full of funk, jazz, and all that good stuff with a hiphop feel. I'm a big Shin-ski fan and this one doesn't disappoint! A cool chill-out album! Props to the original uploader on this one, whoever you may be.
Themselves - theFREEhoudini (2009)
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torsdag 14 maj 2009
Abstract Rude - Rejuvenation (2009)
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The Returners - Break Up Your Make Up (2009)
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Dopest of them all form up as; The Returners (2Mex, Die Del Amor (former Die Young) and Stacey Dee, and producer Deeskee) Break Up Your Make Up album is available exclusively through the Strange Famous Records online store. This collaborative project — a loose tribute to the campy horror film, Cemetary Man — also features P.O.S., Busdriver, Grayskul, Awol One and many more!
torsdag 7 maj 2009
The Grouch & Eligh - Say G&E! (2009)
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It's finally here! The Grouch & Eligh have bestowed upon us their third collaboration: Say G&E! Some time has passed since their last release with No More Greener Grasses, and among fans it still remains some of their best work, but probably the thing they've been asked most about while doing shows is if they're ever going to release another album. Fan prayers have now been answered, and it's obvious that letting the years go by and taking time off has proved to be a powerful creative ally. Produced almost entirely by Eligh, and if you've heard any recent work by the eccentric emcee you can expect a very dreamy soundscape of beats and relaxing sonic rhythms while often delivering his verses at the speed of light. The Grouch continues to show why he's a rappers rapper, not afraid of any kind of style these days, as seen with last year's Show You The World, and perfectly capable of recapturing the glory days of the Legends with The Gathering, but it is noteworthy that age and a love you can only find through friends and family have helped him grow as a humbled lyricist full of wisdom and a keen awareness of the ever changing world around us. To help mark the return of G&E are guest appearances by Pigeon John, Mistah F.A.B, Slug, Gift of Gab, Blu, and even Sage Francis, as well as additional production by Flying Lotus and Amp Live. Legendary Music is on fire this year, but even if the bus of new releases stopped here...I think I'd be okay with that after hearing Say G&E! But of course, we're still thankful there is plenty more to come!
onsdag 6 maj 2009
Dub MD & Cyrano - Medical Liberationz (2009)
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Cyrano’s horizons are set even higher for 2009 as he attempts to add to his ever-growing, Madlib-esque catalog, including releasing 3 albums, Back 2 Lyfe (produced by Centric for Free At Last Music Group) and Soul Train Dancer: A Tribute To Rosie Perez (produced by JSLIKK for Backpackers Anonymous Music Group) along with SOBEIT (produced by Kid Hum for House Of Waxx Recordings) Also, be on the lookout as the RockTheDub website will be releasing a mixtape with Cy Yung entitled The Bleu Bayou Project. In addition to all that Dub MD with be connecting once again with Detroit emcee Nametag for Classic Cadence Vol. 2 and once again with the diabolical genius that is Illmind for Blaps, Rhymes & Life Vol. 3 in the next couple of months, stay tuned.
Mr. Green - Classic Beats - Instrumentals Vol. 2 (2009)
If you liked Pacewon & Mr. Green's album "The only color that matters is green". Grab this one too for sure, as you may understand it's an instrumental collection of Mr. Green's latest beats. It's the green sound, some tracks are really plain beautiful.
lördag 18 april 2009
Luck-One & Dekk - Beautiful Music (2009)
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Hailing from two different regions, and approaching music from two different perspectives, emcee Luck-One and producer Dekk came together seamlessly to put forth what will be the debut for them both on the short length album entitled Beautiful Music, a non-profit offering set to raise awareness about the plight of those in Haiti, the western hemisphere's poorest nation.Introduced through a mutual acquaintance in late summer of '08, just weeks after Luck was released from serving over half a decade in Oregon prisons, Luck and Dekk, a University of Oregon graduate who holds a Bachelor's degree in sociology, began their relationship discussing hip-hop and the direction it was to take in the new millenium. Soon, Luck was making bi-weekly Greyhound trips down to Dekk's in home studio in Salem, and those discussions would slowly become the foundation of their stellar debut, completed less than five months from their first conversation.
K-murdock - Mood Muzik vol.1 (Seaosons) (2009)
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K-murdock is a producer for the Washington DC group Panacea, put together a series back in 2007 consisting of 4 volumes for each season. Three of the four were for sale on iTunes but K decided to release them to his fans for free, so here they are! Mood Muzuk features some stellar production with a very nostalgic feel. I highly suggest you check this out and also check up on Panacea if you haven’t already.
måndag 13 april 2009
Muneshine - Status Symbol (2009)
Muneshine is a Canadian emcee / producer / DJ and co-founder of Wax Reform Music, a world-wide production crew consisting of Dminor (U.S.A.), Presto (Holland), M-Phazes (Australia), Illmind (U.S.A.), and Emilio Rojas (a.k.a. Raks One) (U.S.A.).
Soulution - Shine Through (2009)
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The good that shines through you and connecting everything, and here is where these vibes glide.
Featuring, Bahamadia, Supastition, Mr J Medeiros, Stacy Epps, Project Move, Talib Kweli, Asheru, Brotha Soul, Sivion, Braille, Rita J, El Gambina and more..
Diz Gibran - Soon You'll Understand (2009)
Diz Gibran and producer Moonshine team up for a dope project called Soon You’ll Understand. Diz Gibran out of Los Angeles and Moonshine from Queens, New York are releasing the project in conjunction with Crooks & Castles.
torsdag 2 april 2009
Vaiperis And Serumas - Cafeteria (2009)
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Two and a half years went since the first album by Vaiperis and Serumas called "Cafeteria" (ex "Coffeteria"). A year ago it was released on vinyl in limited numbers.
The new fruit of "Despotin' Fam" is called "Cafeteria Inn Legend". It's a fully finished album that requested a lot of hard work and sleepless nights from the authors. You may find influences of funk and jazz, the golden era of hip-hop and the almighty Detroit's soul bank. "Cafeteria Inn Legend" describes the nowadays with beats and nu jazz scene together with English dubstep phenomena. Album consists of live instrumentals, city rhythms and electronics.
tisdag 24 mars 2009
Small Circle of Friends - Riki Azuma EP (2009)
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Freaking nice Japanese Jazz Hip-Hop positive vibes. Be sure to grab the bonus tracks too!
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Freddie Joachim - Nights Alone EP (2009)
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Freddie, just dropped this on his blog, so i've decided to share it with you as well. he is superb beatsmith outta San Diego, who is need of more shine. if soulful, jazzy intricate beats are your cup of tea, then freddie joachim is the kettle... support independent artists when they drop their albums, mixtapes, etc... especially those who give you free stuff... and support your local record store while you at it.
Quite Nyce and Radar Ellis - Champ vs. The Leauge (2009)
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From BC Magazine:
Rockin’ a chain blinged out with a gold-plated Legend of Zelda NES cartridge, you can tell that Raydar Ellis is different from your stereotypical emcee. Hailing from central Massachusetts along with new partner Quite Nyce, the two have embarked on a new direction in their underground hip hop careers with a project entitled Champs Vs. The League.
From the jump, this project has that good ol’ Native Tongues feel to it. Two skilled emcees not willing to scream, drown their lyrics in negativity, cursing, gun play, drug dealing, and misogyny are blending their sound to provide an uplifting direction to a self-destructive industry. As the LP begins, Raydar blends in the feel of jazz greats collaborating for the first time before flexing the first of 14 jazz influenced tracks that he produces. Appropriately entitled “Leading The Leaders”, Raydar and Quite Nyce position themselves as positive examples for aspiring emcees with a vibe that stresses pride and hard work while still coaxing a head bob. They realize that dropping knowledge has to come across in a form that is fun and their music is just that.
In the same way that Talib Kweli and Mos Def did years ago with their Black Star project, these two have an undeniable charisma on the mic. While Quite Nyce is the live wire of the two, Raydar brings the mellow out of his partner with his Madlib/Pete Rock/9th Wonder-esque beats that seem to pay homage to the likes of J Dilla, Blackalicious, Tribe, De La Soul, and any other group willing to liken hip hop to jazz. Raydar seems to take on a more melodic tone to his production allowing the samples and percussion to flow like a Pharcyde or Digable Planets jam and enable the duo to almost harmonize their flow to the beat rather than battle with an off-tempo style that some wordy emcees who are would-be lyricists would take on.
Though the smoothed out vibe is there, the beats are far from tranquilizing. Allowing a soulful scene to set the tone, Raydar brings his thought-provoking flow to accompany a constant desire to do the Running Man. Despite the clear desire to return people to the feeling that won so many heads over back in the early '90s and before, tracks like “LALALALA” and “Clap” have a unique upbeat style that goes back and breaks new ground at the same time. Never do the two fall into the trap of biting another’s style. Despite the similarities to other conscious emcees, they manage to have their own identity. They brilliantly use their chemistry to bore into listeners’ love nerve.
“I’m a success to me. Aight, bet, you free!”
Self-respect and reflection on the immense amount of dedication that has brought them to this world wide release on Brick Records spans the track “If I Never” which features Akil of Jurassic 5 and Solstice of Wade Waters. Chronicling struggle in the industry, the story these emcees paint shows a heartfelt scene of what ‘making it’ should be about. Hopefully, younger emcees take note and listen. This sets the stage for additional life reflection and classic storytelling on the track "Broken Pieces" where both emcees get a bit personal while trying to share life lessons.
An interesting track named “Hola Bout A Dolla”, which speaks of the ills of black business and black consumers supporting them, shows the spirit that these two emcees excel in. The lyricism is frank and eye-opening yet manages not to judge.
Sure to be favorites of fans of Little Brother or A Tribe Called Quest, songs "Love Is" and "Ms. September" are both as close to ballads as hip hop has ever gotten. Where "Ms. September" speaks of a love relationship lost with a woman, "Love Is" delves into the love of making music.
All in all, Champs Vs. The League is hip hop’s return to love. Quite Nyce and Raydar Ellis have delivered a classic that will probably be slept on but has the potential to open eyes to the beauty that positive hip hop has. Due to be released on March 24, this release is one to watch for!Def 3 & Factor - Drumbo (2009)
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Now to satisfy even needs of hip hop fans, here’s one pretty good from rappers Def 3 and Factor. Drumbo is the name of their new collaborative album, which will hit shelves on April 15 under label Ship & Side Road Records - so you get it with almost a month in advance once again! If you are into hip hop, this Canadian performers will surely get you in the right mood.
Danny Fernandez aka DEF 3 is a Regina Saskatchewan Based emcee whose work has paved the way for the provinces Hip Hop scene. His humble and honest approach stands out amongst today’s watered down commercial music scene yet still maintains an appeal to all genres. His music represents exactly who he is and where he is from. He is the recipient of several arts boards grants both personal and for his involvement in the community. He’s toured canada extensively and had the oppurtunity to tour Japan and the United States Including Hawaii. In 2008 his album with fellow rapper Moka Only was nominated for WCMA. He’s performed all types of crowds from award ceremonies,pubs,clubs,festivals to coffee shops and continues with his latest release Drumbo.
Divine Minds and Soulkap - Presents the Quan (2009)
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Soulklap and Black J from Divine Minds, in smoothed out hip hop beats with soul samples. Real f****** good too! This album is also released for free.
tisdag 17 mars 2009
1773 - Return of the New (2009)
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Chicago Hip-Hop group 1773 a collective of two MCs from Chicago, Illinois: Wisdm One and Just J the duo that became a trio when officially adding DJ Moral One to the line up since their tour together in 2006, is back again with their new LP Return of the New. Set to drop in early ‘09, they’ve recently released the single “It’s On Again,” produced by no one less than Ubiquity recording artist Ohmega Watts. If you heard 1773’s last album, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by their new sound. Along with Ohmega, fellow Lightheaded crew member Othello produced a lion’s share of the cuts. I love the album straight trough, it is nothing to sleep on for sure!
måndag 16 mars 2009
Kooley High - Kooley is High (Hosted By K-Salaam) (2009)
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Kooley High just released their new mixtape, Kooley Is High, hosted by K-Salaam and presented by Illroots Kooley Is High is more of a love letter to old-school hip-hop—in particular, the jazz-influenced sounds and witty lyricism. Though the nostalgic rhymes of Charlie Smarts, Tab-One, and Rapsody offer ample opportunity to play with witty, thoughtful lyrics, the group’s hit upon a surefire recipe for hip-hop magic. Shout to the whole Kooley fam - Charlie Smarts, Rapsody, Foolery, Tab-One, Sinopsis, & Digitz… If you did not know already I feel I have to tell you that except from the Kooley High, Kev Brown, 88 Keys, 9th Wonder, Nicolay, People under the Stairs, K-Salaam, Dela, J-Rawls along with some other genuine fellows stands behind the production!
Dialect Music - Chaque Second feat. Roy Ayers (2009) ("12) and La Spéciale (Réedition) (2009)
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Deep dugged stuff here, Ace jazz rap from France, featuring a jazz legend and new school heroes on the mix! Yep, Dialect Music come with some killer french jazz rap here, with smooth vibes supplied by mr Roy Ayers. If that aint quite enough, Patchworks add their usual jazz-funk heavyness on their mix. Chuck in instrumentals, a bonus track and a remix by Atom of Parano Star, and you have one seriously good 12" for jazz cats, hip-hop heads and all round cool dudes who fancy some french insouciance in the mix! This is actually the best french hip-hop I've ever heard!
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And here's 7 more tracks from the same fellows.
söndag 8 mars 2009
J Rawls John Robinson presents Jay Are - 1960's Jazz Revolution Again 2009
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J. Rawls and John Robinson (together known as "Jay Are") and this is their forthcoming collaborative LP entitled "It's Jay Are". The LP as you can see is called "The 1960's Jazz Revolution Again" and is slated to be released later this year. John Robinson aka Lil Sci of the Scienz of life crew. He's been in the game for 10 yeras working with fellows like MF DOOM, Madlib, Talib Kweli and J Rawls ofcourse, otherwise I Dont't know very much about this guys but the music is brilliant with open-minded lyrics. Smooth classic jazz, just wonderful uplifting hiphop.
Skryptcha - Left to Write EP 2009
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Bred from the city lights of Sydney, 22-year-old MC Skryptcha took the lessons of global travel as the spark that ignited his passion for writing. The result, culled from the soul-lifting nature of crossing borders, is the versatile Chasm-produced debut EP Left to Write. Open-eyed to the tribulations of breaking from youth, Skryptcha’s soulful outlook on growing up is the thematic bond behind Left to Write. In unison with Chasm’s incredible musical knowledge and understanding, this introduction is about discovery.
tisdag 3 mars 2009
Jr & Ph7 - Presents The Standard (2009)
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Supercity is back with a brandnew release on the 20th of march 2009! Just ready for springtime, this will blow your ears hopefully!Included in this package you´ll find the debut album of two german HipHop producers, who go by the names of JR&PH7, entitled The Standard. Features appearances artists such as: Supastition, Pumpkinhead, Edgar Allen Floe, The Good People, Median of Justus League, Kev Brown, Soulstice and many more...
söndag 22 februari 2009
Nomak - Musiq and Foto (2009)
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Straight from JP, wonderful tunes! No need for rhymes here, cus theese instruments really speaks!
lördag 21 februari 2009
VA - Best of Jazzin for Ghibli 2008
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Awesome jazzy hip-hop rendition of famous tracks from studio Ghibli.
Emskee - Hardly Seen Rarely Heard (2009)
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Don't have time to write for no, but it's really good and grim lyrics!
The Tones - Dreamtalk (2008)
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The Tones are progressive masters in the creation of soulful and honest hip hop in its most appealing form. This versatile duo consists of rapper-producer, Retro, and rapper-singer, Suhn who can sing anything from soul music to opera. ‘Dreamtalk’ is an album about pursuing dreams and living through the struggles and pleasures encountered on the way. It also gives motivation to others in pursuit of their dreams. ‘Dreamtalk’ challenges the hip hop community with potent content. With rhymes and vintage beats, The Tones are here to deliver a classic album.
måndag 16 februari 2009
Pacewon & Mr. Green - The Only Color That Matters is Green
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This is exactly how ish should sound. Precise sound, Pacewon rolls fresh over Green beats!
This is Hip-Hop! There is not much to else to say here, the album talks for it self and should do the job. Cymarshall Law, Mary Lou and Kosha Dillz is getting along.
söndag 15 februari 2009
Locke - Close to Home 2008
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Locke, a hip-hop artist from Spokane, has infused his new album with the DIY ethos, energy, and passion of punk and hardcore music. Instrumentals from Muneshine and Nickels lay a solid foundation of beats, sounds, and textures. Lyrically, the album covers a great deal of ground, from high-fives to family divorce. Guests Ohmega Watts, Raashan Ahmad, Sentence, James Two, Effort, and Tulsi all perform with enthusiasm.