Category Archives: Rap

SONG OF THE DAY Abdominal – Gone Fishin’

Posted on June 5, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

What I love most about Toronto rapper, Andy Bernstein, a.k.a Abdominal, is the frankness to his music.  His lyrics are honest, deep and invariably the product of relatable self-reflection and soul-bearing; just take Sock Hop for instance. For me it often feels … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dillon & Paten Locke – Rap Safari (J​-​Zone Remix) feat. Phill Most Chill & J​-​Live

Posted on July 4, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

“No gimmicks, no punches pulled. Just rugged beats & raw rhyming…” (Vindig) A wild menagerie of sound leaps out from a jungle of big beats and exotic soundscapes; there can only be one name for such a song and that … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Grand Analog – The Great Rhyme Dropper (feat. Shad)

Posted on January 11, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Fronted by Odario and Olfield Williams, Canadian hip hoppers Grand Analog are a band that seamlessly fuse R&B, jazz, soul, reggae and rock into their very own style of hip hop that Williams has fittingly described as “rap’n’roll!”  Emerging in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Andy Cooper – Here Comes Another One ft. Blabbermouf

Posted on August 11, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s funky offering features on US rapper and producer, Andy Cooper’s 2018 record, The Layered Effect.   Described as offering “a punchy reminder of the creative fun to be had in digging for breaks, stringing up loops and layering sounds,” the record … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Damu The Fudgemunk & Flex Mathews – Everyday All Day

Posted on June 1, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s lively offering puts a and extra-large spring or two in your step, there’s no doubt about that!  From Damu the Fudgemunk & Flex Mathews Dreams & Vibrations album comes Everyday All Day, a feast of buoyant, juicy beats and flamin’ classic … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Lost Arts – Marlowe (L’Orange & Solemn Brigham)

Posted on May 9, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

“An artist afraid to overreach himself is as useless as a general who is afraid to be wrong” (Raymond Chandler)  Producer L’Orange & rapper Solemn Brigham have just joined forces under the name Marlowe and, true to the words of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Microphone Misfitz – Black Paranoia Feat. Fury

Posted on April 17, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Six years ago Chicago’s Microphone Misfitz launched their Escape From Babylon series.  The 2nd volume  followed three years later in 2015 and in February this year came the third instalment: 15 more tracks digging even deeper into social and political issues. This … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Herbaliser – Breach

Posted on March 3, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

UK hip hop veterans, The Herbaliser have spent the last 25 years touring and recording, building up a well-deserved and hefty fan base over the years with their diverse blends of hip hop, jazz and funk. Releasing their appropriately titled … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cut Chemist – Work My Mind (feat Chali 2na and Hymnal)

Posted on January 24, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Eagerly awaiting the release of Cut Chemist’s second studio album this March (and first record in 12 years), I’ve been delving into the LP’s three available tracks so far! American DJ, producer and solo turntablist Lucas MacFadden, a.k.a Cut Chemist, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cut Chemist – Metalstorm feat. Edan & Mr. Lif

Posted on January 20, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

American DJ, producer and solo turntablist Lucas MacFadden, a.k.a Cut Chemist, is due to release his second official studio album this March.  Die Cut follows his 2006 debut LP The Audience’s Listening and is to be Cut Chemist’s first ‘artist’ album’ in over a decade. … Continue reading →

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