What do you get when you enlist Jamaican Rappers Five Steez, Nomad Carlos, The Sickest Drama with Inztinkz who boasts Production and Rapping skills? The super group called “The Council” of course! Since their debut single “Council Arts” in 2015, listeners have been eager to hear what these Artists can do over more production on a mixtape, EP, or album format. Though seasoned members in the “First Coast” movement, The Council aims to bring more listeners to where Hip Hop came from, and of course show them that they’re nice with the flow when they form like Voltron.
1. I just finished listening to soundcloud.com/proeraradio/jo… and heard that Joey Bada$$ was in the Island recently. Did any of you meet with him? That would certainly have been a “PRO” move by The Council.
Inztinkz: Nah I didn’t get the chance to meet him actually, I guess it was just a matter of our circles not crossing.
Five Steez: I didn’t meet Joey when he was here but I respect his work. I really liked his album, B4da$$.
Nomad Carlos: What’s good? Nah I wasn’t in JA when that went down. I probably wouldn’t have met with him anyway due to the circles of interest on his part.
TSD: Nah, we didn’t meet with him, but I’m aware of other First Coast affiliates who did, and I hope something positive comes out of it.
2. Pretend this is a phone call I made to acquire just the right amount of insight about the rap game from the only comrades who actually know the direction of authentic Jamaican emceeing. Fill me in on as much details as possible.
Inztinkz: Jamaican emceeing had always been in a weird place. Right now I think because of the diversity of influences in rap in general, Jamaican emceeing can’t be pinned down to one particular style per-se. Its really an amalgamation of the the Jamaican experience and all that influences it done via the medium of Hip Hop.
TSD: Jamaican Hip Hop is an underground phenomenon that’s bubbling in local scene waiting for the right avenues and spotlight to emerge. There are many rappers scattered across the island, although the fraternity seems more insular in remote parts of the country. There’s a diverse range in terms of influence and sound, but the common denominator is re arranging the yard experience through the prism of Hip Hop culture as its become to be known internationally. It’s a post-modern aesthetic.
Jamaican Rapper Cill Awesumore from the Blu Rok crew considers himself the eccentric one. Today, while you may be feeling for Oxtail for lunch, Cill delivers the “Tale Of The Ox” project. This features 7 tracks with titles you’d see more in a Food Magazine rather than a track listing (except tracks 2 and 7). With preparations from Sky Ras, SOS Dynamikz, and Kris Beatz, and Eon Smit, Bruce and Vindon delivering platters, this might be a delectable meal for all who are willing to consume. Check out the project below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Five Steez is back with more music to hold us off till “Momentum Vol. 3” and a couple EPs. The new single, titled “My Life, My Craft” was produced by Bravo, Steez goes back a little on growing up with Hip Hop. He also speaks on his highs and lows in the pursuit of making it as a Jamaican Hip Hop Artist. One of the respected lyricists doing it here, Steez continues to leave his Hip Hop signature on the blogs, in the streets and on your speakers and headphones. Artwork by @ScottyDreamz. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
When it comes to the music, Rapper Imije gets spiritual about it…or rather Godly. Today the Red Block Artist premiered “Imije Almighty“. This 15 track project features released music, unreleased cuts, and demos. With guest appearances from Gully Ca$h, DeeWunn, The Rush, Kash Kapri, “Lady G“, and “Uncle Eddie“, they all bring a vibe to the project and the Artists take turns throwing fire and brimstone on the beats. Time to meet your maker, collect and listen to Imije’s project below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Although it’s February, Rapper Five Steez kicks off his new year with a very random release. Titled “Signed And Sealed” and produced by The Patents, Steez wanted to make the listeners know where his head was at the time of recording and promises to never stop dropping bars. It was revealed that this was recorded for a collaboration, but got scrapped. Instead this will be a part of one of his future projects titled “The Story Of The Underdog“. His “Momentum 3” project is still on the way, so get ready. We’re still waiting on “The Council” project as well. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Hopping on the popular “Hotline Bling” track today is Jamaican Rapper, Vindon. Renaming it “Highest“, Vinny flips the single into an ode to Marijuana and states that only the best of herbs can enter his grinder and his papers. The things weed can do. Blaze one for Vindon as he prepares to release his “2020 EP” in a few weeks. Send him a few bags too so he can pass a few stars. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
