Where in the hell did the hip hop go?
Where in the hell did the hip hop go?
If you know that line then you’re a true head.
I ask myself that all the time. I’m talking about real hip hop. Not (c)rap. That raw boom bap shit with dope lyrics. It’s hard to find now. I know it’s out there but hip hop is seriously in a state of 911. Dr. Dre recently annointed rapper Kendrick Lamar as the new king of the west coast. I don’t even know how to respond to that. I almost threw up in my mouth just typing that.
Well producer Beatsmith Resist from San Diego is doing his thing in keeping the real shit going. “Philthy Phalangez” and “Wretched of the Earth” are two tracks available on 7″ flexi disk. The first track “Philthy Phalangez” is a straight up raw instrumental track. It’s dark. It’s got that classic boom bap drums you can bob you head too. It reminds me of production by DJ Krush and early DJ Shadow. It’s raw, eerie, and pretty fresh. I could picture it being used in a horror flick. It’s mad grimy. The second track “Wretched of the Earth” is also an instrumental track. This track is more complex. I had to listen to it a few times to soak it all in. It also is very raw and dark but worldly at the same time. It’s hard to describe. It’s almost experimental. It really reminded of production by El-P. It’s got nice drums, bongos, etc. but also this Indian vibe to out. It’s hard to describe but I was feeling it.
In an interview on You Tube Beatsmith Resist talks about his production and influences. His tracks are primarily composed of drum breaks and folk music from records. He also says the track “Philthy Phalangez” was shroom inspired and listening to it that definitely makes sense. Be sure to check out his website where the 7″ flexi disk is available for sale and the full length album is available for download.
TO OUR READERS: First person to answer on our blog the name of the song and group where the line, “Where in the hell did the hip hop go?” will receive a free copy of the 7″ flexi disk by Beatsmith Resist. Answer must be posted on our blog to win.
DJ 671
