Veteran NY emcee El Gant and Brooklyn producer Maticulous have joined forces with the legendary Brother Ali to bring "Wordle", a powerful single that tackles socioeconomic inequality that exists in our country and how the nature of humans attached to devices plays a part in society being numb to it all.
Sharp, intelligent lyricism is displayed along with booming/head nodding production by maticulous truly make this track memorable. This is the first single from the El Gant and maticulous album "House of Cards" out this July.
Right out of the gate, the production on "Schemes" is a masterclass in cohesive yet varied soundscapes. Producers like Ab the Audicrat, Jack of All Trades, PJ Katz and Rob Viktum each bring their distinct, rugged instrumentals that capture the unfiltered intensity that’s perfectly tailored for El Gant and Shyste’s commanding deliveries.
Following the October 2022 release of his solo album "O.S.L.O." El Gant’s return is a nod to his tireless work ethic, while for Shyste Chronkyte, this is the first project since 2021’s "Persona Non Grata". With limited features, the duo takes center stage, pushing their chemistry that’s equal parts streetwise and introspective.
The album’s standout collaboration is "Necessity" featuring a hard-hitting verse from ILL BILL, whose gritty energy matches the track’s raw production courtesy of Jack of All Trades. The single already received massive bloglove and airplay.
The focus track for the EP release is "Don't Be Tellin Me", a lyrical showdown set over the Ab the Audicrat's gritty, boom bap production. El Gant and Shyste Chronknyte go verse for verse with razor-sharp delivery, calling out self-proclaimed "hip-hop heads" who preach about the culture without real knowledge or respect. This is a raw, no-holds-barred anthem that challenges those to stand up for true authenticity.
Dropping on Veteran’s Day via El Gant’s Rule By Secrecy label "Schemes" is an album for true hip-hop heads who appreciate raw, unfiltered talent. Its stripped-down approach means there’s little filler, just hard-hitting verses and beats that complement rather than overpower each other. For those who’ve been following the journeys of these two emcees "Schemes" is a solid offering that highlights their growth while staying rooted in the underground ethos they’re known for.
El Gant releases the DJ Premier produced track "Leave It Alone".
It’s been nearly seven years since his previous solo album, but El Gant is back with a banger of a new single, “Chromed Out,” featuring frequent collaborators Ras Kass and Planet Asia, over J57’s hard-hitting production with cuts supplied by DJ Jon Doe.
To be fair, Gant hasn’t been completely quiet since 2014’s 'Beast Academy' LP. For one, he’s one third of the Jamo Gang with Ras and J57, and they’ve dropped a number of acclaimed projects (peep 2020’s Walking With Lions). But with the release of “Chromed Out,” the NYC rap vet is back on his solo tip to get the world ready for his forthcoming new album, 'O.S.L.O.,' which is set to feature Killah Priest, Bobby J From Rockaway, King Magnetic, and more, as well as production supplied by the legendary DJ Premier and Marco Polo, among others.
Gant is fired up on this track, spitting equally ferocious and witty bars, like “I’m on a mission/ Half the caucasian rappers I came up in the game with done changed into Peter Griffin.” His two guests, Ras and Planet Asia, are on fire, too, with mean-mugging rhymes that complement J57’s head-nodding and raw instrumental.
“Chromed Out” is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms. Be on the lookout for more info on 'O.S.L.O.,' which is due out in the fourth quarter of 2021 through Gant’s own Rule By Secrecy imprint.
Prolific artist Napoleon Da Legend drops a spanking new LP titled "Street Universe" entirely produced by our brother from Crate Divizion, Giallo Point out of the U.K. This producer has not disappointed us @HHHEADZ once. The features on this project are top tier so expect to hear from the likes of J. Scienide, Ren Thomas, El Gant, John Robinson, Sicnature, Micall Parknsun & Scorzayzee.
Napoleon Da Legend:
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Giallo Point:
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