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Featuring Brother Ali and Freeway.

Featuring Talib Kweli & Spree Wilson.

This week’s underground hip-hop track of the week is Serge Severe’s Classic Ish – from his new album “Concrete Techniques.” Although it was difficult to find just one track to feature from this album, I picked Classic Ish because it just makes me feel good – and because the chorus, sang by Reyna Mallare, is quite soothing. Nah mean? Click below to listen:

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  Review Date: November 24, 2008
  Website: Serge Severe Website
  Label: Focused Noise

Serge Severe “Concrete Techniques” Album Review
Serge Severe was the first underground emcee ever featured on HHL. I remember receiving his debut album, “Walk In My Shoes,” almost four years ago – and the way it helped strengthen my belief that real hip-hop could still be found in the underground. Since then, I’ve eagerly anticipated his follow-up solo project, and “Concrete Techniques” has definitely lived up to my long-standing expectations. Serge Severe’s “Concrete Techniques” was definitely worth the wait. (more…)

Dope fan collage put together over Jay-Z’s History.

This week’s underground hip-hop track of the week is Jake Lefco’s When It Rains, a dope track that could be considered a bartender’s hip-hop anthem – from Jake’s album “Missing Trooth.” When It Rains tells the stories of the man behind the bar, and is a must hear for anyone who has either bartended, or spent a significant amount of time on the other side of the bar. Click below to listen:

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And be sure to follow along with the lyrics after the break. (more…)

From Mac’s “Love Potion Digital EP” dropped earlier this year on Black Clover Records.