Big ups to BeatRoot for sending this over. “Orangutan Slang” is an EP that Serge Severe put together while he was recording his dope 2008 album “Concrete Techniques.” If you liked the album, you’ll definitely want to download it. If you haven’t heard the album, check this out and maybe you’ll want to pick it up. Click below to download the EP for FREE:

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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…)

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  Release Date: November 14, 2005
  Website: Serge Severe Website
  Label: Independent – Unknown

Serge Severe “Walk in My Shoes” Album Review
I often wonder what hip-hop would be like if it only existed on the local level. I mean, any city I go to has a “hip-hop” station that plays the same songs as everyone else. The same songs you hear in Denver, or Chicago, or Honolulu, or Columbus, or Albuquerque, or Phoenix, or Tampa (all places I’ve been recently). The same songs you see on MTV, or VH1, or BET. All nationally known hip-hop artists. No variety. No underground. Not even an hour for local acts trying to come up. (more…)