A New Era Begins...The Cornerstones Have Arrived.

There comes a time in Hip-Hop culture when groups are formed and it marks the beginning of something special. The culmination of energy and creativity brings a wholesome completion through respect of a unified vision. For those that do not get it, raise your level and your ears, the Cornerstones have arrived with a refreshing presentation of music.

People may already know of Samad Savage, I mean his run in music has been amazing. as a winner of prestigious awards (Heritage Hip-Hop) he always has presented himself as a leader in the NJ Hip-Hop community. Add J.1.Da who has made projects that talk to the soul through the lens of growth and struggle. Also an award winner that has projects, that check the heart and soul of the listener. The 2 other artists in this group need to have their praises song as well. Solis produces pride for his cultural background with insightful lyricism. He brings a style that is bilingual and deadly to the ear. Blaze The Rebel needs to also have his praises for his style, hunger, and checking the temperature of the listener with flows and stories as well.

When we put all of this together, the Cornerstones are formed and their debut project Set In Stone, is just that. This is a place setter in the new era of NJ Hip-Hop where the history of egos that have hurt the region, can now have a place setter where all the B.S. does not matter and we have music to stand on. With energy, a Jersey anthem and music that speaks not only to who is the best on the microphone but to the emotions of the growing culture around them. The Cornerstones represent what structure is in building a project and producing hope through their sound.

Cornerstones are the 4 points on what a foundation is built on connecting 2 walls at each point. We are treated to the foundation of lyrics, purpose, entertainment, and joy when it comes to this project. Real music can not only be enjoyed but leaves the listener with something to look forward to. At the end of listening to this project you will see that Blaze The Rebel and Solis need their praises sung for being truthful to who they are and their creative set of skills that brings life to the project. J.1.Da needs to be credited for not only representing himself and the Other Side Of Newark project he is on. He brings the inspection to the group with balance. Samad Savage is the part of the puzzle that adds a technique to the group that works. What is that technique? Only those that listen to the album will find out.

Set in Stone, the debut project from the Cornerstones drops 8/11/23 on all music platforms for purchase and streaming. Salute to the group and watch their debut video Humble Beginnings below:

Social Media:

Instagram:

Cornerstones: https://www.instagram.com/therealcornerstones/

Samad Savage: https://www.instagram.com/samadsavage/

J.1.Da: https://www.instagram.com/_j.1.da/

Solis: https://www.instagram.com/_iamsolis/

Blaze The Rebel: https://www.instagram.com/blazetherebel/

FRD FRLN "Stay Dangerous"

"Stay Dangerous" Shot & Directed by Oliver Whitehouse of SektionRed (Official Music Video)

Back outside with the first single from his upcoming summer release "Vibes & Vibrations", FRD FRLN steps in with the J.Patz produced "Stay Dangerous".

The eerie bass driven backdrop sets the tone as FRD puts forth the potential mantra for 2023. Once again teaming up with SektionRed's Oliver Whitehouse for the visual, the video and single serve as a well-timed present and lead in for his July 2023 release on the horizon.

Download/Stream "Stay Dangerous"

Bandcamp https://frdfrln.bandcamp.com/track/stay-dangerous Spotify https://spoti.fi/3OJPBJ1 Apple Music https://apple.co/3oej8PY Audiomack https://audiomack.com/frdfrln152/song/stay-dangerous

Social Media:

IG: @FRDFRLN152

Twitter: @FRDFRLN152

Amadeus360 ft. M.O.P. & Ras Kass "How The Block Sound"

One of the many perks of being a veteran of the rap game is the robust Rolodex that inevitably comes with that. Just ask boom-bap producer Amadeus360, who’s worked with everyone from Kool G Rap to Paul Wall since coming up in the ’90s under the mentorship of Kid Capri. Now, after a pair of pandemic-era collaborative LPs alongside East Coast emcees Termanology and Ruste Juxx, the beatmaker is cashing in on some favors with his massive new record The MPC Jedi, an 18-track collection stuffed with endless guest verses.

Over the course of an hour, a dizzying number of familiar voices from iconic ’90s boom-bap and hardcore hip-hop releases take the mic, including Masta Ace, M.O.P. and Ras Kass, as well as members of Black Moon, Heltah Skeltah, and Onyx—all of whom feel perfectly at home spitting over an Amadeus360 beat. Meanwhile, up-and-coming emcee Lil Dee holds things down for the younger generation of rappers picking up the torch, pairing perfectly with fellow Coney Islander Nems on the track “Set It Off” with both vocalists feeling equally synced to the record’s production.

The result is quite an earful, and the type of record that necessitates countless re-listens to process not only the dense lyricism but also the intricacies of the beats that back it. With the project out now also comes a new video on the album track "How The Block Sound" featuring M.O.P. and Ras Kass.

Amadeus360 ft. M.O.P. & Ras Kass

"How The Block Sound"

(Official Music Video)

Amadeus 360 "The MPC Jedi" Digital Streaming & Download Links Bandcamp https://soulspazm.bandcamp.com/album/the-mpc-jedi-1 Spotify https://spoti.fi/3M5rcu9

Social Media:

Instagram: @Amadeus360TheBeatKing

Twitter: @A360BK