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New Mixtape | Hello Rello & Verse – ‘Double Trouble’

Posted by Jasmine McGee ⋅ February 22, 2012 ⋅ Leave a Comment

I’ve moved around so much, but at the end of the day the DMV will always be my home. So whenever someone from DC or Baltimore hits me up with their music, I do my best to show some love for both cities (even though I grew up closer to Bmore.) So when Baltimore MC Hello Rello hit me up on Twitter in regards to his new mixtape with Baltimore MC, Verse, I knew I had to show some love & check it out.

I’ve written an article on Hello Rello in the past, but it’s nice to see that he’s released a new mixtape. Except this time, it’s a solid collaboration with Verse. The two teamed up to release a new project called Double Trouble, and the tracks are exactly what the title promises, double trouble. It’s one thing to have one rapper going in on a track, but the combination of two decent rappers attacking some solid beats makes for a classic mixtape that at least deserves a listen.

The mixtape has a variety of tracks, but then ones that I really enjoyed were: “This Is Why I Started Rapping,” “Blue Sky,” and “Work of Art.” You can check out the mixtape by clicking here. If you like what you hear, then be sure to follow Hello Rello on Twitter @_HelloRello_

©Jasmine McGee.ThinkSoul25. http://thinksoul25.com

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Napoleon Da Legend – “Napoleonic Language”

Posted by Jasmine McGee ⋅ January 31, 2012 ⋅ 4 Comments

DMV rapper Napoleon Da Legend has been making major (possibly legendary) moves lately, especially following the success of his track “Oxygen” with Raekwon. You can expect to see a video for the song hopefully within the next few weeks, but for now lets divert some attention to NDL’s new track “Napoleonic Language.”

The track is a freshly pressed song that allows Napoleon Da Legend to engage in some methodical wordplay, resulting in a track that is composed of “Napoleonic Language.” He doesn’t speak ebonics, he speaks “napoleonics.” I could easily sit here and try to break down every single lyric in the track, but I think it’s best if you head over to his bandcamp & give the track a listen for yourself.

Click here to go listen to the track. If it’s any indication the direction his upcoming project Symphonies of a Lost Soul will take, then I’m loving what I’m hearing so far!

Follow him on Twitter @Napoleondaleg

If you still haven’t checked out “Oxygen” featuring Raekwon, then peep the track below.

©Jasmine McGee.ThinkSoul25. http://thinksoul25.com

New Release | Napoleon Da Legend ft. Raekwon – “Oxygen” (thinksoul25.com)
Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon Gives Props to Napoleon Da Legend (thinksoul25.com)
Napoleon Da Legend – Elixir (Ruff Kut Videoz) (thinksoul25.com)
Dosage of Truth | NDL – “Young World” (thinksoul25.com)
Can’t Help Myself - N.D.L ft La Femme Nikita (thinksoul25.com)
Hip Hop Tuesday: Napoleon Da Legend (progresstoday.wordpress.com)

New Release | Napoleon Da Legend ft. Raekwon – “Oxygen”

Posted by Jasmine McGee ⋅ January 16, 2012 ⋅ 5 Comments

Following the high acclaim from Raekwon, Napoleon Da Legend has finally released his new track “Oxygen.”

The track features the solid rhymes of Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon, and it’s a nice collaboration that could be possibly be a big break for NDL. Every rapper needs that one track that reaches the masses, and I think “Oxygen” could just possibly be that track that creates some major buzz for Napoleon Da Legend.

Check out the track over at HipHopDx, and be sure to follow Napoleon Da Legend on Twitter @Napoleondaleg . True fans of Napoleon Da Legend know that he is been grinding for years, so he is more than just a “newcomer” when it comes to music. But he’s still been steady grinding and captivating fans in an underground circuit, but I’m telling you that this track could be the one that puts him in the spotlight. *fingers crossed*

Head over to HipHopDx to peep the track, or download from NDL’s bandcamp

—-Listen to Napolean Da Legend f. Raekwon.

http://napoleondalegend.bandcamp.com/track/oxygen

Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon Gives Props to Napoleon Da Legend (thinksoul25.com)
Can’t Help Myself - N.D.L ft La Femme Nikita (thinksoul25.com)
Dosage of Truth | NDL – “Young World” (thinksoul25.com)
Hot New Release | The Sugar Cayne Experiment Vol #1 (thinksoul25.com)
Napoleon Da Legend – Elixir (Ruff Kut Videoz) (thinksoul25.com)

Hot New Release | The Sugar Cayne Experiment Vol #1

Posted by Jasmine McGee ⋅ December 29, 2011 ⋅ 5 Comments

For the past few weeks & months we have been graced by some amazing tracks produced by Crazy Al Cayne, and featuring the lyrics of rapper Napoleon Da Legend. Every video has provided us with a mental flashback to the golden era of hip-hop. Every track has that 90s vibe (considering the fact all the beats were originally made by Crazy Al Cayne in the 90s).

It was great watching the videos, having a 90s flashback, and hearing more about the project, but I’m sure the thought that crossed many fans minds was “When will it be released?!” Well folks, after months of building anticipation, the wait for The Sugar Cayne Experiment Vol#1: Napoleon Da Legend has finally come to an end.

The Sugar Cayne Experiment Vol#1: Napoleon Da Legend has finally been released and it’s available for free download. Yes, you heard correctly…free download! The 10-track album has been released for free, so do yourself an ode to hip-hop favor and go download a copy. Support the momentum of originality that reminds us why we love rappers like Napoleon Da Legend and producers/directors/creative folks like Crazy Al Cayne.

Be sure to download your copy of The Sugar Cayne Experiment Vol#1: Napoleon Da Legend from the link below and show some love by passing this article around. Tell everyone you know to check it out, because it’s a great after Christmas present that will bring 2012 in the right way; a 90s flashback to keep your hip-hop soul alive & well.

http://sugarcayne.bandcamp.com/album/the-sugar-cayne-experiment-vol-1-napoleon-da-legend