8 Diagram Polo Fighter EP Stream – Flashius Clayton

Flashius Clayton drops a swift follow-up to his recent “Fronto Fever Dreams” album, with this short-but-effective collection of DirtyDiggs-produced cuts offering further proof that the West Coast emcee is a force to be reckoned with.

No Means Of Vi$ible Income Album Stream – Sonnyjim & Giallo Point

Inimitable UK emcee Sonnyjim delivers larger-than-life rhymes over smooth production from the ever-consistent Giallo Point, with Estee Nack, Crimeapple and Vic Spencer on-hand to offer lyrical assistance.

Carpe Noctem Album Stream – Big Ghost Ltd / Carpe Noctem

Talented producer Big Ghost Ltd has put together a crew of epic proportions for this brilliant full-length release, which features the likes of Estee Nack, Recognize Ali and Crimeapple joining forces on some Hip-Hop Avengers Assemble ish to spit sharp lyrical darts over satisfyingly raw beats.

Thug Tear Album Stream – Big Kahuna OG & Monday Night

With production split 50 / 50 between Unlucky Bastards and Graymatter, Richmond rhymers Big Kahuna OG and Monday Night utilise the soulfully mellow soundscapes on offer here to wax lyrical about their daily operations in Virginia.

Culture Over Corporate Album Stream – Uptown XO

The Washington DC-based lyricist (of Diamond District fame) starts 2020 off the right way with this incredibly dope solo album, featuring XO delivering relatable, thought-provoking rhymes over soulful, speaker-rattling production from Drew Dave.

Make Emceeing Great Again Album Stream – Dell-P

Philadelphia’s Dell-P makes good on his promise to make emceeing great again throughout this 16-track opus, delivering well-crafted verses full of substance and character over a varied selection of beats.

New Joint – Mad Skillz

Mad Skillz – “Rap Up 2019” (@SkillzVA / 2019)

The always-entertaining Virginia rhyme vet delivers his annual recap of the last twelve months with his usual blend of lyrical wit and observational humour.