Reflection Eternal f/Estelle "Midnight Hour"

Who doesn't like Reflection Eternal? Even if you've never heard of them, it's my bet that you'll like at least one track from their first track.

So, let me give you a bit of the back story - and I do mean just a bit. Reflection Eternal is Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek. That collabo is one for the history books. And they've done well for themselves individually too.

Now, the duo is back at it and the project will officially drop on Tuesday. The track "Midnight Hour" is already out there.

I must admit, that I was not feeling this to start, but I do like Estelle and I wanted to see how it would work out. I do like the way that Kweli adapts his flow on this song (I likes to see some versatility in an artist's style; especially since Kweli's been around. Because you know, some folks have been around and are doin the same ole, same ole). Of course, I like the tempo. I like uptempo music ... and the retro-soul sound is becoming; it gives the song a non-hip hop vibe.

I'm diggin it. You diggin it hip hoppers? Let me know. kfox.

Midnight Hour feat. Estelle CLEAN (main) by Sneakattackmedia

Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek's "Internet Connection"

You know, I do like Talib Kweli. His flow is smooth. His voice, commanding. Love the colabs w/him and Hi-Tek (I'm sure that you do too), but then they go and toss in my homeboy Bootsy Collins. Yeah, Ohio is reppin up in this one.

I like the beats on "Internet Connection". Not so crazy about the topic/subject - shout outs to Twitter ... I don't know. And that hook, sort of ... just sort of reminds me of Snoop's "Sensual Seduction" ... really.

But the song also has an old school vibe. Just kind of laid back in its tempo.

• download "Internet Connection"

Anyway ... check it out and let me know what you think. Gimme some feedback hip hoppers. kfox.

Little or no advice

...hey hip hoppers, it seems that you are on your own in terms of what music you might spend your hard earned bennies on. This day, I can only tell you what is available for purchase. I know that you are sad-faced and heavy hearted with that information, but I aim to boost you up in the near future.

Here is what I am diggin:

• Rhymefest "Blue Collar" - ChiTown is reppin
• Loer Velocity "Ready for a Renaissance" - this one is a must have!
• X:144 & SPS "m.e." - ooooh la la
• Dan the Automator "presents 2k7" - I love hoops!

Now, here is what is new to my four sets of eyes:

• Lady Sovereign "Public Warning" - foul mouth, but fun
• JRK "JRK" - crazy beats and rhymes
• Hi-Tek "Hi-Teknology2" - Ohio reppin
• Jazzy Jeff "Hip Hop Forever III" - everything that's old is new again
• Fat Jon & Styrofoam "The Same Channel" - Cincy meets Berlin
• The Green Brothers "Everybody's Green" - fun and funky
• K-Os "Atlantis - Hymns for Disco" - not all hip hop, but original and organic

I'm exhausted from what my students call "election day hangover", but from the looks of this list, it is indeed a hip hop hangover.

Lovin you, lovin you and lovin you some more ... kfox