K-Hill "Da Instigator"

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www.altrap.com - RATING: 5 / 5

Oh my God. First of all, apologies to the cats at Neblina, and to K Hill for sleeping on this for so long. Ladies and gents, this is one of the best songs of the year right here. From K Hill's superb outing on the mic, to Nick The 1nda's Primo-esque beat, to the equally strong B-side cuts from Chapter 13 and Medinah General, everything about this screams quality. K Hill's comes off as a hyperactive Common Sense (not the hippy Common that my man became) with skills to the 10th power. Example - "I'm the definition of nice - you're the definition of Cool C and Steady B pulling a heist." This man is NOT playing. Check the website link above to hear the streaming audio, then go buy it.

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As the newly established Neblina Records now are dropping the first single off their upcoming "Definition" compilation, emcee K-Hill is chosen to hold down the title track "Da Insigator" as produced by Nick Da 1nda. The beat as it appears here works well, ambitiously put together with rough drums and appropriate cuts. And K-Hill, which is a new acquaintance to most of us, comes through well with his rhyme scheme despite the nonsense chorus. Instead, we'll find our favorite stuff on the flip. Young Valentine drops a nice, varied beat for Chapter 13 and "The Rebirth" takes us on an enthusiastic and pretty exciting ride thanks to the tight emceeing. The finishing track here, Medinah General's "Dreams" is a sweet layed back piece, spiced by DJ Residents well-timed cuttin' all over. Internet based Neblina accomplishes good things with this record, proving the fact that the music speaks for itself - and can be put out through other ways than corporate channels. Although the B-side acutally outshines the intended title smash hit, this wax is well worth picking up while awaiting the forthcoming compilation.

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This blazing first 12" taken from Neblina Records' forthcoming 'Definition' compilation features a hand-picked selection of talented underground mic manipulators and beatcrafters on the come-up.

Lead cut Da Instigator sees Wilson NC all-rounder Kevin "K" Hill raise the bar with his brazen flow, "sh*t starting" battle-ready arsenal and true school mindset. Backed by a funkdafied hook and raucous beats c/o Nick the 1nda, K-Hill proceeds to unleash his onslaught on fake gangsta rappers and backpackers alike, throwing down the gauntlet to all emcees that think they've got what it takes to step up with lines like: "I'm the definition of nice, you're the definition of Cool C and Steady B pulling a heist." On a more introspective tip, Chicago based lyrical and production duo Chapter 13 reflect on their bittersweet infatuation with hip-hop on the impeccably crafted Young Valentine produced anthem The Rebirth, which centres around a haunting melody that'll linger in your mind long after the track ends. Final joint, Dreams, thumps hard with its shadowy vibes, heavy head-nodding beats and deft cuts c/o Raleigh native DJ Resident, as Medinah General vividly recounts a dream state robbery scene by scene.

All in all, a tasty introductory offering from the Neblina camp that puts the spotlight on a handful of commendable underground cats who've got all the angles covered: compelling rhymes, crafty production and creative turntable antics. For more info and to get your hands on a copy, head for: www.neblinarecords.com

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"...The feel-good Chapter 13 track, "The Rebirth," and Medinah General's "Dreams" also offer stand-out performances from the underground. "The Rebirth" provides a soothing, soulful voiceover in the background that allows the beat to melt into the lyrics. "Dreams" explains the "nighttime vision" of a robbery scenario that is overshadowed by a DJ Resident scratched-up chorus that will be music to the ears of hip-hop old-timers..."

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