Long-Island wordsmith, and United States Army Veteran Typ-Ill embodies the word honesty. And dignity for that matter. Why do we set it off with honesty and dignity? Because they seem to be rather distorted, lost characteristics in today’s rap scene.

Around this time last year we had the pleasure of seeing Typ-Ill alongside a few other performances here in Philadelphia. Without question he had the most captivating set, to the point that we almost forgot who the other opening acts where. The amount of confidence and the level of humility he showed, and continues to show, on face to face basis alone is admirable. So, if you get the chance to see him bless the stage, please do so.

Aesthetically speaking, Veterans Day (produced by Statik Selektah in its entirety) is for anyone who enjoys pure hip-hop, and will appease to any boom-bap junkies. Their chemistry goes beyond your typical e-mail to e-mail orchestrated records and is very much undeniable. Though his prior work is notable, this may easily be his most developed. Static plays a huge role in this development.

Perhaps a lot of listeners are not Veterans and cannot relate to serving in the Army – in combat at that. But after listening to this bumper to bumper you will feel like you were right there with Typ, whether directly or indirectly. In fact, if you are left without some form of goosebumps you may be inhumane. That’s how heartfelt and honest this record is. Enjoy the stream and purchase it if you are diggin’ it! Peace and love:

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Over the weekend an update on Buckshot and 9th Wonder‘s third collaborative album, The Solution, surfaced letting hip-hop heads know they could expect the project on Nov. 13. Duck Down Records put out their first two albums, (Chemistry in 2005 and The Formula in 2008) but this duo is certainly hoping for a more rave reviews this time around. One thing is for sure, 9thmatic and Buckshot bring together an ecclectic vibe when they hit the studio. No one is knocking the New York-North Carolina connection though. Here’s hoping the third time is the charm. Also, be sure to check out one of their previous offerings off The Formula below.

“Hold It Down” – 9th Wonder and Buckshot ft. Talib Kweli and Tyler Woods

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