Artwork: @cepenwhy

Second winds usually set in midway through a busy day, more or less. It’s a refreshing reassurance and almost a guarantee. We all need that second wind to get through a day sometimes, preferably with music and some more coffee in hand. That’s where Lyric Jones comes in the picture today.

She’s pure. “2nd Wind” is essentially a quick glimpse at one beautifully developed polaroid of her extensive capabilities. No, were not just talking nonsense for the sake of another mindless blog post. Lyric Jones is skilled in many areas – ranging from playing drums, singing, emceeing and writing. It’s refreshing, in a time where average music listeners aren’t offered this package deal too often (see local rap station for example). With that comes this loose release, inviting frequent flyers Big Twins, SmooVth and Ea$y Money along to paint Backpack Beatz‘s rather gritty canvas. If you’re not familiar with these names you may have some homework to do.

It’s important to note her affiliation alongside Gold Chain Music – Planet Asia, TriState and company. Also more recently you may have noticed the organic meshing with The Winners (ChainWinners), another talented collective of recording artists who’ve been making noise in the underground. She works with and studies under the wing of a lot of talented artists and all of her collaborative efforts come with meaning.

“Sometimes you gotta talk that fly sh*t with no apologies,” Lyric’s end note. Braggadocio isn’t a focal characteristic looking back at her catalogue, but do believe there is definitely diesel-fueled veins pumping inside of that beautiful physique of hers. She will sing to you, she will plays drums while rapping to you, she will recite a fly poem to you and move a crowd for you – as her fans have noted. Check the record out. Peace and love!

Lyric Jones & DirtyDiggs’ “Gems from the Cubicle” EP (stream and download)

“Listen, C’mon” ft. DMT (video)

“Fly Aura” ft. Sean Rosati via 7th Boro

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We all remember “Beasts of the East”, “Banned from TV” and perhaps even more recently, “1 Train.” It’s pretty evident that a good mixed posse track becomes an integral part of hip-hop history. The occurrence is even more celebrated when executed by a demographic in the rap game seldom celebrated in their own right. In recent days Manny Garcia & Termanology revealed their revamping of “Latino Unification”, originally released during the Summer of ’15.

This time, the two bring along Ea$y Money’s clever references to all things latino in culture, Noreaga’s comical flow and stories from the musical trenches and most fittingly, rap prodigy, Chris Rivers, offering a relentless lyrical spattering over samplings of his late & great pops, the one and only Big Pun.

Be sure to check out the remix above, and if you rock with it, show your support by copping the single on itunes!

Check out the trailer as well via youtube.

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Minnesota lyricist T.O.N.Y. bring us the remix to “The Rxmedy” with a load of heavy features. Ea$y Money, Chris Rivers & Termanology join him on this one as they each lay down some dope verses. Check it out here.

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“Lights Down,” “Up Every Night,” “Happy Days,” “Live It Up” and “Time Travellin” are all quality productions with similar-grade lyrics.

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