Rising Toronto emcee Daniel Son delivers an electric performance on “WeeBey,” the grimy new single off producer/turntablist Kut One’s forthcoming compilation LP, Live Wires.

For those unfamiliar, the track’s title is a reference to a popular character from HBO’s critically lauded series, The Wire. And much like the show itself, the track is abound with criminal behavior, harrowing imagery, and top tier writing. Daniel Son remains at the top of his game lyrically as he spits snarling bars aimed at his enemies.

Those rhymes become that much more potent when paired with Kut One’s equally filthy production. We mentioned it when talking about his previous single, “Which One’s First?,” and it remains true here as he continues to showcase his penchant for crafting horror-leaning bangers that melds raw instrumentation with hard drums.

Stream the world premiere of “WeeBey” right here courtesy of RESPECT. The track is available now through all major DSPs, and can be purchased for instant grat off the iTunes pre-order for Live Wires, which is due out next month, March 20 via Chopping Block Records. The album, which in addition to Daniel Son, also boasts features from the likes of King Magnetic, Rockness Monsta, Kwest (Tha Madd Lad), Recognize Ali, ILL Conscious and many more. The ten track LP is available now for pre-order through Bandcamp, Amazon, Google Play and more, and can be pre-saved via Spotify.

 

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Australian producer and turntablist Kut One showcases not only his own talents but those of two living New York rap legends on The Icons, Vol. 1 & 2. On the first EP, he’s joined by Queens tough-talker Neek The Exotic, who brought along a few like-minded guests for the ride. And for the second EP, you’ll hear Kut’s intricate productions complemented by the gravelly and gully rhymes of the BX’s Nine.

For the first half, Neek is joined by fellow Queens heavyweights on standout tracks “Welcome to Violence,” which features Kool G Rap and Royal Flush, and “Everything’s on Course,” which features Large Professor. The borough is thoroughly represented here, particularly when Neek goes solo on the more summery “I Don’t Know.”

And for the second half, Nine kicks things off with a bang on “Basquiat,” which boasts a hilarious shot at notorious loudmouth Stephen A. Smith over Kut One’s menacing production. That vibe continues on the criminal-minded lead single, “When Ah Pull Up,” the paranoia-heavy “Might Get Shot,” and on the raw closing track, “Welcome to N.Y.C.”

Taken as a whole, the first two installments of The Icons Series are a thrilling celebration of the grimier side of underground rap. They’re also a reminder that this style of rap has not—and will never—go out of style. It’s a timeless example of the culture’s underbelly, where sample-flipping Boom bap production sets the stage for emcees to talk their sh*t. And that’s exactly what we’ve got here, as both Neek and Nine drop bar after bar on each of their respective four tracks.

The Icons, Vol. 1 & 2 which we’re pleased to premiere right here courtesy of RESPECT., is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms via Chopping Block Records. Please note that the Bandcamp edition includes the instrumental passes for Volume 1, and Volume 2 features a bonus track titled, “Gimme My Money.”

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