Hip Hop has seen a resurgence of the wordsmith in recent years, with lyrically-inclined MCs not only shining but collaborating at an all-time high. The latest of such is the pairing of New York City MCs Joell Ortiz and Fred The Godson. Both men have garnered much praise for their chops on the microphone but in an added twist, their joint project is produced entirely by the legendary Harlem collective known as The Heatmakerz.

Titled “Gorilla Glue,” the 9-track project features contributions from Jim Jones and DramaB2R. Before checking out the project, check out their newly released visual for “Hallways.”

Listen to the project below and be sure to drop us your thoughts in the comments section.

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The Diplomats are back with a new single and video entitled “Sauce Boyz“ from their new album Diplomatic Ties, scheduled for release on November 22. Shula The Don and Jim Jones join forces to co-direct this video that features all of the original members of the legendary Diplomats group, together again on the Harlem streets. Overall, ”Sauce Boyz” gives a take on the new generation of hip-hop with classic Heatmakerz production and Diplomats’ style. Most of all, it’s good to see the group working and together after 14 years in the game.

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