Promo & Video

Trem – Animal Kingdom (feat. Dontez) (2011) [Australia]

The track’s title directly references primal instincts. Trem and Dontez depict the modern world and city streets as a wilderness where only the fittest survive, and people act as predators and prey. Built on a dark underground beat, Beat Butcha’s production perfectly complements the atmosphere of the grim imagery of the Australian suburbs.

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Aslan Neter – The Book Of Shadowz (feat. Killah Priest) (2011) [UK, USA]

“The Book Of Shadowz” by Aslan Neter and Killah Priest is pure occult rap for true underground heads. The track feels like a dark ritual, weaving raw street poetry with esoteric philosophy. A heavy hardcore beat perfectly frames Aslan’s dense flow and Priest’s mystical verse. This isn’t just background music; it’s a literal “The Book Of Shadowz” exposing societal flaws through sacral knowledge. A powerful intellectual song that restores hip-hop’s true formula and prophetic weight.

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Revolution Of The Mind – All We Ask Is Trust (2011) [USA]

An socially charged underground track that states “revolutions don’t happen without money,” while also touching upon the survival of people in third-world countries. The artists openly declare their refusal to be slaves to the system.

The rappers use metaphors of weaponry, fierce confrontation, and militant connections. The lyrics also feature references to iconic historical figures of the radical civil rights struggle.

Musically, the track follows the classic traditions of revolutionary indie hip-hop, blending aggressive delivery with a dark, atmospheric production produced by Snowgoons.

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Phoenix Da Icefire, Logic, Rewd Adams, Cyrus Malachi, Skriblah & Melanin9 – Vigorous Denial (2011) [UK]

A classic example of grimy, dark British underground rap. Each of the six powerhouse MCs showcases a technical flow, intricate multi-layered rhymes, and street philosophy. The lyrics are packed with hard-hitting metaphors, referencing the grim realities of metropolis life, anti-system defiance, and harsh street environments.

The title, “Vigorous Denial”, sets an uncompromising tone – the artists fiercely reject fake facades, commercialism, and anyone else’s rules in hip-hop. A heavy, atmospheric, and banging beat by producer Chemo perfectly amplifies the raw and unyielding energy of every artist on the track.

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The Lost Children Of Babylon – Four Corners (2011) [USA]

The works of this Philadelphia-based group are deeply infused with conspiracy theories, ancient mythology, numerology, metaphysics, and cosmology. In their verses, the band members reflect on spiritual breakthroughs, the structure of the Universe, the struggle against ignorance, and the quest for ultimate truth — all of which are characteristic of their conceptual artistry

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Wyze Mindz – A Dream (2011) [USA]

Wyze Mindz’s “A Dream” (from the “World Meltdown” album) stands out as one of the deepest conscious hip-hop tracks of its era. Moving beyond typical underground tropes, it serves as a profound philosophical essay on human existence and spiritual crisis.

The track opens with a cinematic dialogue about the value of truth, setting a meditative tone. Over a melancholic, slow-paced hip-hop beat, the duo delivers raw, heavy-hitting verses. They masterfully contrast societal decay with spiritual longing, exploring how people allow their dreams to die due to impatience and negativity.

By blending street grit with metaphysical reflection, Wyze Mindz created a timeless masterpiece that remains a pinnacle of intellectual underground hip-hop.

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