If you still haven’t downloaded Spree Wilson’s Evil Angel EP, you obviously don’t know what you’re missing.

Spree is not only a skilled rapper, but he’s also a talented musician and producer.

Another reason to check out Evil Angel, is the impressive co-sign given to the artist by Q-Tip.

In addition to his recorded music, the Atlanta transplant is building a reputation for amazing live performances, where he puts down the mic at times to jam out on his guitar in the crowd.  Check out this show recap that has a photo of Spree rocking out!

Evil Angel gives us a taste of the creative freedom we can expect on his debut album, The Beauty of Chaos.

The standout track on the EP is the No I.D. produced, “Word.”

“Word” is Spree’s biggest song to date, and the track’s creative video has helped to create a lot of internet buzz.  The song also features one of Spree’s most quoted lines, “I’m just a fearless freak, who ain’t afraid to ever fall like tears.“  I seriously see that line being quoted all the time!

Another track off the EP that displays Spree’s rapping skills is “Dreamworld.”

As dope as “Word” and “Dreamworld” are, Spree’s real talent comes out when he sings over the smooth, relaxing tracks presented to us in, “I Believe She’s Lying” and “Chaos.”  Chaos, co-produced by Spree Wilson, is my favorite track off Evil Angel.

Spree is often compared to Gnarls Barkley, Outkast, and Janelle Monae, not necessarily because he sounds like them, but mostly because his sound can not be simply classified as “hip hop.”  Additionally, he appeals to a wide demographic, while coming from the south.  To understand where a lot of these comparisons are coming from, take a quick listen to Evil Angel’s “Hold on to Your Skin.”

If you want to get a better feel for Spree’s carefree personality, check out our interview, as Spree stopped by the HipHopAtLunch.com offices to speak about his music, time spent in college, and presence on Twitter!

Like I said earlier, Evil Angel gives us just a taste of what we can expect to hear on Spree’s debut album, The Beauty of Chaos.  I can not wait to hear what Spree cooks up with that!

No I.D. sits down to talk about “whats cool” and “expressing yourself” through music.  This man should give hip hop Keynote speeches!    More on StandardATL.com

Video where Slaughterhouse goes in on the question, “Which city has bred the most lyricists?”  A better question is what city produced the best lyricists!       More on NahRight.com

Bun B and Royce Da 5′9” lay down their verses on this sick track.  One of the best songs I have heard from either of these two in a minute.     More on illRoots.com

Nelly and Pharrell drop their video for “Let It Go.”  Talk about being late with the video… album dropped September 16, 2008.   More on XclusivesZone.net

Drake is going to re-release his hit mixtape “So Far Gone,” with a bonus song “Fear” on September 15h.  I wonder how many units this will sell!   More on PocketFullOfPaper.com

Here is a new video from Jackie Chain for his song, “Diamonds & Cadillacs.”  This Alabama native has an awesome flow.  Big shout out to @DCtoBC for the link!  More on DCtoBC.com

Last week, Spree Wilson stopped by the HipHopAtLunch.com office to give us a quick update on his life. We took this opportunity to go in on the topics that will give you a feel for Spree’s personality, touching on everything from his experience being a music and film student at Clark Atlanta, to his view on Twitter! Hit @SpreeWilson up and let him know what you think about the interview and his music!

Being well versed in various instruments, Spree Wilson produces most of his own music as well as music for artists such as Jazmine Sullivan, Jenifer Hudson, Joell Ortiz, and Cee-Lo Green. As he mentioned in the interview, Spree Wilson is trying to push the boundaries of music and artistic expression every time he sits down and presses record.

His latest video for the No I.D. produced track “Word,” shows this passion for going outside of what is considered the norm.

That creative video matches the song’s fun laid back feel, while showcasing Spree Wilson’s personality. Spree uses this song to speak to fans about his individuality and passion for expressing himself in his music.

After hearing him speak on the video’s creation in our interview, I can’t stop thinking about Spree and the video’s director running around filming the words that go with the lyrics! (That must have been one hilarious day!)

Another standout song from Spree Wilson is “I AM.”

This is a very poetic record that features Novel, Talib Kweli, and Spree Wilson going in on some serious stuff, but what else would you expect when three talented MC’s jump on a track entitled “I AM.” Spree speaks about his music with this track:

“Brighter than the orange glow of Jim Morrison’s lit fire,
I am the taste acquired, that scholastic youths desire.”

That quote references Spree’s strategy of making music that is either loved or hated by listeners. As Spree explained in the interview, he does not want to make music that will have people saying ,“ehhhhh, I guess it’s alright.” He would much rather risk having some people not understand this “acquired taste,” than safely making the music that he knows most people will simply tolerate.

Keep a close eye on Spree Wilson, because “Word” and “I AM” are just a taste of the creativity which we can expect to hear on Spree’s upcoming album, The Beauty of Chaos!

“D.O.A.” and “Run This Town” have confirmed my suspicions that The Blueprint 3 will be the best album of 2009.  Even though Jay’s first official single doesn’t give me chills or change the face of hip hop like “D.O.A.” did, “Run This Town” still manages to be a well put together club banger that offers more than just a good beat with a catchy hook.

And boy does it have a catchy hook!  This song will have drunk girls in the club singing off key for months to come…Rihanna sings the hook (with no autotune) and creates her best work since “Live Your Life.”

Not to much surprise, Jay-z flows over this Kanye beat like a boss…talking about how he runs Hip Hop, yet keeping his verses simple and to the point.  Jay-z keeps his cool “black on black” attitude alive with this single. I hope the album artwork for The Blueprint 3 is beyond sick, because this album will be an instant classic.

The standout verse on the track was provided by Kanye West, who stole the show on this one by putting forth the best lyrical effort he has done in a minute.  Rapping over the track that No I.D. helped him produce, Kanye goes hard as if he has something to prove and coincidentally takes this song from club banger to street anthem:

“Its crazy how you can go from being Joe Blow, To everybody on your dick, no homo, I bought my whole family whips, no volvo’s, Next time I’m in Church please no photos, Police escorts, everybody passports, This the life that everybody ask for, This the fast life we are on a crash course, What you think I rap for…to push a fucking Rav 4? But I know that if I stay stunting, All these girls only gone want one thing, I can spend my whole life good will hunting, Only good gone come is its good when I’m cumming.”

Trey Songz – Lol Smiley Face

This Fisha & Price produced single from Trey Songz has an undeniably childish and carefree feel to it that makes it ridiculously catchy & hilarious!  As you may have guessed from the title, this song is an ode to flirtatious messaging with abbreviations and emoticons being sent over Twitter, Text messaging, Myspace, and AIM. Trey Songz manages to grab two of the South’s most popular and hilarious artists, Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy, for this track.

While Gucci Mane delivers an average verse with killer adlibs strategically placed thoughout the entire track, Soulja Boy manages to ride the beat like this song was made specifically for him. When one first hears this song they may even think this is Soulja Boy’s song seeing as how well it fits the internet phenom’s style.  (Gucci and Trey might have sat down for a minute to write their verses, but I’m sure all Soulja Boy did was recount an average day in his goofy life)

The standout verse on the song belongs to Trey Songz who also sings the catchy hook which without a doubt will get stuck in your head. (I actually find myself saying “Lol Smiley Face” in normal conversations without even thinking about it) BTW, is it just me or does Trey’s flow and lyrics remind you of R. Kelly:

“Shorty called my phone, I was busy, I was busy, Cruisin in that Benz round the city, round the city, Then I felt my phone buzz, I know that she like thugs, I’m a bad boy like Diddy, take that, Then she sent the text, that read, Baby I’m at home, Then she sent another one that says she’s all alone, So I text her a smiley face and said lets do the grown, She said lol, boy you crazy, come on, Then she said actually, You aint gotta ask me, Sent that lil face with the tongue cuz I’m nasty, I’m on my way, Girl I can’t wait, twitter me a picture, Let me see that okay.”

The key to this song’s success is Trey songz.  Since this is Trey’s song featuring Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy (and not the other way around), it has had almost no trouble making its way into the playlists of DJs and hip hop fans who would normally not blare a Gucci Mane or Soulja Boy song even if you paid them!  Also, Trey Songz’ popularity is sky rocketing as of late due to his upcoming album and his increased sex appeal with the ladies… That being said, he has enough buzz and support to take this ridiculous song laced with stoopid fruity lyrics curtisy of Gucci Mane & Soulja Boy to the top of the radio request line all over the country!

Slaughterhouse – The one

“The One” is an awesome song with an even better video directed by Rik Cordero.  This radio friendly single features a beat that blends hip hop and rock with lyrics that aim to do the same.

Despite Slaughterhouse being arguably the most lyrically talented new group in hip hop, they did not seem to put much effort into creating a lyrically powerful single.  Crooked I’s verse was by far the best, and I wish that Joell Ortiz had been given his own verse to work with instead of Royce Da 5’9’’.

Royce has a good flow on the track and does a good job incorporating rock and roll names into his verse, but besides that he doesn’t say much.  Joe Budden and Joell Ortiz tag team a verse that ends up being lyrically worse than what either of them could have come up with on there own.

The best verse on the track belongs to Crooked I who goes in on the song’s theme  and does a great  job of maintaining a strong hip hop presence while using rock and roll metaphors over a rap/rock beat:

“I’m sexing a les’, And her best friend in bed, I love these freak women, Something in my demin need a KISS, call it Gene Simmons, They wanna ban me like Marlyn Manson, For all the whores in my Baltimore, Maryland mansion, I’m the one who wants to Spear Brittany, Give pink some black put it near her kidneys, here kitty, I’m the one who always cause an affair, So every time your bitch burp, you smell my balls in the air.”

The song’s hook is awesome, the beat is awesome, and the 4 rappers’ flows are awesome making this a hit song that should receive a lot of radio play.  It is just a shame that Slaughterhouse didn’t come harder with their lyrics.

Big Kuntry King – Beem Beem Beem

This chest thumping, swag dripping record is full of southern energy, and without a doubt the hottest song I have heard from Big Kuntry King since “Yeah.”  Big Kuntry also does an outstanding job describing the meaning behind the title of his song, “Beem Beem Beem,” at the begging of the video. ( Explaining to the whole world what Beem Beem Beem, Bow Bow Bow means is no easy task)  Thank you Big Kuntry for giving the world more hilarious southern adlibs!

Even though the song’s hook is beyond hilarious, not everything about this song is a joke.  Big Kuntry’s lyrics range from making me have a thizz face to causing me to literally laugh out loud.  The lyrics that are going to get this song plays & respect in the south are:

“On the phone booking shows, Yes it costs a half a bird, Spread my wings in the sky, shit on niggas like a bird, You Spent 30 on ya chain, I spent the same on a coat, You spent 40 on ya car, I spent that in a house note, Niggas want to sound like me, I guess that’s why they steal my quotes, Look at me, Your bitch is choosin’, I Never had to steal a hoe.”

BEEM BEEM BEEM, BOW BOW BOW, AYE AYE AYE OK, WELL DAMN, BURR!  Long live southern futuristic stooped fruity swag music!

Jay-z’s first official single from The Blueprint 3 due out 9/11/09, “Run This Shit.” This album is going to be a classic. Kanye West kills his verse on this one! More on OzoneMag.com

J.Cole releases the mastered version of “Lights Please.” Check this track out…It’s the reason Jay-z signed the North Carolina MC to Roc Nation! More on XXLMag.com

No I.D. (The man behind Jay-z’s D.O.A.) gives words of advice for Drake and a shout out to J.Cole! All up and coming artists should take note. More on 2DopeBoyz.com

I feel like Gucci Mane was awkwardly put in this song… Why in the world would he jump on an Eminem diss record? BURR! More on WorldStarHipHop.com

Good looks on Rhymefest physically showing his support for his community! The hood needs jobs. This Recession is killing us! More on Xclusiveszone.net

This is the best Hip Hop video I have seen in a LONG time! Got the link from @Big_Sean <– Follow his Twitter. Seriously dope video and song. More on Big Sean’s Website

Check out Mike Posner & Big Sean’s performance last night at SOB’s in NYC. They killed it, just as the sold out crowd expected them to! More on NahRight.com

To keep us entertained while we wait for more diss tracks from Jay-z & The Game, DatPiff.com gives us The Game’s RED Mixtape. Lots of features on this one, Enjoy! More on DatPiff.com