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Buffalo, NY's Che Noir is back with a new single that features The Uce and was produced by Havoc of Mobb Deep. "Urban Essence" is a chilled out hip hop song with a killer R&B chorus. It has a perfect mix of old school meets modern hip hop, in that it has the spirit of the golden age of rap without sounding like it's a thirty year old song. Che Noir has long had a quality to her flow that commands your attention, and she's only mastered that over the years. This is the perfect song for hip hop fans of any generation. Middle aged fans and their kids are going to find a ton to love in "Urban Essence." Che Noir says of her latest single: “'Urban Essence' is a special record for me because it brings together two generations of that raw New York sound I grew up on.  Having Havoc on the production and The Uce on the hook, made it feel like a full-circle moment. With It Takes A Village , I am in a different place in my life now.  There is a lot mor...

For his latest single, Jay Royale has teamed with Havoc of the legendary Mobb Deep. "The Wise & Lakid" is as old school as it could possibly be. Sure, the production has a the modern slick sound, but this sounds like it could have been released anytime between 1991 and 1996. The track has a sense of depth to it despite it consisting of just beats and piano. Hip hop doesn't typically have this sense of darkness to it these days, but "The Wise & Lakid" brings that back heavily. This is perfect for those of us who grew up on rap in the 80's and 90's. You can watch the video for "The Wise & Lakid" below. For more on Jay Royale, check out his Twitter and Instagram .