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Take a Trip With Dillon & Batsauce on the Lyric Video for Their New Single, ”Ready On The Left” Feat. Kool Keith

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Buckle up and get ready to take a trip with Dillon & Batsauce in their new lyric video, “Ready on the Left,” that features avant-garde rap legend Kool Keith.

The video centers on what appears to be vintage found footage of Chevrolet Bonaventure marketing materials, and yes, it’s every bit as weird as you could imagine that would be. It was all put together by both Dillon and Batsauce, who played into the aesthetic of the cover art for their upcoming album, What Have We Done.

But it’s also a lyric video, which means we can get closer to unpacking the wordplay used by Dillon and his esteemed guest, Kool Keith. Or you can just vibe along with the track and pick up on some of the slick lines here and there, like Keith rocking a Knicks jersey in a limo and Dillon wanting to indulge in his preferred vices.

Check it out and head over to your preferred digital retailer or streaming platform to support. The duo’s new album, What Have We Done, drops July 12 through Full Plate on DSPs, vinyl, CD, and cassette, and is available now for pre-order via Bandcamp. 

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Dillon & Batsauce Deliver Spy vs. Spy Themed Animated Visuals for New Single, ”Banana Peels”

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Dillon & Batsauce embody the energy of Mad Magazine’s Spy vs. Spy’s comic strip in the clever and unique new video released last week for “Banana Peels,” which features animation by Batsauce himself.

“This classic comic was something my Pop loved and passed on to me,” Dillon explains. He adds that Spy vs. Spy reminds him of today’s rap game, because it’s full of people who look, act, and sound the same, all while trying to sabotage each other. “Myself included, I guess,” he says while laughing, “Though I’m too old for that.”

Dillon knew that his collaborator, producer Batsauce, would be up for the video’s theme as a former art teacher who happened to learn animation during the pandemic. He also created a Spy vs. Spy-themed beat tape years ago, so everything really just fell into place for these visuals. To top it all off, the track itself has a menacing, old-school super villain sound to it, making it the perfect canvas for Batsauce to do his thing.

Check out the visuals and head over to your preferred streaming platform to support. The duo’s new album, What Have We Done, drops July 12 through Full Plate on DSPs, vinyl, CD, and cassette, and is available now for pre-order via Bandcamp. 

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Dillon & Batsauce Announce New Album With Their Funk-Fueled Single, “Cannonball” Ft. Grand Puba

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Underground hip-hop veterans, Dillon and Batsauce have been making unorthodox rap music together for nearly 20 years with a simple formula: Batsauce makes the beats, Dillon writes the songs, and whatever happens, happens. After carving out their own lane with a catalog of EPs and LPs over the past two decades, the duo has finally slowed down enough to ask themselves, “what have we done”?

Is the title of their latest effort rhetorical or meant to be an actual question? If so, Dillon and Batsauce probably don’t want to know the answer. They probably don’t want you, the listener to think too much about it either. Instead, What Have We Done is an invitation to experience the trials and tribulations, the small wins and the big losses of being aging independent artists in an increasingly cut-throat world for music makers. 

But Dillon & Batsauce aren’t the only ones on this joyride, we also hear from a well-curated crew of characters they’ve befriended along the way, from bonafide legends like Grand Puba and Kool Keith to modern day rap heroes, Quelle Chris & Reef the Lost Cauze. The end result  is a collection of songs that runs the gamut from personal to aspirational to … delusional.  Whether it’s “too much’”or “not enough,” the answer to the question, “what have we done?” remains open to interpretation. Perhaps it’s not a question at all, but merely the naturally visceral reaction when career creators look back at a life lived on the edge.

What Have We Done is due out July 12 via Full Plate. In addition to hitting DSPs, the album will be available on vinyl, CD, and cassette, with various merch available including T-shirts and collectable keychains. In the meantime, head over your preferred streaming platform to support the Grand Puba assisted single,  “Cannonball, “ a funk-infused banger where Dillon and the legendary emcee trade verses and clever wordplay about relationships, wack rappers, and everything in between over Batsauce’s infectious production. 

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Dillon Unearths 9 “Uncut Gems” Produced by Diamond D (Album Review)

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This is the 6th full-length album from Atlanta based emcee, producer & engineer Dillon. Coming up under the original moniker Intellekt, he would properly introduce himself in ‘07 with his debut mixtape Uncut & enlist Paten Locke for the debut Studies in Hunger a couple years later. Dillon would go on to follow this up with a sophomore effort Food Chain alongside On Their Way & The Tails of Lobsterdamus respectively, but is looking to come off the J57-produced ‘83 Kids by unearthing some Uncut Gems with Diamond D of D.I.T.C. behind the boards.

The title track is a smooth, luscious opener as he & Diamond declare the return of the prophet & the prince picking back up where they left off whereas “Pick Up the Pace” delves into jazzier turf encouraging everyone to begin moving/working faster with an energizing hook. “Comin’ Out Swingin’” featuring eLZhi continues to being in the jazz calling themselves the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world prior to “Turn the Heat Up” blends these kicks & snares with a bass guitar so dude can apply pressure lyrically.

“Pardon Our Dust” featuring Planet Asia & Ras Kass expands on the boom bap vibes of the predecessor swapping out the bass licks in favor of some pianos talking about some adjustments that’re required to be made leading into “Just Breathe” featuring Slimkid3 goes for a more synth-based direction reminding to simply take a breath whenever you’re feeling stressed. The song “Devil in a Blue Dress” pulls together a hi-hat & some horns talking about a deal he made while the penultimate track “Overtime” gives off a more old school sound trying to be the first one in & the first one out. “Permanent Scars” though closes the album in the for of a mellow boom bap talking about the exact impression left.

Considering that Black Tie Affair wound up being my favorite Dillon EP in the fall of 2017 & of course Diamond D’s verse on “Come Up”, it only makes sense for them reunite throughout Uncut Gems as the end results quite possibly make it the Full Plate Records founder’s strongest album yet. His pen-game is a cut above ’83 Kids as the production from the Diggin’ in the Crates co-founder slickly meshes some old & new aesthetics together. Physical t-shirt bundles are available exclusively via Bandcamp. 

Score: 7/10

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Elzhi Joins Dillon For Their Diamond D Produced Banger “Comin’ Out Swingin’”

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For the follow-up single taken from Dillon’s Uncut Gems LP, the ATL-based spitter shares mic duties with lyrical heavyweight Elzhi for the high energy banger, “Comin Out Swingin’.”

Produced by the legendary Diamond D—who produced Uncut Gems in its entirety—the battle tested beatsmith laces up a track that’s equally as funky as it is anthemic for both emcees to live up to the track title.

Head over to the streaming platform of your choice to support, and pre-order Uncut Gems now via Bandcamp, where the LP will be available via DSPs, vinyl and cassette (with bonus instrumentals), on June 6th through FULL PLATE. Bundle packages that include physical copies and t-shirts have also arrived for pre-order!

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Dillon & Diamond D Join Forces For An Absolute Banger “Uncut Gems”

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Dillon & Diamond D join forces for an absolute banger, “Uncut Gems,” which serves as the title track off the duo’s upcoming album, which is produced entirely by Diamond D.Backed by the shimmering instrumental—for real, you can hear it shine through your headphones—Dillon spits with conviction alongside the legendary emcee/producer who’s in his corner. From bars about his philosophical views to slick doses of bravado, the Atlanta-based emcee’s vibes radiate across the track. 

While Diam is primarily behind the boards on Uncut Gems, he felt it was only right to bless this song with his gifts on the mic as well. He splits his verse in half with intricate rhyme patterns and verbal darts aimed at his opponents.

Head over to the streaming platform of your choice to support, and pre-order Uncut Gems now via Bandcamp, where the LP will be available via DSPs, vinyl and cassette (with bonus instrumentals), on June 6th through FULL PLATE. Bundle packages that include physical copies and t-shirts have also arrived for pre-order!

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Just In Time For Halloween, Dillon x J57 Drop Spooky Visuals For “The Squeeze”

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Having just dropped their joint album “83 Kids” earlier in the week, the duo are back with the first video off the album. The video is the perfect lead-in to Hallow’s Eve as it is rife with voodoo dolls, creepy masks, creepy crawlies, and trippy effects…Dillon even dies by the end.

This visual accompaniment to one of the best songs on “83 Kids” is not the work of a sole creator but instead a group effort. It was directed by J57, filmed by Fulani G. Jabri, edited by Morningside Films, with VFX by Indieffects. Peep the vid below but maybe keep the lights on.

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Dillon And J57 Bring Together Diamond D And Skyzoo For Potent Posse Cut “Come Up”

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Check out this new single “Come Up” by Dillon and J57 featuring guest verses from DITC icon Diamond D and top tier lyricist Skyzoo.

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Dillon And J57 Encourage Heads To Grab A Couple “Coladas” And Vibe With Them

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Last week Dillon and J57 hit heads with “The Squeeze,” the lead single off their upcoming collab album “83 Kids” and this week they’re back with a fun track titled “Coladas” that brings a little sun to the Fall. J builds the beat around a funky guitar lick and echoing horn stab, which Dillon casually walks all over. If you’re looking for that strain of Hip-Hop that is not trying to keep up with trends or play too cool, but instead revels in what made the masses gravitate towards this street-bred genre in the first place, you just found it!

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Dillon And J57 Put “The Squeeze” On The Comp With New Single

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Lobsterdamus himself (aka Dillon) is back and this time around he’s rocking his trademark style of true school lyricism over beats by none other than FiveSe7en Collective founder, J57.

While most heads are likely familiar with Dillon (I mean, shit, he did a full project with Diamond D), they may not know he is the driving force behind Full Plate Records and the semi-annual Plates & Crates events in the ATL. This triple threat (emcee/DJ/producer) really doesn’t need anyone’s help to make dope music but he has regularly collaborated with a number of respected rappers and beatsmiths over the last decade, including Paten Locke (RIP), the aforementioned Diamond D, Batsauce, Boog Brown, and more.

As for J57, he has been a notable boardsman since his Brown Bag All-Star days. The NYC producer has done albums with a diverse cross-section of emcees, including Ras Kass, El Gant, Shabaam Sadeeq, Blame One, and Heem Stogied.

These two linked to cook up some marvelous shit and the end result is a full-length album titled “83 Kids.” Over the course of ten tracks they display a genuine chemistry that is complimented by features from Skyzoo, Blu, Diamond D, and J-Zone (on the drums). The lead single is titled “The Squeeze,” which is out now.

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