DTMD- The Basics EP (2010)

Posted by HHB Admin on January 25, 2010 – 4:19 am

I think anyone with two ears and a drop of common sense know that hip hop isn’t dead, and as we swerve into a new decade of music I truly believe we are heading into one of the most legendary years of millennium hip hop thus far.

My love for the new generation of MCs and producers began to bloom when I stopped trying to listen to every new schmuck with a microphone and a laptop and instead focused on what was coming out in certain geographical areas that consistently shelled out fresh and original records time after time. Detroit, Los Angeles, and the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) are those fresh fledgling spots on the map that I never take my ear off of and after a unbeatable 2009 showing from each community, I’m wondering why you aren’t focused on them too?

To end another solid week of 2010 hip hop, I give to you yet another vintage and virulent showing from the DMV with The Basics EP from beatsmith, Dunc, and PG County MC, Toine, also known as DTMD (Dunc Toing Makin’ Dollas).

You might know Dunc from his contributions to the 2009 Album of the Year candidate from fellow DMVers, Diamond District, with their album, In The Ruff. Much like the neck noddin’ track, “Shining,” Dunc laces the EP with smooth samples and plump production that accompanies Toine’s terminology perfectly.

Below is the free EP download, as well as a sample track so you can peep what you are getting into before you commit to yet another download. Trust me- stick with Detroit, LA, and the DMV. They hardly ever dissappoint.