The crates are back, crashing into your eardrums with five finds from previous submissions & beyond. In each volume of Digging In The Crates I highlight some of the best discoveries from artists who have sent music our way at some point in time. I'm looking for a unique or creative approach to a song/concept, quality audio, & an overall well put together presentation. Uncover this editions five picks & as always if you hear something dope be sure to share!

Big Papa Mood - I Was Bullshittin EP

Here's a throwback submission that caught my attention quick. The opener "Back To It" caught my ear right off the bat. Claiming a journey of "rags to humble" Big Papa Mood raps his ass off & gives fives songs of his own in this ep to show a culmination of ten years in the game. He may of been bullshittin, but this is still a dope little project worthy of a listen.

A Gary Vee sound byte opens up to XCEED, an emcee representing New Zealand ( by way of Toronto) letting us all know that just like Gary Vee he's prepared to do whatever it takes to reach the highest accolades. I spoke with XCEED & also uncovered that he has participated in the BAR WARZ battle league that a lot of you in the area might be familiar with. " Bad Company" is just a sample of this dudes catalog & @XCEED09 has quite the back log of projects for new fans to scour through. Find more here: SOUNDCLOUD

XCEED - "Bad Company"

This next one is from acid rapping Detroit legend Esham with this visual money trip " Trust No One". Sent the March before last - the changing voices of Esham rapping trust issues grabbed my ears & eyes simultaneously. A simple but effective video paired with creative dialogues & a heavy hook. All well drenched inside the song this somewhat video game sound is driving through the background. " Trust No One" however you should trust that this one is worth a listen. Four down & one last find to uncover I must say I've thoroughly enjoyed this weeks discoveries so far.

Esham - "Trust No One"

Lastly but far from least, ASDR provides my favorite selection of this Digging In The Crates blessing us with some smooth classic hip hop sound. Boom bapperific " Family" is a gem laced over one cold beat - a sampler off his debut mixtape ' Health, Wealth & Vibe Vol.1' which can be found here. The Michigan based lyricist is certainly sounding polished with this particular sample, & hence this submission got sent in nearly a year ago I will certainly be scouring for more examples of this mans work. In closing here is ASDR with some eardrum magic, & thank you again for tuning into another chapter of Digging In The Crates. - COMMi$$ION