Skotch Davis links up with film crew The New Regime to deliver the visuals for “Hear Me Clearly,” exemplifying an exercise in complete breath control that KRS-One would be proud of. Read the rest of this entry »

When Skotch Davis asks “Are You Hearing Me Clearly?” it’s more of a rhetorical than a traditional question. In fact, the phrase feels more like a command delivered in the same authoritative tone Skotch uses on the mic. While the skilled MC has been buzzin’ on the under for a while, he’s looking to raise his profile before releasing his debut, ON MY GRIZZLY (OMG). Read the rest of this entry »

When the going gets tough, Skotch Davis sticks to his guns and sticks to the script of making credible Hip-Hop music. His movement isn’t broke but he still puts in a little patchwork to kick off the ceremony from his upcoming project Skotch Tape 2: On My Grizzly. Read the rest of this entry »

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Skotch Davis teams with Miami’s Lunch Money to make a song for the have-nots and party-goers alike on Independence Day. Read the rest of this entry »

If you live in NYC, you’re in for a fashionably live Hip-Hop show courtesy of the folks over at L-R-G. Keeping their involvement with urban culture stronger than ever, they’re showcasing the illest exhibition with Curren$y, Freddie Gibbs, The Kid Daytona, Aloe Blacc, Cory Gunz, Outasight and Skotch Davis with DJ Clark Kent on the wheels of steel and Peter Rosenberg hosting tomorrow at Santos Party House. Read the rest of this entry »

By now, The SkotchTape should recognizable by name and sound. If not you still haven’t tested the audio waters, here’s $D’s video follow-up for “Welcome To Skilla,” directed & edited by Tommy Mas & Matt Raz. Read the rest of this entry »

Figuring out who’s next to blow in the rap game is highly akin to forecasting the weather. The wise ones keep their ears to the street – both the actual asphalt and the information superhighway – and gauge who sounds like they’re headed in the right direction, then make an assessment. When asked who I see as upcoming artists who could impact, I’ll stick with Skotch Davis. Read the rest of this entry »

#SkotchTape is set to soon release and Skotch heralds the occasion by releasing “Bring The Roses.” Coasts connect as $D brings over Westside Dom for “Bring The Roses,” which sports araabMUZIK’s raucous soundbed as the foundation for the duo’s wordplay to run wild. Read the rest of this entry »

“Welcome To Skilla,” where it gets ugly quick when Skotch goes in over some good ol’Dilla instrumentation. Read the rest of this entry »

Be careful while listening to “Get Ugly.” The snapping beat quite distracting in its own right, infectious enough to cause the body to revert to doing The Wop or other random ’80s dances. But the real focus here is the trio of emcees – Skotch, DZA and PUSH! – who are unofficially leading NYC’s avant-garde. Read the rest of this entry »

Burn Skotch Davis’ name into your memory bank if you’re looking for artists worth watching for now with expectations for a big future. Before the Harlem emcee took the PA stage @ A3C, I’d never heard his name before. Honestly, it took AOutrageous’ tiny self yelling it to me repeatedly over the music before I could understand that she was saying “Skotch” and not “Scott.” Any discrepancies disappeared once I saw him perform.

Along the same veins of yesterday’s short discourse on the importance of live performance, Skotch’s stage presence ranks far above his peers as he’s able to deliver his music and message with cheeky clarity. Once returning from Atlanta, I started e-digging and the first thing I stumbled across was “Exhibit Me,” where the guy’s panache comes through once again.

Skotch Tape drops soon. Although I wasn’t anticipating or even aware of it prior to early October, it’s locked and loaded on my radar.

Related: BlowHipHopTV’s Interview With Skotch