Buffalo, NY’s Therealskitso is bringing some serious lyrical muscle to the table with his latest release, “Mercy.” The bi-coastal collaboration brings together Styles P, M.O.P.’s Billy Danze and Lil Fame, and G-Funk legend Kokane for a gritty, soulful cut that feels right at home in the world of raw, unapologetic hip-hop.
Produced by Therealskitso, “Mercy” gives the Buffalo producer another opportunity to showcase his versatility behind the boards. The soulful backdrop creates plenty of room for the veteran MCs to go to work, while still maintaining the rugged energy and hard-hitting essence that has defined hip-hop for generations. With Styles P and M.O.P. delivering their signature intensity and Kokane adding his unmistakable melodic touch to the chorus, the record bridges different eras, regions, and sounds without losing its core.
“Mercy” arrives as a leak from Therealskitso’s upcoming album, The Asylum Vol. 1, giving listeners another preview of the heavyweight lineup he has assembled for the project. The album follows previously released singles “Fired Up” featuring Project Pat and “Well Connected” featuring Tha Eastsidaz and Kokane, continuing to establish the project as a meeting ground for respected names across the hip-hop landscape.
The momentum behind The Asylum Vol. 1 has already started to translate beyond the music, with “Well Connected” receiving airplay on BET Jams and Therealskitso and Kokane making an appearance on Roxanne Shanté’s Have A Nice Day on Rock The Bells/SiriusXM.
And the guest list doesn’t stop there. The Asylum Vol. 1 is set to feature appearances from Cormega, Phat Kat, Guilty Simpson, Pete Rock, Westside Gunn, 38 Spesh, Devin The Dude, Berner, and many more, positioning the project as a stacked showcase of veteran talent, underground credibility, and different regional flavors.
With “Mercy,” Therealskitso continues to prove that Buffalo has plenty to say when it comes to the culture. Raw production, heavyweight features, soulful textures, and bars, “Mercy” is another strong look at what’s coming from The Asylum Vol. 1.
