'The Harder The Better' is a seven track collaborative project between the Nigerian-based emcee/producer duo of Mista Books and Teck Zilla. Inspired by classic ‘90s hip-hop and old school flicks they both grew up on, the project is chock full of vivid lyricism and cinematic soundscapes with sound bites from various movies, spoken word artists, and even legends like Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X.

From the opening salvo of the title track, Mista Books takes the listener deep into the dark crevices of the project with detailed exposition and an imposing vocal delivery. This is followed by the celebratory single "Try Angles," and the courtroom inspired concept track "Guilty By Rhyme." Both tracks showcase Books penchant for crafting verbal pictures that can be literally put on the big screen.

Rapper Phlow appears on the densely packed, piano-driven track "Unapologetic,” and as the name suggests she alongside Books hold nothing back with their take on what it takes to be true to oneself. "Black Muscle" is a somber reflective track that dwells on black excellence in every aspect and sees Books joined by Atlanta-based emcee, Mackgee for a spectacular display of love for everything black. "Prophylactic" is pure bravado on wax as Books lays the hammer on the opposition with reckless abandon. The project is wrapped up by the posse cut, "Everyday Thang" featuring Ex-O and Prophecy, where the trio take turns in expatiating their respective status as hip-hop connoisseurs over a classic piano sample expertly tailored by Teck-Zilla.

'The Harder The Better' gets straight to the point with a variety of sounds that fuse boom-bap with soul, jazz and more. On the other hand, Mista Books is fully in his element and brings forth a no-nonsense pen game. The seven track EP is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms via Str8Buttah Productions.

Mista Books: 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/iam_mistabooks
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistabooks
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mistabooks.okochi
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zG9ZS4xwGqvlGZSYki5Ji

Teck-Zilla: 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeckZilla108
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teckzilla108 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teckzilla
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3yaYtGhwwamlvDsiBqpIp0

The Harder The Better

The Harder The Better (Intro)

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OG from Paterson NJ.. vinyl collector and connoisseur of that old BOOM BAP shit on them TDK and Maxell cassette tapes we use to record off the Panasonic boom box in the attic back in the 80's.. Salute to Jerry Bloodrock, World Famous Supreme Team, Awesome 2,Afrika Islam(Zulu Beats Show),Stretch & Bob, Club 89, NY Live(Martin Moore + Mayhem)
Rap This, Kevin Keith & the Dirty Dozen, Pirate Radio, The Underground RR, Halftime Show, Trim Mix Party, The 54 Side show, Guerrilla Grooves Radio, FTSR, Pen Joints, Open Handed(MentPlus)The Chronicles(DJ Mixx + DJ Snuu), Bankai Hour, Side B Radio, Grown Man Rap Show Southern Vangard Radio, No Ideas Original, East NY Radio, SFTU(DJ Chris G), On the Avenue w/DJ Wayne Ski, Rap is Outta Control, FTSR, GGR, TRIM MIX

all bout laughs .. giggles.. n unlearning 

Teck-Zilla is a Nigerian born Producer/DJ and a founding member of the HipHop collective known as Str8Buttah which has members in Nigeria and the UK. 
   Since late 2013, Teck-Zilla shuttles between Lagos, London and Montreal, producing music and deejaying along the way.