Leaves

Seattle's Dave B makes his HNHH debut with "Leaves."

BYPatrick Lyons
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Although Seattle isn't commonly thought of as a hub for hip-hop, it's got a pretty great scene of its own, with lots of underground artists making noise in the Northwest. You've got guys like Ugly Frank and Nacho Picasso who make dark, foreboding jams, Shabazz Palaces making futuristic space funk, and producers like Jake One and Blue Sky Black Death soundtracking all of it. Today, we're introducing you to Dave B, another one of the city's most promising talents. 

Linking up with Jake One on the jazzy "Leaves," Dave showcases an almost Chance The Rapper-esque delivery, singing and rapping with ease and dropping thought-provoking bars.

Quotable Lyrics

Pursue a proper passion
Push the margin past, put the world up on your back, boy
They know you's a guy for being black, or a student
Or gay, or just caught up in the trap

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<b>Feature Writer</b> Ever since he borrowed a copy of "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" from his local library, Patrick's love affair with hip-hop has been on an extended honeymoon phase. He now contributes features to HNHH, hoping to share his knowledge and passion with this site's broad audience. <strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> André 3000, Danny Brown, Kanye, Weezy, Gucci Mane, Action Bronson, MF DOOM, Ghostface Killah <strong>Favorite Producers:</strong> Lex Luger, Kanye (again), RZA, Young Chop, Madlib, J Dilla, Hudson Mohawke