In an era when the compilation seems obsolete, Mello Music Group is focused on fighting the great fight. Following Phonte and Oddisee’s deeply-compelling “Requiem,” the upcoming Persona (March 10) sheds another captivating track.

Diamond District’s yU, who has released a series of strong solo albums with Mello, combines with fellow Chesapeake region native Nottz for “Homicide.” yU gets to work telling a story about life gone wrong, while Nottz Raw makes the beat cry, quite literally.

Nottz has made joints for Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, and Snoop Dogg. But is this not one of the grabbiest joints from the DMP founder?

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