Ka - Languish Arts / Woeful Studies

A good one-two from Ka, but might've had more knockout potential as a single disc.

Ka - A Martyr's Reward

Though it doesn't see him at his most conceptual, A Martyr's Reward is an expectedly solid offering from Ka.

Ka - Descendants of Cain

While Descendants of Cain doesn't have the consistent mythos of Orpheus vs. the Sirens and is at times typical for Ka, his pen game and delivery are as sharp as ever.

Hermit and the Recluse - Orpheus vs. the Sirens

With its well executed concept, tight sequencing, and top-notch production from Animoss, Orpheus vs. the Sirens is probably the best album with which to introduce someone to the work of Ka.

Ka - Honor Killed the Samurai

Brownsville's own Ka does it again with a tragic set of the most chilling hip hop songs you'll hear this year. Bars abound!

Ka - "Just"

A powerful track and video from Brooklyn rapper Ka. His new album Honor Killed the Samurai is out now, following up 2013's great The Night's Gambit.

Ka - "30 Keys" (Video)

The A-side of "The Superfly Single" by Brooklyn MC Ka, out now via his Iron Works imprint.

Dr. Yen Lo - Days With Dr. Yen Lo

While I enjoy the creepy, subdued style of New York City rapper Ka, this new collaborative project with producer Preservation doesn't seem to push his artistic vision beyond his last few projects. Nor does it capitalize fully on the Manchurian Candidate references.