Dive into the gritty underground world of Dual Diagnosis and their latest EP, “Nature of the Beast.” This hardcore hip-hop duo from New Jersey is about to set your speakers on fire with their raw, unfiltered sound that hits harder than a sledgehammer to the skull. One half of the duo, Mad Mike, ain’t here to play nice – he’s bringing the pain, the struggle, and the real-life horror that comes with battling inner demons and societal chaos.
“Nature of the Beast,” dropped on June 13, 2024, is a six-track sonic assault that’ll leave you questioning your sanity and craving more. The EP kicks off with an “Intro” that sets the tone for the mayhem to come. The title track, “Nature of the Beast,” follows, hitting you with bars that’ll make your head spin: “Go it more than the asylum, get wilded up like a straight violence, nature of the beast could be so wild, set me free without any trial.” Mad Mike’s raw delivery, coupled with the haunting production, creates an atmosphere of controlled chaos that perfectly captures the struggle of mental health and addiction.
The EP continues its relentless assault with tracks like “Harsh” and “Patient On The Run,” each one peeling back another layer of the human psyche. “Murder One” and “The Edge” round out the project, leaving listeners emotionally drained but craving more of that raw, unfiltered truth that Dual Diagnosis serves up without apology. The production, split between Mad Mike and The Arcitype, provides the perfect backdrop for these tales of inner turmoil and societal decay.
But who are the masterminds behind this sonic onslaught? Dual Diagnosis ain’t new to the game. They have been grinding since the early 2000s, channeling the rap and rock influences of their 90s upbringing into a unique brand of horror-core that speaks to the damaged and disenfranchised. Their music is a testament to those still battling their demons and a tribute to those who’ve lost the fight. With previous releases like “The Intake” (2020) and “No Ordinary Life” (2022), Dual Diagnosis has steadily built a cult following in the underground scene.
What sets Dual Diagnosis apart is their unflinching approach to themes of loss, grief, pain, and trauma. They don’t sugarcoat the struggle – they serve it up raw and let it bleed. But within the darkness, there’s a glimmer of hope, a call to those who are suffering to keep fighting. It’s this balance of brutality and empathy that’s earned them features with heavy hitters like Slaine and collaborations with artists like Gorilla Voltage and UnderRated.
If you’re tired of the watered-down, commercial rap flooding the airwaves and crave something with more substance, more grit, and more realness, then Dual Diagnosis is your new addiction. With thousands of followers, these Jersey boys are proving that recognition is real in the underground hip-hop scene.
Don’t sleep on “Nature of the Beast.” Hit up their Instagram @dualdiagnosis_ for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes looks at the chaos. For a full dose of their discography and more info on upcoming projects, check out their official website at https://lostsoulproductionsllc.com. And if you want to see these tracks come to life, head over to their YouTube channel for visuals that’ll haunt your dreams in the best way possible.
Dual Diagnosis is here to shake you out of your comfort zone, force you to confront the demons lurking in the shadows, and maybe, just maybe, find some catharsis in the process. So strap in, turn up the volume, and let “Nature of the Beast” take you on a wild ride through dark corners of the human experience.
Listen to his songs on Spotify and YouTube.
Published by: Martin De Juan
