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H-A-M’s “N.O.C Knock 6: Pourtraits To Landscapes” Honors Haiti Blending Tech-Driven Storytelling With Soulful Hip-Hop and Unfiltered Hope

H-A-M, also known as Hustle-And-Motivate, brings something different to the table. After years in tech and security, he shifted gears and built a voice in hip-hop that goes beyond clever punchlines. His new project, “N.O.C. Knock 6: Pourtraits To Landscapes (Deluxe Edition),” isn’t just another album drop. This release is personal, rooted in purpose, and shaped by his own journey—both in code and in culture.

H-A-M’s reputation is already set as the rapper who weaves technology and advocacy into his lyrics, using his decades of experience to build something with substance. This time, though, he turns his focus to Haiti. Over the course of 11 tracks, he explores the struggles, resilience, and hope he’s seen from the Haitian people. The album clocks in just under an hour, and it’s clear every minute is intentional. Alongside his alter ego, Hamlet B Da Emcee, he blends classic storytelling with thoughtful, grounded lyrics.

This project grew from daily headlines about Haiti—stories full of hardship and disaster. But H-A-M’s direct experiences with Haitian people were always positive. He felt called to respond in the best way he knew how. The result is an album built on gratitude, solidarity, and the belief that music can help move things forward.

The songs don’t shy away from reality. H-A-M addresses the pain and the challenges head-on, but he keeps hope close. Tracks like “H-A-M Helping Haiti” and its follow-ups offer a sense of unity and forward vision. The “Blood Donations” series feels urgent and direct, pushing for collective action and shared responsibility.

There’s a sharpness to the writing, too. “Chicken Little” and “Chicken Little V2” dig into themes of fear, chaos, and misinformation—using metaphor and wordplay to reflect the confusion that so often comes through the news. Across the album, H-A-M sketches moments and scenes that gradually reveal a bigger picture, which ties into the album’s title: turning “pourtraits” into full landscapes.

The beats keep things grounded. The production leans into classic boom-bap with a soulful undercurrent and deep basslines. Nothing feels overdone. Everything circles back to the message. The music stays out of its own way and lets the words do their work.

“N.O.C. Knock 6” was built to lift people up. There’s a clarity and intent behind every lyric. H-A-M and Hamlet B Da Emcee don’t waste a bar. You can feel the influence of golden-era hip-hop here, but it’s shaped by what’s happening right now, in 2025—a moment hungry for genuine, culturally grounded art.

If you’re part of the Haitian community, from the diaspora, or someone who values the impact of meaningful art, this project is worth your time. There’s memory here, but also movement. The music sticks with you, and the purpose is clear.

Give “Pourtraits To Landscapes” a listen. Share it. Support what H-A-M is building. This isn’t a typical hip-hop release. It’s part thank you, part love letter, part invitation to see things differently.

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Delvin

Founder of Tunepical, a blog dedicated to sharing my love of music with you. I believe that music is the key to life, and if you're listening to the right songs at the right time, everything is possible!

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