Any Kid CuDi fan will tell you that his humming is not only a major part of his music, but one of the most satisfying and unique aspects of his sound. What other artist is known for such a thing? It turns out, there’s a science as to way CuDi’s hums resonate so much with us. The fine folks over at Genius actually reached out to Dr. Suk-Jun Kim, a composer and senior lecturer at the University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom who authored the 2018 book, Humming.
The up and coming hip hop duo, Chief Shadow, album just dropped. It’s called “Why Am I So Tired?” and it’s fire. It’s 24 tracks deep and has a cohesive boom-bap vibe. Solid project definately worth a listen. Check it up here first and make sure to follow them @WeAreAnansi@itsjafro
Music critic, theneedledrop, had a lot of negative things to say about DJ Khaled’s new album, Father Of Asahd. His album featured big names such as Jay-Z, Beyonce, Nipsey Hussle, John Legend, Lil wayne, Post Malone, and many more. What do you guys think of his latest work?!!
Milliondollah Dreams @MilliondollahD artist Fetish “Pull Up” record does 25,000 streams! Fetish is an up and coming female rap artist that’s got bars! Check out the track “Pull Up” below and let us know what you think about the track in the comment section below.
CantBuyDeem releases a unothordox video fusion of Paid in Full mixed with Chicago trap, showing his version of the “Re-up” process. While Chicago slang has been setting the trend for the industry over the past few years, CantBuyDeem proves with his new visual “STO” that the city is still ahead of the curve. Check it out out here first!
Vampire Weekend have been rolling out their highly anticipated album Father of the Bride due TM and have been rolling out some singles off the project. Check out their vibrant new song “Sunflower” featuring The Internet’s Steve Lacy and have now delivered the amazing music video to go along with it. They got none other than Jonah Hill to direct the video while Jerry Seinfeld makes an appearance. The video also includes Steve Lacy and NY hip-hop legend Fab 5 Freddy.
Producer G Jones is in the thick of ‘The Ineffable Truth” tour, his largest headline tour to date, and he just made a stop at Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium over the weekend for an unforgettable Saturday night on April 27th. The bill was stacked with a stellar opening lineup that consisted of Stooki Sound, Buku, and Ivy Lab, who all threw down energetic performances to set the stage for the main event. As expected, G Jones set primarily showcased cuts from The Ineffable Truth, but he definitely flexed his DJ skills and snuck in some other material. The visual display features a minimalist monochromatic scheme that created a tasteful,unique, and cohesive experience and allowed the audience to get lost in an 8-bit world of crunchy synths, slapping drums and heavy bass. Our friend Blake Jackson documented the journey. Check out the photos below, and if you get a chance to catch The Ineffable Truth Tour in another city, don’t miss it!
Producer G Jones has come up the right way. He’s slowly and steadily built up a cult following through consistently releasing quality music and relentlessly touring. No pop gimmicks, or crutch collabs, just consistent grind and a vision. He’s currently in the depths of his biggest tour yet, the massive 30+ city The Ineffable Truth Tour in support of his excellent debut album by the same name. He’s making a stop at Denver’s famous Fillmore Auditorium, and this is one show every bass head needs to catch.
New York based producer and songwriter Savv Midyette’s first single is captivating and dynamic. She is a new up and coming solo artist. While serving in the United State Army she was able to embrace her life long dream of obtaining a full home studio. After teaching herself piano by ear at 16 she was able to express her emotions and her struggles with mental health. She made the song alone to embrace her inner emotional turmoil.
Producer, Songwriter, Singer, & RIAA certified artist Phantom Boy just dropped his latest single “Sweet Candy Caramelo”. The song is in Spanish, but it’s a feel good track that will keep you hooked no matter what language you speak. Phantomboystudios.com
Up and coming hip hop artist Peso Trap just released his latest single “Ride For Me (Feat. JKash)”. Hailing from South Carolina Peso Trap’s music is definitely influenced by Southern rap. The song is dope and was released with a visual which you can check out below. Follow Peso Trap here @1pesotrap
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Tallahassee hip hop artist, Byrd Nino, has not one but two full bodies of work. His latest album “I Still Got It”, which we posted about earlier this week, and his 2018 album “Nino Rose”, which is featured below. What album do you all think is best?
Juicy J is back with new heat with Kevin Gates, Lil Skies and Tay Keith. The rappers become CEOs in “Let Me See” and go from trippy to techy. The video was put together by director Joe Well, while the song was produced by Tay Keith.
Fake Smile is the latest single by Eivind Husebø. Hailing from Norway, Eivind Husebø is an up in coming guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. ‘Fake Smile’ reminds us that we each have our own situations and our world is deceptive. Every day we smile. What for? Truth or lie? Mask – destroys us. Check ou the track below and make sure to follow @eivind_husboe
The madness continues with Part 2 of “The Bumbu Room,” where Lil Wayne answers the most unexpected fan-submitted questions. Wayne talks about Nike vs Adidas, Shaq, strippers, and dressing up as Michael Jackson.
Denzel Curry covers Rage Against The Machine ‘Bulls On Parade’ for triple j’s Like A Version. The energy that Denzel Curry is capable of executing during this live performance is pretty remarkable, and it’s on full display here in this cover. Check it out below and enjoy!
In Ottawa, Canada the rap battle scene is lead by “Capital Rap Battles”. In this edition rapper East End Clips, hailing from Toronto Canada, makes his Capital Rap Battles debut against hometown favorite Chubalicious. This battle was a lot of fun. Check it out and drop a comment. You can check out more of their battles on FB: www.facebook.com/capitalrapbattles
Adam Ness and Jamila Woods create magic with single and visual “Have a Good Time.” With a gentle guitar riff and gorgeous rhode chords at its foundation, this track has a timeless feel, with simple lyrics, organic instrumentation and soulful melodies driving a natural performance from both artists. This might be the smoothest shit we’ve ever posted. Perfect vibes for rolling one up with someone special and kicking back. Check out the animated lyric video, and look out for Adam Ness on tour in your city with Chicago rapper Noname this month in support of his forthcoming album Sagittarius Vol. 1 set for release in March.
Montreal based DJ/Producer Lunice is one of the music industries best kept secrets. While his accolades as a record producer, and member of duo TNGHT are more than extensive, he maintains a relative level of relative anonymity in the public eye as a solo act. His talent stretches from production and DJing, to dancing and performance art, and everything in between, and he’s earned the respect of many of the top names in music throughout his career. He’s finally getting more and more attention with his genre bending style that draws heavily from hip hop and trap roots. With intricate textures and some of the snappiest drums you’ve heard, Lunice has honed a razor sharp, and often dark sound that is both entrancing and unpredictable. This rising star is constantly in the studio, but he’s doing a limited run of a few North American dates that includes a headline appearance at Denver’s award-winning venue, The Black Box, on Feb 28th!
Bubblin’ from his recent Grammy win, Anderson .Paak tore the roof off a sold out Fillmore in Denver on Wednesday night. From silk screens to smoke blasts, the visual energy of Cheeky Andy’s Beach Club Tour matched the famously infectious Paak and the Free Nationals. The set list revolved around Oxnard, with a generous heap of hits from Venice and Malibu peppered in throughout. Paak was all over the place in the best way; whether he was crowd surfing, ripping the drum set to shreds, or dancing from one end of the stage to the other, he never missed a note or a step. The crowd adoringly matched his every word, “yes lawd!”s screamed regularly in exuberance. It felt like something of a victory lap for Paak, who after years of underground acclaim, is now indisputably a superstar.
Shouts out to opener Tayla Parx who should’ve gotten more love for her amazing set. Check out the photos below, captured by Blake Jackson.
