Mobb Deep’s Prodigy has managed to stay a relevant force in and out of the main stream for almost 2 decades. He recently premiered 2 new tracks on Statik Selectah’s ‘Show Off’ show on shade 45. He performed the 2nd track live on the air. Both tracks feature minimalist RZA style production from Alchemist, with the 2nd also co produced by Statik himself, and featuring Big Twins. Enjoy this nice dose of pure Queens Bridge hip hop.
Independent LA powerhouse Nipsey Hussle just dropped a new track called “Clarity,” featuring Dave East and Bino Rideaux. This summer loosie has a dope beat, and hot verses from Nip and Dave. The hook is a little poppy and lack luster but the track is dope over all. Enjoy!
Sean Brown, Tha Alumni-affiliate MC has resurfaced with Life of a Dreamer, a strong project that embodies both modern and classic vibes. The mixtape features Phil Ade, Daniel Peter and Kunceal. Sean does the bulk of the bulk of his production on his own, with some help from german producer Crazy T and others. Stream or download Life of a Dreamer, and look out for more from the prolific Los Angeles artist soon.
Joe Budden finally dropped his long awaited Drake diss. We’ll let you decide if he got the job done, but he’s definitely got some sharp bars in there. Regardless this beef is a little boring but hard to ignore. Check out the first installment ‘Wake,” produced by Araabmuzik.
Squizzy Gang’s AP dropped off this loosie a few days ago, and it’s one of the best records we’ve heard from Denver in a long time. With a soulful back drop courtesy of Tone Jonez, AP breaks down the frustrations of life as a minority in America. The song’s poignant message has only become more powerful in the subsequent days as two brand new cases of extreme police brutality have surfaced since the release of the track.
Rising EDM producing duo DVBLE TRVBLE present their latest offering, “One Beautiful Day” a mesmerizing yet energetic progressive house single ready to heat up the clubs all summer. The east coast duo created a perfect soundscape with gorgeous melodies as a backdrop for unforgettable top line vocals from one of the genres best singers, who remains secretly uncredited. Check it out here first!
AraabMuzik teamed up with quickly rising producer Riot Ten to cook up “Try Me,” the second single off his upcoming project Dream World The track features San Diego rapper Mikey Ceaser, who really shines on this certified banger that spans several genres and is full of surprises. This will definitely be in rotation all summer. Enjoy!
F.L. and Ray Reed of Young Amsterdam dropped off this loosie recently, and it doesn’t disappoint. FL crafted a subtle double entendre of a hook that is both a hustler’s anthem and a throw to the MC’s hometown of Chicago. Both verses are dope, and work well wih the paino driven beat making a solid cut from the Young Amsterdam camp. Check it out and look out for FL’s “Phat Jordan” project dropping soon!
Rising producer SpydaT.E.K has been doing his thing for years now in Los Angeles, and Denver. He just recently dropped his first release on Mad Decent. With some help from White Gangster, SpydaT.E.K. is continuing to carry the dembow torch with the new song “Duro Bass”. If you don’t have a respectable sub in your system don’t bother listening to this, but if you do…Enjoy!
Denver’s Trev Rich continues to make waves, consistently releasing track after track, each a little hotter than the last. His most recent effort “Wait a Minute,” has the rising artist sounding like a vet, with assistance from non the than the evil genius DJ Green Lantern on the beat. Lantern’s dark, grimey sound meshes perfectly with Rich’s aggressive attack to make one of the hardest hitters we’ve heard from the mile high city.
Urban Method front man Myke Charles dropped off this loosie on his SoundCloud page yesterday. The track has an eerie feel as Myke depicts images of our times including police brutality and war around the world. Enjoy!
Villain Radio Presents….#Strapchat, the latest project from Critical. #Strapchat features all Trap/EDM production while Critical raps and provides the narrative that is surely to become your soundtrack to the summer.
Sabrina Petrini has been making a name for herself in the pop world for a while now, and she just dropped a brand new album. We had a chat with her about the new album and more. Check it out!
Bassnectar has built a colt following over the last decade with countless releases and a rigorous tour schedule. Now he’s back with his 12th studio album, Unlimited, available for stream on Soundcloud or for purchase on iTunes and more. This eclectic album is as dope as we expected. If you’re in Colorado we hope you got tickets to his first annual Bass Center festival in Denver this July!
Bursting onto the dance pop music scene earlier last year, LAbased band KOLAJhas returned this June with “Into You”, a collaborative effort with Korean Pop Artist Eric Nam. “Into You” weaves together Nam’s husky vocals and the lush grooves that comprise KOLAJ’s sound. A musical experience deeply rooted in live instrumentation, “Into You” is an energetic pop track uplifted by the intermingling of Houston and Nam’s vocals over McGarity’s diversely layered production laden with saxophone solos, guitar plucking, and conga drums contrasting with an electronic sound.
Rock and blues singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Marwan Maurice has just released a new single on iTunes titled “I Can’t.” The track captures the classic sounds that fans of Rock, Blues, Rockabilly, and Folk music will appreciate. The song is based on a true story about a woman who leaves a man and later attempts to get the same man back in her life
If not already, Russ is about to be in your music library after you peep this track.The music coming out of ATL has been been blowing up – with Trinidad Jame$, Young Thug, 2 Chainz, Rich Homie Quan, Future, and Migos, in his city you might think Russ would sound the same as his peers. This is hardly the case, check him out!
Portland OR based DJ/Producer DRTY DNCN teamed up with TRVMA to present his latest offering “Roll It Up,” direct to the fans, no label, free of charge! This energetic hiphop/bounce blend is perfect for any party or smoke session. Check it out here first!
Long Island NY based songwriter and recording artist Jason C Griffin has caught our attention with an impressive debut EP that promises a bright future for the young artist. With a diverse mix of pop, R&B and soul Griffin showcases mature lyrics and modern production throughout the EP. The highlight track for us was “Flirting with Danger,” which features an addictive piano riff that lends itself well to some of Griffin’s cleanest vocals on the project. Look out for more from this rising 19 year old artist in 2016, and enjoy XVII on soundcloud or directly at www.jasoncgriffin.com.
The Philosopher’s Stoned is Brooklyn rapper, One Dae’s latest offering. Produced by Dope Boi Beatz(Bryson Tiller), the project features 14 tracks, each with it’s own suggested cannabis pairing! This project is a first of it’s kind, as Dae sets to claim the thrown, as the most high rapper! Check out the project today, available on Soundcloud, iTunes, and other online platforms.
