On Friday, Krept & Konan made UK history by being the first British artists to release two mixtapes on the same day. Their dual project 7 Days and 7 Nights features both sides of the duo’s personalities. Check out the official website to find out where to download the mixtapes. In the meantime, check out their video for “Ask Flipz” featuring Stormzy.
Read MoreD.Yelv ushers in the fall with “Lose Focus.” The Baltimore emcee calls this Kid Ocean production a “vulnerable and carefree feel.” It’s hard not to be a control-freak in the age of public internet heartbreak, but D. Yelv encourages us all to fall back an enjoy the fun of the unknown. In other words—add a little Buddhism to your kickback and be more present. The 30-plus crowd will know how to two-step to this. The college kids might stand around and recite all the words. Either way, “Lose Focus” the…
Read MoreChicago dual-threat, Neak drops 3-minutes of reporter-style lyrics in his latest track, “B.M.P.” The artist and producer describe the black male plight that runs rampant in America—calling out poor behavior that stems from sexism, capitalism and America’s systemic racism. By “calling out,” I don’t mean that Neak throws on his “Woke Bae” hats and tells every black man how they should do better. Imagine him standing in the middle of all this dysfunctional activity – possibly even participating in some of it – and simply identifying all the issues by…
Read MoreI wasn’t sure to do with this track. I wasn’t given much to work with as far as information. However, the “Expanse” track has taught me that some of the most inspiring music lies in those vague emails. After all, I’m a woman of few words myself—when it comes to my own work. So, I know how it is to not know exactly what to say when you don’t have some PR machine pushing your latest work. For that reason, I clicked the link. The artwork for the song is…
Read MoreWhile chemistry can be pretty captivating, it’s worthless in the face of being too damn cool. Salisbury, MD’s Aaron Camper wants to melt that icy exterior with his latest single, “Fire.” On this fun track warns you about getting too close to the flames with memorable lines like, “don’t mess around and fall in love and fuck shit up.” If you’re like me, you have to let your guard down, but “Fire” is a record you can’t help but loosen-up to. Take off your cool and jam our to “Fire.”…
Read MoreIs it a cook out in October? Maybe it’s just a gathering? Either way, you need to throw on Hugh Augustine’s latest track, “Xtras” the next time you have a little gathering. This buoyant Rory Behr production works on game night or at the day party. It’s bound to get everyone partaking in a good time. Listen to “Xtras” and tell me what playlist you’ll be saving it for.
Read MoreLast week I received a track from a mysterious artist that goes by the name of S.I.N. He sent me a track titled “Expanse”, minimal details and a bit of contact information. I wasn’t so sure it was worth my time to click play, but (among other things) the email felt incredibly sincere. Once I gave it a listen, I had to post it. I dig it. Here are five reasons why: 1. “It kinda has its own wave.” That’s what the artist told me in the submission. It’s a…
Read MoreAtlanta artist, Tommie King runs down a list of his biggest dreams and aspirations on “Diamonds.” Just last week, he released a visual for the single, directed by Atlanta photographer and videographer Cam Kirk. “Diamonds” is both inspirational and relatable. The hook alludes to a never-give-up attitude and a stick-to-it-iveness needed to get everything you want in this life. King grants Cam Kirk all the credit for capturing that visually. Working with someone as dope and talented as Cam Kirk was one of those moments that’s bigger than yourself. Although…
Read MoreAs he prepares for the October 13th release of his new album, Words Worth A Thousand Words, Hex One teams up with Skyzoo for “Peep The Steez.” The track is the second single from the coming project and they recently released a visual for the playful single. On “Peep The Steez” Hex and Skyzoo are like peacocks spreading their wings—their flair just speaks for itself. Shot by Indigo Films, the video simply shows these two emcees kicking it in Brooklyn. Watch the “Peep The Steez” video for a lot of…
Read MoreNkosane offers up some soft-serve in his latest video, but this one is too cold to melt. The Kivenchy-directed visual for “Doin The Most” introduces us to Nkosane as an emcee, but we can expect to hear more from the Atlanta implant on his upcoming project, M.O.D. For now, comment and let us know how you’re feeling the Harlem- born rapper’s debut single, “Doin The Most.”
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