Alexandria, Virginia rapper Erv100 has a certified street hit on his hands with “OneHundo”, produced by Cxdy. The duo create a head nodding, cloud floating number with the release, showcasing their collaborating talents. The song may also be paying homage to Erv’s #OneHundo EP released back in 2016. Whatever the case may be, the “OneHundo” single is hear and can …
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Los Angeles based artist Lana Shea presents her debut solo album, “Duality”, channeling both her rap and pop personas – @LaLanaShea
“Duality” is the first solo album from West Coast rapper/singer/songwriter Lana Shea. The album features production from Amp Live and Eligh, and a feature from UK rapper Lady Sanity. The project was mastered by Daddy Kev at Alpha Pup Records. “This is my first solo album. I released two albums with my former group Luck & Lana Kill The Computer, …
Read More »Canada’s fast rising rapper Villa debuts the spacey sounds behind his new single, “Run It” – @VillaVanGogh
You may have thought you knew Villa from his previous work , but the Toronto native returns with a fresh sound on his new single, “Run It”. With a calm yet affirmative flow coupled with an hypnotizing production provided by The Pretty African and Shev, this motivational soul-stirring anthem evokes emotion and a symphony of sentiment. Hip-hop artist, singer, songwriter …
Read More »Album Review: Taiyamo Denku – “No Industry Standard” – @TaiyamoDenku
Not very many emcees can say they have eight full length albums under their belts independently. By independent, we mean as such. Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Taiyamo Denku is a one man musical army as is his Australian producer counterpart, Dcypha. Every project released is typically produced, arranged, mixed, recorded and mastered all in house. As with fine wine, the duo have …
Read More »EP Review: Nava – “now(here);” – @iamnavamusic
After bursting onto the Soca scene and performing alongside the likes of Machel Montano, Trinidad and Tobago breakout star Nava takes a sharp left turn right into the R&B lane and speeds away on his six track EP effort entitled “now(here);”. The title is enough to spark you’re interest as it’s a play on two terms, nowhere and now here. …
Read More »Layla Khepri does some ninja-ish in her latest video for “Lady 147” – @LaylaKhepri
DMV based artist and actress Layla Khepri brings her new single “Lady 147” to life. The femcee is quoted as saying, “I’ve always wanted to do some ninja-ish” and does just that as she acts out the action scenes in her latest video. Check it out here and keep up with this exciting artist on all of your favorite social …
Read More »Get to know Georgia’s Lord D’Andre $mith thru “13een”, a clever title that also represents the number of songs found within – @LordDAndre
Dublin, Georgia riser Lord D’Andre $mith is looking to carve out a lane for himself in the ever so growing garden of rap music coming from out of the region and does so on his full length feature, “13een”. A witty title as the project contains thirteen songs in total including local hit, “oKKK”. His sound is bouncy with a …
Read More »5 Minutes of Dope drop Episode 3 of the series with artist, KDZY – @KD_Lifestyle @IAmDJCotton @66RAW
After giving us two dope episodes with Sean Black and Jean D’eau, 5 Minutes of Dope returns for episode 3. The DJ Cotton-hosted show features KDZY this week who has been making waves in Atlanta for his rap skills, songwriting abilities and even a knack for engineering. KDZY is also notable for his work with the popular producer Zaytoven. See …
Read More »Keep Right offers up guidance thru music to help listeners maneuver “The Maze” of life – @KeepRightX
Ohio emcee Keep Right Chysty Productions gets a little personal all the while dropping jewels for the masses on “The Maze”. Produced soulfully by the mind of Chysty Productions, the spirit of nineties Hip Hop lives thru the four minute plus tune, available below on Audiomack.
Read More »Lyrical syllables overflow from the wavy “Chalice” of Maryland’s Ehmji – @Ehmji301
Following his recent EP, Maryland rapper Ehmji drops his anticipated single titled “Chalice”. Using flavorful wordplay and ear pleasing melodies Chalice is sure to grab you the instant you hit play. Ride with Ehmji as he describes another hazy night of misplaced affection for blurry silhouettes. Listen now, down below.
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