Savage Pen Productions own L.U.V.E.M. drops a brand new record titled “Why I Do It” that serves as a warrior anthem to the masses. The Aurora, Illinois talent swerves in and out of the bass heavy beat and goes into great detail behind what keeps him going and exactly why he stays in top gear when it comes to the music …

The dynamic duo of Nightingale and Slakah The Beatchild (BBE/Reservoir) join forces to deliver their first collabo EP, Transition. The pair draw on old soul fused with a contemporary twist for the EP. Slakah’s ability to nurture soundscapes and Nightingale’s penchants for infectious melody and lyrics shape a new take on a classic sound. It’s a different kind of bounce. …

After catching a strong local buzz for his “Cokane County” mixtape series, Aurora rapper Young J has began working on his official debut album. In doing so, J decides to leak the first single that will be featured on the project. Still keeping true to his roots, YJ offers up his thoughts and experiences of life in Aurora and the …

Following up fellow Figtunes member Derrick Duncan’s release is Dame P with “Material Shit Pt 2”. Sticking to the concept of materialism and the pitfalls to living in a society based off of it. However, Dame decides to go with a less direct approach with his release and contracts Fasol Productions to provide a much more mellow and soulful presentation. …

Hip Hop collective Figtunes comes to us with a two part release audio series and Derrick Duncan is first up to bat on “Material Shit Pt 1”. Featuring a chilling instrumental from MdotBeats, Double D dives into dialect that details the pitfalls of chasing money and material things. Written by: @blitzb_60505

Most rappers want the lifestyle that is supposed to come with success but buzzing Pontiac, Michigan bred emcee Ro Spit has been there and done that. Now, he is looking to cement his legacy and his new single “Glorious” just might be the key to unlock the door. The Frost directed video is an amalgamation of classic Hip Hop backdrops …

Atlanta rapper A-Bomb stays true to his namesake with the visual release of “Back At It”. Having the opportunity to link up with UK Dubstep legend Caspa, the two were able to construct what they are calling a “hybrid-trap banger”, full of Dubstep influenced bass notes and high caliber instrumentation. Masart Films brings the record to life with crispy lens …

Shinigamie Records unloads the latest single from New York recording artist Grand Surgeon and it has a fierce feature from BCC’s Rustee Juxx. Out the gate, listeners are encapsulated with nothing but hard bars from Jux and the production is heavy. Provided by Kyo Itachi, the beat has a very strong underground flare with it’s Boom Bap drums and gritty …

Atlanta artist Tommy Swisher decides to release a cinematic to his song “Falling” off of his “Hi, I’m Tommy Swisher” EP. Over a trippy reggae inspired instrumental provided by producer Ego, we find Swisher doing some deep soul searching on a nature inspired vision quest. Check out the awe inspiring “Falling” below. Written by: @blitzb_60505

The Chi-town og Co-Still follows up his mini movie visual “Stalker” with a brand new audio single featuring J.B. Hookmaster titled “Happy”, featuring a Wild Western styled instrumental from Quimmy Outlaw.