As a follow-up to his fire “BATS WAVE” mixtape, Ricky BATS delivers again. Gotham City Music Group’s Bronx-born independent recording artist, Ricky BATS, gives his loyal fans the first record off his upcoming album titled “Visions Of A Prospect”. The first single “By My Side” is a heartfelt hip-hop joint about his youngest son and was released on Father’s Day …
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The Bad Tenants drop an anthem for those that give there all to others but to those same folks, it’s “Never Enough” – @HipHopTenants
Enough is enough, it’s time to give The Bad Tenants the attention they deserve. The Seattle blues hop trio has turned up the temperature with their new single, “Never Enough”. The song, which features the driving production of Devin Kain, takes listeners on a ride packed with sharp-witted lyricism, deft cuts, and haunting harmonies that begs the question: What is …
Read More »Atlanta riser Extravagent pours his heart out on his new tune, “Lose You”
Georgia’s own Extravagent has dropped off his highly anticipated new single, “Lose you”. He continues to prove why he has up next with this single. Check it out below and be sure to look out for more music and visuals to follow up.
Read More »Texas rapper Curt links with producer BlackO2T for a healthy serving “Champagne & Songs” – @bigcurtdogg
Houston, Texas based MC Curt is here with his new single “Champagne & Songz”. On it he takes the time to uplift and inspire, something that is always needed in hip-hop and life in general. Though it carries a very happy and light-hearted feel, the song was crafted in the midst of to some rough times for Curt, as noted …
Read More »Los Angeles based artist Kevin Celik hits the booth with Raven Felix and fall fully into a flow “Zone” – @kevincelik
Hip Hop/R&B Artist- Kevin Celik is a promising young talent out of Southern California. KC began writing and recording music at the age of 14. His music is a merger of smooth melodies over hard hitting drums and snares to deliver a seamless flow that catches you with every beat. Now at the age of 24, and father to a …
Read More »Dolo Boi delivers a new single addressing the dire situations people of “Color” experience on a daily basis – @iamdoloboi
In an effort to break from the monotonous 808 drum patterns and oversaturated cadence in popular rap music, South Carolina’s Dolo Boi drops his single “Color”. Produced by Sean Blaque, the song addresses the everyday issues that people of every color face in today’s society. There’s always a need for socially conscious music, and Dolo Boi is making his contribution. …
Read More »Mixtape Review: Francheyez – Federal Reserve Notes Vol. 2 – @Franch33zeworld
Since late 2015, GYBU has been closely following New York lyricist, Francheyez. We featured a slew of singles and videos from him since that time. Francheyez has a knack for spitting witty punchlines and delivering over the top metaphors. Aside from that, the Bronx emcee gives us deep life stories. He can hop between Rap and Hip Hop, creating both …
Read More »L-Smooth Mensah flips a classic Snoop Dogg record for the chorus to high end luxury vehicle anthem, “Lexus” – @1LSmooth
“Lexus” by L-Smooth Mensah is an ode to one of rap’s most prized, prestigious vehicles. L-Smooth maneuvers about his very own Lexus vehicle over banging production from Cap. Catch a flip of Snoop Dogg’s “Tha Shiznit” over the hook, giving the song a nostalgic vibe as well. Listen to “Lexus” below.
Read More »KngVegas has been getting it in since a “youngin” and raps about it on his haunting new single – @KNGVEGAS
KngVegas is a modern NY emcee, quickly making an name for himself but not necessarily for his raps. He is able to actually keep up with the likes of Dave East and Don Q, displaying a confident, poise delivery. He stands out from the new crop of rising NY talent with a keen ability to select production that can resonate …
Read More »Sceyentifik and Zavion urge listeners to lighten up, come “Off The Wall” and enjoy life – @sceyentifik
Ohio emcee Scetentifik works a wild instrumental into his latest single, “Off The Wall”. The crazy instrumentation will have you swaying your body from side to side. With the soulfully charged chorus from Zavion, the Midwestern bred talent is able to marry Hip Hop with a club friendly theme, perfect for the radio. Hit play and leave the tough guy …
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