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We first caught notice to Virginia-based emcee Handles here at GYBU around 2012 with the release of the DJ Suss One-hosted, “Done Thinking”. Even back then, he was repping Hip Hop to the core. Fast forward five years later and the coastal native blesses us with his latest audio effort, “809060”. Containing thirteen tracks in total, Handles looks towards an …

Handles presents “809060” which stands for born in the eighties, raised in the nineties and taught by the sixties. That idea demonstrates his background growing up and feels that not only does this album represents that but it also relates to many that were born, raised and taught from that mindset. The thirteen track album features collabs from Skyzoo, Kori …

With his new album in it’s final stage, Handles delivers the official video to “Stop Sleepin”, shot by VirtueTheArtist and produced by T-Rifik. This is his second visual from the “809060” album, set to be released this February.

While gearing up for his album release, Handles continues to put out dope covers and this time he puts his style on Black Moon’s “Who Got The Props”. Be on the lookout for his next upcoming video for “Stop Sleepin” as well.

Virginia lyricist Handles is back and this time, he is joined by producer T-Rifik to let the world know to “Stop Sleepin'” on his talented wordplay. The song has a strong Jay-Z “Blueprint” type of vibe to it, from the potent production to it’s confident bar work. The song is yet another warm-up as Handles preps his “809060” album.

Virginia Hip Hop artist Handles lets loose a new video to his Joe Budden influenced remix to “Love For You”. This is an appetizer to satisfy listeners until his album “809060” is finished and ready to release. Follow along as Handles takes viewers on a walk around town as he expresses his life thru song. The video can be watched …

With a Flawless Tracks production and featured appearance from JuJu, Handles brings you a smooth summer record titled “Leap Of Faith” which will be featured on his upcoming album, “809060”. Knowing that relationships rarely last in this day and age, he continues to persuade his lady to have faith in what they are building as a couple through actions and …

Being that Big Daddy Kane is one of his favorite emcees, Virginia wordsmith Handles drops the first freestyle for his #FlashbackFridays series by putting his style on the “Ain’t No Half Steppin” instrumental.

Handles is back with another dope cover, putting his style over the classic record “Fakin’ The Funk” by Main Source and staying true to hip hop’s roots.

In this soulful track, “Too Obvious”, Handles speaks on the struggles he has experienced as an indie artist from shady promoters, criticism, money troubles and living his dream. Featuring guest vocalist Sanura Harris, Handles releases this track off his upcoming album “809060” produced by Joey Cutless. It is a follow up from his latest mixtape, “Done Thinking”, hosted by DJ …