Nothing worth having comes along without putting in some good old-fashioned hard work. Budding Houston, Texas based rapper/singer Elias M. Powers knows this well and is living it out on his latest release “#WorkBoy”. Kenneth English provides some production that is equal parts trippy and hypnotic to match some of the more braggadocious music you’ll find in his growing catalog. …
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Drumma SC debuts the powerfully potent, 8 track EP, “God x Diamonds” – @DrummaSC
Carolina born hip-hop artist, Drumma SC releases his much anticipated new project, “God x Diamonds”. With recently released gems, “Talm Bout” and “Work” featured, Drumma vividly integrates his southern roots with ancient African traditions and lifestyle. Backed with stunning visuals, Co-directed by Drumma in collaboration with talented videographers, Devin Johnson and Wavy Town Productions, “God and Diamonds” delivers audible imagery …
Read More »Sereni Ace and Sobmar provide the ideal record to throw on after a “Long Day” – @Sereni_ACE
Just in time for good weather and good vibes Sereni Ace is back with his first single of 2018, “Long Day”. With amazing production from producer Scottie Flames, Sereni Ace and Sombar takes you through their experiences with independent and special women who had a long day from work. This song is an Ode to the hard working women who …
Read More »Young Fresh demonstrates his gentleman demeanor in the video for “Let’s Get Closer” – @iyoungfresh
Columbia, South Carolina native Young Fresh drops a brand new music video for his single, “Let’s Get Closer”, from his upcoming mixtape, “Love Me Like The 80s & 90s”. On the record, produced by Beats by Young, Young Fresh talks about falling in love with a woman who has a man. Watch the roller coaster love story, eventually leading to …
Read More »Yung Reno lets his actions speak for him rather than words and delivers “Say Less” – @YungReno
Yung Reno, born Nicholas Hamilton, is an East Elmhurst (Queens) native who looked to change the stereotype of Black men. Taking his yearning for higher education, Reno attended Howard University, where he expanded his knowledge. From his rugged upbringing in Queens, to hitting the books at one of the leading HBCU’s, Reno’s music is a reflection of his experiences. Part …
Read More »Y-Class drops “Out the Lo’s”, a single dedicated to the soldiers making ends meet in the streets – @2KoolClass
After supplying us with the official video for “Diamonds” last month, Rochester, New York emcee Y-Class applies pressure with a new heater he calls “Out The Lo’s.” Produced by King Corn, the Rochester rapper promises this year will be the one he leaves his mark on. Word on the strip is that there may be a video is on the …
Read More »Album Review: TROOFFOREVER speaks on dreams of success and the pursuit of turning them into reality on the 6 track EP, “Forever” – @troofforever
Washington D.C. native TROOFFOREVER has came a very long way since we first felt his presence on the 2013 project, “Versatile”. From that freshman entry, Troof has released “Versatile 2” and two separate installments of his “Throwback Thursdays” projects. With years of experience under his belt when it comes to writing and recording, the DMV standout premieres his next outing, …
Read More »When it comes to a war of words, PH4DE and Lil Wayne show absolutely “No Mercy” – @ph4de
It’s a modern day clash of the titans as legendary emcee Lil Wayne teams with fast rising artist PH4DE for the gladiator-like anthem, “No Mercy” Forever MC and it’s different combine sweltering basslines, rock guitars and orchestra plucks to illustrate the audio octagon that find PH4DE and Lil Wayne putting a beat down to any and all that competitors that …
Read More »Fred Nice shares his trials and tribulations in the Andrew Long directed “Scars” video – @IAmFredNice
It’s officially #FredNiceSeason as the bubbling Mississippi talent has announced his June 8th release date for his new LP. Going by the name of “Must Be Nice”, we get our first taste of what to expect with the video for “Scars”. The clip utilizes some creative graphic design to help accent a track that is equal parts banger and emotion. …
Read More »MC Bravado and SC Static urge outsiders to “Tread Lightly” with hard cuts from Statik Selektah production – @MCBravado
Tread Lightly is the lead single/visual off MC Bravado’s upcoming “Like Water For Hangovers” album (landing June 1st courtesy of Soulspazm). This hard-hitting single features scratches from Statik Selektah, a verse from SC Static, and production from Militant Marxman (who produced the entirety of Brav’s aforementioned “Hangovers” project). The Walter White sample, cut by Statik with wicked precision, is a …
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