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Prime Sinister shares new single “Barium”

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Clodagh Leon

UK rapper Prime Sinister is preparing to drop his sophomore album but in the interim, he shares his new single “Barium”. The self-produced track is punchy and somewhat moody with its layered sound design and punchy drums. As usual, Prime Sinister puts pen to paper to deliver his distinct rhyme schemes filled with internal lines, wit and wordplay as he continues his tradition of using Syllablism ( a technique where he uses syllables to rhyme)

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Krujay & Eazy The Block Captain Release New Single “Me Again”

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Erika Becker

Battle-tested and ready to go to war.

Fast-rising new artist Krujay is getting ready to battle hip-hop and for his new single, “Me Again,” he calls up an esteem battle rapper in Eazy The Block Captain to help elevate his star power. Stream it here via Duly Noted Entertainment.

On “Me Again,” Krujay delivers a refreshing traditional lyricism filled with metaphoric punchlines, edgy lines, and catchy hook. He reminds fans that he’s flow is not a fluke and will be a force to be reckoned with in the coming months, which he backs up the energy with a lethal new alliance in Eazy.

Eazy The Block Captain is best known for his rap battle with Murda Mook at Drake’s highly-publicized SMACK/URLTV event, which was presented on the superstar’s platform, Caffeine. In 2022, Eazy released his latest project in the 11-song album, Himothy Chapter1 Audiobook, which dropped last April on Gutta City Entertainment. Over the summer, Eazy shared his new single “I.D.W.I.W.”.

For Krujay, “Me Again” is another addition to a long build up to the release of his forthcoming album, currently untitled, which is coming soon. The new single marks his fourth release of 2022 with the addition of previously released tracks “You+Me,” “Recipe” and “Friday Night”. The upcoming project will be a debut. Krujay keeps fans up-to-date on the process and new music daily via social media.

Listen to the new single below.

LaRussell, DJ Gutta Butta, & DaBoii Pull Out The Muscle Cars In New Video “All About Fetti”

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Clodagh Leon

Bay Area stars LaRussell and DJ Gutta Butta link up with MikeGBeatz behind the boards as they put their foot on the gas in the release of the new visual for “All About Fetti.” Co-starring red-hot new Bay Area rapper DaBoii, the stars pull the muscle cars out and parking lot pimp in the Lo-Fi blended new visual. The video pays homage to a longtime collaborator and shows off the one-of-a-kind scenery that is the Yay Area.

“The concept behind this song was paying homage to Young Lay,” shares DJ Gutta Butta. “The original song was all about my fetti that went gold in the 90s and features on New Jersey drive sound track Popular west coast artist LaRussell and Daboii gave me the perfect opportunity to bring this track to life LaRussell started it off with verse and hook and i new who just to go to to finish it off with Daboii.”

In the midst of new music and an upcoming solo project, DJ Gutta Butta is currently developing a new documentary on iconic Bay Area artist Mac Dre. Gutta Butta reveals in the press release, “I’m working on a documentary, book, and new EP, titled Thizz Nation Presents Mac Dre — late record label — starring DJ Gutta Butta with new 7 tracks.”

Excited to bring modern-day awareness to the creator of the “Thizzle Dance” and “Thizz Face,” DJ Gutta Butta promises the opportunity to open up doors for new artists to acclaim greatness by aligning themselves with the icon.

He continued: “More focusing on new rising artists like the work I do, and I’ll have access to exclusive sounds and vocals for sure.”

Along with “All About Fetti,” DJ Gutta Butta dropped an additional single, which features Young Lay and Mistah FAB, titled “New Era.” The Vallejo star found fame in 2018 with the breakout album Soul Snatcher.

LaRussell and DJ Gutta Butta new collaboration is available on all platforms via Purple Lane Entertainment. To stay up-to-date on everything DJ Gutta Butta on social media.

“All About Fetti” is directed by Suzy.

Watch “All About Fetti” here:

Check out JaeEss’s new single “No Sir”

Posted on September 26, 2022 by EDITORIAL FEATURES

Lawrenceville, GA-based artist/producer JaeEss makes his entry on our site with his new single “No Sir.” The track is built on a moody and haunting soundscape and sees the rapper unapologetically being true to himself as he faces opposition from external forces who try to dictate how he should venture. He reminds us that most times being good to people often makes them take you for granted and at the end of it all you need to make that ultimate choice to live for yourself.

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Black Sherif takes on the mantle of the “Soja”

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Clodagh Leon

Ghanaian singer/songwriter Black Sherif, who was born Mohammed Ismail Sharif Kwaku Frimpong built his reputation with his brand of music laced with social commentary and personal tales. His break-out song “Kweku the traveller” helped launch him into the mainstream conversation and he hasn’t looked back since. His new single “Soja” is a reflective tune that dwells on shaking off adversity and protecting yourself from your own demons. He gives quite a gripping performance ripe with heartfelt and emotionally punchy lyrics that detail his own failings and struggles.

Black Sherif will make his US debut this fall with a performance at Elsewhere in New York City on Sunday, November 6th. Purchase tickets here.

Stream “Soja” on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer

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Famoe shares “The Exiled” (Official Graphic Novel Soundtrack) [Video]

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Clodagh Leon

Stuttgart, Germany-based UK rapper Famoe (f/k/a Fantastical) of Italian descent kick-started his musical career in 2001 after he took part in a music video clip contest by MTV Germany. He proceeded to float his own label, Rap & Rhymes Records through which he releases his music. He released his debut EP on the label which also has producer Nino as the in-house recording and mix engineer. His debut album The Italian Stallion was released in 2006 and that was when he changed his name in 2009 he travelled to Boston,USA to work with Surefire Music Group which helped produced his album Xplicit. His latest single “The Exiled” sees him teaming up with actor/martial artist Wesley Snipes and Gifted Rebels’ forthcoming graphic novel The Exiled. The song is the official soundtrack and it is made up of a haunting and cinematic backdrop that blends with Famoe’s vivid lyrical schemes and animated flow.

The visual captures Famoe’s expressive performance style underpinned by moody and dark lighting with references to the graphic novel the song is based on.

The Exile graphic novel is an action-packed sci-fi piece that follows the journey of Niles Roach in a dystopian future. The Exiled comes with unpredictable layers and is filled with mayhem, murder, drama, and suspense.

Stream “The Exiled” on Spotify, Instagram, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Sidders reminds us to “Live For Something” [Video]

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Clodagh Leon

North London rising singer/songwriter, Sidders is back with his third and new single entitled “Live For Something”. The track produced by Mack Jamieson is an uplifting aspirational-themed tune that sees him celebrating life for all its worth. Written during the global lockdown and a dark patch in Sidders life, the record implores listeners to find purpose and savour every moment as nothing lasts forever. Sidders delivers his performance with a distinct melodic flow and heartfelt lyrics that aims to spur the passion in all of us. Throughout the single Sidders sings ‘If you stand for nothing you will fall for everything’ a famous quote from Malcolm X that rang true for Sid during that time and still does to this day. Staying true to his effervescent core, “Live For Something” is an ode to summer and is filled with colour and vibrancy as we see Sidders spread joy through his music.

Directed by Marcus Austin, the video follows Sidders as he traverses the town in a variety of locations searching for a sweet release which culminates in a house party with friends.

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Please Wait’s “Flight 99” (feat. Ta-ku & matt mcwaters) gets a Your Cousin Avi Remix

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Alana Walls

Please Wait, matt mcwaters and Ta-ku‘s “Flight 99” gets a new life from Your Cousin Avi who flips the original into a smooth eclectic R&B/soul piece. Made up of rich guitar riffs, sublime horns, nostalgic textures and punchy drum grooves that exude the live feel of a musical band. Your Cousin Avi Remix of “Flight 99” is one of the three remixes on the new EP. While the original, timeless instrumental remains on this EP as the focus track, the remixes, sourced from within 823’s Hopes and Dreams Club – a digital community of musicians and photographers – stand on their own. “Flight 99 (Remixes)” arrives on Oct 21st, via The Hopes & Dreams Club, courtesy of Jakarta Records & 823.

The visualizer is put together by Hopes & Dreams Club collaborator Danien (IG @danienberends).

Growing up, Avi developed his talent as a musician through singing in Synagogue, playing bass in a blues band, and learning several other musical crafts in his free time. In high school, he discovered a strong passion for dance, and through his time spent performing musicals, there was no denying that he was indeed a triple threat. During his time in college, Avi took a short hiatus from music to continue pursuing his passion for dance, but after just a couple of years, found that dance was bringing him full circle back to music. Now with his focus set, his skills fine-tuned, and his determination to continue growing at all costs, Avi is starting to turn heads and make a unique impact on the music world.

Stream “Flight 99” on all DSPs here.

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Jon Vinyl shares his side of the story in “FTU”

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Atif Parker

Singer/songwriter Jon Vinyl‘s new single “FTU” is a nuanced and heartfelt look into a broken relationship that happened right in front of his eyes. Over a sublime and moody backdrop, he details the ups and downs and the dynamics between him and his ex as he tries to get to the root cause of the cracks but it was beyond his control. The vocal performance is sultry and quite engaging and his evocative lyrics are relatable and heartfelt.

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Darby O’Trill & Devereaux Prelude “The Tomb” in the Form of ”Amputate” (EP Review)

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Alana Walls

This is the 5th EP from Floridian emcee Darby O’Trill. Coming up in the fall of 2018 off his full-length debut Blood, Guts & a Whole Lotta Love, he would go on to follow it with Fester almost a year later & has extensively been working with Chapter 17/Psychopathic Records in-house producer Devereaux by bringing him into the cut to fully produce his 3rd album Piecemeal to critical acclaim during the COVID-19 pandemic. His last full-length Gully came out this past spring under Lyrikal Snuff Productionz & instantly became a modern day wicked shit classic so when it was announced that Darby & Dev were giving us Amputate as a prelude to The Tomb on Halloween, the anticipation was most certainly there.

“Carcass in the Car Wash” kicks off the whole EP with a synth-laced trap beat taking aim at all the knock-offs while the penultimate track “Take a Shower & Clean Your Clothes, You Smell Like Complete Garbage” has a more haunting atmosphere to it talking about drinking bleach. “I Hate Rappers Who Only Rap About Rapping” though sends Amputate off with an operatic loop, some hi-hats & Darby describing the sick world that we all be living in.

You know for a 3 track/5 minute EP, I think it’ll hold off just fine until we enter The Tomb a little over a month from now. Devereaux’s production continues to elevate, Darby lyrically continues to push himself as one of the best newcomers in the underground right now & the Jugg-A-Holics tags throughout are a fresh homage to DJ Trap-A-Holics.

Score: 7/10