Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
J1 – “Come Closer” (feat. Illogic + Sammy Warm Hands)
A hard-hitting vocal flow and consuming lyricism stand out on “Come Closer,” a gripping new track from J1, a rising hip-hop artist out of San Luis Obispo, California. This track, produced by Gypsy Baritone, features...
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Monz – “They Don’t Know” (feat. Darrell Medellin)
“They Don’t Know” is an infectious hip-hop success from Monz, featuring Darrell Medellin. A forceful lead carries into a melodic vocal hook at the 50-second mark, detailing the artistic grind. 02:11 sees a str...
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VT GOT IT – “STILL 6LACK”
“STILL 6LACK” is a new track from VT GOT IT. A consuming vocal flow and piano-laden, Latin-tinged beat provide an engrossing feel from the get-go. The lyrics are timely, effectively touching on issues like police br...
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Catch The Fade – “Story Goes”
Delivering a cautionary tale of “a man whose personal life affects his integrity on the job,” “Story Goes” is an impactful and timely track from Baltimore rap duo Catch The Fade. “Story Goes”...
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MSNGR – “Everything’s Okay”
“Everything’s Okay” is a gripping new track from MSNGR, a hip-hop artist from Bullhead City, Arizona. Mellow keys and steady percussion provide emphasis on the artist’s evident lyrical prowess, combining...
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Premiere: The Last Kobayashi – “A Horse Called Morty”
Releasing today, “A Horse Called Morty” is the latest from Düsseldorf-based hip-hop artist The Last Kobayashi, the project of Stefan Petcov. The track comes via the upcoming mixtape Burning Down Babylon, out on May ...
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Alpha23 – “Reel Ones” + “Re-Up”
Kicking off the year with the excellent “Ease Up,” Atlanta-based Alpha23 has released a steady stream of singles since. “Reel One” and “Reel Ones” showed a deftly unique vein of hip-hop with ...
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Gallowayyys – “RM-1711”
“RM-1711” is a gripping track from Gallowayyys, who impressed with “Cold Showers” in March. The project, now based in Dallas, is one of the most exciting I’ve come across this year — displayi...
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Dr. LaFlow – “Glitter & Grime”
Reminding fondly of MF Doom, “Glitter & Grime” is an excellent track from Dr. LaFlow. The South Florida-based artist is prepping his upcoming album Not For Human Consumption, with “Glitter & Grime...
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Cubgod – “So Icky”
Releasing today, “So Icky” is an exhilarating hip-hop display from Los Angeles-based artist Cubgod. Aesthetically reminiscent of Death Grips, the track’s initial vocals are joined by a crunchy backing distorti...
