Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
LocalBlac – “HOV”
LocalBlac is the captivating hip-hop vehicle of Los Angeles-based Travon D. Bryant, who previously released under the name Blac Negus. Stylistically, his fantastic new track “HOV” reminds of the soundscape on the la...
Folk
The New Hippies – “Text Me Back, Witch”
Hailing from Orange, CA, The New Hippies are an eclectic act that touch on pop, R&B, funk, jazz, and hip-hop. The act recently finished up a small Southern California tour, opening for the esteemed Wu-Tang Clan. New single ...
Hip-Hop
DVST8RS – “Chemicals”
“Chemicals” is an infectious, energetic piece of alternative hip-hop, embracing the playful hip-hop embrace of Das Racist while also following an electro-tinged infectiousness reminiscent of Chromeo. The track is on...
Hip-Hop
GEO – “Better” (feat. Gabriela Francesca, Rex Mac)
Colorful and melodic, “Better” is the third single from LA-based indie R&B/hip-hop producer GEO. Featuring the sugary-sweet vocals of Gabriela Francesca and a lush hip-hop addition from Boston-based rapper Rex ...
Electronic
RHYNE – “Cynthy”
RHYNE – an experimental hip-hop and future synth producer based in Silver Lake, Los Angeles – pursues a successful, trippy sound on new track “Cynthy”, where chillwave-induced atmospheric synths mesh wit...
Hip-Hop
RaneRaps – “Voicemail” (prod. Khronos Beats)
“Voicemail” is a success in every regard, from Khronos Beats’ pulsating, infectiously vintage production to RaneRaps’ intensely precise delivery, fondly reminiscent of André 3000 in tone and output. High...
Hip-Hop
Shoffy – “Fake Friends” (feat. Sidizen King)
Having featured both Shoffy and Sidizen King in the past, it makes sense that “Fake Friends” hooked me quickly. The collaboration from the two Los Angeles-based artists is a smooth, melodic blend of hip-hop and elec...
Hip-Hop
iLLism – “iLL Vibes”
iLLism are a duo specializing in R&B and hip-hop, with new track “iLL Vibes” expressing a sound reminiscent of ’90s hip-hop from the get-go, with nostalgic static of a radio dial and a DJ personality kicki...
Hip-Hop
Chiff – “Pool Party”
It’s approaching that time of year where, instead of accompanying summer, listeners seek tracks with a summer-minded soundscape to escape the perpetual arrival of brisker weather (unless you live in one of those gorgeous ...
Hip-Hop
Jay Hunna – “Good Ol’ Music”
An ode to hip-hop breathing life into the artistic inspirations of youth, “Good Ol’ Music” is a captivating, smooth-flowing new track from Jay Hunna, the project of Chicago-based Jesse Blend. He references ...
