#SoulBreak: Reyna Von Chase- “Play Date/ Good Girl”
It’s the perfect time for a Play Date…and a SoulBreak. Take a listen to this sexy new track from Reyna Von Chase, “Play Date/Good Girl.” It’s quick and fun, like afternoon delight.
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Veto Vangundy says it’s time for some “Real Gangstas”
If anyone knows what a real gangster looks like, it’s got to be a talented Chicago emcee. With as much vigor as he had on his post-election track, “Fire Squad Freestyle,” Veto Vangundy is back to dispel all myths about the makings of a true gangster. With over-broadcasted acts of police brutality, rap beefs reminiscent of 1996 and overall racial unrest, Veto Vangundy says it’s time to ride for a cause. Listen to “Real Gangstas” and get ready to load up.
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OptiMystic teams up with Onyx and JR for the “Madd Rush” video
The Australian emcee OptiMystic brings mad energy with his new video, “Madd Rush.” The track, which features Onyx and JR, comes from OptiMystic’s double album, Day of the Guiding Light/Followed by the shadow. There’s no doubt that the lyrics are a worldwide hip-hop lover’s dream, the video is filled with dancing, art flamethrowers and more. Joel Crane & Asom Stordimento shot this incredible visual that you must see. Check out the exciting video for OpitMystic’s “Madd Rush,” below.
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#JustDiscovered: Trel Mack- “Caravan of Contrary” Feat. Mel Alston Jr.
Sometimes we’re late to the party, but that shouldn’t stop us from sharing good music. Trel Mack’s video for “Caravan of Contrary” dropped on August 2, 2016, and we just discovered it. Nothing (not even hip-hop) comes before you’re ready; and, during this time of newness and growth, this track featuring Mel Alston Jr. is right on time. “Caravan of Contrary” describes what it’s like to realize that the people you want around you most, can’t always come along for the journey. You don’t always have time to stop and…
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Watch EMRSN’s video for “Pharaohs”
With a background as diverse as his music, EMRSN teases his upcoming project with the visual for “Pharaohs.” The video follows a group of bank-robbing vigilantes as they embark on a crime spree designed to send a message to society. “Pharaohs” is from EMRSN’s collaboration project with 88-Keys, Hymn & Hearse due out February 17th. Watch the video for “Pharaohs” below and get a feel for how EMRSN can switch “from materialistic to meaningful” in a way that makes us all stop to think.
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Super Group, Bankai Fam drops “The Real Is Back” single
Bankai Fam is undoubtedly the return of the super group. This team of Brooklyn natives recently released “The Real Is Back” from their project, Civil War. The single, produced by Endemic Emerald showcases the Bankai Fam’s murderous lyrical abilities and serves as a teaser for solo content that we can expect from the team in 2017. If you’re into hard-hitting New York rap, you’ll want to check out “The Real Is Back” from the Bankai Fam. Listen now and tell us which verse is your favorite.
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Coconut oil on black skin: Deloney loves it (Video)
There’s snow on the ground, but this super black, yet super inclusive visual from Deloney has me ready for summer! His track, “Coconut Oil” pays homage to black skin and black culture. The video is crazy fun, and he even shouts out the other races so you know it’s all love. “Coconut Oil” is from Deloney’s newest album, Vibes From The Tropic Box. Whether it’s 19 degrees or 91 degrees, make sure you have “Coconut Oil” on the playlist for your next gathering. Everything about it says, “young, black and…
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MALC lights his city on fire with his “No Heart Freestyle”
Well-known on the mic for hosting rap battles and his internet radio show, SET Radio, this Norfolk native decided it’s time to rip the mic a different way. This week MALC dusted off his emcee gloves and dropped a visual for his “No Heart Freestyle.” The unexpected release from MALC lit his city on fire as Norfolk rap fans found that he’s an easy contender against the city’s best. Shot by PHRSHFLMS, the visual features MALC dropping effortless lines in apparel, teasing what we can only suspect is an upcoming…
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M-Dot talks ‘social’ acceptance in “Days Are All The Same” (Prod. Hi-Tek)
I would bet money that people in this day and age experience more anxiety than ever in history. There’s nothing new under the sun, but the way we learn and communicate is completely different. Social media allows us to constantly compare ourselves to others while living in a never-ending dopamine loop (shout out @heyfranhey). While we’re constantly striving for more, we are hardly evolving. M-Dot describes the terrifying tales of our reality on his Hi-Tek produced single, “Days Are All The Same.” M-Dot describes how each day is more of…
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Watch “Lyrics To GO Ep. 2” by KOTA
I try to stay away from calling the popular, difficult-to-interpret sub-genre of Hip-Hop, “mumble rap.” However, I would be lying if I said I don’t feel old when I’m struggling to understand the lyrics. As a kid, I can remember my grandparents asking, “How can you understand what they’re saying?” Although I had no such trouble with KOTA The Friend, he broke everything down for us in his new series “Lyrics To GO.” In this short tutorial, KOTA raps 16 bars and provides us with the lyrics. The unique concept…
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