PRODUCER: Thanks Joey UPCOMING PROJECT: Nothing New Under The Sun
Orlando, Florida based emcee Theodore Floyd, formerly known as Goose, has re-emerged with a brand new jam “Sunday Nights At The Cotton Club.” The track generously honors the iconic Harlem, New York staple while evoking the stylngs of Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne and even Langston Hughes. The melodic and jazz-esque production arranged by Thanks Joey symbolizes new beginnings. The Collaborative EP from Theodore Floyd & Thanks Joey entitled Nothing New Under The Sun is slated to release Spring 2016.
The Neighbors are a rapper-producer duo based out of Maryland that is made up of Gnarly Thomas and 3astman, who actually are neighbors. The two have just released their first-ever project in the form of The Neighbors EP, a six-track effort that features some great work from them. Gnarly’s honest lyrics fit perfectly with 3astman’s skilled instrumentals, and it all adds up to a pretty dope listen.
LA upstart BrandonGix is back with a dope new jam entitled “To The Max.” It’s produced by Treelo, who laces Gix with a super chill instrumental that he plain rips to shreds. Press play on the track below & enjoy!
Craig Xen is currently working on a new project and has also been added to the South Side Suicide Tour (3/19 – 3/25), so what better way to celebrate being a dope artist than dropping a new track? His latest track “Good Fellas” features Pouya and Shakewell and let me tell you, this track is nuts. The production is menacing, but not the point where it distracts you from the rappers’ fluid rhymes. I can only imagine how crazy it’ll be to listen to this track live! I’m also pretty upset at myself for not listening to Craig Xen’s music sooner, enjoy the track above and catch up on his music with me.
You’ve probably seen Lil Yachty’s face all over the internet with his trademark bright red hair, if not you’ve definitely seen his name or heard his music on just about any DJ set. His singing/rap style is something different than what anyone else is doing it right now, making him one of a kind. Courtesy of YesJulz New Music Mondays, Lil Yachty has dropped an exclusive dropped a new track titled “Ice Water” where he raps over an ice cream truck influenced beat by Shlohmo. Enjoy the new single above!
PRODUCED BY: Chris Fresh ARTWORK BY: Ian Woods for AWGE
Every Wednesday A$AP Mob releases new exclusive music, last week we got a Playboi Carti x Uno the Activist collab. “What” is produced by 808MAFIA’sChris Fresh who gives the rappers a flavorful beat to rhyme on. Enjoy the track above and check out more exclusives from the Mobhere.
As many local fans are aware, Florida has one of the most overlooked Hip Hop circuits, not only in the region, but the entire country. While it can be tough for local creatives to break out from the scene, Citrus Rap makes strides to continue to uplift the Floridians who are on their way up. Said creatives, seen all over CitrusRap, can be found making moves statewide— some even venturing out of state. Still there are several unanswered questions for these rising stars, so we went ahead and formulated a questionnaire to clear the air. This is a new interview series we call “Florida’s Natural,” so that fans can gain insight on the individuals who we believe have the juice.
List your current Alias(es):
Nard, Nardo Davinci, MobSquad Nard.
Where do you reside; what’s your hometown?
I’m outta Jack-Town, Florida; Duval County.
Why do you rap?
I rap for the fam and for the profit.
What’s your views on the local scene in your city?
All I do is grind. Locally, Duval got potential. It’s so polluted out here though.
How old are you now and how old were you when you first released your music on the internet?
I’m 25 and I started dropped songs on Myspace when i was 15.
What 3 albums of 3 different genres shaped you as an artist?
7 Day Theory by Tupac, Ghetto Love by Jaheim, and Word of Mouf by Ludacris.
What do you bring to the live stage setting that captivates crowds?
Being authentic and being real. The crowd admires the vibe on top of the talent.
How do you portray your personality in your music?
On some super hero type shit. Just coming from my city trying to make it to the sky. I bring out my insight on the streets in my song like when I say, “if I’m dreaming don’t wake me up, if I’m copping don’t shake me up.” I know better than to fall for the shake bag, feel me?
Do you care about social media?
Yeah, social media is a contribution to my development so I care about it promotion wise. It doesn’t play a big part of my grind, though.
Is it ever difficult to express yourself?
Never.
What song describes your current mood?
Right now, “Ya Heard Me” by Soulja Slim.
What is your next big release and when can we expect it?
I just dropped Everything Clean But Da Ashtray, and you can get that on iTunes right now.
Anything else to add?
God first. But yeah man, MobSquad Nard; I’m dead ol’ school but definitely not outdated. I’m solid with a real cold style, for real. I believe in the code wholeheartedly, gold heartedly. It’s that for real with me, I’m a good person to follow.
