CJ TheFLii shared his “Nice” single which featured LongLiveCarl of Hurt Everybody, back in the Summer, and now the 20-year-old Chicago rapper/producer returns with his highly anticipated Super-Natural project. Though the mixtape holds 8 songs, CJ TheFLii serves us Super-Natural as one track.
With his mysterious aura, unorthodox lyricism, and distinct production, CJ TheFLii has great star potential, and is expected to have an impressive 2016. Be sure to follow the CHI-town artist on Twitter, and enjoy Super-Natural above!
In celebration of turning 22 Nyck Caution of Pro Era released 3 brand new tracks, one of the three was a track titled “Nyctophilia.” The hazy track features production by Soulstruck whom provides a 90’s vibe and also finds verses from fellow Pro,Dyemond Lewis and Aquarius Killa Denzel Curry. The chemistry of the three on the track is effortless and becomes apparent once you realize they feed of one anothers word play to ultimately create “Nyctophilia.” Stream the track above and check out the other two tracks here.
Repping Broward County, Abyuss makes his CITRUSRAP.COM debut with his new hard-hitting collab with C9’s JK The Reaper entitled “Alyssa.” The South Florida rapper is part of Possum Music, an upcoming collective that has big plans to take over 2016. At some point next month, you can expect Abyuss to drop ABYUSS x LISTEN UP, a collaborative EP with C9’s Ronny J. You can also check out his latest visual release “Miyagi” below.
Miami born DJ and world renown producer Steve Aoki graces CitrusRap for his first time with an electrifying remix, “How Else”. The track features young Atlanta talent Rich The Kid and ILoveMakonnen who both add their own trap touch to the cut. The track should sound familiar as it’s a remix of Makonnen’s ever popular “No Ma’am”. Aoki’s production adds a truely invigorating feel making this TrapEDM single one for the books. Aoki has recently dropped news of collaboration with up and coming superstar Lil Uzi Vert, so be ready for more bombs to drop. Please play above, bounce around like a mad person, and make sure to leave us a comment below.
Aside from shooting videos, upcoming Florida talent Zae G also produces and is dropping off his latest project entitled PERFECT EP; a 8-track instrumental release of some new sounds he’s been working on. The beat tape includes some featured collabs with Geezy Beats, and HIGHAF for a mash up. Stream above.
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):
CellDope or just Cell.
Where do you reside; what’s your hometown?
Born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Houston, Texas. Right now, I’m currently residing in Orlando, Florida.
Why do you rap/make music?
I rap as a way of therapy; to say things I wouldn’t normally just tell anyone in a face-to-face conversation, so I do it with music.
How old are you now and how old were you when you first released your music on the internet?
I’m 22 now, and when I first released music [on the internet] I was probably 15. On some young shit. [Laughs] Uploading Youtube freestyles.
What 3 albums of 3 different genres shaped you as an artist?
Three albums that have shaped me from Rap are Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter 3, Kanye West’s College Dropout and Kid Cudi’s Man on the Moon. From R&B, Frank Ocean’s Nostalgia Ultra, Profyle’s Whispers in the Dark and The Internet’s Ego Death. From Pop, Thriller, Pure Heroine and Kauai.
What do you bring to the live stage setting that captivates crowds?
I do a lot of interaction. I love keeping the crowd involved during my live sets.
How do you portray your personality in your music?
A kid far from home trying to still find himself.
Do you care about social media?
Somewhat. I just think it’s just there to keep you preoccupied and distracted from what’s really going on.
Is it ever difficult to express yourself?
Not in music but when I’m doing things like this! I’m bad at interviews. [Laughs]
What song describes your current mood?
“Elevators” by OutKast, for sure.
What is your next big release and when can we expect it?
My next release is an EP I plan to drop in Spring. Aiming for early March and you can expect just a better Marcellus in a musical sense, better production and better songs.
Anything else to add?
E.L.I.T.E, which stands ‘Everyone Lives in The End.’ Don’t forget that.
South Florida artist Lotto Money goes in over some RicNThadeus production for his latest single, “Right Now.” Word is that Lotto will be dropping a mixtape early this year, so as anticipation builds, you can expect more bangers from Lotto Money until then.
