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We All Like To Cha-Cha Like D.R.A.M.

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BY: Dewayne Gage

Soulful rap. Two words too describe Virginia rapper/vocalist D.R.A.M. 

His electrifying single “ Cha Cha” has caught the attention of artist like Beyonce and Travi$ Scott, but has had music bloggers like me thinking D.R.A.M. is a breathe of fresh air to rap since dropping his project #1EpicEP. 

D.R.A.M.’s ability to not only rap, but pour vocals over tracks gives him an authentic jazzy sound. After listening to his single “Cha Cha” which is by the way on the radio now, I had to follow up on this guy. D.R.A.M.’s original version of #1EpicEP caught me and hooked me with singles such as “Mind Gone” and “Cuchadoe” with witty beats and just the right amount of his Virginia influence on each track.  “Cuchadoe” even samples the Rugrats theme song, which is pure genius.

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Then D.R.A.M. shows his versatility with singles like “Get Money” which uses the classic Junior M.A.F.I. A. original beat while he sings over the beat for half of the song. D.R.A.M. does the same on singles “Never Again” and “Caretaker,” which was featured on Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment project Surf.  D.R.A.M. has the ability to not only come up with a catchy flow, but you can hear and feel his emotion in each song, as if it’s almost Blues.

Just play “Cha Cha” at any party and find one person who is not saying, “ I like to Cha Cha! With a Dominican that resembles Taina (another Nickelodeon reference),” by the time the song ends.

D.R.A.M. will be on Chance the Rapper’s Family Matters Tour with Save Money’s artist Towkio, and producer Metro Boomin on the DJ set.  Check out the Florida dates below, as well as the full tour schedule.

Florida Tour Dates:
10/31 – Live Oak, FL
11/5 – St. Pete, FL
11/7 – Miami, FL

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Ticket Giveaway: Earl Sweatshirt Tour in Florida

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Earl will be make three stops in Florida this week as part of his ‘Ready 2 Leave Now’ Tour with Nx Worries & Remy Banks. Florida’s premier independent promoters, Dope Entertainment, will be bringing the tour to Tampa, Miami & Orlando, starting tomorrow. Thanks to Dope Ent, we’ll be doing a last minute ticket giveaway for the tour! Announcing ONE winner in each city tomorrow at noon!

Buy Tickets:

Tampa @ The Orpheum: Click Here
Miami @ Grand Central: Click Here
Orlando @ Venue 578: Click Here

How to win a free ticket:

– Follow @CitrusRap & @RealDopeEnt on Twitter
– Tweet the following:

I entered to win a free ticket to @earlxsweat in (insert city)! http://bit.ly/1Ewx7TQ cc: @RealDopeEnt @CitrusRap

KFDOESIT – All Bad

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DIRECTOR: KFDOESIT
PRODUCER: Lil 6ix

Florida native, KFDOESIT, drops a self-directed visual for his Lil 6ix-produced single, “All Bad.” Though the song does not appear on any project, the Florida rapper recently liberated a new 5-track EP. If you’re rocking with KFDOESIT, I suggest you check out his new MUD EP, which you can stream here. Hit the play button on the video above.

Vandam Bodyslam – Careless

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DIRECTOR: LayzEye Film
PURCHASE SINGLE: via iTunes

Vandam Bodyslam lets loose a new single and visual entitled “Careless.” I suggest you listen closely to the content and context of this song because the Florida rapper is definitely dropping that real on this record. If you want to hear more music from Vandam Bodyslam, you can check out his latest LP release, My Moh-Tuh-Vay-Shun 2, available now on iTunes.

WRDPLY – Abstract Wealth [Mixtape]

DOWNLOAD MIXTAPE: Click Here

The Florida duo known as WRDPLY come through with arguably their best work to date. And you know what they say, you are only as good as your last hit. The 7-track opens up with the two spitting straight bars with their vicious delivery. All tracks but two were produced by WRDPLY‘s Flik Melone, with Henry Daher producing “Run With It” & “Dopplegangers” on the tape. Roll up and vibe out to Abstract Wealth above.

SolomonDaGod – The Other Side [EP]

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FREE DOWNLOAD: Click Here

After treating fans to JEDIDIAH a couple months ago, SolomonDaGod returns with a new project in The Other Side. The EP includes some of our favorite bangers from the Florida rapper this year, “John Lennon” and “ICEGAF.” Clocking in at just under 30 minutes on the new 9-track release, features and production work come from the likes of Allan Kingdom, HeartbreakJP, StereoRYZE, XXYYXX and more.  You can support SolomonDaGod and purchase the new EP by naming your own price, or you can download the EP for free.

Vandam Bodyslam – MMTVS2 Intro

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DIRECTED BY: Diamond Snake Films
PROJECT: My Moh-Tuh-Vay-Shun 2 [iTunes]

Frontman of PCC (Paper Chaser Committee), Vandam Bodyslam links with Diamond Snake Films to shoot and direct the visual to the intro track of his latest full length release.

Born and raised in tough streets of South Florida, he is notorious for his “take no prisoners” approach to music. His relentless work ethic is reminiscent of a young Tupac, known for his ability to knock out 5-6 songs in a single studio session.  That’s why you can expect another album coming later this year from the South Florida rapper.