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Mike Finesse – Sage Mode (EP) [Review]

PRODUCER: Salbeats & Uchi
ENGINEER: Petey Pesto
COVER ARTIST: @sabrinaisabelles
STREAM: via Spotify/Apple Music/Tidal

Mike Finesse, the lyrically mythical being hailing from Staten Island on a mission to captivate rap fans, makes his debut on CitrusRap just before the Fall truly begins, Sage Mode. A full body of work that serves as the soundtrack to a manga in an alternate reality. Mike Finesse relentlessly tears apart the music game with merely eight, yet expressive and weighty tracks.

A vague presence all throughout the project, yet this album doesn’t lack in bar quality. Mike Finesse is the perfectionist of surreal rap, soul and lyricism. Vivid tales of pain turned into triumph anthems. Like a bizarre hybrid of wordsmith rapping, and a psychological thriller flick. This could REALLY be the score to something of an indie film!

For this very situation, along with productions from himself, Mike Finesse called upon the perfect composers for Sage Mode. Salbeats and Uchi. Taking turns delivering the perfect action filled, 808 ambiance to the project’s score. Each in their own style and respect to the star artist. This project is FULL of hits!

The introduction is a short, yet intense experience title track, “Sage Mode”. The latter called “Serpentz” a more distressing and melodic track about betrayal, that is as heavy and powerful as its title. Followed by our staff favorite, “Reaper Death Seal”, a brash hitting psalm. “Hidden Rain Village” is a bar filled, hard hitting anthem for the perfect flex, featuring a state favorite, Michaela Paladio. With only eight track an each track getting better as the project progresses, it’s difficult pick and pull out this pot. It’ll be best for you to do as we say and play Sage Mode in its entirety. Back to back to back to back.

Today is no day different from any other day when we tell you to keep your eyes and ears locked onto someone that we feature. Sage Mode is a poignant masterpiece by Mike Finesse. Don’t just use the links above to stream this project, be sure to share buttons it as well and gift as many people as possible with this great and emotion packed music.

Guap Money – Wett It (Single)

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THE LYRICS THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HEAR ARE PROPS!

Guap Money is one of West Florida’s hidden gems and potentially their next heavy hitter, that we are proud we’ve finally uncovered. Today he makes his CitrusRap debut with a certified money making anthem called “Wett It”. Guapo lets his motivations be heavily know on this heavy hitting beat. An artist who takes pride in his products, fully, from the words to the sound, to the look of the packaging. This track comes as a testament to his survival in a life that claimed so many. From the cell to big stages. Rapper, songwriter and money maker. Guap Money has a foot in it all, but now he’s found a way to elevate himself even higher than before. There’s almost no limit to what this man can do.

OG Win – Rap or Die (Album|Review)

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The mythical being that has been captivating all of West Florida has makes his CitrusRap debut. Dropping off ‘Rap or Die, a full body of work that acts as a teaser to what feels like something bigger in the near future. Sarasota’s own and 941 representer, OG Win, relentlessly tears apart the rap game with a commanding 30 tracks, yet expressive and weighty tracks. He isn’t holding any power or techniques back. This is his war cry. It’s all or nothing.

A conqueror’s presence all throughout the project. OG Win is the perfectionist of surreal rap. ‘Rap or Die’ is like the movie “Gladiator” put to rhyme and rhythm. Vivid tales of pain turned into a desperado like passion. Using each track as a display of the fire in his heart. Like a bizarre hybrid of rap and a thrilling action flick. This could REALLY be the score to something of that description!

The introduction is a self titled track, “OG Win”. Reminiscent of Mixtape Weezy, using his bars to predict his reign over the rap game. The latter called “Full Effect” a distressingly track, that is as smooth as it is powerful. “Pop My Shxt” is a brash hitting psalm. “Make It To Heaven” is and will be a sure favorite for many, a mystical track about staying in your own lane and remaining true. With 30 tracks and all are as hard as the last, it’s impossible pick and pull out this pot. It’ll be best for you to do as we say and play ‘Rap or Die‘ in it’s entirety. Back to back to back to back. This is the type of music that deserves to be witnessed live!

As always, if we put the stamp on it, there’s a reason why. Wmbed it into your skull that everything this man creates will be superior to nearly everything claimed to be glorious. And that was just for one single, let alone a full project! Today is no day different. ‘Rap or Die‘ is a poignant masterpiece. Don’t just use the links above to stream this project, be sure to download it as well and keep it on any and every device that you possibly can.

Kase Cobain – Thought It Was Luck (Music Video)

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DIRECTOR: Sam McGrath
PRODUCER: CANOBEATZ
STREAM: via Spotify/Apple Music/Tidal

Back on schedule with another smash to gift us at CitrusRap. This is now becoming a routine for Central Florida native, Kase Cobain. This go around he hits us with “Thought It Was Luck”. A heavy toned, dream chasing, money making anthem directed by Sam McGrath and produced by CANOBEATZ. With surely more hits to be cranked out as the first half of the year comes to a close, Kase may have definitely sewed up his spot for 2023 with this one, as the hard working 407 artist comes through with a braggadocios and flowing verse and a hustler motivating hook. This grade A product is sure to be what the audio fiends and go getters want to hear first thing in the morning, as they stomped through the mud and get to the check. Press play and stay on alert for from Kase Cobain.

Kase Cobain – Have It All (Official Video)

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DIRECTOR: Sam McGrath
PRODUCER: GradeASound
STREAM: via Spotify/Apple Music/Tidal

Central Florida’s maestro is back on CitrusRap with a cinematic masterpiece. Kase Cobain releases the west coast theatrics for his standout single, “Have It All”. In perfect timing, as the spring season is upon us. Shot by Sam McGrath and produced GradeASound, Kase Cobain delivers a crisp look to match his pulsing and heavy hitting track. The songwriter and visionary has been setting off waves and it is quite refreshing seeing new found talent at this level coming out of the sunshine state. Press play and vibe your troubles away with this cram by Kase Cobain.

MachoSoulDeep – It’ll All Make Sense Later (EP)

PRODUCER: OG Vinchenzo
STREAM: via Apple Music/Spotify/Tidal

“Some times in life we don’t know the plans God has for us and we don’t understand what or why we are going through it, but one things for sure is It’ll All Make Sense Later.” This EP was entirely produced by OG Vinchenzo.

About years since his latest project, MachoSoulDeep, aka South Florida’s phoenix, has returned from the ashes of the rap game to provide a strong resurgence of authenticity fused with pain and determination on his brand new album, It’ll All Make Sense Later.

It’ll All Make Sense Later serves as MachoSoulDeep’s official debut project, and CitrusRap debut, after blessing fans with teasers since 2022. The young Broward county emcee gives us a raw confession of life, disguised as a six track album. A helm of psalms that entail his many trials, tribulations, blessings and uprisings, as he navigates his way through this broken world as a man of God.

It’ll All Make Sense Later is an experience. One that needs to be witnessed in order to be understood.

Bachi – Amber Rose (ft. TY-44) [Single]

PRODUCER: 100graham
PHOTOGRAPHER: Christopher Shipe
STREAM: via Spotify/Apple Music/Tidal

Not wasting any time with it, North Florida’s Bachi & TY-44 come together to make their CitrusRap debut and bless us, as they close out the year on a high note. Next up on their list is a hard-hitting, yet cruising track called “Amber Rose”.

A perfect way of kicking off his and 41st Lane Music’s winter campaign. Off top the production itself places the track in a good light. Great patterns, perfecting timing, and a mesmerizing sample playing throughout. But Bachi’s slick, ear-catching melody and vibrant lyrics.

A testament to all ride-or-die shorties and a middle finger to all of the runner ups. The duo take turns narrating their entertaining and romantic memoirs over a 100graham produced instrumental. Whether you’ve found your rider or if you’re just in the mood to flex a bit, this track will surely help you get your point across.