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Trap Gotti – To The Top (ft. Dee Watkins) [Video]

DIRECTOR: TopFlightDwyane

Welcome upcoming rapper-singer, Trap Gotti, making his CitrusRap debut with a BIG slider called “To The Top”. Lake City representer, by way of Atlanta, Georgia. He started to build as buzz after staying very consistent, all while constantly perfecting his craft.

Trap Gotti

Trap’s music is a mixture between real life relatable situations and music for the ladies. He once said he tries to make it so you can feel his passion in all his music here is a link to latest song “To The Top”, featuring Dee Watkins. Stay on the lookout for Trap Gotti as he lets it he know he has plenty more to come!


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Mouce & David Daudin – Actor (Official Video)

DIRECTOR: David Daudin
PRODUCER: JustPJ
PROJECT FEATURED ON: Calm Before Clout | Stream via Spotify/Apple Music/Tidal

Mouce, is on a never-ending mission to secure the bag and “Actor” is the perfect music to play during his victory lap. The North Florida rapper makes his CitrusRap debut, by dropping off the cinematic visuals for his steadily climbing heater, “Actor”, which is as quote-worthy as it is catchy. The video is unprecedentedly, self directed by the featured artist, Orlando’s David Daudin.

A track about relentlessness, with enough bounce to have you addicted to it. His ability to appeal to many crowds is amplified as you play this banger at loud volumes breaking the knob if possible.  With provocative lyrics, energizing wordplay, and creativity within the video, Mouce leaves it all on the track with this one.

Jeff Stones – Intervention (Album)

PRODUCER: Johnny “Ice The Prodcuer” Gaitan Jr
STREAM:
via Spotify/Apple Music/Tidal

Jeff Stones

Last summer Jeff Stones has gained a lot of traction, with the retrospective album, Rather Be Distant 2. Shortly after, it was announced that the rapper would be releasing another project, Intervention. Just four months after his last drop and he’s done it again.

Intervention starts off just right with “Not Myself”, as a soft piano plays as Jeff Stones begins to open about the troubles of his mind and speaks of a tale that suspensefully builds up, until ultimately, it feels as if you’re inside of his head. “Focused”, the pithy and energetic track follows right after. With quotable rhymes like “I get high, but I gotta stay focused” and it only being second on the 13-track monument. This project is sure to dominate the state and kick start the national takeover for the South Florida emcee.

Jeff Stones calls up Johnny, “Ice The Producer” Gaitan Jr, from the hit music production group, PLYBCK, to produce the album. The duo masterfully uses their chemistry and abilities to create a body of work that we’ll surely be able to play throughout the times.

A dark, melodically twisted and hard hitting sound matched with a dangerous flow and distinctive lyrics. By turning his life challenges into psalms of his own, Intervention takes on the boundless, sunken feeling when laying in the back of your mind at night, head on and converts it into sound of hope.

We don’t have to persuade you to press play on this project, because how great this is, you will never be able to escape it’s clutches. CitrusRap just wants to prepare your mind for the thought of the live performances of these tracks, which we know are sure to come. So brush up on your lyrics and buy a few bandages in advance. Because Intervention is about to conquer the underground.

Peep his visual for “Hate Being Broke” below.

Slevin Kaaine – Man Pass Trials 88 (Album|Review)

STREAM: via Soundcloud
PRODUCER: SLEVIN KAAINE & 29 Mako

With much great anticipation and making his CitrusRap debut, Slevin Kaaine’s Man Pass Trials 88 is everything that we wanted from him. The Broward artist has unveiled his long-awaited album, that was worth the nearly two year hold.

Minimalistic styled lyrics, yet rather brash bars, over an elegant tone. Man Pass Trials 88 is filled with 9 melodically motivating tracks with only two features that makes this project so cohesive with a very pulsating feel that’s electrifying.

Slevin Kaaine

BABYG – Understand Me (Prod. OG Vinchenzo) [Video]

DIRECTOR: @jjsworldvid 
PRODUCER: OG Vinchenzo
STREAM: via Spotify/Apple Music/Tidal

BABYG, Broward County native, makes his return on CitrusRap, after releasing his new loner-ism anthem, “Understand Me”. A record discussing topic that we all can relate to. Being misunderstood by the world around you. Linking up with Grammy award winning producer, OG Vinchenzo, BABYG’s delivery to this record allows for a fun and light vibe on a rather dark topic. Be sure to check this out along with the video attached below and maybe you’ll understand him!

Cherele – KIKI (Prod. Pete Rango) [Single]

PRODUCER: Pete Rango
ENGINEER: Gabe Will
MASTERING: Rome Palermo
COVER ART: JayDREVMS
STREAM: via Cherele.com
LYRICS: via Genius

Usually for birthdays people get gifts, but a week after her celebratory day, Cherele decides to show us why she’s one of the greatest talents that Florida has to offer the world, by giving a gift to the people called “KIKI”. Her first music release since her critically acclaimed mixtape, Give Em’ Hell, in October of 2019.

Pete Rango continues to rise to prominence, as he lays fast paced, unorthodox drums to combat with Cherele’s rash bars and never-ending flows on this adrenaline rush of a record.

The hook kicks the door off of the hinges immediately, with the lines: “Kiki got me gone like Houdini! Bitch i’m on your head like a beanie!”

2021 and it looks like Cherele is back to outdo the rap game. Right on schedule.

#TBT: Tom G – City Boy Wit It (Video)

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PRODUCER: BoloDaProducer
YEAR: 2004
STREAM: via Spotify/Apple Music/Tidal

Tampa has always had to make huge steps in order to even be considered in the discussion of Southern Rap culture. But it seems as the early 2000’s were the rebirth of the new age. As we have shown and proved our fanatic outlook on the jook era, this week we will continue on that streak on CitrusRap, reviving Tom G’s radio hit “City Boy With It”.

This was the time in music where party goers and fans could just vibe and have a good time with the trippy or heavy drugs that are common today. Tom G was the type of artist who not only told stories of his gritty environment, but he also displayed hope in party tracks. Although he was in the streets, he showed that there was always a time to have fun with your crew and a lady friend or two.

Tom G took the unmixed copy to the strip club, where it became an instant smash before the quality was even perfected. Once it was ready for airwaves, there was no stopping it.

The timeless classic has made it’s way back to the 2020’s, with the help of FL legendary comedian, Lil Duval. Who resurrected the track, alongside Tom G and BoloDaProducer, for a brand new mix, that debuted on BET Hip Hop Awards’, as the show opening.