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KRAKK – 4 My Nigga Sin (Mixtape)

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Richmond’s own Krakk recently debuted his latest project, 4 My Nigga Sin. The 11-track project serves as an ode to his fallen brother, Sin, whom of which has gone too soon.

With verses that hit hard at home for those can relate to real pain and struggle, Krakk tells you all his story. Listen below for his new drop. Follow On Twitter: @KRAKKYM

 

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ymtk – No Rest (West Coast) Ft. IAMSU!

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No Mustard on the beat, but this vibe is definitely a product of the West Coast. Oakland, California musician ymtk has been heavy on the scene with consistent drops in 2016. As he prepares for the release of his upcoming collective, “All The Right Places,” the futuristic emcee unveils a gem pulled from the project, featuring HBK Gang’s leading artist, Iamsu!, titled “No Rest (West Coast)“.

The track serves as one of the lead singles from the project, and touches on the steady grind that induces long hours and “no rest on the west coast“. As ymtk dances around the beat with his sazzy vocals, Iamsu! compliments the sound with a set of 8-bars.

ymtk is prepping for his upcoming show at The Roxy on Sunset BLVD next Wednesday (July 27th) to open for Chuck English of The Cook Kids, but in the meantime, listen to his new IAMSU! assisted cut & stay tuned for his forthcoming project, “All The Right Places,” coming soon. 

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Elujay – We Dont Mind Ft. CALEBORATE & Samaria

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Elujay is a Hip-Hop artist/producer who uses his eclectic sounds to put his vision on wax. If you’ve never heard material from the Oakland musician & were looking for an overall jest of his artistry, paint a picture in your mind of jazzy production vibes that promote the rising “future bounce” sound. Elu himself would say that his music is selective and the sound of tomorrow.

We Dont Mind is a song featuring two fellow Bay Area musicians–Oakland songstress, Samaria, whose recently collaborated with Kehlani on her latest track, “Love Me Crazy,” and Berkeley’s hometown hero, CALEBORATE.

Elujay comments on the new collaboration:

The record pays homage to having pride in individualism; being conscious of who you are and not caring about what others think about you. Its focal point stems from experiences that me and the other 2 featured artist have faced with people in the industry and just people in general wearing out our names, mispronouncing it, and being inconsiderate of our artistic value. We used the music to speak for itself.. and it speaks in high volume.

Production is mainly handled by Waxroof, rising producer extraordinaire, who produced Elujay‘s latest hit release,  Soul Food. Another production credit for the track goes to frequent producer-collab, Kevchoice, who has also played a part in Elujay‘s previous release (as well as he played for Lauryn Hill, Hieroglyphics, & Zion i) The vibe of this cut is a layed back boom-bap style drums under a jazzy/ neo soul chords… while the guitar added to it gives it a surfer indie-rock vibe. There is definitely a lot of genre fusion that produces an undeniably feel good track, while Samaria serenades the chorus with beautiful vocals, gauging any type of music lover.

Elujay and CALEBORATE trade off verses full of melodies & metaphoric raps that entail subjects that range from Individualism, Women calling men out of our name, or charging it to the game.

Listen below to the new collab.

 

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Miami TIP – The Transition (Album Stream)

 

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Some may be familiar with Tip Drill (AKA Miami TIP) through her works at one of the hottest strip clubs in the nation, Miami’s King of Diamonds, but today the FL native is here to reintroduce herself as one of the hottest female emcees coming out of MIA.

Tip Drill is no stranger to the music scene as she’s been seen in countless music videos for superstars like Nicki Minaj, French Montana, Plies and even J. Cole. She’s also done records with a few heavy hitters including fellow MIA native, Trina, Gunplay, Fetty Wap, Gunplay, Ace Hood, and many others.

Her new album, “The Transition,” serves as TIP’s re-emergence as a rapper. The project hosts 13 tracks filled with Tip Drill’s braggadocious, yet “feminine sass” sound, and embodies the journey that she has gone through during her Transition. Self-proclaiming herself to be the “underdog,” Miami TIP is well aware that her new grind requires her to really show in prove. She gives thanks to her past because it got her this far, but upon this release, we embark on a new journey. Take a listen to Miami TIP’s new album, “The Transition” and watch her new video “Low Key” featuring Fetty Wap here.

Stream here.

Follow On Twitter: @MiamiTipMusic

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Tony Rose – Say Hi

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The soul that once dwelled within the Hip-Hop culture has nearly transformed into a type of music that really needs a genre of its own. Nevertheless, we still have many emcees out here still doing their thing & preserving the foundation in which this real Hip-Hop music was built upon.

Charlotte, NC’s own Tony Rose makes his 2016 debut with a vintage vibe in which he titles “Say Hi“. On this offering, Rose speaks on the realities of today & how he interprets his life as he moves along on his journey. There’s going to be people that love you just as well as there will be people that hate you. Regardless of what background you come from or what social status you now are in, we are all equal. It seems that society has forgetten this: we are equal. Open up your mouth & Say Hi to your brothers and sisters. You only get one life to live, so live it up and be good to one another.

Just like this new Tony Rose vibe, life is beautiful. This offering can serve as the soundtrack to a new way of thinking. Listen to Tony Rose‘s “Say Hi” and stay tuned for his nearing project release, “Never Sold Dope,” slated for release in the fall.

Follow On Twitter: @TonyIsRose

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Rich Money Cashanova – Balling Tonight (Video)

 

Balling Tonight is the first official single of Rich Money Cashanova’s career. In the past he has guest featured on other peoples albums, and has not released a single of this magnitude till now.

In “Balling Tonight” Rich Money finds his lane of comfort, all the while single handedly producing the instrumental, writing the entire song, and crafting a first edition autotune sound unlike any Korean artist out today. He shows you the life of a west coast livin’ Korean rapper enjoying life. Watch it for yourself.

Follow On Twitter: @RichMoneyCash

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OG Che$$ – Where You At? (Video)

 Houston native and rapper OG CHE$$ is back from his short hiatus. Releasing the first single “Where You At“, pulled from his upcoming project. From the gate, this video immerses you in a world full of breathe taking views and vantage points. Giving the viewer an unprecedented look into the world of “Julio,” Chess’s alter ego. In this visual, Chess and his other half seem to be reminiscing on a past time. Looking to rekindle what they once had, everything that’s taking place leads them to ask the obvious question… “Where You At“? Tune in up top.

Follow On Twitter: @OGCHESS

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