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Sean Auguste – ‘Mac Dre II’

Circulating the LA rap scene for the past few years rapper Sean Auguste has been in moving circles with your favorite rapper’s rapper for years. But his ambition and drive is what should really be of note.

While Sean Auguste has been acknowledged by a host of rappers that are on their way up, Sean’s musical background has its roots in gospel after Sean played a crucial role in his church on the drums and directing the choir.

“This project is the second installment in my journal entries. The two tools that I have are my MacBook and my Beats by Dre headphones – hence the Mac Dre title.” Sean Auguste said. “So shout out to Mac Dre from the Bay, he’s a legend and it’s an honor for the project to work out like this.”

Combining drums, keyboards, rapping and singing Sean Auguste has the ability to reach wide audiences and does so on his ‘Mac Dre II’ Mixtape, which includes coves of Cardi B’s “Be Careful” and Drake’s ‘God’s Plan” and a host of other cuts.

Skinnyfromthe9 – Pink Choppas (Video)

Wielding melodies as bright as his multi-colored braids in between spitting energized bars, Skinnyfromthe9 aspires to animate hip-hop like never before. Saving up money from a handful of jobs, he began recording in professional studios and uploading music to Soundcloud in 2016 as he collaborated with everyone from Jay Critch (Cash Money AP, Rich The Kid, Famous Dex) to Stiches (Nba Youngboy, Kevin Gates).

After a brutal breakup, the MC put his head down and crafted the breakout single “Love Blast.” Tempering airy production, a wonderfully woozy and wavy hook, and airtight wordplay, “Love Blast” immediately lit up the internet. Within a few months, it amassed over 4 million Soundcloud plays and 1.9 million Spotify streams.

He continues that hot streak in 2018 with the hypnotic and high energy “Back When I Was Broke” and his latest visual “Pink Choppas,” debuted on WorldstarHipHop. As his profile rises, Skinnyfromthe9 might just be the disruptor hip-hop needs.