DJ Afterthought grabs Hi-Rez and PK Delay for the official video for “Long Time.” The song was undoubtedly one of the highlights off of Cool Blue Jewels. “Long Time” hails production from Greyvyard & CL McCoy. The three artists star in this horror flick inspired video surrounding a pool. DJ Afterthought taps Cory Pitkavish as director for the video.
Aside from promoting his recent project, Afterthought launched a new label Catalyst Collective earlier this year. He’s also gearing up for Austrialian and New Zealand tour in June with RiFF RAFF. Peep the tour dates below.
Young Jay Armotto has just dropped his smash new single entitled “Sausin.” Bringing that new East Atlanta flav, Jay Armotto is here to take the game by storm and is working hard to make it happen. Along with being one of Atlanta’s hottest upcoming artists, he has been in top films such as Spider-Man Homecoming and Fatal Attraction. This guy is someone to look out for in 2K18.
Rapper 24Heavy recently released the video for his song “Safe Mode” featuring Quality Control’s Kollision, which is taken from his mixtape Heavy World.
Now following a 6-year legal set back, 24Heavy is keeping the music coming with the release of his first mixtape entitled Heavy World. Making moves under the umbrella of Atlanta’s rising independent label Never Eat Alone Entertainment, 24Heavy started building his buzz with the release of his single “Sacrifices” which started gaining traction in the streets of Atlanta.
Enter rapper 24Heavy who has watched the scenes in ATL change over the course of his life and was highly influenced by the Hip-Hop culture thriving in his back yard while growing up in West Side Vine City AKA the The Bluff. 24Heavy grew up hanging around YFN Lucci, Ralo, Joe Gifted, Young Scooter, Nick Grant, and 21 Savage as a youth and still remembers recording some of his early material over at YFN Lucci’s house.
The single features heavy 808s and trap drums and was inspired by personal life situations.
“My music word for word is what happened in my personal life,” 24Heavy said. “I would say I’m an artist who is able to express myself through my music and I share the pain and real life situations I’ve been through.
Fresh off the release of her music video for “Just,” Justina Valentine quickly returns with a new single called “Voicemail.” Listen above via Spotify and stream/purchase here.
Marlo Smith is an artist’s artist hailing from Broward County – North Lauderdale, Florida. His dexterous rap style paired with his signature, and occasional, dark and moody crooning gives his music an aesthetic synergy that mixes contemporary tones with nostalgic vibes. Black Boy, available on all streaming platforms, is his first project where he sonically paints the portrait of a black boy’s experience of growing up in ‘Merika. Follow him @Marlo_Smith_ on Instagram to catch a glimpse of his free-form creativeness and how he and his Uncharted team take on the social media canvas with their unique perspective.
Back again, one of the hottest rising artists, VL Deck, returns to unveil the official music video for “Sew Da City.” VL comes out firing on all cylinders as he tailors his latest effort with an aggressive delivery. VL Deck will be releasing his forthcoming project, BJ4L, June 1st and it will come loaded with features from the likes NBA Young Boy, 21 Savage, Young Scooter, Future, Young Thug, YBN Nahmir and more.
Bay Area bred artist TMG Fresh is back with his second visual off his upcoming project that has yet to be titled. Prior to the release of “Throw A Stack”, TMG Fresh made his introduction into the game with his self-titled project “Fresh”. But while the music is developing, his lifestyle is full steam ahead! His birthday week was rumored to have taken the city by storm (literally) by making it rain overnight of the week in various strip clubs. He’s certainly living the life that most artist rap about!
