King Hoffa - "From Da Block"

An authentic rap artist with a personally dignifying story to tell. Norfolk based hip hop sensation King Hoffa has released the new music video for his latest track ‘From Da Blok’, featuring Styles P. King Hoffer’s story reflects that of an artist whose honest authenticity stanches from a regular and underprivileged modern citizen. The music video represents a raw and uncut sequence of brotherhood, mate-ship, and societal struggle. 

Launched from the independent label TRB Monster Music; the powerhouse entertainment company who propelled artists such as King Hoffa, JBoBack, MoneyBabby and JMixx. From Da Blok’ gives us an unapologetically evocative hip-hop track. The track’s music video literally takes us backstage into the studio of King Hoffa and Styles P, giving us a sense of honest energy, almost as if we were just sitting back, hanging out with our mates and making some fresh dope music. 

In a recent interview with Sharef McDowell (King Hoffa), he stated that the story behind his latest track to be about his battle with inherited poverty and societal hardship. 

“From Da Blok is about taking your family out of a financial situation and putting them in a better one before you change your own”.

As the foundation of his music, particularly in his new track, King Hoffa entwines a definitive sense of ‘brotherhood’, incorporating his love for his closest friends and his family within his passion for music and song-writing.

“Brotherly loves overrides oppression and the destruction of society. If I had to sum my music up all in one up it would be that of love and loyalty.”

Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2AWliSXxmViaLBRu6jWWG9

6ix9ine - "Dummy Boy" (Free Stream)

Dummy Boy

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narou - "Prophecy" (ft. Hannah Jenkins)

Berlin based, Vienna-born songwriter and producer narou returns with his latest single ‘Prophecy (ft. Hannah Jenkins)’ to be released on 30th November via Chrome Music. Having worked on numerous notable collabs spanning over a dynamic range of emotions and moods, his latest offering lives and breathes on its own, with a singularly strong yet minimalistic vibe.

Having grown up with music from a very young age, with his father also a music producer, narou’s love for writing has continued to evolve. In 2014, he started producing and performing with James Hersey and supported Milky Chance on their European Tour. After moving to Amsterdam to study Sound Engineering, his next steps took him to Berlin, where he further explored and discovered his songwriting and singing.

narou is delving into an electronic-soul and rnb sensibility with renewed perspective in the process of creating an album that will feature his talented friends. As well as numerous collaborations with James Hersey, narou is also a featured artist on a soon to be released single from Berlin based Australian James Chatburn.

'Prophecy' co-writer and vocalist Hannah Jenkins, is a New York-born, Berlin-based singer and songwriter. Coming from a strong soul background, Hannah creatively collects influences from early exposure to greats like Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder and Otis Redding, to name a few. She takes these deep roots to a place of gentle modernity, crooning over a simple yet strong beat, and bringing the listener into a place of honest resonance.

“I wrote ‘Prophecy’ at a time when I was letting my own sense of self get clouded by other people's expectations or definitions of yourself - whether it's a romantic partner or even friends and family. Once you let go of that, get in touch with your own currency and give yourself unconditional love, that's where the magic lives for real. Deep down I knew narou would do an awesome job in realizing the full potential of it because I really dig his sort of weird and simplistic style in a lot of his earlier stuff so I ran it by him and he made it what it is.” - Hannah Jenkins

“In the beginning we struggled with the structure and overall mood of the song. I always felt like it needed a stronger hook so I decided to write something and sing it myself. Surprisingly our voices fit together perfectly. The Idea for the Lyrics were to answer to Hannahs cry for love. Saying that no one involved really knows whats going on and that both sides seem confused and hesitant over what to do with their feelings. We hope people resonate with it and see a way out of their own patterns of destructive thinking. And know it's not the end of the world when shit happens to you. You gotta dive deep and find the answers within yourself. And yeah we want people to be nice to themselves and identify and own their own beauty.” - narou

Sara Diamond - "Colors"

Sara Diamond has been given the gift of song through her family lineage. Starting at the age of 5, singing songs on her mother's children's record label, Sara has come to appreciate the healing power of music. Music has been a constant that, through the trials and tribulations of life, has stuck around.

Sara's goal with music is to inspire others to look inwards and appreciate the myriad of feelings that come along with being human. In accepting the beauty of who we are as individuals, we can learn to love each other without judgement and fear.

Over the past year, Sara has amassed over 13 million streams, through her own projects and collaborations with other artists (Adventure Club, Paris & Simo, Naji). Her debut EP, Foreword, can be streamed on all platforms. The Updates can be found through her Instagram (@iamsaradiamond)

528 Music ft. Michelle Escoffery - "La La Love"

After Funk - "Face In The Crowd"

Drawing from a broad base, After Funk's forthcoming LP Santa Barbara nods to R&B, disco, jazz, soul, Latin, and, well, funk. Nothing feels contrived; these myriad modalities are stylistic colors in their compositional palette. Gilding above and grooving in-between it all is the records’ keystone; the velvet, dynamic voice of Yanick Allwood.     

Before After Funk, Allwood (who also plays keys), drummer Jaime Rosenberg, guitarist Phil Tessis, and bassist Justin Bontje lived parallel lives steeped in music. Their paths first crossed at the University of Western Ontario. In 2014 they released a self-titled EP and hit the road. Word of their electric live show started to spread, and soon the band was playing alongside Snarky Puppy, Lettuce and more, and gracing the stage at major festivals such as Electric Forest, Harvest Jazz & Blues, and Evolve in Canada.

In 2015 the band released the ‘Til The Sun Comes Up EP, followed by 2017’s FREAK single. In early 2018 After Funk completed their first coast to coast tour of North America. The bulk of Santa Barbara was written, rehearsed, and workshopped in the band’s house on Santa Barbara Road in Toronto.

In addition to the core quartet, the record features performances by: vocalists Kyla Charter (Alessia Cara, July Talk), Stacey Kay, and James Bailey (July Talk), bass clarinetist Jacob Gorzhaltsan (Jack Dejohnette), tenor saxophonist Julian Nalli (Fred Penner), trumpeter Tom Moffett (BadBadNotGood, Arkells), flautist and alto saxophonist Rob Christian, and Cuban percussionist Rosendo “Chendy” Leon (Sultans of String). The record was produced by Jeff Hazin (Yoko Gold) and mixed by Gabe Gallucci (Shawn Mendes).

An imminently engaging, fully-wrought record that takes the listener by the hand and sprints off into a heady journey, Santa Barbara is nuanced, articulate, and profoundly satisfying.  

#LAOnLockExclusive: TeeFLii - Exit (feat. Knotch & Donye'a G. (Prod. by JusJosh)

Following the release of his album "Next Level", TeeFLii is back with a brand new single titled "Exit" along with guest features from Knotch & Donye'a G. Produced by JustJosh. Tune in & comment below!

Fevra - "Keep Things Together" (ft. Joon Jukx)

This is a track off Fevra’s debut LP "Villanova Junction" released on the Singapore based label Darker Than Wax.

All vocals written and performed by Joon Jukx.

Produced, mixed & mastered by Fevra.

Teyar Flow - "Perfect"

This is the latest track from South African recording artist Teyar Flow.

Derez De'Shon - Whaddup Doe feat. Mozzy

New single by Derez De’Shon featuring Mozzy titled “Whaddup Doe”. Tune in below.

Keithian - "Birds"

Keithian isn’t a name most would recognize, but the next time you hear it, you will. This New Orleans native has written and produced for some of music’s biggest names and was signed to Virgin Records. But after two failed attempts to release music through them, he decided to take control of his own career and give the label system the “bird.”

“Birds,” the first single from Keithian’s upcoming EP “... to my Pain,” comes off the heels of his “Power” EP which was released in 2016. This past summer, Keithian connected with Caribbean producer and keyboardist Oliver Delcros-Sainville during a session working on music for Rhianna. The pair spent a week in the studio and discovered a connection. Out of those sessions was born the beginning of the songs that would make up Keithian’s upcoming EP.

“‘Birds’ was written about me trying to fall in love, but realizing I’m not fully there,” Keithian said. “My heart and mind was on other shit, like hoes and bullshit. I mean, I’m a guy of nature and when I looked at birds at that time in my life, they reminded me of how I should’ve been flying away from bad behaviors and being honest with that someone I was participating in fake love with.”

Keithian fought over the years to stay true to his culture and heritage in his music. Being Cuban and a Jazz musician, the record labels didn’t know what to do with him. They told him it was hard to gain mainstream success in those genres, and were not willing to support his endeavors. So he went back to Louisiana and created an Urban Pop, R&B and Spanish sound that was natural, authentic and felt “damn good” to him.

“Ultimately, I want my music to be known for good vibes, humility, inspiration and truth,” he said. “My soul is a gumbo of music, just like the world we live in. And since I make music for the people, and there’s people of all kinds of taste and stories, I’ll let them choose what music they want from me. The first song I’d like to give them is ‘Birds.’”

Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0YJVjw2CC9CHmy11opv77e

To listen to Keithian’s music or to follow him on social media, please visit: https://fanlink.to/Keithian

Landing Page: https://fanlink.to/Keithian

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ikeithian/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/keithian

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iKeithian/

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8XaGTqGfIC4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7hoU07f3UrItBlYeEty3md?si=YWSHvmAATDWYXrMasJ8QhA

APPLE MUSIC: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/keithian/512259168

SOUND CLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/keithian

Keithian - “Birds” (official single)

SPOTIFY:

https://open.spotify.com/track/7JMjFjymTiHGmTFG7PMnJr 

spotify:track:7JMjFjymTiHGmTFG7PMnJr

APPLE MUSIC:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/birds-single/1438182003?ls=1 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/birds-single/1438182003?ls=1&app=itunes  

SOUNDCLOUD:

https://soundcloud.com/keithian/birds-single/s-ldxzp

*** https://soundcloud.com/keithian/birds-radio-single/s-KCsL8 

Bobby J From Rockaway - "Walter White" (prod. by Statik Selektah)

Queens’ own Bobby J From Rockaway cooked up a new banger with producer Statik Selektah on the keys-heavy “Walter White,” a lyrically rich single paying homage to one of TV’s best anti-heroes.

Beyond the clever wordplay and cultural references, what’s most impressive about Bobby’s raps on here is how he pulls in the listener and walks atop Statik’s keys and drums with such a low-key confidence. His bars are sharp throughout his verses, but it’s the way in which he spits them and ramps up his delivery that makes “Walter White” feel so raw. 

The track is a follow-up to his August single “Hometown,” which was produced by living rap legend, Kwame. Kwame is also now the head of Make Noise, a boutique record label that, among other projects, is releasing Bobby’s music. The two have been working closely in the studio for years now, so be on the lookout for more from them in the coming months.

“Walter White” is available now through all digital retailers and streaming platforms via Make Noise. Be on the lookout for the visuals dropping soon!

Smart URL: http://smarturl.it/walterwhite

Twitter:

• Bobby J From Rockaway: https://twitter.com/bobbyjrockaway

• Statik Selektah: https://twitter.com/StatikSelekt

Follow Bobby J Online:

• Website: https://www.bobbyjfromrockaway.com

• Spotify: http://bit.ly/BobbyJFromRockawaySpotify

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyjfromrockaway

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobbyjfromrockaway

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bobbyj

• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/bobbyjfromrockaway

AWAR - "Rolex Time" (feat. Cyhi The Prynce)

AWAR is a stalwart soldier of this subculture that was born in the Bronx 45 years ago. Since he arrived on the scene with his underrated debut Glory Days in 2005, this devotee of the drum loop has shown unflinching dedication to fly lyricism and sample-based beats. And you want to talk about prolific? Between 2008-2014 he dropped two EPs, two joint albums (one with Vanderslice and one with iCON), as well as his lauded sophomore Laws of Nature.

AWAR is part of a tight knit faction committed to leading New York Hip-Hop back to dominance. If you’re not familiar with his name, just know he has rapped with the best of them — including Roc Marciano, Evidence, and Freddie Gibbs — and has more than held his own.

Today, AWAR delivers the lead single from his upcoming album, "Spoils of War." The track is titled, “Bricks Like ’86” produced by Vanderslice featuring  2/3 of The Lox, Styles P. and Jadakiss. The single is now available for streaming on all platforms, and is also available on a coke white 7" featuring a non-album cut titled, "The 87 Getback" on the B-Side that is also produced by Vanderslice. It should be obvious from the titles, these companion tracks are a throwback to the Coke era, when the rise of crack first made millionaires out of street hustlers.

Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0vbvmiaN4B0bbp0qxhiAi8

AWAR's album, "Spoils of War" is scheduled to release October 26, 2018. 

Stream "Bricks Like 86 (feat. Styles P & Jadakiss)" here: http://smarturl.it/brickslike86

Purchase the 7" Vinyl here: https://awar.bandcamp.com

Follow AWAR 

https://www.instagram.com/awar_official/

https://twitter.com/AWAR

https://www.youtube.com/user/awarmusic

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4W7HIIkVBhzh7g3ocfB2Ih?si=iy7eb-oNRZWYcf9jfq8hdw

http://www.awarstories.com

New Music: @DMobile707 & @CapColorado_ - Hit My Line

D-Mobile is a indie artist on his grind. Right now he’s based out of New York. He’s building a network by throwing events in his city. He’s managing a way to create a platform to support other artist brands and the culture. With saying that, his latest release “Hit My Line” is picking up momentum on the blog scene. The beat make different it from most. D-Mobile grabs up Cap Colorado for one unorthodox record. Check it out for yourself below.

Hit My Line, a song by D-Mobile, Cap Colorado on Spotify

Marshall Law Band - "Runnin"

"Runnin", the 2nd single from Seattle Funk-Hop group, Marshall Law Band. Debut EP, 'A Hero's Journey' coming in November!

Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6yH2m2Mz9gHdunDP5OMLvg

Rae.Dianz - "Black Tea" (feat. Yazzie Mojo)

A 22 year old neo-soul rapper from Philadelphia influenced by her musician parents, that recently found her calling as a rapper/performer under the alias "Rae.Dianz". The final week of August she released an EP titled "BUOCHIC" that conveyed the message of self reflection and overcoming obstacles. She's currently working on an acoustic version of the EP, with guitarist Alexia! 

Sixthman - "Comin' With it"

Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1LjTUTKRfLKQ2rU3mUlxUh

Asanté - "Purpose"

Asanté has been a triple threat performer since the age of three, finding his introduction into the creative world in church in New York. He made his Broadway debut in the original cast of the Las Vegas production of the Lion King as the lead role, young Simba, and performed in Debbie Allen’s spinoff, Twist, at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta. Since then he has been featured in commercials for companies such as Google and Taco Bell, as well as television shows: ABC’s American Crime, Netflix’s Alexa and Katie, and USA’s Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G.

His burning desire to be in the spotlight and his intense drive and motivation to succeed has pushed him to fully devote his time to a career in music. Working day and night around the clock, Duane has further uncovered and expanded upon his musical talent, which is made evident through his lyricism and melodic vocals. He is not only able to quickly and effectively write a unique original song, but also able to execute his own lyrics and melodies like a veteran in the industry.

Music:

   Asanté has a unique musical style, and is inspired by artists like Stevie Wonder, Miguel, Adele, Frank Ocean, and Michael Jackson. With much to say, Duane expands on his life experiences in his lyrics, creating true meaning and emotional connection with his listeners. “I  want people to be able to feel every emotion that I put into my music and not only be able to bop along to catchy tunes. I desire to change the world through my music and be an artist that people can go to when they’re feeling any type of pain, happiness, anger or love for resolve and positive reinforcement, so they know successful people go through the same ups and downs.”

Why does he stand out?

Real meaningful relatable lyrics that make listeners feel the emotional value that he brings in each song. His vocals, combined with his ability to rap, dance, and practice acrobatics, make him similar to an artist like Chris Brown.Everyone who meets Duane loves his personality and can’t get enough of him. He has a spectacular stage presence as he has been in the spotlight for his entire life. He is cool, flashy, everyone loves him and wants to be around him. Brings light to a room and is an entertainer at heart. 

estef - "Come Around"

estef is a soulful, jazzy, pop r&b singer/songwriter based in Nashville. Raised on soul and Motown, her sound marries infectious hooks and irresistible grooves with striking honesty and clarity in her lyrics.

Socials:

insta: @itsestef

twitter: @itsestef

facebook: facebook.com/itsestef

email: itsestef@gmail.com

Shane Garcia - "Strange"

'STRANGE' is an emotionally charged track walking the listener through the ailments of a toxic love. Shane shows how she internalizes the emotions of learning she was being lied to about the relationship her ex had with her "best friend"