“Smooth Water puts you into a trance with mystical piano cadences over light trapped out bass. Smooth Water dances over the beat in a chill but catchy cadence acting as the conductor to the mental experience known as “4am”. This song is dark in feeling yet bright in energy. “4am” is song you simply have to experience.”
“$windle has a chill, laid back flow but that doesn’t mean sleep on him. His new song, “Workin” is a must listen. Simple, melodic production with a catchy hook. This song could turn any party up or keep the mood going if you’re just on your relaxed vibes. As long as $windle is putting out bangers like this one, he’s on his way to greater things. I would love to hear more from this artist.”
“The production on “Ride With Me” screams West Coast from inception. Laid, funky piano keys and g funk synths. JayXan delivers a nonchalant banger. Short sweet and to the point but still good enough to leave you wanting to hear more. This song could grace any R&B or Hip Hop playlist as a must listen for 2023. ”
“This is the new big money anthem. Double-Eff lets it be known that he is getting big money and not afraid to show it. This song is a jam for all the get money , hustling every day type listeners. If you’re up and getting to it everyday, this is definitely the song for you.”
“Fayn punches you right in the face from the jump. Aggressive, gangsta music. This is a hard hitting track where Fayn takes you on the journey through the mainframe of a real “gangsta”. The snares pop off the production. The synths give you the feel of being trapped inside a mound of motion. This song jumps out the speakers. A straight banger.”
“Poodah delivers a track reminiscent of early Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti. The song isn’t the most lyrical, but more of a vibe. It has a techno, gamey style production that is just as free flowing as the artist flow itself. This song is another example of artist being able to use their voices as instruments as well as to deliver the actual message of the song. Swag music. Poodah definitely has a bright future and is sure to have all the youngster’s going crazy with “Where I’m From.”
“A playful new age play to Jay-Z’s “Girls, Girls, Girls” tune. The way the artist expresses how each woman is different while still keeping the rhyme pattern and scheme going with a Hip -Hop style production. Strings over soft percussions which give the song a mellow, and chill flow to it. Monotone delivery that never really changes yet it fits in the pocket of exactly what the song needs.”
“Prince Angelus delivers pure West Coast sounds with “100 Miles of Runnin”. The track will make you hop up and dance across the flow. As Prince tells the story of being someone who is striving to keep their freedom. This is a classic yet modern gangsta rap track that will have you invested.”
“Not many artists can take a break and come back swinging but Malaynah proves that she is that artist. The talent provides a clear mix of Pop and Rap with empowerment. She talks about her life but she also talks about the troubles of the world, Reminds everyone of her talents and that she is here to deliver and not just be another female rapper. ”
“J Cru delivers a comedic track in “Post Nut Clarity”. The song sounds so good that you think it is a pop love song until the lyrics start to stand out more. They speak on finding someone and the qualities they have but then realizing they are thinking with the wrong “head”. Everything becomes clearer after that. The tempo is very consistent and their delivery is such in a serious tone despite the comedy throughout the track.”
“Some people know how to freestyle with or without a beat. Da Milli delivers a poetic free style of a chilled beat. You can hear the ballad as they add a little RnB to the Rap track “Yes I Am”-Remix. The song reveals the qualities a person has and them realizing their true self. My favorite verse is “Being gangsta is stupidity” ”
“This is a coming of age track. It speaks about growth, development, and not forgetting where you come from. The piano keys contributes a relax melody to a track that can be classified as gangsta rap. Miles Gaines and The Game provide a relatable collaboration as they both tell their story of “Waiting” to find their way in a city so cold. ”
“This song is a smash. Chant worthy. Harmonic. Well written. Nazzy the Mic takes you on a playful romantic journey with slick lyric and cadences. A fun song with clean production. The beat and artist compliment each other perfectly. This song could be a hit that last for a lifetime if put in front of the right ears. I would love to hear more from Nazzy.”
“Sometimes a record has so much energy you wanna flip the the table over and start jumping on the cash register of the coffee shop you’re currently writing from... just me? Well ‘Pop Out’ has so much energy and bounce you can’t help but have a visceral reaction. A1 is really putting on for Alabama and city should be proud. This record reminds me that music is simple, just make something that makes us feel something. Pop Out has me FEELING!”
“I think we can all agree that life is tiring. Sometimes its so tiring I can’t even find the words to say how I’m feeling, and on those days I’m grateful records like this exist. Malcom & Bino dive into how people and life can be draining and well exhausting and say what we all wanna say when we feel like we keep taking losses I’M EXHAUSTED!”
“Q.Rock639 gives you that TechNine type of vibe. Not in his delivery or sound, but the darkness of the track while still allowing it to be playful. He also shows skill by mixing up the cadences whenever the production he’s going in over changes that’s also a point of appreciation. The beat changes every so often into an almost completely different beat. Yet Q simply goes from flow to flow never budging or lagging.”
“Samples are always a plus to get the listener engaged from inception. LA has a smooth. laid back flow. At the same token, he’s not wasting a single word or bar. A true power message of just putting the work in and not thinking about the results because they will come. This track gives a drill beat without the normal drill lyrics. A testament of hustle, grind, and perseverance.”
“More and more people are introducing themselves and others to therapy, especially among black men. A1 Beanz creates a visual about his thoughts and feeling like he doesn’t have a shoulder to lean on. He admits that throughout his experiences through life it has caused him to need therapy. The visual displays how he expresses everything he has dealt with in his lyrics.”
“Mark L33 is defiantly the King to having “Sauce”. He cooks up his lyrics and deliver them in a bowl full of verses. The beat is conscious Hip-Hop that allows any listener to rap along even if they don’t know the words. This artist really whipped up a good track.”
“I like the dynamics. With a vocal tone like Lil Baby the KSM Jaybo gives you more than just a trap song. The beat has a good tempo and the vocal switch up surprises you but keeps you listening. I like how each artist doesn’t over power one another but allow one another to flow. ”