Mankind Music Academy - "N.O.A.H" (Feat. Mighty Casey) [Video]
Harlem hip hop duo ManKind commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas with the release of their album, Juneteenth (1820 - 1920), out today, Juneteenth.
Like their prior concept albums, ManKind keeps the lyrical content focused on the theme, delivering a compelling set about what life was like for Blacks living in Texas immediately before and after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
“Sally Sue” (ft. SooFlyy) addresses the controversies of interracial dating. “Beneath The Flowers” (ft. Orunmila) shares dreams of freedom. “Spiced Redrum” suggests the psyche behind a slave rebellion. “Pledge Allegiance” questions expectations of patriotism amidst discrimination. The 10 songs include powerful, spoken word interludes and complementary, thematic production.
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Bandcamp: http://mankindmusicacademy.com/
Chase - "No Brakes" [Video]
CHASE was born in Colorado and began writing music at the age of 14. By the time he was 17, he built his own studio and began recording with other local artists, building up a strong following in his local scene. At 18, he moved to LA to focus on music, and released his first EP in 2016.
Tee Noah - "Helping Myself" [Video]
A creative visual accented by smooth vibes. Tune in below!
T Swish - "No Love" [Video]
SOWAYOUT Artist T Swish is just around the corner from releasing his highly anticipated debut mixtape 'Keep it player 2'. T swish is a vibrant artist in the music industry gaining success and recognition from his previous projects 'Tha come up' & 'Keep it player' features and from touring, he has recently toured the states with fellow sowayout artist Yc Creez on G Perico's 2 THA LEFT tour.
T Swish has dropped tracks 'Triccy', 'Fly Wit Me' and 'Where I Be' and has now released his latest visuals for 'NO LOVE' produced by Sal Treze and shot by Juddy Remix Dem. This track has everything, those slick beats, hard hitting lyrics that's about the truth of life, and that unique T Swish flow we love. He has also released his Remix featuring Grind Til We Rich Artist 2 Eleven.
"Cant show no love, Cant trust shit, people gone switch when they get bad, Cant trust no one, Gotta watch for the rats and the snakes in the grass"
- T Swish
For his new project T swish has recuited some of LA's finest underground scene from Artist such as Ketchy the great, Az Swaye, Spiffie, G Perico, Yc Creez, Jug Hype, Donny Loc and Desto Dubb and producers RonRon, Beat Boy, Cypress Moreno, Sal Treze and JoogFTR. Mixtape release date coming soon.
Ollie Joseph - "Waves" (feat. Dan Henig) [Video]
This song is an aphrThe music video for "Waves" was shot in Malibu, California, starring Judy Moreno and Ollie Joseph. The video was shot by Mike O'Brien and the song was produced by Alex Sacco. "Waves" features a vocal hook from Dan Henig, a well known singer from Los Angeles, California, who has received millions of plays on his covers of Lil Jon's "Get Low" and Khia's "My Neck, My Back".
TyC Feat. Curly Chuck - "GET DOWN" [Video]
TyC comes from a diverse background of genres and first established himself as a member of the band Carousel. After leaving Berklee to go on tour, he’s spent years honing his craft as both a songwriter and a producer. He spent 2017 shadow producing and working with a network of artists signed with different labels and is finally ready to release his own project!
“GET DOWN” is a fresh take on a classic sound combining his unique pop sensibilities with a contemporary hip-hop aesthetic. He produced, mixed and wrote the hook with frequent collaborator Sonny Step who you can hear soaring over the last chorus. The song features up and coming Cleveland native Curly Chuck who is quickly making waves on the underground scene for good reason. Curly Chuck’s sound fits perfectly over this electro driven, hip hop anthem and his high level rap sensibilities give the record the edge it needs.
Mac Irv - "Prayed Up" [Video]
Prod by Madreal | Directed by Will Harris Productions
Rob $tone - "Lemon Grove" ft. Malik Burgers [Video]
San Diego’s own Rob $tone is back with another music video from his 2017 album, Don’t Wait For It. Representing his hometown, Rob releases ‘Lemon Grove’s’ official video on today,Thursday February 22nd, following the recent announcement of Rob’s ‘$tone Cold’ headlining tour.
The ‘Lemon Grove’ video was shot and recorded in none other Lemon Grove, CA, the birthplace of Rob $tone and the 1207 Collective. Raw, bruting and nostalgic, ‘Lemon Grove’ embraces the notorious ‘cali rap’ style music video similar to how Dr. Dre, NWA, and Ice Cube are famously known for. Directed by Chris Onzo, Rob perfectly displays homage to his roots through this vivacious video.
Hardy Caprio - "Rapper" [Video]
Produced by CallMeTheKid Hardy Caprio’s Rapper is the first instalment of ‘Hardy Season’, which will see the rising emcee document his life through 12 weeks of music, released episodically with a cliff-hanger teasing the next instalment.
Directed by WoWa (Yung Bane, Lady Leshurr), the music video for Rapperwas shot in Bromley.
The next in line to fly the flag for Croydon, (from where Stormzy, Section Boys and Krept & Konan also hail), Hardy Caprio has been earmarked by music critics as the 'next to blow' after gate-crashing and setting his own tone in the UK Grime, Rap and Garage scene.
The 21-year-old – who is a qualified accountant – first started making noise with his SBTV Warm-Up session, where he freestyled over Tinie Tempah's Wifey Riddim. The back-to-back release of Caprio's Hardy Season EP and his Hollywood EP in 2017 further cemented Hardy’s substantial fan base, ahead of single Unsigned (ft. One Acen)which is now certified silver, (after passing the 250,000 sales mark, racking up more than 30 million and being playlisted by BBC Radio 1 and receiving heavy rotation on Capital 1Xtra). Tracks Super Soaker and C’Mon followed prior to Hardy performing at Spotify UK's critically acclaimed inaugural live event, Who We Be Live at London’s Alexandra Palace.
Radio Base ft. Pookie F'n Rude - "Do It For The Culture" [Video]
Radio Base & Pookie F'n Rude drops new single of 2018 " Do It For The Culture "! First heard on 92.3 by Dj Carisma! Pookie F'n Rude just dropped a tape called " Im Not A Rapper Tho " go check it out now EVERYWHERE !!!!
Mike11 ft. Jeremih - "My Tata" [Video]
“My Tata,” the breakout single from rising guitarist, songwriter and producer Mike11 showcases the special chemistry between Mike11 and his collaborator on the track, American singer Jeremih. “I’ve never ran across someone who played any guitar so skillfully. I knew then that he was special, and could match any vocal attempt that I would sing,” says Jeremih about first meeting Mike11.
Jeremih goes on to recall, “Tata” was created in a breeze after I finish watching the season of Narcos before coming to the studio. I was just watching Narcos before I came over, so it was fresh on my mind to see Tata hold him [Pablo Escobar] down every episode. I feel like as a man, we all need someone to hold us down in this crazy world. The song was written to be inspiring to anybody that could relate to the first time they laid eyes on their “Tata”. No matter where it is you meet her. However, in song, I was singing I felt like I found my Tata meeting a girl while out dancing in love at first sight.”
The music video for “My Tata” follows Jeremih’s inspiration for the track. Set at a party, beautiful guests dance and drink. Mike11 sits with three stunning women, but it is obvious they are not his ‘Tata’ and he is not interested in them at all. When ‘Tata’ finally makes her appearance, she brings an element of conflict and danger with her in the form of two uninvited party guests. Producer Scott Storch makes an appearance in the video, playing a sharp-eyed bodyguard with impeccable aim. Jeremih finds his ‘Tata’ as well, a talented dancer in a red dress.
“My Tata” was directed by visionary Arrad Rahgoshay and produced by Riveting Entertainment. The video is available on Mike11’s official YouTube Channel.
“My Tata” has launched an amazing ongoing collaboration between Jeremih and Mike11. Jeremih has nothing but admiration for Mike11. “Since we created Tata, I actually had him [Mike11] come by my studio a few more time. We constructed some more dope songs, he’s that good. If you like Carlos Santana, you’ll love Mike11,” Jeremih says.
Official Website: www.mike11world.com
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mike11world
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike11world/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike11world/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mike11world
Noochie - “Confidence” ft. Rich Homie Quan [Video]
The secret is out, and everybody in hip-hop nation knows: Washington, D.C. has got it going on. If you’re a fan of beats, rhymes, cultural ferment, and musical creativity, the country’s capital has become the place to be. Wale, GoldLink, Shy Glizzy, Chaz French, and other audacious new voices from D.C. have become national figures. To that list, go ahead and add another name: Noochie, an OY Music emcee whose scalding verses and deft wordplay have set the DMV (that’s shorthand for D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia) on fire. Recently signed to Atlantic Records and in current collaborations with Grammy Award-winning Producer, Om’Mas Keith, Noochie is about to sear his powerful lyrics into the national consciousness.
If you’re a fan of DMV hip-hop, you may know Noochie best for “Gutta”, a monstrous banger with a trap beat, an irresistible flow, and an uplifting message. That song first became a viral hit in 2016, and eighteen months after its release, it still hasn’t cooled down. It’s no exaggeration to say that after “Gutta”, Noochie had his whole city behind him. “Confidence,” his latest single, builds on the success of his prior singles and mixtapes, and extends their positive themes. Assisted by multiplatinum-selling Atlanta rapper and singer Rich Homie Quan, Noochie pays tribute to independent women and their drive to succeed – women who he admires for being “on that Michelle Obama s**t”. As always, his verses are playful, quick-witted, audacious, and delivered with absolute conviction.
HotBoy Slick - "Everyday" [Video]
Hotboy Slick is an up-and-coming rapper out of Baltimore, Maryland. If you are not familiar he recently released a single with Shy Glizzy called “Drug Musik.”
“Everyday” is about Hotboy’s life and his city. Hotboy describes what goes on in his city and what he goes through daily from his own point of view. “Gotta do it for my homies, all the ones resting in peace. The sh*t I been through got my head f*cked up so much that I can’t sleep.”
DANSU - "RUN" [Video]
Tokyo based indiepop act DANSU received international attention with their catchy debut single Do Do Do. For their follow up single RUN they flew to Israël with nothing but a really bad idea, a huge radio hit, and a green bucket.