Since 2013, Smoove Gotti has been sharpening his sword. Locked in the lab, with beat after beat swirling around him, the Ohio rapper has been in a chrysalis of musical development. Now, he is finally ready to emerge. “Faded”, “Hell Yeah” (feat. Oh), and “Shattered Star” (feat. Corey Jones), are a few outtakes from his six year sessions; all culminating into a blitzkrieg release for 2019. They each,...

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After having released their first installment in the “Koinda” series a little over a month ago, the powergroup Koindanomics has returned with “Koinda Vol. 2”. Contrary to their last effort, “Koinda Vol. 2” proffers a total of fifteen tracks with a revised cast of stars. Verily, this project sees the recurrence of the first’s phenomenal artists, such as P5YCHONOMIXXX, BLAKFIST, CG Que, and Brian Nightingale; however, it likewise...

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New York City R&B duo, Majix, is definitely on a mission to dominate both coasts. After a move from their Eastern home to the city of Los Angeles, they have released the titanic “Thirsty”: a piano-driven, R&B banger that sees both singers shine. “Thirsty” borrows elements from both trap and R&B, blending them into a jubilant rush of sounds. With 808s and snares running underneath cinematic progressions, the...

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 Taking a break from his current D series, The Specialist Musik releases an ode for the day reserved for lovers. Better late than never, this 3 piece set serves as a gift to those that didn't get a gift or expected a little bit more.   Artwork: attached Social media: Twitter @SpecialistMusik Instagram @music_visionary Contact: Specialistmusik27@gmail.com ...

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On what was Hip-Hop founded? Funk. The early architects of this powerful genre used funk rhythms and samples as the baseline for their rhymes; and ever since, the two art forms have upheld the closest relationship. So close, that Hip-Hop artist of today still harken back to the danceable genre and honor it with their own, fresh creations. For instance, Owen Mc Grory, and his soulful “OHH BABY”....

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An alluring melody, matched with rattling hihats, are the first sounds you’ll hear on “Upset Stomach”. That is before Brasko attacks the modern-trap beat with a torrent of bars. The moment this Nebraskan upstart opens his mouth, the speaker-shaking banger can not be stopped. It’s evident that Brasko has been rapping since his youth. The lyrics and flow you will hear on this two minute and forty-three second...

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When the national, musical spotlight was first shone on Chicago, the sound of the Midwest city was championed for its exposure of the roughness and violence that plagued its Southside streets. Windy City rappers were rocketed to fame through their ability to express themselves with “Drill Music”; however, since then, a change has transpired. Haven freed themselves from the trap of their war-torn neighborhoods, some of these artists...

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A soulful, old school beat makes every lyric Lui Vi spits hit ten times harder. By the end of “Let It Go”, he has worked magic over the kiid twan production and stepped that much further down his path to excellence. The Chicago-born/Atlanta-based rapper has released myriad records on his Soundcloud— most racking in tens of thousands of plays— however, “Let It Go” is an evolution in artistry....

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“She said ‘I’m not that type of girl’ / So, I said, ‘What type of girl are you?’” By no means will you often-time run across a street-hardened, trap anthem dedicated to the ladies. A joint that real ones can innately relate to, and bump shamelessly for their significant other. To many, making a record that embraces both worlds is challenging; however, for Augusta, Georgia, J-Roc 3D, it...

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Three tracks is all Philly G needs to spice up your week. With an EP titled “Light Sauce”, produced entirely by Sub Q Taneous, this Boston, Massachusetts rapper establishes himself as an artist deserving the utmost applaud. He exercises versatility with this project; aiming the first two songs at his female crowd, and the last at those of us who appreciate introspective rap. Acoustic instruments are massive components...

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“Sugar water, no koolaid in sight...” For any one well acquainted with living in urban, American poverty, these bars will shake a part of your soul. Although their rapper, LOF BOSSGHETTO, delivers them in s suave, autotuned blur, they pack a poignant punch. Such is the trend for many bars in the New York spitter’s recent release, “94”: an open-hearted, modern-trap hit produced by DJ FLII. The record...

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A viral, dance trend is the only thing standing between Brandnew Swayy and mainstream stardom. When he drops the music video and challenge to his latest record, “Just Jig”, he’ll shatter the glass ceiling and immediately rocket into fame. He already has the artistic talent. “Just Jig”, by its lonesome, is a contagious, trap banger, outfitted with a spirited delivery, dazzling flow, and party-starting rhythm. From the groove,...

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New York will forever and always be the mecca of Hip-Hop. Whether rocking the radio with its take on trap music, or celebrating the Golden Era, boom-bap sound it birthed, The Empire State will always be at the forefront of rap. Likewise, its emcees will always be some of the best this country has to offer. Case in point: Enlightenment, a Buffalo trio devoted to resurrecting real rap....

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