Showing posts with label mixtapes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mixtapes. Show all posts


It is utterly insane how electric Jetcity Records can make a twenty-two track project sound. With their long-awaited debut, “Welcome To Jet City”, this high-flying Hip-Hop collective takes compilation albums to new, modern-trap heights. 


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Almost every track on “Welcome To Jet City” is a profound posse cut. Loco 2k, Nucky JMC, Rup Monsta, Skyler, Big Ox, Aye Michelle, and Ag Souljah are the prominent pyromaniacs of the album; blazing through hooks and verses with lyricism and inflections that keep the energy at an all time high. What is likewise captivating about “Welcome To Jet City” is that it is not a constant stream of original content. Rocking the ride, every now and then, is the turbulence of mainstream remixes. “Thotiana” by Blueface; “Lil Bebe” by Danileigh; “Middle Child” by J Cole; “Going Bad” by Meek Mill and Drake; each one of these records are terrifically remixed by the talents on this album, steering it into clouds of spontaneous exhilaration. Certainly, “Welcome To Jet City” may intimidate you with the length of its tracklist. However, once play is pressed, and the debut opus truly takes off, you will not regret a single song. With such an invigorating list of bangers, this soaring collective simply cannot be shot down.
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Are we living a dream or reality? The latest effort by LIV3 FR33, a Los Angeles brand spearheaded by producer-artist, NIU Kno, blurs that line with excellence. For “Life, Is But A Dream”, a compilation album outfitted with nine, lucid tracks, the artist(s) gives the themes of sleep, dreaming, and afterlife, sonic prevalence. Its features lunge from Fatlip, 777Kamikaze and Kay Franklin to Mary Dee, Korryn Gaines and NIU Kno himself, with each one of these artists delivering an idiosyncratic twist to the overall concept of the project. Samples are lush and plentiful; drums frolic in the fields of both trap and boom-bap; and the bars on “Life...” are beyond bewildering. Spin joints such as “Sleepwalking”, “Sunshine”, “Virtual Insanity”, or even the penultimate record “Walk Str8”, and the reverie of life will equivalently reveal itself to you. For “Life, Is But A Dream” is an unavoidable epiphany that LIV3 FR33 flawlessly inspires.


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The definition of an underdog expected to lose. Where the F.O.M.G Entertainment (Forever On My Grind) artist, NBJay is from, young black men are expected to be either dead or in jail by 19. However, instead of being a statistic this under dog is thinking beyond the trap, and uses his talent to propel him into rap stardom! On-the-verge artist, NBJay's new EP "Under Dog" is 5-tracks packed with money motivated hustlers anthems and trap gems! Stream the full project today on Apple Music.
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Close your eyes when you press play and let the ghost of Hiphop past whist you back to the golden era. Hiphop purist, Oluse spits it through his soul over mystic boombap canvases on new 9-track project "Thorium" as he delivers his signature brand of music. His sound is packed with jewels reminiscent of some of hiphop's greats. Enjoy the new album "Thorium" and read more about Oluse in the press release below.



Oluse is a Nigerian-American rapper based in Los Angeles, CA. His latest release is an animated music video for “Boiling Point 4788c,” one of the tracks on his nine-track EP “Thorium.” Oluse credits E-40 and Tupac as his chief musical influences as well as the time he spent traveling abroad experiencing different cultures. You can watch Oluse’s new music video for “Boiling Point 4788c” on YouTube and listen to “Thorium” on all major streaming platforms. Learn more about Oluse on his website: www.Olusemusic.com.



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Listen closely to the lyrics of Papalee, and you will feel as if he is narrating your life. That is how relatable his slick rhymes, over arcade-esque melodies, and easy delivery, over throbbing 808s comes off. To say the least, this Philadelphia artist is stylistically tasteful whilst remaining tranquilly visceral; qualities that make “Just A Matter Of Time” the album-of-the-summer contender that it is. For, it is undeniable that this album is teeming with hits. Every record within the scope of this ten track release— which sees features from Datslucy, ROLLO, SZN, Jacquie Joshua, Hooligan the Demigod, and Har— is radiating with starpower. They highlight not only Papalee’s versatility; but, likewise, the rapper’s ability to create surefire bangers in any form he pleases. From the heart-rending, melancholic ballad of an intro, “Stuck In My Ways”, to the party-ready thumpers “Know The Game”, “The Woahh”, and “Come From”; as well as the trap romance of “Queen” and “On Ur Mind”; each song brings a fresher and more exhilarating sound than the last to the overall body of work. All the while giving us a glimpse into a young man’s life, unfolding night by night, in The City of Brotherly Love. While the instrumentals of this extended-play will make it unfathomably trendy; the lyrics of Papalee himself will set it far apart from its contemporaries. This artist does not make music for the sake of making music. He views the microphone as a tool for bearing his soul; and it is “Just A Matter Of Time” before that artistry is spread across the globe. Press play, and watch the glow of Philadelphia’s new hope.



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Prepare for a mind-bending musical experience! Oh Well's new EDM album “Forging a False Reality” is packed with emotions, eerie vocals, upper-echelon production, and amazing heart. Press play and enjoy a genre crossing journey that will have you in the groove. Read more in the press release below and stream “Forging a False Reality” on Spotify today.

Oh Well is a one-piece progressive EDM project based in Chicago, Illinois. Their debut project “Forging a False Reality” combines hard-hitting drum & bass beats with orchestral swells to create a unique backdrop for thoughtful lyrics that intrigue the soul. Thick synth leads and bass drops set the tone for pianos, harps, and xylophones to battle it out while tenor vocals poke at and prod at the human condition. "Forging a False Reality" hits Spotify, Apple Music, and most major music platforms on April 1. Listeners can reserve a free copy here. Follow Oh Well on Instagram for updates on new releases.




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Ypsilanti, MI rap artist H6Z100 drops his latest mixtape project, “Came From Money 2” that features a special guest appearance from Grand Rapids, MI’s own TheHomieRedd, among other heavy-hitters. On the 2nd installment of his mixtape series, H6Z100 lays out 4 exclusive new-age bangers that all pack a powerful punch and offers up a variety of styles from the on-the-verge rapper. The bouncy opener, “Foreign” launches the project with an air of motivation setting the tone for “CFM2”. “Made A Promise” is the oath of a young hustler on a trajectory to pull himself out of the streets. Then listen as “Talk My Shit” unloads a high energy trap anthem that tells prolific real life stories with heavy conscious undertones. The outro track, “Head High” is light and smooth. The song calms the pace, ending the collection on a more mellow note. Aside from TheHomieRedd, other guest features on “Came From Money 2” include J10 of Port Gibson, MS and Bizzy from Detroit, MI. If you’re into raw, gritty rap filled with dope lyricism and heart, stream “Came From Money 2” today.


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 From Ypsilanti, MI comes rap artist H6Z100 with the release of his dope new mixtape effort titled “Came from Money Vol. 1”. Featuring 7 exclusive tracks, the budding emcee drops nothing but hot lines and witty metaphors while flexing a multitude of deliveries, proving that he’s serious with the bars. Reminiscent to the styles of fellow Michigan natives Royce Da 5’9 and Tee Grizzley, his wordplay is smart with the rawness of the streets. Handling the rhymes and vocals himself with no guest features, H6Z100’s flow embodies that gritty Midwest sound that’s running the game right now. Mixing things up a bit, he makes it a point to touch on various topics like hustlin’, loyalty, and even love as he slows it down for the ladies on the smooth “Takes My Breath Away” that’s an ode to a woman’s beauty. Other highlights on the mixtape include the hard-hitting, braggy “OhLord” where H6Z100 goes in over a booming, bass-heavy beat, and “The 6” that finds the artist in an introspective mood. Definitely worth checking out, stream Came from Money Vol. 1 today.

“Came From Money Vol. 1” 



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Detroit native Godspeed2 presents his debut EP titled, Dues, featuring six exclusive tracks that officially introduces him to the world as an influential emcee. For the album, the rap artist, poet and published author channels the energy of some of his favorite artist as a way of paying homage to them. Throughout Dues, he addresses an array of critical topics such as inner-city violence, intra-cultural struggle, bigotry, hypocrisy, politics, dancing, partying, sex, and love. The interesting thing about the EP is how Godspeed2 opens up a dialogue about issues plaguing the world without dismissing or condemning them, a tough feat for an emcee fresh out the gate. Highlights on the album include the jazzy, conscious opener “In The D,” and the bouncy, introspective “The Night.” A track worth mentioning is the subtly explicit “Vibrations” where GodSpeed2 goes in-depth about an intimate encounter over production that has a big feel and even bigger hook delivered by featured guest, The Remedy. To support Godspeed2's latest album effort, stream Dues on all digital platforms and be on the lookout for his upcoming follow-up project, Afraid of the Dark, coming soon.



“Dues” EP 




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Hiphop is alive and well! As evidence Mada Atoms delivers the perfect blend of newage and conscious hiphop with new album "Distractions". The freestyle battle veteran shares intimate pieces of his life with 10-tracks of head knocking bangers that give good classic hiphop vibes. Listen as the rising LA mc, Mada, raps his heart out with alot a dope heartfelt joints. Stream "Distractions" today and follow Mada Atoms' growing movement below.