Tut Moses is back at it with some new-age trap, and his latest hit single - Justified- is the epitome of such Hip Hop. Tut jumps out on the Bias produced beat with an intense, staccato cadence that is impressive to both naysayers and fans. His high-register delivery over Bias' canvas, reminds me of the minimalist production style we’ve seen with Drake’s resident engineer. The chorus has enough buoyancy to inspire a dab session with the crew and also the perfect amount of smoothness to garner heavy rotation on a Cali joy ride. 

The artist has shown some rapid progress with his soul-grabbing ability to infuse the traditional lyrical flair on the vibrant track. It is very easy to resonate with this artist as he touches on everyday stuff that we can all relate to, while yet remaining sharp on the mic. Tut has done an amazing job as he searches for ways to engage emotions with his vocal tone on the beats. Tut’s music is compelling as he easily positions himself at the forefront of the next wave.

#FOLLOW
Tut Moses Twitter | Instagram




A-town looks like we have another one! Fresh out of the hot bed of Atlanta, GA comes a new trippy sound from an eccentric artist, Frylock Jacques. Frylock bring us his new 5-track banger, Outerspace EP. This ATLien's project is consistent with a spacey, hard hitting production to match his out of orbit melodic style. 

Frylock makes reference to space often on the project, which he says is a metaphor for marijuana. Jacques says marijuana medication and staring at the stars played an intricate part in his creative process. The entire project was actually recording by a makeshift studio that he setup in his Saturn car, that allowed him to roll around, smoke, and record! 

With the unique energy and sound that he carries, it wouldn't surprise us to hear Frylock making hits with the likes of Migos, Lil Uzi Vert, or Travis Scott any day now. He recently shared his story via audio bio with USA Blog Network. Listen to the EP and interview today! 

Recent Interview




#FOLLOW


Charlotte, North Carolina emcee Banknote Mitch has been floating around the industry since around 2009 and it is clear that he has found his voice and established his sound. #WhoHot is an introspective journey into the mind of a 32-year-old hip-hop veteran and a man who has experienced the ups and downs in his personal life. From overcoming obstacles of doing time for attempted murder to signing a record deal with G-Unit's Bang'em Smurf. The trials and tribulations of Banknote Mitch are on full display with #WhoHot a project that doesn't simply glorify his gang-related narrative, but tells both sides of the story to provide an honest perspective on his experience. Mitch isn't sugar coating anything here and his scathing approach to the microphone is very in-your-face and elaborate, a style that is a testament to his confidence and self-awareness. Check out #WhoHot below exclusively on datpiff.com.




Houston, Texas experienced a hip-hop renaissance in the early 2000's and they brought their local culture to the hip-hop forefront. Chopped and screwed records, sippin' lean, and keeping it trill became common themes amongst rappers from all over the country. Although music has been inspired by the Houston sound from rappers from other regions, nothing beats the authentic Houston emcee that is really from the culture. Real Smokesta is exactly that, cut from the same cloth as the pioneers that popularized the sound (Even collaborating with Paul Wall on "Here For Everything") Real Smokesta is bringing it back to the essence with "What Cha Doin" feating Deadend Redd and Guilla. Although this track has clear Houston traditionalist elements, it also has a modernized bop that is built to exist in 2018. Look for "What Cha Doin" to take over the clubs and look for Real Smokesta to put that real Houston sound back to the forefront.


Filthy Frank aka Charlie Fortune is a California-based emcee with a lot to prove. His latest work “I AINT TELLIN” is an introspective trip into the street life. "I AINT TELLIN” is backed by a cinematic visual directed by Filthy Frank himself as he gives us a detailed look into his day-to-day life and also a little peak at his gun collection. Filthy Frank is a triple-threat; videographer, rapper, and entrepreneur being that he is CEO of Thirdanglegroupllc. Look out for Flithy Frank to continue to be a driving force in the West-Coast rap scene and make sure you pick up his upcoming album Da Truth when it drops. 


Gran Larson is all about his squad on his new single "Winnin" which debuted via his Soundcloud on March 9th. Coming out of Dallas, Texas Larson is looking to put his city on the map. Up to this point Dallas has been an under-represented region of the country for hip-hop and has yet to have found its sound or identity, but Larson could be the catalyst. With a modernized bounce to go along with a strong delivery and tight cadence, Larson seems to have his approach to the microphone down to a science. It should be no surprise that Larson has been releasing music since 2012 when you hear "Winnin" it is easy to identify that he has a trained ear for beats and knows what fits in the pocket of his flow. Larson lists Biggie, Scarface, and Outkast as his influences and the combination makes complete sense when listening to him rap. Check out "Winnin" below and look out for more from Gran Larson coming soon


Chicago native Sir Lance V has an anthem for the club with "BOUNCE" an upbeat dance record that still keeps that hip-hop edge. With a bass-heavy instrumental and melodic autotune-driven vocals "BOUNCE" has the formula for a hit. Sir Lance is a multi-dimensional entertainer who is not only a signer/song writer but he also has a bachelors degree in theatre and drama. As if acting and making music wasn't enough, Lance has danced with Toni Braxton, Usher, Jagged Edge, Kanye, and Beyonce. Lance is currently based in Los Angeles where he is focusing on his music career and "BOUNCE" is a great start. Expect big things coming from Sir Lance V all over the entertainment industry.