California love has never been more real. Watsonville native Kabwasa is in the cut, flaunting his state in his latest release, an EP called Westside. Now based out of Los Angeles, the rapper reps the coast with two tracks that share just how much he adores his home. He shares with us, “There’s a lot of rappers reppin the Bay Area…
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Ayotemi Puts His Versatility On Display with Foolie $urfin-Produced ‘peon’
by Victor Lovoby Victor LovoIn this fast-paced world we live in, it’s important to remember to slow down and take a quick breath, and that’s just what Maryland native Ayotemi’s ‘peon’ reminds us to do. Although hailing from Maryland, the young talent’s Nigerian roots shine through and provide the foundation for his soulful take on hip-hop with influences ranging from Afro-Beat to R&B. Beyond…
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We’re a simple blog—we see KAYTRANADA drop music, we write about it. And on November 19, the GRAMMY Award-winning artist dropped the Intimidated EP, made up of three tracks that represent KAYTRANADA in a nutshell. Supported by R&B songstress H.E.R., modern soul artist Thundercat, and Newark rapper Mach-Hommy, Intimidated lives up to its name, making anyone who release around that time quake. The title…
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Philadelphia-bred Louis Futon has been on our radar for over 5 years due to his ability to meld together electronic, hip-hop, r&b, and funk into one sexy sound. Since his hit track ‘Wasted On You’ made its way into our hearts (and playlists), we’ve seen him grow into the powerhouse we know and love today. His mainstage appeal captured our…
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Criminally underrated Crenshaw rapper Nana has been given the nickname “L.A.’s Next Best Storyteller” by DJ Booth for a reason. His silky-smooth streams of consciousness, soulful flow, and laidback production style are the epitome of West Coast rap’s chill energy. For his newest song, Nana enlists the help of Kent Jamz to sing the catchy hook on ‘Real Real.’ The…
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One of XAVAGE‘s most highly-anticipated IDs is finally here. ‘Damage’ featuring DARKMARK is a certified heater. The track may sound familiar as it was featured in our Electric Hawk Radio Takeover. Since dropping it in the mix, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the full release. Proving to be worth the wait, ‘Damage’ effortlessly balances a powerful rap influence with some hard-hitting…
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Rap’s most exciting group is back. seeyousoon return to the scene with their sophomore album HZLIKEHELL. The Floridian 9-piece-collective burst onto our radar with the impactful single ‘Steamy’ and followed it up with their exceptional album VIDÉ in 2020. Experimental, aggressive, and effortlessly charismatic, seeyousoon are everything we need in rap. While many artists are cursed by the sophomore slump, HZLIKEHELL cements…
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Making an iconic return to the scene, Grandtheft shares his newest album, Wild Ways. A full fifteen-track project filled with nothing but anthems and underground staples. Honoring up-and-coming hip-hop artists as well as his journey throughout the years. This work of art has a lot of surprises and amazing characteristics to talk about. Containing many different emotions, flows, and overall styles.…
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Last year, Aminé delivered one of our favorite records of 2020, Limbo. Since then, the Portland rapper has remained pretty quiet, only releasing the deluxe version of the album and appearing on the soundtrack for Space Jam: A New Legacy since then. But now, Aminé is back with an energetic new track, ‘Charmander,’ where he plays with new sounds and shows…
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Foreign Beggars graduate PAV4N has been putting in work to bring us fresh hip-hop and electronic music through his 4NC¥ imprint. But now, he joins breakbeat boss Krafty Kuts on Westwood Recordings for his newest track, ‘The Sauce’. The Brighton producer has been around for over a decade, banging out beats in hip-hop, glitch-hop, and any electronic subgenre you can…