If you don’t think music and politics go hand-in-hand, you’re dead wrong. Art encapsulates and reflects what’s going on around it. So it should come as to no surprise that recent music releases have been serving as a commentary on police brutality and racial inequality around the world. Today, producer KLOUD and lyricist Wasiu do their part and collaborate on…
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Joey bada$$ proves simplicity is key with three new songs in The Light Pack. When the Brooklyn native isn’t donating $25,000 to the NYC homeless youth during the pandemic, he’s cooking up tracks to save the game. Lyrically, The Light Pack can’t be beaten. So if you’re fiending for some good hip hop, you’re in the right place. The pack…
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It’s real simp hours with Lido and his new track, ‘Rise,’ which happens to be just another release from his upcoming LP, PEDER Previously, the producer dropped ‘Postclubhomemusic’ and ‘How To Do Nothing,’ so we can only assume how many more songs he’ll put us in our feelings with. ‘Rise’ is definitely relatable, which is no surprise since Lido is…
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If you’re feeling down because of everything going on, the new Vokab Kompany album, Small Viktories will funk you up. The album, now out on Gravitas Recordings, is the genre-defying band’s first record since 2015, but the wait was well worth it. Not only does this album put you in the mood to groove, but it also delivers powerful commentary…
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The #MeToo movement has been spreading like wildfire in the dance music community, and honestly, it was about time. Artists are being finally being held accountable left and right. And while it’s amazing that together, we’re creating a safer scene, I think the ladies of EDM need a breather. Thankfully, Jeanie and her GRL GANG are throwing a 2-day virtual…
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The dance music industry is going hard for Black Lives Matter and Juelz is no exception. The Sable Valley resident pulled up with a squad to create ‘Renegade’ and it is everything. Mans did not disappoint, but of course, we couldn’t expect less from an RL Grime signee. Producers on the track include DARKMARK, harlyyn., Hekler, juuku, RemK, StayLoose, and…
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While we promote staying home and safe, it doesn’t mean you can’t practice shuffling at home for the next festival season! And there’s no better song than ‘Delirious’ by Maliboux. The Chicago native has a background in bass music, so you know you’ll never get bored listening to his funky take on bass house. This high energy, danceable track is…
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A few days ago, Brasstracks dropped ‘Change For Me’ with Samm Henshaw. I won’t lie, as soon as I heard about the song, it was the first thing I listened to that morning. And that’s because nobody does brass quite as well as Brasstracks. Their feel-good vibes, instrumental covers of bangers, and versatility put them on a different level. I’ve…
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New Sable Valley signee Juelz keeps putting out heat. He’d been an upcoming name in trap for a while… then his collab ‘Formula’ with trap lord and savior RL Grime dropped and we were all on our asses. The yung lad doesn’t seem to quit. Even though concert season has been put to a halt and so has his tour…
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Simp mode officially engaged. Can’t lie—the new Whethan single, ‘So Good’ got me in my bag. If you didn’t catch Proximity’s virtual Room Service Festival on YouTube, then you might have missed the 20-year old, Chicago producer as the special guest last Sunday and preview his new album. Whethan released the song on Friday and it’s been on repeat since…
