Rap

seeyousoon supergroup member Wahid is breaking off from the pack in his latest release, What’s In A Name?,  where the rapper introduces himself in two tracks, ‘AKA’ and ‘WAHID.’ Having opened for the likes of Vince Staples, Saba, KRS one, and more, Wahid utilizes this EP as a chance to allow people to get to know him, as his own person,…

With much anticipation and excitement within a short amount of time, Juelz surprises listeners with his ‘2021 Juelz Remix Tape.’ Yes, it’s that time of the year again where the iconic racecar-infused producer flips some of the hottest tracks of the year, creating yet another compilation of pure gems to store up for a lifetime. Fans from all over have…

Christmas has officially come early. After teaming up to drop one of the best projects of the year in King’s Disease II, Nas & Hit-Boy are back with a 9-track release entitled Magic. Living up to its name, the new release proves that their chemistry only increases with time. Nas is sounding as sharps as he has as of late and…

Last month, Louis Futon blessed us with the masterpiece that is Couchsurfing. The way the LA-based producer is able to find the perfect balance of modern and vintage sounds, there’s no doubt this album will stand the test of time. It’s the ideal medley of electro-soul, funk, and hip-hop and the artist managed to bring together artists from all over…

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…

In 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…