Rap

Holy shit! This is the best freestyle since Black Thought went H.A.M. on Flex. Tory Lanez dropped his new album this morning but on his press run he dropped a very impressive freestyle at Sway’s Universe. The more I think about how to describe it the more I realize I won’t do it justice. Listen to the kid snap. Memories Don’t…

Drizzy is going hard for 2018. After breaking streaming records with the release of Scary Hours , Drake is back with rising Memphis rapper Blocboy JB. The track features an icy, snapping trap beat and has Drake kicking off the first verse and handling the hook, with Blocboy dropping a verse of his own. It’s catchy, hard hitting, and it’s…

Alexander Lewis’ talents continue to increase with time. ‘Clockwise’ puts this on full display with a genre-bending ride that’ll leave you in awe. Opening with a soulful vocal sample, it quickly gets looped as snapping drums are overlaid. As the beat builds, newcomer Nick Row (KRANE’s ‘PCP’) drops some hot bars. Fitting the songs concept, Row rips through the hours…

Toronto trio Keys N Krates are back with the release of their debut album Cura. With only 9 tracks, the group opts to focus on quality over quantity. This comes as a fresh breath in the streaming era. The quality is what we’ve to expect from KnK but the sound veers in a new direction. Their signature is still carried…

If you’re a rap fan and you’re not following S’natra, you’re fucking up. The Harlem emcee has been steadily impressing us for over year. With Brasstrack’s Ivan Jackson pretty much acting as his exclusive producer, he’s yet to release anything that’s less than great (see ‘Power,’ ‘Opposite Ways’ & ‘Tonight Freestyle’). ‘Offerings’ keeps the consistency flowing. The first verse mixes…

Mr. Turn Down For What, Lil Jon, is back with his most raucous record in a minute with ‘Alive’. With Party Favor, & FKi 1st on the beat and features from Offset and 2 Chainz, this has club smash written all over it. Lil Jon kicks the track off screaming at you about how good life is. It’s exactly what…

Vincent is back with a remix that’s sure to slaughter sets for the forseeable future. The rework builds on the strong foundation of Blaise’s ‘Dua,’ carrying over the icy piano and infectious hook, while injecting in an absurd amount of energy. When the bass and snapping drums come in just before the one minute mark, you’ll think “damn this goes…

Since the release of Searching Sylvan, Sylvan LaCue has consistently proven he’s one of the best rappers out. While he may not receive the popularity or looks of artists like J. Cole and Chance The Rapper, the quality of his music is certainly on par. With the release of Apologies in Advance, Sylvan proves this once more. While a large portion…

The long-awaited collaboration between MadeinTYO, Mac Miller, and Carnage has finally arrived. A year after expected drop date, ‘Learn How To Watch’ is the newest track from Carnage. The track drops in anticipation of his sophomore album and while it’s the perfect festival song, only one listen through is all you need. Mac Miller has a refreshing verse that fits well with Carnage’s production,…

Following ‘Glitter’ and ‘Flute Loop,’ Keys N Krates are back with another standout single from their upcoming CURA album. ‘Do What You Do’ sees them switching things up once more, this time taking a laid-back soulful direction. It’s the feeling of a warm summer evening in the city. The sun is setting, the air is amiable and there’s an electric…