2021 is KOTA The Friend’s year. We’re only 3 months deep and he’s already blessed us with Lyrics To GO, Vol. 2, ‘Contact’ alongside Caleborate, and now a joint project with Statik Selektah. To Kill A Sunrise is a ten-track offering that proves the duo are a perfect match. Statik crafts the perfect canvas for KOTA’s incredible lyrical performance. From boom…
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Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats are back at it again with UNLOCKED 1.5. For the second-ish iteration of this joint album, you can expect huge features from the likes of Smino, Joey Bada$$, Sango, and more. If UNLOCKED wasn’t iconic enough, this version of remixes will change your life. The first album was full of hard classic rap beats and flows…
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Today we’re hyped to bring a rapper you should have on your radar. PAV4N is making his way (virtually) across the pond with his new track, ‘BREATHE,’ produced by Sonnyjim and My Cousin Vinnie. The song is out now on 4NC¥ (Foreign Currency), a global platform and network for groundbreaking musicians and visual artists. Who is PAV4N? Just one of the…
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People don’t like social media because of the drama, the politics, and the toxicity. But in recent years, I’ve found it a super helpful tool to stay informed without mainstream media skewing the news. The radicalization of Noname through fans’ education on Twitter has been a sight to see. And it just proves all the good that can come from…
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When you think about quality rap, Caleborate & KOTA The Friend are two artists that instantly come to mind. The past year has made frivolous, overly materialistic party rap feel disconnected from reality. Clubs have been closed and social interaction has been minimal. Thankfully great art is shining through, acting as a companion to ease us all through the weird…
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We haven’t forgotten that this month is Black History Month. After a year of self-reflection, non-Black folks are finally able to be educated as well as educate ourselves on the harsh truths of racism. Here at FUXWITHIT, we’re really thankful that so many artists took time this month to relay their personal experiences through their art. And we can only…
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Maryland-based producer and Partica co-founder, Runnit, is one of our favorite artists on the rise. The Trap2 pioneer has collaborations with Tvboo, releases on Quality Goods Records, and Partica isn’t looking too bad right now either, so it’s safe to say that Runnit has set himself up pretty nicely. Runnit has recently released ‘Slugs’ on Partica Artist Group, a single…
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DBangz is proof that working hard and being unique will get you far in the rap game, and his latest release ‘The Source’ featuring Jae Zole confirms that. The Phoenix-born, Los Angeles-based lyricist goes hard in this track, securing him as one of the rappers to watch in 2021. The come-up is never easy. DBangz has had his shares of…
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With 2021 starting off in Lockdown for the U.K., new music is on everyone’s minds but is still in short supply. However, one new breakthrough act has emerged in the tough times we’re facing and he has a lot to say. Central Cee, the 22 year old West Londoner, isn’t new to spitting real life bars – having been uploading…
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‘Judas And The Black Messiah: The Inspired Album’ Features Jay-Z x Nipsey Hussle, Nas, Black Thought, A$AP Rocky & More
by Colinby ColinJudas And The Black Messiah: The Inspired Album is the pinnacle of an audio companion for a film. The project is executive produced by Hit-Boy, RCA’s SVP of A&R Dash Sherrod, Ryan Coogler and RCA’s SVP of Marketing/CEO of Six Course Inc. Archie Davis. The film tells the story of Fred Hampton, Chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, and…