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Cozz wants you to know it’s ‘Nothing Personal’

Kash — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 05:32:03 +0000

The Dreamville crew finished off 2015 with a sequel to their Revenge of the Dreamers mixtape and today West Coast member Cozz dropped a free mixtape titled Nothing Personal. The 13 track mixtape features production from long time collaborator Meez with some additional hands from a few other producers. Cozz hasn’t missed a step with his bars since his last project dropped, rather he’s developed into a stronger lyricist and songwriter. After initial listen a few standouts are ‘My Side’, ‘Grey Goose’ and ‘Grow’. Stream Nothing Personal below.

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FUXWITHITFRIDAYS – Week 99

Colin — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 00:07:41 +0000

Happy New Year! With the first falling on a Friday, you know we’re kicking the year off with a fresh FUXWITHITFRIDAYS. Week 99 kicks off with the new smash from Kanye West ‘Facts’. From there we get into some trap heaters from Stooki Sound and LUUDE x Twerl. Other standouts include a ‘Hula Hoop’ flip from DJ Hood x Might Mouze x Gifted 6, We Are Nuts! bass house remix of ‘The Next Episode’ and VOLO’s trip to the ‘Pacific’. We cap it all off with some rap, including a new cut from Dreamville’s Cozz and the Logic, Killer Mike and Slug collab. It’s a wide variety but every track is worthy of a few spins at the least. Bump the playlist and look out for next week’s, we’ve got something special to celebrate 100.

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8 Rappers You Should Be Listening To

FUXWITHIT — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:54:47 +0000

With so many rappers claiming their mixtape is fire, how do you know who’s really got that heat and who’s warm as a refrigerator? Thankfully the homies here at FUXWITHIT have you covered. We’ve put together a list of the top 8 rappers you need to be listening to right now.

Goldlink

In the past few years the DMV native has been blowing up the internet, getting love from DJs, every major blog and landing on the radar of XXL and Hot 97. His debut project The God Complex proved he was here to stay, but it’s his most recent works that have really impressed. From his Songs From Scratch collab with Chet Porter to his work with Falcons (‘Aquafina’, ‘Vroom’) and the huge single ‘Dance On Me’, Goldlink is proving to be one of the hottest rappers of the year. He’s also the only rapper to work with ZHU…so there’s that too.

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IshDARR

When you think about hip-hop, Milwaukee might be the last city that comes to mind, but with IshDARR leading the charge, that’s guaranteed to change. His most recent project Old Soul, Young Spirit is the perfect description of his sound. The 18 year old naturally embodies elements of the golden era of hip-hop with a new school swag. He’s just as at home rhyming over soulful beats as he is going in on trap or even future bass (‘Sugar’). With an ear for great production, a killer flow and personal and relatable lyircs, IshDARR is hard not love and he gets more enjoyable with every spin.

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Sylvan LaCue (QuESt)

Former Visionary Music Group artist and Miami native, QuESt, has been struggling to find his way in the game for years. After some initial success and hype he released several mixtapes that just didn’t quite hit. Finally last year QuESt found his place dropping Searching Sylvan. Not only was it one of the best releases of last year, it’s one of the best concept albums of the past decade. The storytelling, narratives and individual tracks can be compared alongside Kendrick Lamar’s debut Good Kid, m.A.A.d City and classics from Masta Ace and Prince Paul. The release signified a huge turning point in QuESt’s career creating a slew of rumours around his placement on the esteemed XXL freshman list in 2014. Though he didn’t make the final cut, his skills are undeniably above many of the selections, leading us to believe XXL needs to #WiseUp. After taking some time off, partying in LA and then soul searching, Sylvan’s search came to a conclusion with him finding himself again. He recently announced that he would be dropping his QuESt moniker and be known by his real name Sylvan LaCue. With the recently announced follow-up project Far From Familiar on the way soon, Sylvan is in the position to prove that he truly is next up.

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Your Old Droog

When Droog put out his self titled debut EP it wasn’t long before conspiracy theorists began having a field day. They almost had the internet convinced that Droog wasn’t a new emcee but rather a side project of the legendary nasty Nas. After letting it ride for a minute to build hype, Droog stepped out of the shadows and displayed himself as the Brooklyn MC we’ve come to love. A true embodiment of the golden era of rap; Droog gets down over minimalistic, boom bap beats, letting his razor sharp punchlines and incredible wordplay take centre stage. One listen to ‘Nutty Bars’ and you’ll see why it’s one of the best displays of wordplay since GZA’s ‘Labels’. Keeping the momentum rolling in 2015, YOD gave fans two of the finest rap EPs of 2015 in Kenison and The Nicest. Adding to his persona as a no-nonsense real emcee, Droog has been bodying radio shows and live performances with the air of a seasoned vet. If you listen to rap for the bars, Droog will have you hitting rewind for days.

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Cozz

If you haven’t heard Cozz, you’ve been sleeping – for real. The L.A. native who signed to J.Cole’s Dreamville imprint in 2014 dropped his debut album Cozz & Effect and it is one of the best albums of 2014. The west coast kid has been touring with Cole and the rest of the Dreamvillains in an effort to reach a larger audience but capturing new fans shouldn’t be too difficult. Upon first listen of the album it’s clear that Cozz has a story tell and the up-and-comer is hungry. His voice inflection has depth and the emotion in his delivery shines through on every track. Cozz also doesn’t have a “classic” west coast sound, rather the beats sound very east coast but the subject matter and swagger is clearly Inglewood inspired. Of the 12 track album there are none that are skip worthy and at least half are repeat worthy. Listen to Cozz and thank us later.

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P.Keys

DC based rapper P.Keys first clocked onto our radar when he flipped Kaytranada’s ‘Not To Play With’. Keys didn’t waste anytime following up the release of flips of Troyboi and Mr. Carmack, both of which were supported by the original artists. The flips developed a strong fan base that perfectly lead to his debut EP Nobody. The project shows his range, with him going in over a variety of sounds with everything from emotionally driven downtempo rap to upbeat future bass. His biggest release to date is the G-house collab he did with Zeier ‘Shuffle On’. The anthem has been getting support from everyone from Valentino Khan to Dr Fresch and more. When it comes to fusing hip hop and electronic sounds, P.Keys is one of the best out.

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Black EL

Working with producers Durkin and Victor Radz, Black EL created a new sound dubbed “Space Wave”. The combination of vibey, bass heavy beats and smoothed out flows go together like gin and juice. His lyrical abilities are nothing to lookover with his skills ranging from personal storytelling, to witty punchlines and thought provoking bars. Each track is a trip into his psyche and with one spin of L_ST he’ll feel like a close friend. Whether you’re riding in the whip or cooling out on a Summer’s day, Black EL is the perfect theme music.

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Lil Dicky

Listening to David Burd rap under his pseudonym is really the only obstacle here. With a name like Lil Dicky it’s hard to press play and take the music seriously – but that’s all part of the plan. The Chelthenham rapper has taken the Internet by storm with a handful of comedy themed tracks all accompanied by equally hilarious videos. We wrote a little bit about Dicky when his album dropped and one thing is certain, Lil Dicky is dope. His story is not that of someone who was trapping out the bando or moving weight up and down the interstate. Rather, Dicky’s story is similar to that of someone living in a middle class household, who went on to college, got a job and decided to just say ‘fuck it, I’m going to live my dream’. Though his subject matter is comedic, his skill is undeniable. Dicky is capable of putting rhymes together with a smooth and fast paced flow and the bars aren’t weak. This University of Richmond alumni put together a solid debut effort and if you aren’t listening now, you should.

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Like the list? Think we overlooked one of the best out? Let us know in the comments and on Facebook and Twitter.

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Cozz – Knock Tha Hustle (Remix) ft. J.Cole

Kash — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:15:09 +0000

Dreamville’s Cozz dropped the visuals to his joint ‘Knock Tha Hustle’ but this isn’t the original folks – this is the remix. Featuring two verses from J.Cole, this joint is one of the dopest rap records out right now. There really isn’t much more to say because the music really speaks for itself. This track is featured on his first Dreamville release and you can get Cozz & Effect here. Watch the black and white visuals below.

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Cozz – Ya Know Dat

Kash — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:40:33 +0000

Cozz & Effect. We’ve covered Cozz’s previous tracks and we’re definitely rocking with the latest Dreamville signee. This latest track comes from ‘Cozz & Effect‘ – the first release from the West Coast kid since signing to Cole’s label. The beat comes courtesy of Meez and is sure to bump heavy in you car deck. Cozz plays with his flow on the verses and crafts a pretty catchy hook. Cop the album kids – Cozz is nice, and you know that.

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Cozz – Wait’s Over

Colin — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 17:00:25 +0000

Cozz aka Cody Macc aka Dreamville’s newest signee, just unleashed a new track entitled ‘Wait’s Over’. The track starts out with some raw bars, “Dropping bombs over the population, through a conversation, fuck your confirmation, it’s Cozz and Cole the domination”. And that’s just the beginning. Overall the lyrics, wordplay and rough delivery are all on point. Considering the title of this track, it looks like his Cozz N Effect mixtape will be dropping soon. If you’re just hearing Cozz for the first time be sure to check out ‘Knock The Hustle’, ‘Dreams’, and ‘I Need That’. Cozz is no joke, so don’t sleep.

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