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Iman Nunez provides a potent energy with “I GOT TIME” (prod. LevyGrey, LIFEOFTHOM, & James Burns)

By Jacob Ezra

New York artist Iman Nunez has shared a new song called “I GOT TIME”. With a powerful energy and raw urgency, “I GOT TIME” is a track that grips the listener from the get-go. With hard-hitting production from LevyGrey, LIFEOFTHOM, and James Burns centred around intense key riffs and a trunk-knocking rhythm section- paired with Nunez’s commanding, deft flows- “I GOT TIME” is truly a scorching cut. Nunez especially stands out for his ability to deliver dynamic, flexible flows that engage by refusing to sit in one pocket. “I GOT TIME” is simply an exciting track to listen to, with an addictive quality and strong focus from the emcee.

Born in Washington Heights but raised in Yonkers, Nunez was introduced to hip-hop at a very young age with his uncles constantly playing Jay-Z and The Notorious B.I.G. around him. He continued to grow his passion for rapping as he got older, dropping the well-received project Everything is Everything and partnering with EQ Distro, Roc Nation‘s indie distribution platform. His latest offering “I GOT TIME” is truly a tour-de-force of hard-hitting sounds and infectious rhymes. Give the track, produced by LevyGrey, LIFEOFTHOM, and James Burns, a listen below now.

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kevspeakstruth connects with Futuristic for infectious song “New Bag”

kevspeakstruth has caught our attention for his track “New Bag”, featuring Futuristic. kevspeakstruth is a Florida artist whose infectious flows and dream-like production create a positive and uplifting experience. Initially hailing from the hip-hop mecca that is New York, Kev’s music blends the narrative-based lyricism associated with the east coast with elements of southern culture. His latest offering personifies this with its blend of grimy sonics with booming 808s and crisp percussion, paired with raw lyricism and catchy inflections. The song finds kevspeakstruth and Futuristic handling a powerful, heavy beat with ease as they trade airtight flows at a dynamic pace. Give kevspeakstruth and Futuristic’s latest single “New Bag” a listen here now.

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Nkosi Bourne is “Saving Grace” on fresh single

Brooklyn artist Nkosi Bourne has dropped off a fresh song, titled “Saving Grace”. The New York emcee has become known for his penchant for personal, storytelling lyricism, laid smoothly atop soulful sound palettes. His latest song, “Saving Grace”, continues this trend with its refreshing, emotive sampling instrumentation and potent verses. Bourne delivers laid-back yet vital verses atop winding, warm soul loops and punchy percussion on “Saving Grace”. Give Bourne’s latest a listen here.

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kurt lovely shares smooth single “otherhand.wav”

kurt lovely has shared a new single, titled “otherhand.wav”. Born in Cincinnati and raised in Columbus, lovely’s distinctive sound is influenced by the soulful, bluesy sonics of the Midwest. His latest offering “otherhand.wav” takes an organic, no-frills approach to songwriting with a jazzy, smooth cut that blends airy horns with subtle percussion for a refreshing feel. lovely comes through with a series of easy-going, heartfelt bars that emanate an effortless likability. Give lovely’s new song “otherhand.wav” a listen here now.

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Yeshua Sunn shares hazy single “YORUBBA!”

Yeshua Sunn has dropped off a new single, titled “YORUBBA!”. With hazy, atmospheric production from chiarelli and eclectic vocals from Sunn, “YORUBBA!” stands out for its genre-bending influences and psychedelic feel.

Airy, rich samples put the listener into a state of hypnosis as Sunn lays down a series of laid-back, dynamic vocals. Blending together influences from a variety of genres and sources, “YORUBBA!” contains a cosmic feel and smoky, layered sound that gives it added character. Featuring a soulful beat switch that finds Sunn delivering a more straightforward hip-hop flow on the second half, “YORUBBA!” keeps the listener on their toes with its dynamism. Check out Yeshua Sunn’s latest single “YORUBBA!” here now.

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Paris Jane impresses with “Move On It”

By Jacob Ezra

Paris Jane has caught our attention for her single, “Move On It”. A talented singer-songwriter affiliated with the eclectic The Cookie Store creative collective, Jane has been building momentum first with the release of her solo project Make Believe, alongside her work with The Cookie Store. With some strong performances on The Cookie Store’s solid the company party album, we were on the lookout for new material from Jane, and came across her recent song “Move On It”. “Move On It” impresses off the bat with its vibrant, airy production that merges rising synth lines with a bouncy, energizing house-influenced drum line. Atop the shimmering instrumentation, Jane enters with smooth, focused vocals that enhance the track’s character and vivid feel, while demonstrating an elegant delivery and range. Give “Move On It” a listen here now.

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Slimpoet shares emotive project, ‘Poetry w/ Death’

By Jacob Ezra

North Carolina artist Slimpoet, aka Myles T. Jordan, has shared a new project called Poetry w/ Death. The prolific emcee, who has been on a tear of releases recently with engaging singles like “Home/ U”, “D.B.U.”, and more, returns with his latest offering, Poetry w/ Death. This project is an introspective journey through detail-rich rhymes laid atop expansive, emotive sounds.

Unafraid to be introspective and vulnerable, Slimpoet connects with listeners through his true-to-life poetry on Poetry w/ Death. A highlight appears early in the project with “Purpose + Passion”, with its silvery, soulfully ambient production and evocative, inspiring rhymes. “izm” follows up with a sleek performance from Slimpoet atop laid-back, warm grooves. “Mary Jane”‘s balmy, jazzy production and focused vocals close the project on a high note as well. Give Poetry w/ Death a listen here now.

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rivan shares blazing new single, “get ya money”

Vermont-born, New York-based artist rivan has shared a new song called “get ya money”. The hard-working musician, who is fresh off potent releases like “BIG (tom hanks freestyle” and “paper tabs”, as well as his work with eclectic band Juicebox, returns with a blazing track in “get ya money”. Providing a motivational feel with its powerful, raw horns, grooving, potent percussion, and commanding rhymes, “get ya money” finds rivan tackling topics like remaining on your grind and staying focused, while always keeping things authentic. He displays confidence and dexterity on the mic, with dynamic flows that find him switching effortlessly between rhyme patterns and cadences. Give rivan’s latest song “get ya money” a listen here now.

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mynameisntjmack and Sol ChYld share refreshing single “proper vertigo” (prod. Wulf Morpheus)

Virginia standout mynameisntjmack has shared a new song called “proper vertigo”, featuring Camden, NJ artist Sol ChYld, and produced by Wulf Morpheus. With an engaging, infectiously breezy sound that crafts a relaxed, wistful backdrop for mynameisntjmack and Sol ChYld, “proper vertigo” seems to be an apt song for the coming fresh spring weather. Graceful keys and a resonant rhythm section give the song a balance of liveliness and relaxation, while mynameisntjmack and Sol ChYld come through with nimble, vivid verses while playing off each other’s energy. Give “proper vertigo” a listen here now.

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NAHreally and The Expert share potent single “Breaking Down in Real Time” (ft. Open Mike Eagle)

NAHreally and The Expert have dropped off a new single, titled “Breaking Down in Real Time”, featuring the lyrical genius Open Mike Eagle. The laid-back, reflective song features warm guitars and a piano riff somber undertone, underscored by calming percussion. Atop the bittersweet instrumentation, the emcees lace the track with poignant verses talking about the nature of time and mortality. Displaying a kinetic chemistry atop this hypnotic joint, NAHreally, The Expert, and Open Mike Eagle deliver a pensive new song that refreshes with its potent subject matter. Give it a listen here now.