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YUNG OC OTAKU has caught our attention for his recent song “AND I”, produced by MACADEN. This serene track follows up engaging offerings like “OKC Freestyle” and Litany For Survival with a soulful, raw joint with smooth bars from OC OTAKU and a refreshing instrumental from MACADEN. Atop glistening keys, hypnotic, wistful vocal samples and crunchy percussion, YUNG OC OTAKU glides with a vivid set of bars. Give “AND I” a listen below now.

Isaiah Mostafa and Baghead have connected for a fresh song called “Cheatcode”. Mostafa, a Bay Area native now based in Brooklyn, is known for his sultry, haunting approach to contemporary R&B, laced with futuristic sounds. Baghead is a renowned San Fransisco producer with a wide-ranging discography, who seamlessly blends jazzy swing with a modern bounce, infusing his tracks with crunchy sample chops and soulful synths. Their latest track “Cheatcode” is a collaboration that makes a lot of sense, considering they both hail from the Bay Area and have a knack for futuristic, eclectic sounds that combine genres engagingly. “Cheatcode” brings out both of their strengths- as Baghead laces the track with sugary, vibrant synths and a bouncy, infectious rhythm section, which creates a strong foundation for Mostafa’s silky, dynamic vocals. The silvery, sleek new song provides refreshing vibes and an engaging vitality that keeps the listener hooked throughout. Give it a listen below now.

Gxldsoulrebel has dropped off a fresh single, titled “Baby Steps”, produced by frequent collaborator Yung Elder. A vibrant artist out of South Bend, Indiana, Soul is known for witty, defining punchlines, avid storytelling, and poetic license. His latest offering, “Baby Steps”, is a soulful, refreshing drop that utilizes coarsely chopped, psychedelic samples and detail-rich, personal lyricism to a laid-back yet haunting effect. The combination of Soul’s confessional lyricism with the emotive waves of samples makes for a rich, potent listen, presenting a memorable new cut from the Indiana artist. Give “Baby Steps” a listen below.

GR3G has dropped off a fresh single, titled “WHERE’S DA LUV ?”. GR3G, a 22-year-old independent artist hailing from the vibrant streets of South Side Chicago, has emerged as a beacon of authenticity and creativity in the Minneapolis music scene. GR3G’s journey as an artist is deeply intertwined with his roots, social justice. His latest offering, “WHERE’S DA LUV ?”, follows up engaging releases like “GIMME SPACE!” and “SUNDAY”, and it presents a soulful, focused track from the Chicago-born artist laced with undertones of catharsis. Weaving, airy guitars merge into a memorable melody atop potent, organic-sounding percussion and rich bass. GR3G comes through with a smooth yet energetic and confident delivery with engaging touches of wistfulness. A poignant, personal offering, “WHERE’S DA LUV ?” presents a strong new joint from GR3G. Give it a listen below now.

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West Coast emcee mikem nahmir is back on our pages with a fresh track called “IRON MAN”. This jazzy, hypnotic joint produced by Jimmy Stubbs harnesses nahmir’s streetwise, eclectic style with a potent track combines vigour with an effortless breeziness. Textural horns loop above gritty drums to provide a solid foundation for nahmir, who weaves together vivid, detail-rich lyrics at an energizing pace while always sounding comfortable and at home on the microphone. Following up nahmir’s recent project, THESE THINGS JUS’ HAPPEN, “IRON MAN” is an engaging new track from the West Coast lyricist. Give it a listen below.

Massachusetts artist Pareto has shared a new song called “MY TIME”, with kojima plus, and produced by Infatuation. “MY TIME” acts as the first and only single from Pareto’s upcoming project RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS, with features an array of artists from Hidden Renaissance, who he has worked with frequently. “MY TIME” contains hypnotic, ghostly production based around graceful, creeping keys and vocal samples, underscored by minimalistic percussion. On “MY TIME”, Pareto and kojima plus trade vivid, introspective verses that cut through with impact, demonstrating a natural chemistry atop Infatuation’s crystalline soundscape. Give “MY TIME” a listen here now.

Seattle artist noahillest has connected with wisdom gum and 253 RPL for a fresh 2-pack titled “Tiger Woodz / Figaros”. The soulful, laid-back release blends these artists signature sounds into a cohesive, enticing mixture. Laced with hypnotic, hazy production and sharp yet relaxed flows, “Tiger Woodz / Figaros” is unhurried yet emanates a feeling of focus. “Tiger Woodz” contains imagery-rich vocals atop vivid keys and organic percussion, while “Figaros” leaves its mark with rich, nostalgic production and personal, heartfelt verses. Give “Tiger Woodz / Figaros” a listen below now.