North Carolina artist Myles T. Jordan is no stranger to our platform, and with good reason. The talented lyricist and I’ll Never Die affiliate has had a prolific, strong year, with releases like the expansive pUre (R.D.S.), and a string of poignant singles. His latest, “A Beautiful Rap Theory”, finishes the year strong with jazzy, atmospheric production that suits the emcee’s sharp, thoughtful verses and smooth delivery. Immersive and rich, the production’s concoction of silky horns, airy keys, and dream-like strings feels like the perfect backdrop for Jordan’s vivid, pensive flows. Take a listen to “A Beautiful Rap Theory” here now.
g3mst0n3 has caught our attention for her ethereal new 3-song release, holy trinity, produced by JUNE!. This soulful, warm project features celestial instrumentation and potent, emotive vocals that captivate throughout. The dream-like, hypnotic beauty of title track opener “holy trinity” is simply engrossing, as g3mst0n3 weaves together deeply heartfelt vocals atop surreal guitars and organic percussion. “field of blooom” features organic, laid-back horns and poignant percussion, while a cohesive back and forth between Jay Cinema and g3mst0n3 showcases a natural chemistry and smoothness. Give g3mst0n3’s latest offering holy trinity a listen below!
$in and Funk Logik have dropped off a new 4-pack, titled Cu1ltu3. With features from SeanWyze and Brandon Lott, the project’s dark, cohesive, mystical sound brings something refreshing to the table, enhanced by poetic, vivid lyricism. The creeping, thought-provoking pace of opener “Culture/Freedom” gives it an intriguing, expansive depth, while the meditative pianos and introspective lyricism of “Window Pane” are gripping and evocative. The weaving, lush off-kilter production of “$upreme Clientele” has the song living up to its name, accompanied by dusky, raw flows that distill the track’s nocturnal, sharp sonics.
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Charlotte, NC artist King Adroit has caught our attention for his fresh single, “The Gentleman”. The 34 year-old MC has an eclectic taste of the golden era with rich, vibrant sampled records and poignant lyricism. His unorthodox rhyme patterns that seem to be off-beat and off-topic, and yet they add up to a cohesive and engaging style overall. His most recent project Himology, Vol. 1 created a strong impression with its smoky, jazz-tinged smoothness, and he seems to be following up that trend with his new song “The Gentleman”. The North Carolina emcee sounds poised here atop silky jazz-laced production with nostalgic undertones, deftly weaving together imagery-rich verses with a laid-back delivery. Check out King Adroit’s latest song “The Gentleman” below now.
The Ian Moore has shared a new single, titled “Highs and Lows”, featuring danny G. The versatile St. Louis artist continues to expand into new territory with each release, cohesively blending genres like hip-hop, indie, folk, pop, and more. With a prolific catalogue of eclectic releases, Moore has been showcasing his skills as both a melodic vocalist and rapper. For his latest song, titled “Highs and Lows”, he connects with danny G for an emotive song that touches on experiencing extreme low points in your life, and being able to pull yourself back from that feeling, to reach a point where you are at the top of the world. It’s a relatable new cut that features heartfelt performances from The Ian Moore and danny G, backed by engaging instrumentation. Atop warm, breezy guitar layers and an infectious rhythm section, the two artists shine with sleek, character-rich vocals. Give “Highs and Lows” a listen below now.
Detroit artist Drew Verdé has shared a new song called “Wake Up Call”, produced by Jake Bass, along with a fresh music video. Verdé is a versatile and multi-talented artist, being a videographer, director, studio engineer and logo designer. His songwriting and sound is very versatile, with Verdé injecting elements of hip-hop, R&B, rock, and more into his music- while staying true to himself with each record he creates. He had a rough upbringing in Detroit, with a family of addicts including his mother and father, and he first used music as his escape when overstimulated in his household, and as a way to express and release his emotions. His most recent single is called “Wake Up Call” produced by Jake Bass, and with bass by T-Money Green, a vibrant, powerful song made for the mother of his child. Paired with a lively, engaging music video, “Wake Up Call” is a potent new release that finds the impactful Detroit artist returning once again in full form.
Warm, vital layers of guitars and rich bass build an uplifting backdrop for Verdé, merging with punchy percussion that locks in a memorable groove. He comes through with smooth, eclectic vocals with an energetic, melodic take on lyrical hip-hop- building into an ear-worm hook. The new music video captures the song’s lively feel with saturated shots, vivid coloration, and expressive choreography that gives the track added energy and flavor.
Watch the new music video for “Wake Up Call” here and be sure to connect with Drew Verdé on social media for updates regarding new music and more.
Brooklyn artist Memoir. has returned with a fresh new release, titled “luxury freestyle”. On “luxury freestyle.”, sleek, graceful keys merge with a crisp, booming rhythm section to create a lush backdrop for Memoir.’s vocals. He comes through with smooth verses packed with infectious melodies that give the song added replay value, throwing in memorable refrains in the process. The new video features sharp, focused editing, warm saturation, and a charismatic performance from Memoir. that captures the song’s confident energy.
After a 7 month hiatus Memoir. returns with the single “luxury freestyle.” produced by Benihana Boy, and shows us that he has not lost a step. From the track’s stylish sonics and buttery flows to vivid music video, the New York native showcases his overall creative vision with a focused, poignant drop laced with the likeable charm he has become known for.
Shane, the Shaman, Supernalist, and Shah Leezy have connected for a fresh single, titled “In The Air”. With Shane and Shah hailing from New York, and Supernalist from the DMV, “In The Air” makes for a soulful East Coast collaboration that contains an airy, uplifting energy. Atop layers of breezy soul samples, rich bass, and minimalistic percussion, the emcees deliver imagery rich, vivid verses that blend together seamlessly, accentuated by the laid-back, smooth sound of the instrumentation. With undertones that feel both nostalgic and hopeful, “In The Air” presents a vital new release from Shane, the Shaman, Supernalist, and Shah Leezy. Give it a listen below.
New York artist Jay Cinema has returned with a fresh video for his song “What A Day!”, produced by Chow. Cinema has had a prolific 2023, with a slew of soulful, poised solo work as well as memorable joints with hip-hop collective I’ll Never Die. Earlier this year, his Hell Of A Life EP with Jedos caught our attention for its vulnerability and authenticity- finding Cinema discussing personal and spiritual themes atop a patchwork of engaging soul-laced production from Jedos. Now, he returns with “What A Day!”, produced by Chow, which finds him continuing this ethos, with Cinema laying down poetic, rich verses atop a laid-back, textural soundscape. The new video, directed by Caleb Callahan, features low-key, relaxed shots around New York that capture the song’s off-the-cuff, free-spirited feel. Give it a watch below now.
Wiseboy Jeremy and Kirti Pandey have dropped off a new video for their song “Do I Not”, featuring Phoenix James. Jeremy, hailing from New Jersey, expresses life through his lens of the world with hip-hop as his chosen medium. The 21-year old artist relays his introspection over jazz-tinged, contemplative production with a little bit of classic East Coast grit. His latest release finds him connecting with prolific producer Kirti Pandey and soulful singer Phoenix James for a potent, emotive new offering.
Warm, layered production creates a laid-back and assured backdrop for Jeremy and James, who each bring refreshing elements to the track while showing much natural chemistry. Jeremy begins with heartfelt, introspective verses that touch the soul and relate to the listener, while James follows up with a silky hook that adds extra dynamics to the song. The visual, directed by redbrags and Wiseboy Jeremy, features intimate cuts and low-key, hazy coloration that give it a lived-in feel, enhanced by the song’s rich, jazzy soundscape and relaxed vocals.
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