boygrim has shared a new single, titled “on your mind”. An indepdendent artist based out of Los Angeles, Califonira, he combines the new and the familiar with his diverse, sweeping style. From his past electronica-infused rap to his current rock sound, boygrim has been sure to keep his sound fresh and evolve over the years. His latest song, “on your mind”, is a raw, potent new track that blends elements of indie, rock, emo and more into a blistering, somber single.
Winding, electrifying guitars open the song and build dynamically into a fast-paced, head-nodding groove consisting of pounding drums and infectious bass. Vocally, boygrim shines with his relaxed, emotive melancholia, lacing together evocative melodies and culminating in a memorable chorus.
Take a listen to boygrim’s latest song “on your mind” here:
Lagos-born, LA-based artist Marllie has dropped off a fresh visual for his song “Lifestyle”, featuring Kaylo. Marllie’s love for music stretches all the way back to when he was 12 years old, when he would rap on gospel songs. Growing up in both Lagos and Los Angeles, Marllie’s music is influenced by an international background, as he engagingly blends influences from hip-hop, Afropop, highlife, and alternative R&B into an idiosyncratic cocktail of sounds. His latest offering, “Lifestyle”, continues his streak of dynamic, versatile tracks with a sleek, stylish melodious joint paired with a refreshing visual shot in Los Angeles.
“Lifestyle” opens with expansive, warm guitar strumming laid atop bouncy, infectious percussion, as Marllie himself shines as a vocalist with sleek, silvery vocal lines that split the line between hip-hop and R&B, followed up by Kaylo’s engaging baritone vocals. The video enhances the song’s balmy, laid-back energy, with charismatic performances set to a California beachside dusk- an apt backdrop for the track’s emanating warmth.
Prolific North Carolina artist Myles T. Jordan has shared a new release called “HennyPaper”, paired with a fresh video. Following up poignant recent drops “Light” and “I Gave U Power”, “HennyPaper” finds the NC emcee continuing his streak of vividly lyrical releases atop a somber, smoky soundscape of evocative keys, organic percussion, and engaging bass.
Jordan has a penchant for surreal, emotive lyricism that often stirs a thought-provoking depth. He displays that here, further enhanced by the darkly hypnotic, ruminative production which suits his introspective, detailed lyrical style. Give “HennyPaper” a listen below and check out the new visual while you’re at it.
Waterr and BhramaBull have shared a new single, titled “Shop A Deal”. Following up a prolific streak of recent work from both artists respectively, “Shop A Deal” presents a cohesive, engaging collaboration between emcee Waterr and producer BhramaBull that demonstrates their signature raw, gritty sounds.
Atop crunchy, sturdy percussion, rich bass, and winding, nocturnal flutes laid by BhramaBull, Waterr delivers cutting, focused verses that suit the subtly menacing feel of the instrumentation. The darkly jazzy soundscape on “Shop A Deal” conjures smoky sonics, paired with the laid-back yet assured, grimy flows of Waterr for a potent listen.
New York artist LIFEOFTHOM has shared a new single called “EZEKIEL”, featuring AKAI SOLO, Ania Hoo, and JamesBurns. The genre-bending musician always brings something new and refreshing to the table with each release- flirting with hip-hop, R&B, indie, and more across his burgeoning discography. His latest song, “EZEKIEL”, is an emotive take on soulful New York sounds, with stirring, emotive samples underscoring his vivid verses.
Atop warm, uplifting vocal samples, elegant keys, and engaging bass, LIFEOFTHOM flows in a cathartic, focused manner, while demonstrating a natural chemistry with fellow New York emcee AKAI SOLO. The pair come through with poetic, imagery rich verses that merge together seamlessly, painting a clear picture of their life and times in the process.
Give LIFEOFTHOM’s latest single “EZEKIEL” a listen below.
Detroit artist Apropos has released “Say Yes”, a new single produced by Jake Bass. The song acts as the opening chapter of The Apropos Edition, a “deconstructed EP” that will feature four new tracks released over the next four seasons: autumn, winter, spring, summer. Say Yes is the first new release created entirely by the duo since the singer songwriter signed to Bass’ label Bassment Sounds 2.0 in 2023.
“Say Yes” contains energizing instrumentation that builds dynamically, centred around raw electric guitars contrasted by lighter acoustic strumming, punchy, textural percussion, and rich bass. Apropos shines as a vocalist with stylish, powerful vocals that convey a certain natural swagger. With an expansive chorus laced with gospel undertones, “Say Yes” is a vibrant tour-de-force of a track that captivates from the get-go.
Apropos is an international recording artist whose electric vocals and captivating stage presence have led to recognition from around the globe, including NBC’s The Voice, Pitchfork, Complex, NPR and Billboard. The veritable vocalist has collaborated with a variety of notable artists, including Grammy nominated composer & multi-instrumentalist Dave Wilder, Talib Kweli, ZelooperZ and more. Jake Bass is one of the individuals re-defining Detroit Music. Born into the trade, Jake Bass officially joined the “family business” working for FBT Productions in 2004 cutting his teeth in music production working alongside Father and Uncle, respectively, Jeff and Mark Bass best known as the Bass Brothers, who brought the world the groundbreaking work of Eminem. Graduating from Columbia College Chicago in 2012 with a Music Composition degree, Jake is no stranger to the mechanics of music.
Take a listen to Apropros and Jake Bass’ latest song “Say Yes” now:
Prolific emcee RU$H and Montreal standout rapper-producer Mike Shabb recently shared their collaborative project MONCLER BOYZ, a stylish, sonically rich project containing potent, detailed lyricism and warm, evocative production. The title track, “Moncler Boyz”, featuring underground heavyweights Tha God Fahim, Big Cheeko, and Jay NiCE, caught our attention for its silvery, laid-back instrumentation and memorable vocals that demonstrate a natural chemistry between the emcees.
Underscored by graceful keys and emotive backing vocals, the track takes on a reminiscent mood, as the rappers glide atop the sleek joint with ease. Focused, vividly detailed verses flow together seamlessly, laced with memorable lines that have the listener rewinding to catch everything. Shabb’s glowing, minimalistic production manages to evoke rich feelings of nostalgia while also providing the perfect backdrop for the rappers’ charismatic, braggadocios lines in the process.
Give “Moncler Boyz” a listen now below, a track off RU$H and Mike Shabb’s potent recent project of the same title.
LOS KEMET has dropped off a fresh project, titled Starrunner. LOS KEMET is an artist originally from the deep southern city of Jackson, Mississippi, who has resided in various big cities like Chicago, Memphis, Atlanta, and now Austin, Texas. The variety of styles he provides across his discography are a clear depiction of where he has resided- and he chooses to dub his sound “New Soul” or “Seeds Of The South”. LOS’ latest project, Starrunner, conjures a warm feeling of nostalgia with a series of soulful, quintessentially southern hip-hop tracks that bristle with a laid-back yet vital energy.
Starrunner opens with the stylish, relaxed “Jules Winnfield”, which begins the project with a sense of triumph- laced within expansive vocal samples, sturdy percussion, and confident flows from LOS. Lead single “Barter 7” is an infectious, refreshing take on classic southern sounds, while “Die Tonight” presents a highlight at the end of the project with wistful vocal samples, potent percussion, and catchy, relaxed vocals from LOS. He sounds assured atop the drill-influenced production, while both reminiscing and looking towards a bright future.
Give LOS KEMET’s latest project, Starrunner, a listen below now.
Massachusetts artist blackbyrd showed previously on his eclectic project Shoegaze for Black Kids that he was a musician that cannot be put in a box- and this trend continues his latest offering, the two-pack Lo-Fidelity. His latest release since his well-received Shoegaze for Black Kids album, Lo-Fidelity once again finds blackbyrd versatile and focused, delivering dynamic verses alongside Chicago mainstay Mick Jenkins.
“Black Twitter”, featuring Jenkins, kicks off Lo-Fidelity with an ethereal, rich soundscape bolstered by sparkling keys, hypnotic strings, and a punchy rhythm section. blackbyrd opens the track with character-rich inflections and a sharp delivery, followed up by Jenkins’ captivating baritone. The second song, “Vibin'” finds him displaying the indie and shoegaze-influenced side of his sound, with bittersweet guitars and driving bass creating an emotive backdrop for blackbyrd’s wistful vocals.
Showcasing blackbyrd’s versatility with a vibrant blend of hip-hop and shoegaze sounds, Lo-Fidelity continues the Massachusetts artist’s run of potent, engagingly diverse drops. Give it a listen below.
Rising Chicago artist Tala Silva has dropped off a new song, titled “Goddess”. With a DIY approach to crafting music and a heartfelt, vibrant sound, Silva continues to make waves in Chicago and beyond for her versatility, emotive songwriting, and vivid creativity. Her latest offering, “Goddess” is a house-laced cut that is relaxed and potent, cojuring an infectious sound that is difficult to ignore.
“Goddess” is the newest addition to Tala Silva’s groovy, laid-back discography, experimenting with a new indie house sound that will have you either dancing on your feet or kicking back on a late night sunset drive. The single’s undeniably infectious dance beat, coupled with Silva’s honeyed vocals, and rhythmic lyrics are the ingredients for an absolute Fall banger.
The song was inspired by a short-lived rendezvous that left Silva absolutely charmed. Inspired by her lover’s Goddess-like beauty and playful nature, along with Chicago’s house & dance scene, she decided to create a fun indie dance/disco house track to sonically and lyrically reflect the good times she experienced during her brief love affair.
Give Tala Silva’s latest song “Goddess” a listen here.
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