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Memoir. drops engaging new video for “luxury freestyle.”

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.

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Shane, the Shaman, Supernalist, and Shah Leezy connect for new song “In The Air”

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.

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Jay Cinema and Chow share laid-back offering “What A Day!” [Video]

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.

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Wiseboy Jeremy and Kirti Pandey share soulful release “Do I Not” (ft. Phoenix James) [Video]

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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Sir Louie shares versatile new project, ‘Made To Love’

Sir Louie has shared a new project, titled Made To Love. The rising Montreal artists flirts with elements of hip-hop, house, electronic, and more across 7 tracks that establish his vibrant, unique style. Out of the rich fabric that makes up Montreal’s music scene, Sir Louie certainly proves himself a voice to pay attention to with Made To Love, as he refreshes the listener with each character-rich joint. Moreover, the focus and care he puts into the songwriting and composition of each track shines through, with dynamic, poignant verses flowing into memorable hooks, equipped with vocal lines tinged with clarity. Songs like “Optional” and infectious and fun-loving, laced with bubbling bass-lines and colourful synths that recall house elements, while Louie’s sharp flows take centre stage as he rides the beat with ease. The immersive warmth and sultry feel of “Positions” gives the song a magnetic energy, while on “FLEX” he FLEXes his rap skills atop an instrumental that would be traditionally difficult to tackle. Fast-paced, garage and house influenced percussion lines ricochet beneath watery synths, recalling some UK hip-hop flavours while staying true to Montreal sounds. “Call Back” is a wistful, atmospheric closer that includes lush R&B lines merging with hip-hop and electronic for a potent wrap-up to the record.

Tyrus “Sir Louie” Facey, is a charismatic performer with a sound that reflects his passion for strength, love, and spirituality. Through his music, this talented freestyler and natural storyteller hopes to spread his message and inspire others. Sir Louie has made a name for himself and gained popularity with songs such as “Optional”, “Dear Hiphop”, and “Timbs” (ft. Flamenco Sketch), the latter of which features a feel-good video and a vibrant performance by both artists. Give a listen to Sir Louie’s latest release Made To Love here.

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Hidden Renaissance continue to expand their horizons with ‘BA SING SE’ album

By Jacob Ezra

Hidden Renaissance are certainly a group you should be paying attention to in today’s underground hip-hop landscape. Glued together by a love for hip-hop and community, the expansive collective helmed by duo T H R O N E have just released their largest collaborative effort ever in their new record BA SING SE. Rarely has such a wide number of artists contributed to a project, with over 200 artists competing to appear on the LP, and the final product manages to remain cohesive throughout. Soulful, lyrically-focused tracks tie the threads together on BA SING SE, with an undercurrent of love and creative cooperation giving the record a uniquely vital atmosphere.

The textural, warm sampling patchwork of songs like “1996 (In the Heart, In the Mind)” and “There’s a way!” are simply beautiful, and when paired with evocative lyricism they become touching. The group keeps it raw as well, with songs like “It gets dangerous” varying the flavors with its gritty soundscape and potent, urgent verses. The cascading, glowing samples of “Heaven’s Resources II” add a touch of surrealism, combining neatly with the track’s detail-rich lyricism. The organic, lo-fi sheen of the project gives it an immersive, layered feeling and makes it easier to sink in to some of these tracks, particularly on the smoky “Jazz Cigarettes” and “And I’m Still Here”.

With its community-first approach to creation, Hidden Renaissance transcends the bounds of a record label or company. It is, instead, a revolutionary community that makes and releases music together as a shared creative experience. Their latest offering BA SING SE marks their largest collaboration ever, with over 200 artists competing to appear on it, crafting more than 300 songs in a 2 month period in the process. The final result is a curated, multi-genre ode and homage to the raw skill and diversity of the underground. Take a listen to their latest project BA SING SE here now, a sonic odyssey of soulful sounds built around a love for community and hip-hop.

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DAMAG3, NOIR BENNY, and UNDERRATED ARTIST SEASON share hard-hitting single “BIG SMOKE”

DAMAG3 and Noir Benny have dropped off a new song called “BIG SMOKE”, released alongside UNDERRATED ARTIST SEASON. Produced by Zach Golden, sol, and Amber Ryann, “BIG SMOKE” is an attention-grabbing, hard-hitting joint that combines genres into a cohesive, electrifying blend. The rebellious sound of “BIG SMOKE” grips the listener from the get-go, as raucous, raw guitars, punchy, in-your-face percussion, and infectious bass underscore the powerful, urgent deliveries of DAMAG3 and NOIR BENNY. With industrial hip-hop and punk elements, “BIG SMOKE” is a tour-de-force of imposing sonics paired with poignant lyrical content and sharp songwriting.

DAMAG3, from the New Orleans area, is the boot-wearing, punch-throwing, loud, and proud trans big sister that rap needed. Influenced by the likes of Kendrick Lamar, JID, BROCKHAMPTON, Smino, Lamb of God, and more, they have been creating a uniquely-infused sound that resonates across many genres. NOIR BENNY is an eclectic emcee whose sound ranges from smoothly soulful to confrontationally noisy and powerful. His lyricism and sharp, focused delivery stand out in today’s underground hip-hop scene, with potent tracks like “WOULDYOURATHER” and “W.Y.I.M. (What’s yours is mine)” releasing this year. Take a listen to their latest song with UNDERRATED ARTIST SEASON, “BIG SMOKE”, and further familiarize yourself with these standout underground emcees.

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boygrim shares raw new single, “on your mind”

By Todd Anderson

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:

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Marllie shares refreshing new visual for “Lifestyle” (ft. Kaylo)

By Todd Anderson

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.

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Myles T. Jordan shares evocative release “HennyPaper” [Video]

By Jacob Ezra

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.