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.
Bocar, a fresh voice in the Afropop scene to watch, has recently dropped off a single called “FREE”, featuring KRUMPYBLAZE. From the get-go, the aptly-titled song provides free-spirited vibes with its breezy, vibrant production and infectiously atmospheric vocals. Bocar shines as a vocalist with dynamic melodies that suit the song’s warm instrumentation, as his voice soars atop lively synths, bouncy percussion, and a bubbling bassline. Combining pop aesthetics with refreshing influences from eclectic genres, “FREE” is a focused demonstration of his versatile songwriting and vocal prowess.
Tune in to Senegalese-French artist Bocar’s latest song “FREE”, for a refreshing glimpse at an up-and-coming Afropop artist with a character-rich sound. Bocar’s latest track is a freeing experience, one that whisks away the listener into another world. Its energy is memorable, melodies difficult to ignore, and its presentation is sleek and smooth. Give it a listen below now.
London lyricist Lynx Cane has returned once again with a fresh album called SNIS. Following up his spiritually-themed, soulful projects Garden of Gethsemane and The Spirit And It’s Fruits, SNIS finds him detailing his personal journey with vibrant lyricism laid atop potent, evocative instrumentation. SNIS’ introspective tone and meditative production gives it much character, paired with Cane’s distinctive baritone delivery and poetic lyricism.
“TESTIMONY” opens the project and does a lot with a short run time and minimalistic sound, as Cane gets deep on the microphone with a series of poignant, focused lines that capture SNIS’ themes of personal growth and redemption. “MANNA” brings in a more hypercharged, trap-laced sound that showcases Cane’s versatility, while “DEAD RIGHT”, featuring Retropxssy, continues this trend with production that flirts with rage and electropunk sounds and hard-hitting vocals. “Tabernacle” presents an evocative, reminiscent posse cut featuring Mary Sue, Jay Cinema, Kip C, Swordbearer and Kingayeo, that sees the emcees laying down heartfelt lines atop airy soul loops to a stirring effect.
Give London emcee Lynx Cane’s latest project SNIS a listen here now.
New York-based artist rivan has dropped off a new single, titled “BIG (tom hanks freestyle)”. Following up his DnB-laced, atmospheric single “paper tabs”, “BIG (tom hanks freestyle)” takes on a different tone sonically with its icy, hard-hitting production that flirts with trap, and staggering, poignant flows. “BIG (tom hanks freestyle)” finds rivan shining as a vocalist with sleek vocals intertwined within a charismatic delivery, as booming 808s, raw percussion, and airy samples create a layered backdrop beneath him. With much replay value and sonic power, “BIG (tom hanks freestyle)” presents another engaging release from rivan. Give “BIG (tom hanks freestyle)”, produced by @bashofsb, a listen below.
