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Leroy Curriculum shares uplifting instrumental hip-hop cut, “Bliss Or Not”

Rapper-producer Leroy Curriculum has dropped off a new song, titled “Bliss Or Not”. Born Zachary Henry Bailey in Chicago, Curriculum largely grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. Inspired by both classic soul and hip-hop, Curriculum has built a warm, immersive sound that finds him both emceeing and producing, carving a lane for himself within the underground with releases like 2022’s Low Inventory. Refreshing, breezy, and soulful- his latest song “Bliss Or Not” puts the listener in a meditative headspace with its elegant combination of sleek keys, atmospheric samples, and sturdy, grounded percussion. Uplifting and inspiring a sense of focus, “Bliss Or Not” is the perfect track to put on and drift away from the mundaneness of the everyday. Give it a listen below.

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Uhuru Noir shares hypnotic single “Hurry up/Buy”

Baton Rouge, Louisiana artist Uhuru Noir has shared a new song called “Hurry up/Buy”, produced by Clai Dye. Following up a prolific streak of SoundCloud drops that included his recent EP The Leaning House, “Hurry up/Buy” showcases Noir’s focused mic presence and outside-the-box lyricism atop a satisfyingly warm, grimy instrumental from Clai Dye. Containing glowing, immersive keys, reverb-soaked samples and organic-sounding percussion, the instrumentation creates the perfect atmosphere for Noir’s laid-back, unhurried flows and vivid lyricism. With a lived-in, dusky feel, “Hurry up/Buy” is a character-rich cut from Uhuru Noir that continues his recent tear of releases. Give it a listen below.

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Yeshua Sunn delivers ethereal single “shi-ballads” [w. kip c]

Yeshua Sunn has linked with kip c for a fresh single called “shi-ballads”. Following up expressive, thoughtful releases like “coldtrain++” and “shield of wind*”, “shi-ballads” continues to carve out Sunn’s ethereal sound with an engaging new song that blends detail-rich lyricism with atmospheric, lo-fi production. Atop a tapestry of kaleidoscopic samples, airy guitars, and reverb-soaked percussion, Sunn and kip c deliver soulful verses full of dream-like lyricism. Matching the track’s abstract soundscape and uplifting energy, Sunn and kip c’s free-form flows and poignant lyricism give “shi-ballads” a unique edge and make for a refreshing listen. Check out “shi-ballads” below. 

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Baton Rouge’s Döuno links with LoVibe. for engaging single “S19”

Döuno has linked with Ukraine’s LoVibe. for a fresh single called “S19”. Hailing from the rich musical landscape of Baton Rouge, LA- Döuno’s music brings a refreshing twist to the timeless sounds of neo-soul, while drawing inspiration from personal experiences to give listener’s a view into his life. His latest offering is the potent, engaging “S19” with LoVibe., a vivid song that puts his sharp songwriting and atmospheric vocal style on full display atop buoyant, warm instrumentation. Atop airy keys, crunchy percussion, and infectious bass, he delivers sleek melodies that build dynamically into an ear-worm hook, giving added replay value and character to the track. Check out Döuno and LoVibe.’s latest song “S19” below here.

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I’ll Nevah Die connect with Johnny VúDOE and Sidewaalk Kal for fresh single, “PRYMETYME”

Prolific New York-based hip-hop collective I’ll Nevah Die have connected with Johnny VúDOE and Sidewaalk Kal for a fresh single, titled “PRYMETYME”, produced by pis.i. Featuring vocal performances from JUNE!, Jay Cinema, dj noonsomewhere, Johnny VúDOE, and Sidewaalk Kal, the song demonstrates an organic chemistry between the emcees as they weave together vivid, personal verses atop gritty production. “PRYMETYME” finds each of these prolific artists contributing adding their own flavour and character to the track, while coming together for a cohesive whole. On “PRYMETYME”, winding, raw horns, grimy percussion, and rumbling, lo-fi bass create a ruminative atmosphere for the emcees to detail rich lines about their lives and perspectives. As is often characteristic with I’ll Nevah Die releases, “PRYMETYME” is a refreshingly personal and stripped-back, down-to-earth cut that ditches the frills for something that cuts through the noise with its authentic approach. Give it a listen below.

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K Like the Letter shares memorable 2-pack, “Yellow House / P.O.A.”

K Like the Letter has released a new 2-pack, titled “Yellow House / P.O.A.”. Hailing from The Bronx, NY, K Like the Letter is a versatile artist who raps and sings, drawing influence from a variety of genres including hip-hop, reggae, R&B, and more. His voice is what grabs you first, as it is a mix of Caribbean warmth and New York know-how, even as the artist stakes his current claim in Austin, TX. His latest offering “Yellow House / P.O.A.” is a potent 2-pack that blends reggae influences and sonics with hip-hop flourishes for a character-rich offering. “Yellow House” opens the offering with an expansive, eclectic soundscape and powerful, heartfelt vocals from K. Demonstrating his ability to blend genres engagingly and craft memorable melodies, “Yellow House” is an organic, captivating cut from the Bronx-born artist. Following up is P.O.A., which introduces a slower pace and nostalgic sound with glowing keys, crunchy percussion, and soulful vocals. The meditative, smooth partner to the energizing “Yellow House”, “P.O.A.” finds his songwriting dynamic and focused. Give K Like the Letter’s latest “Yellow House / P.O.A.” a listen below.

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riah drops off potent new song, “Gentleman”

riah has dropped off a new song, titled “Gentleman”. A Boston-bred artist born to Cape Verdean parents, riah first jumped on the music scene in 2021. Each of her songs highlights a different aspect of her diverse soundscape, falling under the umbrellas of indie R&B and alt-pop. Her latest release “Gentleman”, follows up her engaging offerings “Get To Know Me” and “Too Fast” with a refreshing track that brings her eclectic sound and style to the forefront. Conjuring a vivid soundscape with dream-like backing vocals, sparkling keys, and an infectious rhythm section- the silky instrumentation on “Gentleman” makes for a cohesive backdrop for riah’s graceful vocals. She delivers smooth, sleek melodies and airy vocal flourishes that give “Gentleman” added character, making it a release that is easy to continuously revisit. Give riah’s latest song “Gentleman” a listen below.

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Stounson and Ricky Mapes “Break Bread” on raw new single

Pacific Northwest multi-disciplinary artist Stounson has connected with New York’s Ricky Mapes for a fresh single called “Break Bread”, mixed and mastered by BlessedBySanto. Self-produced by Stounson, the track contains a raw, potent energy that suits the vital, confident flows of Stounson and Mapes. Underscored by gritty samples laid in textural, glitchy patterns atop sturdy percussion, the two emcees demonstrate their skills as lyricists, weaving together vivid, detail-rich lines with ease. Their dynamic, energizing flows match with the instrumentation’s darkly hypnotic feel, giving the track much personality. Give “Break Bread” a listen below now.

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Guami and 95 Goldie link up for soulful song “Mickey’s Nightclub”

Brighton, UK producer and CultDeep Records co-founder Guami has linked up with Chicago emcee 95 Goldie for a fresh song called “Mickey’s Nightclub”. Demonstrating both artist’s signature styles and sounds while finding them performing with a kinetic chemistry, “Mickey’s Nightclub” is a soulful, vital new cut from the two musicians. With raw, vibrant production from Guami underscoring Goldie’s confident, emotive flows, “Mickey’s Nightclub” makes for a captivating, thoughtful listen. Soaring vocal samples, warbling strings, and an infectious bass-line merge smoothly with Goldie’s potent verses, giving “Mickey’s Nightclub” added character and replay value. Give Guami and 95 Goldie’s latest song “Mickey’s Nightclub” a listen below.

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Bowen Thi shares atmospheric single “Cellophane” (ft. Azul)

Houston artist Bowen Thi has dropped off a new single called “Cellophane”, featuring Azul. This track continues Thi’s streak of genre-bending offerings, further showcasing his versatility with a song that blends R&B with indie and alt-pop influences. Featuring flourishes of vivid, watery guitars, textural synths, and buoyant percussion, the production on “Cellophane” is colorful and layered, setting an apt backdrop for the artists’ smooth, engaging performances. Infectious, laid-back vocals add to the song’s atmospheric feel, coupled with catchy focused songwriting that culminates in an earworm chorus. Give Thi and Azul’s latest “Cellophane” a listen below.