Arkansas rapper Drizzy Tae has shared a triumphant banger called “Mo Bags”. At only 13 years old, the rapper shows much potential with sharp songwriting skills, and charisma to spare.
The instrumental for “Mo Bags” is centred around glorious synths underscored by heavy 808s. Crisp drums lock in the rhythm and provide a solid foundation for Tae’s catchy melodies. He comes through with some powerful, memorable vocals that draw in the listener immediately. Furthermore, he shows an incredible amount of confidence and focus for such a young artist, showcasing his potential immediately.
Overall, “Mo Bags” is a strong release from Drizzy Tae, providing a high-octane banger that has a lot of replay value. At such a young age, the rapper shows great promise, and makes one look forward to the future for him.
Written by Jacob Saltzberg for Roundhouse Music Co.
Detroit musician Jay Squared‘s new EP We Loved for 24 Hours is a heartfelt offering, full of vibrance and originality. Over 4 warm, ambient instrumentals, the artist provides infectious melodies and sentimental rhymes.
On EP opener “company (love4real), dreamy keyboards and swirling vocal samples create a romantic, surreal backdrop for Squared’s cozy vocals. He comes through with some memorable melodies that set the tone for this intimate EP.
“company (love4real”‘s ambient soundscape is the perfect interlude to album highlight “ride or die”, a more upbeat, groovy track. The instrumental for “ride or die” is centred around bubbly synths and watery backing vocals, underscored by bouncy percussion. Squared comes through with some great vocals on this track, showcasing a sharp songwriting ability.
Next, the elegant “rivera” provides a wistful offering, featuring crunchy percussion built around relaxed guitars. Subtle synths underscore this track, adding extra layers and density. All in all, this song is a great example of the EP’s nostalgic, heartwarming sound.
Lastly, the EP closes out with the pensive “only one”, featuring viral sensation Curtis Roach. This track contains some strong songwriting, with a memorable hook that stays in the listener’s head for days. Furthermore, the instrumental is excellent, centred around mellow guitars and groovy bass. The two artists share a natural chemistry on this track, bolstering this song’s replay value.
Overall, “We Loved for 24 Hours” is a beautiful, sentimental release from Jay Squared that is worthy of much praise. It is evident that Squared possesses much natural talent, and this project helps cement him as an up-and-comer. Hopefully more is soon to come from him.
Written by Jacob Saltzberg for Roundhouse Music Co.
Massachusetts rapper mikeyblackkk has shared a powerful new EP Manhattan, featuring crisp production and clever rhymes.
Manhattan kicks off with the fresh, high-octane banger “20/20” featuring Phoenix Rios. This track is both smooth and upbeat, featuring reversed keys and clean percussion. Underneath, rumbling 808s glue the track together, providing a strong rhythm.
He follows this track up with the ethereal highlight “Terror”, which features an intriguing, wavy instrumental. This track is a catchy and simultaneously quirky offering, featuring some clever lyrics from mikeyblackkk.
Another highlight on this EP is the atmospheric “Smile”, which features a glossy, layered instrumental that draws the listener in immediately. Rich 808s underscore this beat as dreamy synths float overtop. Moreover, mikeyblackkk comes through with some strong verses full of imagery.
The project closes out with the brooding, powerful “Alien Nation”, which features intense guitars and mysterious synths. Organic sounding drums lock in the rhythm beneath, and the overall production sounds richly textured.
Overall, Manhattan is a strong release full of sharp verses and interesting production. All in all, mikeyblackkk presents a unique style that is memorable and thought provoking. Hopefully more is soon to come from this talented artist.
Ig4 Music and Kaiser York have shared a collaborative new song called “W/O U This Wouldn’t Exist”.
The instrumental for “W/O U This Wouldn’t Exist” is centred around energetic guitars and upbeat drums. Underneath, rich bass underscores the beat, glueing the song together. Furthermore, the overall production sounds textured and layered, adding to the replay value of this song. The vocalists also come through with an infectious hook that keeps the listener’s attention. Their vocal performance is entertaining and sharp, and they come through with some memorable verses.
Overall, one can hope for more music soon from this duo, as it sounds like they share lots of chemistry on this collaboration. This song is catchy and engaging, providing a bouncy, rock-influenced banger.
Western Massachusetts artist Joenis‘ single “Motivation is an epic, inspirational track, centred around bittersweet keys and elegant strings. The song contains powerful drums and rich 808s that underscore the instrumental and create a driving rhythm. Over top, Joenis provides some confident, powerful vocals featuring smooth flows and catchy melodies. Topically, he reflects on coming up as an artist and dealing with roadblocks on the way. All in all, this track is relatable, catchy, and meaningful, making for an enjoyable listen.
Overall, “Motivation” is a strong release from Joenis, and he shows much potential on this one. This track offers much replay value and is refreshingly personal in nature. Hopefully, more is soon to come from this talented up-and-coming Western Massachusetts artist.
Vancouver artist Fleetwood Huey has shared a mellow, bouncy new track called “The Cure”.
“The Cure” features laid back synths that keep a steady pace as organic sounding drums play out beneath. Subtle, warm keys underscore the beat, signalling in the start of Huey’s catchy chorus. Vocally, Huey comes through with some breezy verses that contain flexible, clever rhymes. Furthermore, he showcases his versatility by delivering both smooth raps and easy-going singing.
Overall, “The Cure” is an entertaining release from Fleetwood Huey. The instrumental is warm and carefree, and he brings some well-written melodic rap vocals over top. One can definitely look forward to more releases from Fleetwood Huey with much anticipation.
Vancouver musician Storm Goring has shared a summery banger called “Do Best”.
Instrumentally, “Do Best” is centred around energetic guitars and crisp drums, with deep 808s rumbling beneath. Goring comes through with some strong vocals over top, featuring smooth melodies and a confident cadence. The production is clear and balanced, adding to the replay value of this catchy release. Overall, this bouncy cut is great for vibing in the summer along with warmer weather.
“Do Best” is the latest in a line of engaging releases from Goring, who has remained consistent in the past few years. It is evident that he is a talented songwriter who has much to offer, providing a dynamic, authentic style that draws the listener in immediately.
Western Massachusetts rapper Robby Malic has shared a powerful new remix of J. Cole’s “interlude”, and an accompanying visual to go along with it.
Malic demonstrates his smooth, rapid-fire flow on this remix, providing a strong performance that hooks the listener in immediately. Over top of the soulful, bouncy instrumental, he effortlessly rips through lyrical verses, spitting verbose lines and intricate rhymes at a quick pace. It is evident that Malic’s songwriting skills are sharp, and his cadence and delivery are commanding yet effortless. Furthermore, this remix is accompanied by a fresh visual that provides feel good vibes, and features numerous cameos from some other notable artists from the area.
Fresh off the heels of his excellent Who’s Robby Malic? album, the Massachusetts rapper once again demonstrates his superb skill on “INTERLUDE (REMIX)” and solidifies himself as one of the up-and-coming new voices out of Western Massachusetts.
New York-based artist Ugly Fernandez is a renaissance man, having made some major waves lately in a variety of fields including music, entrepreneurship, fashion, and of course visual art. It is easy to get drawn into the world of his artwork, which is evocative and expressive, utilizing vivid colors and powerful lines to convey a certain form of nostalgia.
“New YorkCity” by Ugly Fernandez
The piece “New York City” is a prime example of Fernandez’s idiosyncratic style. It depicts a figure enshrined in a vibrant scene of chaos, capturing the colorful, loud environment of New York City. Fernandez conveys the nature of New York in a refreshing, exciting manner with this work. Furthermore, he applies an engaging sense of depth and space, making for a truly interesting piece.
“Dancing With Strangers” by Ugly Fernandez
Another example of Fernandez’s memorable style is the piece “Dancing With Strangers“. Here, Fernandez demonstrates his skill in working with color, providing an interesting color palette that creates texture and depth. This work has a layered feeling, and it is truly thought-provoking in nature. The use of the door is a special touch, further implying a strong sense of dimension.
Overall, Ugly Fernandez is an exciting visual artist who is quickly on the rise. His work is intriguing, and powerful, giving a sense of nostalgia and pensiveness. Stylistically, he is unique and true to himself, showing an unflinching honesty in his work. All in all, one can certainly look forward to what is coming next for this young artist.
HYDN‘s It Was June is a breezy listen, full of atmospheric sounds and stylish melodies. The musician showcases his range, providing versatility while remaining authentic to himself throughout. His songwriting choices demonstrate that he is a skilled artist who is interested in elevating his game with each song.
It Was June begins with the nostalgic, bittersweet title track. Instrumentally, this song is centred around wistful, dream-like guitars which drift along, carrying a reminiscent mood with them. The percussion is sturdy yet flexible, and it is accompanied by rich 808s.
Next, HYDN ups the energy with “SO IT GOES”, a fast-paced, energetic track containing powerful synths and glitchy vocal samples. HYDN provides some charismatic vocals over top, delivering his performance with much confidence.
He follows this up with “TIME TO MYSELF”, an airy track featuring reversed keys and clean drums. HYDN comes through with a catchy hook that sticks in ones mind long after listening, capping off this banger neatly.
To close out the EP, HYDN provides an intense offering in “I TRIED”. This song is powerful, containing heavy, psychedelic synths and deep drums. Over top, he comes through with some emotionally resonant vocals that are heartfelt and authentic.
Overall, It Was June is an emotionally potent release that showcases HYDN’s versatility as an artist. He demonstrates strong songwriting skills that bolster his authentic sound and style. All in all, one can look forward to more releases from HYDN with much anticipation.
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