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By Damilola Grey

TacOo has finally dropped his long awaited single, “Pink Thing”. The 4-minute track boasts of features from fellow Rap Villain artists, Heem Da Dream and Bobcat. Bobcat starts off the track with a verse nothing short of perfect: crazy wordplay, hard-hitting bars and an amazing flow (something Bobcat continues to refine on each release).

Heem Da Dream follows up with his own verse and doesn’t let up either. If this is a sneak peek of what we’re getting on Heem’s upcoming tape, then we have an album of the year contender already.

Then, TacOo closes the track with what I consider his greatest verse to date. From the delivery to the bars to the wordplay to the flow- everything was PERFECT. He talks about friends switching up, Alley Rocket’s support, and also his hometown. When I asked the New Jersey native what “Pink Thing” meant to him, he said “To me, pink thing is what we call male dog penis. A lot of these girls call me and my brothers’ dogs so I just accepted it. If I’m a dog, then imma be dogging these hoes with my pink thing out”. Tac0o started the month off right with “Pink Thing” and we can’t wait for the other bangers he has in store for us.

Listen to “Pink Thing” now:

By Griffen Elliott

Punkband is just that, a punk band, and this England-based duo has some serious attitude. Their 8th single “Criminal Nah” is a testament to this raw energy. Reminiscent of predecessors like the Sex Pistols with an edge that is all their own, Punkband captures the pure essence of the late 70s-80s punk without losing sight of what’s most important, having a good time. Beyond all of this, they are entertaining on the whole, injecting a much-needed breath of fresh air into the music scene. If Punkband’s discography is an indication of their trajectory from here, it’s onwards and upwards for these two. These cunts have some serious bollocks.

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Miami-born artist Casely, of Trinidadian and Panamanian roots, has teamed up with dancer and YouTuber Geraldine Sarmiento to share a new video for his song “Tráfico”. This visual enhances the vital, colorful feel of the song, making for an enticing, summery new offering.

In the crisp visuals, Casely plays the role of an attendant at a car wash managed by Geraldine. The singer displays natural theatrical skills as he delivers his role with an effortless charisma. The singer daydreams about having romantic moments with the model while at work and visibly loses concentration whenever he’s in the presence of the charming Geraldine. Then, when an overbearing admirer tracks her down at work, she puts him in his place as he gets thrown out of the office with the help of a security official. The following scene opens up with energetic dance moves from Casely and choreographers Chris Embroz and Ralph Cummings, to an engaging effect.

The latest from Miami’s Casely, “Tráfico” enhances the vibrant and energizing sound of the track to craft a memorable offering fit with a developed storyline. It finds Casely continuing his run of infectious offerings, as the artist has built an extensive discography over time that includes collaborations with the likes Pitbull, Flo Rida and Rick Ross.

Watch the video for “Tráfico” here:

Wilmington, North Carolina artist dyl dion has shared a new single called “Under Your Weather”. An engaging edition to his growing discography, the young artist showcases poise and focus in his songwriting on this offering. Drawing influence from lo-fi, bedroom pop, indie, and more to create an evocative blend, “Under Your Weather” contains cloudy, bittersweet instrumentation and infectious vocal melodies. Wistful in tone, this song makes for a great rainy day anthem and inspires reflection and introspection.

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“anything”, the opening track on Toronto-based Sahati‘s latest EP Post-Kid, caught our attention for its sharp songwriting and engaging sound. This track neatly blends raw punk atmosphere with dreamy instrumentation to create a mercurial, immersive offering. It opens with wistful guitars that drift beneath her vocals, before energizing drums drop in beneath to create an enlivening pace. A dynamic, evocative track overall, “anything” finds her delivering poignant vocals atop character-rich instrumentation. Be sure to check out the remainder of Sahati’s new EP Post-Kid as well if you enjoyed this song.

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Rising Pop artist SEA from Grand Rapids, MI, has added another release, “Drugs”,’ to her prolific 2022. A smooth blend of R&B and pop, this single features infectious songwriting and colorful instrumentation that draws in the listener immediately. As sparkling guitars drift beneath crisp drums, SEA enters with buttery, catchy vocals, before transitioning into an ear-worm chorus. Showcasing her engaging songwriting and range as a vocalist, “Drugs” makes for a bright, addictive new offering from Michigan artist SEA.

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New Jersey writer, recording artist, and producer Xav the Ripper has returned with a new single titled “Champ’s League”, produced by Xav and fellow NJ producer Devin Glover. Beginning at the young age of 16, he taught himself how to be entirely self-sufficient in his recording process, learning how to record, mix, and engineer. After a series of engaging, lyrically-focused offerings in 2021, as well as 2022’s “No Cry”, he has now returned with triumphant banger “Champ’s League”.

“Champ’s League” opens with boisterous, textured horns that underscore Xav’s commanding vocals. Once crisp, head-nodding drums drop in, he ups his energy to new levels, attacking the track with gripping ferocity before the song explodes into a powerful, memorable hook. Showcasing sharp, confident flows and focused lyricism, Xav’s vocal performance draws the listener in, keeping them glued to the speakers to catch every line.

The latest from New Jersey’s Xav the Ripper, “Champ’s League” has us excited to hear another full-length project from him, as it exhibits poise in its lyricism and a refreshing, energizing sound.

Listen to “Champ’s League” now:

By Mason Romm

All eyes are on Florida’s own Badmonsham after recently releasing the impressive single “Say Wassup”, and it does not disappoint. From gaining traction on TikTok to working with artists like BabyJake, Sham is doing all of this with no manager. This new single “Say Wassup” is creative and unique to him. Sham’s diversity within his music is incredible. Each track has its own journey and mood that allows you to see him in multiple lights. Sham is destined to be in the limelight soon enough. With his genuine personality and fun way about himself he attracts the listener to want more. I am excited to see his future as an artist and I hope the rest of the world catches on soon.

Listen to “Say Wassup” now:

By Mark Generous

Virginia-based rapper Hype collaborates with producer Soul Chemist– creating the timeless project Talk To Me Nice. The two showcase natural chemistry in their sound – paying homage to their hip-hop roots through traditional gritty drums, classic soul/gospel samples & unmatched lyricism.

From the start of the project until the end, the duo displays a strong sense of innovation and versatility—with each instrumental awakening a unique sense of charisma from the artist, Hype proves to the listeners that he is not one to run out of lyrical substance. His ability to adapt to different vocal patterns & techniques while maintaining cohesiveness through each track shows how he differentiates from other rappers in the industry. He expresses his determination
to set standards through the songs “To The Limit” and “Talk To Me Nice,” demonstrating cleverness through lyricism and his unparalleled pulmonary capacity.

Talk To Me Nice is Hype’s third album release available on all DSPs, and we’re looking forward to hearing more work from the Richmond, Virginia artist.

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