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By Todd Anderson

Lil Door has shared a catchy new banger called “No Bluff”, produced by Chrxme and Madias. The latest from the rising artist, this song finds him continuing to define his refreshing, forward-thinking sound through exciting production and slick vocals. The beat on “No Bluff” is stylish yet raw with bright, psychedelic synths blasting out atop driving, thick 808s. Sonically powerful, the production is infectious and provides much replay value, creating a strong foundation for Lil Door’s energizing vocals. He comes through with melodious verses that add even more intensity to the beat, providing sharply-crafted and memorable lines throughout. An explosive, colorful release, “No Bluff” is a banger that gets your adrenaline pumping immediately. The latest from the prolific Lil Door, “No Bluff” has him continuing to take the SoundCloud scene by storm.

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By Damilola Grey

St. Wave is back with his new single titled “High AF”. The 3-minute track sees St. Wave climbing higher and higher, in an attempt to reach the comets. According to him, he’ll be climbing forever. Listeners will immediately be drawn in to the track’s unique feel as the up-tempo sound evokes a feeling of being “high af”. When I talked to the New York native about what “High AF” meant to him, he said “High AF is supposed to guide a lost person who might be questioning their current situation in life, as if they were on an acid trip. It’s supposed to uplift them to new heights and provoke a new perspective on their situation. Being okay with them and standing ten toes in that regardless of their environment”. St. Wave went crazy on this track and we can’t wait for everyone to hear it so buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a journey, because we’re reaching the comets.

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By Darasha Singleton

Augusta native YWM Flyaa recently dropped a new single and visual titled “Up”. This artist here has an undeniable buzz that has landed him features with artists like Pooh Sheisty and Foogiano.  Flyaa is always sure to give his audience something energetic to get you moving and this track is nothing less. If you are not familiar with who he is, this song is sure to catch you up quick with who he is and how he is up.

By Darasha Singleton

Augusta, Georgia’s S2k. Tae proves track after track that he knows what the city (& beyond) likes to hear. With his recently released new single “Different Mode”, the artist lets the audience know just how different he’s been feeling lately. The first moments of the song build up as he prepares to share this newfound confidence. With the mysterious build-up, you can’t help but stay tuned throughout the track. Once the clap and bass come in the song is filled with undeniable energy. S2k. Tae isn’t one to drop track after track but when he does drop it is sure to be in rotation for quite some time.

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By Darasha Singleton

From Augusta to Atlanta and vice versa, CJ Corelone releases a new single “ Fettuccine” shot by A Sick Sense. As the single starts off, it puts you in the mindset of a classic ’90s movie. No chorus, just vibes. Throughout the track, you can’t deny the swag in his tone and in his flow. These lyrics themselves will definitely want to make you get up and go get some money or as CJ would say – Fettuccine. With the weather getting warmer, this will be the vibe of many tracks released all over. This artist knew just how to lead us into those summer jams. Could CJ have him a summer anthem on his hands with this one?

Follow CJ Corleone on Instagram at @GloryBoyCory45

Chicago artist Goody‘s self-titled EP is a refreshing offering that provides an atmospheric, infectious sound that sets itself apart from many of today’s common trends. The 3-song set kicks off with the glowing, reflective “Honest (Too Much)”, which finds soaring guitars, heavy 808s, and crisp drums providing a powerful backdrop for Goody’s thoughtful, sharply-crafted verses. Grand and sweeping, this song’s nocturnal sonics shimmer as his laid-back flow floats overtop. Next, warm, grooving guitars and graceful vocal samples enter to introduce “Denim”, an energizing, bouncy track that ups the pace slightly with an exciting rhythm. Goody’s verses here are smooth and controlled, as he delivers descriptive, vivid lines. Closer “Slow Jams” finishes the project on an uplifting, elegant note with dreamlike strings, airy vocal samples, and addictive drums. Here, Goody tackles the instrumental with ease as he weaves lines together confidently, showcasing some of his slickest bars on the project. A strong, focused project overall from Chicago’s Goody, this EP is concise and vivid, showing promise in its songwriting and production choices.

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Young Tapz, a fast-rising Wilmington, DE artist, has connected with rising Texas musician LUCKY3RD for a new single called “Palm Angels”, accompanied by a new music video. Featuring a catchy instrumental centred around electrifying guitars, bouncy drums, and heavy 808s, “Palm Angels” makes for an enlivening listen. Moreover, the vocals from the two artists are engaging and infectious, as they deliver smooth melodies confidently atop the jubilant production. With an exciting new visual that finds the artists giving charismatic performances that draw the listener more deeply into the song’s atmosphere and mood, “Palm Angels” provides a cohesive whole package that is enticing. The new video for this single is a prelude to Young Tapz’s forthcoming album due for release late-2022.

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DMV artist Kinrose has shared a new EP appropriately titled easygrowing, which finds him exploring rich, warm sounds across 5 addictively chilled-out songs. The project opens with “aloof ona roof”, which finds him delivering some introspective, sharply-crafted lyrics with a melodious, charismatic flow. Here, he is underscored by a layered, spacey instrumental centred around watery keys and mellow, pillowy 808s that create an immersive, atmospheric soundscape. This track transitions smoothly into the infectious, uplifting “profile”- an EP highlight containing mellow yet expansive production and charming flows. “pass today” brings in a slightly more bittersweet sound with pensive keys and airy, psychedelic samples, changing the pace of the project before closer “cloudy air” makes for a heavenly ending with elegant keys and wistful backing vocals that set an apt backdrop for Kinrose’s captivating closing verses. A refreshingly idiosyncratic, charmingly organic project overall, easygrowing shows much promise in its production choices and songwriting and has us excited for what may come next for the rising DMV artist.

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Global music collective ANDA have shared a new collaborative single called “4theDAE”, featuring an extensive list of talented artists including underground mainstay Quelle Chris, DAE the Video, Dutch Kills, Sophie Graham, TBD, and Bobbon. Underscored by a focused, refreshing instrumental that conjures imagery of a brisk morning, the vocalists deliver smooth, heartfelt verses full of sharply-crafted, vivid lyricism. As warm, watery keys and crunchy, organic-sounding drums blend together hypnotically, and flourishes of mesmerizing vocal samples add more color to the song, one cannot help but get drawn into this song’s character-rich atmosphere. The latest from global collective ANDA, this offering has us excited for what may be coming next from them, as they continue their prolific run of releases.

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