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Summer Pearl can’t get out of our systems with new mixtape, ‘outmysystem’

By Hazel Clementine

What a breath of fresh clean summer air. Having recently discovered Summer Pearl– she’s everything and more that our hearts and souls need. Hailing out of London, the soulful songstress and songwriter has recently released her first ever mixtape titled ‘outofmysystem’. Summer quotes that this mixtape was necessary as a form of catharsis, for getting things out of her system musically and personally. Pearl states “This mixtape ‘outofmysystem’ is allowing me to move on to the next chapter in my life and i’m excited to see what that looks like, feels like and sounds like”.

If you’re new to Summer Pearl and her lustrous sound, she’s a blend of soul, jazz, hip-hop with a dash of spoken word. Song ‘Green Eyes’ pretty much sums up her unique style and mesmerizing vocals as her mixtape ‘outofmysystem’, Summer Pearl showcases her raw talent and emotional depth. It’s a musical journey that captures the essence of her personal experiences and serves as a cathartic release. Get ready to be captivated by Summer Pearl’s enchanting melodies and heartfelt lyrics. To support Pearl directly on Bandcamp click here!

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g3mst0n3 shares laid-back release, ‘holy trinity’ (prod. JUNE!)

g3mst0n3 has caught our attention for her ethereal new 3-song release, holy trinity, produced by JUNE!. This soulful, warm project features celestial instrumentation and potent, emotive vocals that captivate throughout. The dream-like, hypnotic beauty of title track opener “holy trinity” is simply engrossing, as g3mst0n3 weaves together deeply heartfelt vocals atop surreal guitars and organic percussion. “field of blooom” features organic, laid-back horns and poignant percussion, while a cohesive back and forth between Jay Cinema and g3mst0n3 showcases a natural chemistry and smoothness. Give g3mst0n3’s latest offering holy trinity a listen below!

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$in and Funk Logik share potent 4-pack ‘Cu1tur3’

$in and Funk Logik have dropped off a new 4-pack, titled Cu1ltu3. With features from SeanWyze and Brandon Lott, the project’s dark, cohesive, mystical sound brings something refreshing to the table, enhanced by poetic, vivid lyricism. The creeping, thought-provoking pace of opener “Culture/Freedom” gives it an intriguing, expansive depth, while the meditative pianos and introspective lyricism of “Window Pane” are gripping and evocative. The weaving, lush off-kilter production of “$upreme Clientele” has the song living up to its name, accompanied by dusky, raw flows that distill the track’s nocturnal, sharp sonics.

Support $in and Funk Logik directly on Bandcamp HERE.

Take a listen to $in and Funk Logik’s latest project Cu1tur3 here now.

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Kenny Mason references 1995 film La Haine in his music video for his song “FACTS”

By Mustafa Abubaker

Kenny Mason, 28, was born the year Parisian writer, editor, and director Mathieu Kassovitz released his film La Haine. Nothing has changed since 1995 in regards to how people of color are treated by the police. The kid from Atlanta shows us he’s hip to the film and the sad truth the film expresses in his new music video for his 3:10 track “Facts”. The verses are rapped, the chorus is sung, but the chills that make someone feel something deep in their soul arrive at 2:25. It’s over at 2:33 but it does something positive and constructive for the overall song and video. There go those classic rock influences again, seeping into Kenny Mason’s music like syrup into pancakes. The kid’s already signed to RCA, too. I swear they’re sleeping on Kenny Mason. How can we real heads look at ourselves in the mirror the same if we let someone with this much good taste for rock’n’roll and hip-hop in good faith pass us by like Pharcyde without collecting a few Grammys, sold out world tours, and platinum plaques? Teezo Touchdown, if you’re reading this, pick up that phone and make that call. Pay it forward…

Kenny Mason is the now.

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King Adroit shares smooth single “The Gentleman”

Charlotte, NC artist King Adroit has caught our attention for his fresh single, “The Gentleman”. The 34 year-old MC has an eclectic taste of the golden era with rich, vibrant sampled records and poignant lyricism. His unorthodox rhyme patterns that seem to be off-beat and off-topic, and yet they add up to a cohesive and engaging style overall. His most recent project Himology, Vol. 1 created a strong impression with its smoky, jazz-tinged smoothness, and he seems to be following up that trend with his new song “The Gentleman”. The North Carolina emcee sounds poised here atop silky jazz-laced production with nostalgic undertones, deftly weaving together imagery-rich verses with a laid-back delivery. Check out King Adroit’s latest song “The Gentleman” below now.

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Wiley From Atlanta’s new album is his best yet

By Mustafa Abubaker

Wiley from Atlanta‘s new album Killing Time Before The Flood is out now via Blue Coyote Recordings under licensing to Tierdrop Records.

Packing 10 songs in just 31 minutes, KTBTF holds no punches as the young rapper and singer’s most realized work thus far. To keep it real, there are no bad songs on the album. The quality control is through the roof. Each song feels meticulously crafted and cared for as a parent would a child.

The rap features from Jelani Imani, Ben Reilly, and DavidTheTragic bring to mind the kind of verses Kanye West himself brings out of artists like Fivio Foreign on “Off The Grid” and Rick Ross on “Devil In A New Dress” in that Jelani Imani, Ben Reilly, and DavidTheTragic are all excellent rappers in their respective solo discographies but impressively adapt to Wiley from Atlanta’s sound flawlessly, delivering pitch-perfect, on-topic verses.

“Calypso”, for example, is a standout.

True to the city, Wiley from Atlanta shouts out the Outkast album The Love Below on “After The Storm”, a rap song with a soaring chorus.

“Snakeskin” is quickly becoming a fan favorite.

Wiley from Atlanta‘s going on tour in January! Make sure you catch this talented artist on the road.

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Don’t sleep on the beat tape ‘buggie’ by ras_koala

By Hazel Clementine

Listening to ras_koala‘s beat tape ‘buggie’ gave instant nostalgia- as it took us back to the OG beat tape days of discovering releases from the greats like Ohbliv, Tuamie, and Knx, and watching Godsconnect edits on Youtube. ras_koala not only has this engaging beat tape to vibe to, but they also have a project the dropped back in october titled ‘listen.’ if you want to check that out as well.

This current tape ‘buggie’ may have been a quick offering, but it was worth every second of listening. The beginning of the tape features very mellow but still head nodding worthy tracks such as ‘drivein’ and ‘land’. Going towards the ending, while the beats are still mellow, the crisp clear drums start to give more of that signature boom bap sound. Our favorite track is ‘nodding’ because everything about the beat is comforting. The nostalgic feel, the drums, the sample, the piano…..what’s there to hate about this beautiful hypnotizing beat? Please support the artist by purchasing directly from the bandcamp link here. You won’t be disappointed!

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The Ian Moore shares emotive single “Highs and Lows” (ft. danny G)

By Todd Anderson

The Ian Moore has shared a new single, titled “Highs and Lows”, featuring danny G. The versatile St. Louis artist continues to expand into new territory with each release, cohesively blending genres like hip-hop, indie, folk, pop, and more. With a prolific catalogue of eclectic releases, Moore has been showcasing his skills as both a melodic vocalist and rapper. For his latest song, titled “Highs and Lows”, he connects with danny G for an emotive song that touches on experiencing extreme low points in your life, and being able to pull yourself back from that feeling, to reach a point where you are at the top of the world. It’s a relatable new cut that features heartfelt performances from The Ian Moore and danny G, backed by engaging instrumentation. Atop warm, breezy guitar layers and an infectious rhythm section, the two artists shine with sleek, character-rich vocals. Give “Highs and Lows” a listen below now.

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Drew Verdé provides a “Wake Up Call” with new single and music video

Detroit artist Drew Verdé has shared a new song called “Wake Up Call”, produced by Jake Bass, along with a fresh music video. Verdé is a versatile and multi-talented artist, being a videographer, director, studio engineer and logo designer. His songwriting and sound is very versatile, with Verdé injecting elements of hip-hop, R&B, rock, and more into his music- while staying true to himself with each record he creates. He had a rough upbringing in Detroit, with a family of addicts including his mother and father, and he first used music as his escape when overstimulated in his household, and as a way to express and release his emotions. His most recent single is called “Wake Up Call” produced by Jake Bass, and with bass by T-Money Green, a vibrant, powerful song made for the mother of his child. Paired with a lively, engaging music video, “Wake Up Call” is a potent new release that finds the impactful Detroit artist returning once again in full form.

Warm, vital layers of guitars and rich bass build an uplifting backdrop for Verdé, merging with punchy percussion that locks in a memorable groove. He comes through with smooth, eclectic vocals with an energetic, melodic take on lyrical hip-hop- building into an ear-worm hook. The new music video captures the song’s lively feel with saturated shots, vivid coloration, and expressive choreography that gives the track added energy and flavor.

Watch the new music video for “Wake Up Call” here and be sure to connect with Drew Verdé on social media for updates regarding new music and more.

Stream “Wake Up Call” HERE.

Connect with Drew Verdé: Spotify | Instagram

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Drop everything and pass ‘The Aux’ to Blockhead

By Hazel Clementine

The long-awaited solo release of ‘The Aux’ by Blockhead is a hit from beginning to end, that you really don’t want to miss. With features like Aesop Rock, Navy Blue and Danny Brown and many more, ‘The Aux’ features some of underground hip hop’s best artists today.

The album starts off with heat as we vibe with the engaging track ‘AAU Tournaments’, which features artist Navy Blue and billy woods. As you progress throughout the album you get beats and eclectic samples that you’ve never heard of intertwined into an organic, NYC hip hop sound. Our favorite track is “Mississippi”, featuring Aesop Rock, which samples some truly intriguing songs and vocals. If you’re a big hip hop head, then you might’ve caught the surprise sample on the track that’s no other than Black Moon’s hit song ‘Who Got The Props’. Admired the sampling so much, we had to go back and listen to not only the track again to rave about how Blockhead orchestrated every sound, beat and instrument but we had to go back and listen to Black Moon.

Go and listen to Blockhead’s new album ‘The Aux’ which is out on all streaming platforms and currently on Bandcamp for only $10 (Which is a STEAL! ).

Support Blockhead directly on Bandcamp HERE.

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