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Brown_buddha, LANO, OJ Mountain, and jules filmhouse share fresh song, “STEAM ENGINE”

By Jacob Ezra

Brown_buddha, LANO, OJ Mountain and jules filmhouse have linked for a fresh song called “STEAM ENGINE”. Frequent collaborators and affiliates of the hip-hop and creative collective Hidden Renaissance, the four artists demonstrate a natural chemistry across the metallic, surreal production of “STEAM ENGINE”.

On “STEAM ENGINE”, icy, forward-thinking keys swell above crunchy percussion, underscored by flourishes of ethereal backing vocals. The emcees come through cutting, lyrically-focused verses packed with vivid imagery, while presenting subtly menacing deliveries that suit the ominous production. With tinges of Def Jux in its style, “STEAM ENGINE” is a welcomingly refreshing take on left-field hip-hop sounds. Give it a listen below.

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ArmstrongWW shares infectious offering, “Usually”

By Jacob Ezra

ArmstrongWW has dropped off a fresh single, titled “Usually”. ArmstrongWW, born Armstrong Tanyi Orock, is a multi-genre musician born in Cameroon, and based in Houston, Texas. Starting his songwriting journey at the young age of 6, Armstrong has built a name for himself by creating music that resonates with honesty, demonstrated through potent projects like January 2023’s Recovery. His latest song, “Usually” contains a balmy breeziness and versatile vocal lines that keep the listener engaged throughout.

Instrumentally, “Usually” conjures a warm soundscape with a subtle undercurrent of buoyant energy. Swelling, lo-fi synths, punchy percussion, and infectious bass create a colorful backdrop for Armstrong’s emotive, punctuated flows, as he delivers dynamic verses that build into a memorable melodic hook.

Take a listen to ArmstrongWW’s latest “Usually” here now.

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Dzh shares raw new release “BUMPER HANGIN'”

By Jacob Ezra

Dzh has shared a new song, titled “BUMPER HANGIN'”. Hailing from Madison, NJ, Dante Zaran “Dzh” Henry is a 24 year-old artist and producer who launched his career through a series of versatile, often introspective mixtapes like Under This Hoodie, as well as his debut album Dante’s Inferno. Dzh both emcees and crafts beats, displaying a diverse repertoire for everything ranging from soulful, boom-bap laced instrumentals to hard-hitting trap cuts. His latest song, “BUMPER HANGIN'”, leans towards the latter category with its raw cacophony of powerful synths, immense percussion, and booming 808s. Dzh demonstrates a poignant flow with succinct, infectious bars that enhance the song’s imposing energy. He sounds hungry and focused on the mic, drawing the listener deeper into the track’s blazing soundscape. Give “BUMPER HANGIN'” a listen below now.

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Elaquent shares laid-back single “IYKYK”, feat. Ivan Ave

Elaquent has shared a new single titled “IYKYK”, featuring Ivan Ave. Prolific producer Elaquent has spent this decade forging a style all his own, internalizing the sounds of great producers like J Dilla and DJ Premier, but glitching and altering them to a point where his voice became inimitable. Elaquent is an artist whose been pivotal in emphasizing the varied influence of beat music, while helping to establish a vibrant beat music scene in Toronto. His latest song, “IYKYK”, features versatile Norwegian emcee Ivan Ave, and it contains a laid-back, vivid sound that entices the listener with its focused, collected feel.

Organic, warm pianos and grounded percussion open “IYKYK”, as a rich bass-line weaves an infectious groove beneath. As the layers of keys build gracefully, the track’s relaxed, sleek verses meld together smoothly with the instrumentation, giving the song added dynamics while keeping it cohesive. Ave’s calming flows and reflective vocals suit Elaquent’s breezy production, as the pair demonstrate a natural chemistry on “IYKYK”.

“IYKYK” is the first single from Elaquent’s forthcoming album Rediscovery, releasing on renowned label Mello Music Group. Give it a listen below.