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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.

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rivan breaks new ground with “paper tabs”

By Jacob Ezra

NYC-based artist rivan has dropped off a new single, titled “paper tabs”, produced by Bastien Gliech. This track caught our attention for its cohesive fusion of atmospheric dnb sounds with raw, poised rap flows. The expressive cut from rivan includes airy key samples floating atop an energizing dnb-laced drum line and potent bass, while his vocals captivate with their light-on-their-feet approach and surreal lyricism. With an undercurrent of longing running beneath the track’s lively sound, “paper tabs” is an emotionally layered offering that demonstrates rivan breaking bounds and testing ground in a manner that feels natural. Give “paper tabs” a listen below. 

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Nebula. shares hypnotic single, “Jive” (prod. JUNE!)

By Jacob Ezra

Louisiana artist Nebula. has shared a new single titled “Jive”, produced by JUNE!. Following up his potent single “Through the fire” and EP Walking Aimless, “Jive” finds Nebula. delivering expressive verses atop hypnotic, subtly eery production from I’ll Never Die member JUNE!. “Jive” is a claustrophobic head-trip of a track that is unafraid to experiment and dabble in psychedelica, making for a captivating listen. Nebula.’s vocal tone suits the ominous edge of the production, while he keeps his flows dynamic in a manner that entices the listener and has them guessing. Overall, “Jive” treads into refreshing territory with its otherworldly ambiance, unsettling urgency, and gymnastic flows. Give it a listen below.

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Skiii connects with John Da Lemon and NAHreally for laid-back song, “Forget It”

By Jacob Ezra

Skiii has connected with John Da Lemon and NAHreally for a new song called “Forget It”. Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Skiii began his career with a prolific streak of 20 instrumental projects between 2015-2019, before he delved into creating full songs with vocals. Replicating feelings and experiences through sounds and words, Skiii has built more momentum throughout projects like Adventures In 23rd Universe and Days In Detroit. For his latest offering, he connects with John Da Lemon and NAHreally for a laid-back, vivid new song, titled, “Forget It”. 

“Forget It” conjures a warm, nostalgic soundscape with glowing xylophones, immersive, watery keys, and an organic-sounding rhythm section. Sounding unhurried and comfortable in its lane, the production sets an apt backdrop for the track’s smooth, focused flows, as the emcees come together with a natural synergy that translates to the relaxing feel of “Forget It”.

Give “Forget It” a listen below now.

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LA-based collective NOFUN! share infectious release, “Get Faded” [Video]

NOFUN! has dropped off a new song, titled “Get Faded”. NOFUN! Is an LA-based collective consisting of 9 artists all from different places, including members Dave Coresh, Levi Evans, Garrett Gloom, Huebline, Louie Lambo, SWANN, WADE08, Mother Wata, and Zoodeville. Their eclectic sound ranges from alt-rock all the way to west coast hip-hop, often incorporating disparate genres in a cohesive manner. Their latest offering, “Get Faded” takes on a 2000s pop-rap inspired sound, as each member recaps their wild late night functions in a fun-loving and infectious manner. The energizing production- complete with swelling synths and bouncy, trunk-knocking percussion- contains shades of Pharrell, while keeping its style original to the group. Each member flows cohesively while also providing their own dynamic edge, keeping the listener on their toes throughout “Get Faded”. The track’s music video encapsulates the nostalgic experience of a house party, powered by the group.

Give the new video for “Get Faded” a watch here now.

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GR3G connects with Mati for vibrant single “SUNDAY”

By Jacob Ezra

GR3G has connected with Mati for a fresh single called “SUNDAY”. 22 year-old independent artist GR3G hails from the vibrant streets of Chicago’s south side, and his music is deeply intertwined in his roots, social justice advocacy, and a profound passion for storytelling through music. His latest song, “SUNDAY”, finds him connecting with Minneapolis-based standout Mati for a refreshing, vivid new song chock full of focused, memorable melodics and sleek rap flows. 

“SUNDAY” conjures a warm soundscape with its potent blend of glistening keys, winding vocal samples, and a rich bass-line. With elements of hip-hop, R&B, and gospel neatly intertwined, “SUNDAY”- makes for a versatile release from GR3G and Mati. Their vocals are as diverse as the production, lacing together melodically-tinged, infectious hooks with smooth, poignant rap flows. “SUNDAY”’s immersive warmth and laid-back feel make it an apt soundtrack for these late summer, early fall days, and it presents a sharp new offering from these two up-and-comers.


Give “SUNDAY” a listen below now.

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Action Figure 973 connects with Eric the Red and KI Bohiti for powerful single “Untitled”

New Jersey producer Action Figure 973 has shared a new single titled “Untitled”, in collaboration with Eric the Red and KI Bohiti. The first single off Action Figure’s upcoming EP Wrestling School, “Untitled” makes for a potent, grimy cut that follows up well-received collaborations with Daniel Son, Josiah the Gift, Shane the Shaman, and more. “Untitled” contains grimy, ominous production that blends icy sheets of samples with a hard-hitting, sturdy rhythm section. Underscored by this imposing, creeping boom-bap laced soundscape, the emcees deliver focused, cutting verses that match the rawness of the production. Give Action Figure’s latest song “Untitled” a listen below.