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JUNE! shares smooth song “splyff 4” (prod. Chow)

By Gavin Green

JUNE!‘s latest release, “splyff 4,” is a soulful joint that blends lo-fi aesthetics with soul and R&B flourishes for a potent listen. Produced by Chow, the track features smooth R&B samples and JUNE!’s signature gritty, bassy flow, making it a character-rich new cut.

From the opening bars, it’s clear that “splyff 4” is something special. The instrumental sets the tone, with its soulful samples and laid-back vibe. JUNE!’s flow is the perfect complement, with his gruff delivery adding an edge to the track.

“splyff 4” feels wisened and raw, while it is also a showcase of JUNE!’s lyrical prowess. His wordplay is on point, with emotionally layered lines that keep the listener engaged from start to finish.

Overall, “splyff 4” is a must-listen for fans of hip-hop, both old and new. Featuring refreshing production from Chow and JUNE!’s signature baritone, growling flow and vivid lyricism, this is a memorable new joint from these artists. Listen to it here now.

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ToadStool engages with psychedelic EP ‘IF IT MEANS YOU’RE LOVED IN THE END…’

Providence, Rhode Island artist ToadStool has caught our attention for his 4-track EP IF IT MEANS YOU’RE LOVED IN THE END…. A poignant project filled with vivid, heartfelt rhymes laced atop hypnotic, psychedelic production, IF IT MEANS YOU’RE LOVED IN THE END is an engaging display of ToadStool’s lyrical skills. Unafraid to be vulnerable with his audiences, this EP delves into his mindstate and outlook, while tackling poignant themes like growth, acceptance, healing, and friendship.

The spacey, warm hypnosis of opener “HOURS, DAYS, MONTHS, YEARS” draws in the listener off the bat as it discusses the nature of time atop bittersweet key riffs. “ASTRAL MAN”, with Rap Man Gavin, includes a textural, atmospheric jazz-laced instrumental with enticing horn stabs, as the emcees deliver character-rich flows. Closer “METHODS…” is a meditative, emotive track that finishes the EP with crystalline flows and somber, reflective production.

Give ToadStool’s project IF IT MEANS YOU’RE LOVED IN THE END… a listen here now and further familiarize yourself with the prolific Providence artist.

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Fergie Baby shares explosive song “VINCE BARTER”

Harlem artist Fergie Baby has dropped off a new song, titled “VINCE BARTER”. Rapidly building a wide-ranging discography full of vitality and versatility, Fergie Baby is an artist that can truly bring that raw NYC energy. His latest offering is exemplary of his powerful sound, sharp delivery, and penchant for infectious flows- as he glides atop this triumphant production in a way that’s both effortless and commanding. It’s an invigorating new joint that builds an enticing groove with booming 808s, gritty horns, and energizing percussion, laced with immense flows from Fergie Baby. Give his latest song “VINCE BARTER” a listen here now.

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Jaysanityy shares focused single “generational artist”

By Jacob Ezra

Jaysanityy has dropped off a fresh single, titled “generational artist”. The eclectic, versatile artist, who recently dropped a well-received, genre-bending project in tru to one’s nature, has returned with a thoughtful single in “generational artist”. The hypnotic soundscape built around pensive, focused keys, lively percussion, and rich bass builds the perfect backdrop for the emcee, whose gruff yet smooth delivery and heartfelt lyrics cut through the noise and hit the listener on an emotional level. Continuing his trend of expressive, atmospheric offerings, “generational artist” demonstrates the creativity and vibrancy that Jaysanityy is steadily becoming known for. Give “generational artist” a listen here now.

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Nkosi Bourne is “Saving Grace” on fresh single

Brooklyn artist Nkosi Bourne has dropped off a fresh song, titled “Saving Grace”. The New York emcee has become known for his penchant for personal, storytelling lyricism, laid smoothly atop soulful sound palettes. His latest song, “Saving Grace”, continues this trend with its refreshing, emotive sampling instrumentation and potent verses. Bourne delivers laid-back yet vital verses atop winding, warm soul loops and punchy percussion on “Saving Grace”. Give Bourne’s latest a listen here.

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Slimpoet shares emotive project, ‘Poetry w/ Death’

By Jacob Ezra

North Carolina artist Slimpoet, aka Myles T. Jordan, has shared a new project called Poetry w/ Death. The prolific emcee, who has been on a tear of releases recently with engaging singles like “Home/ U”, “D.B.U.”, and more, returns with his latest offering, Poetry w/ Death. This project is an introspective journey through detail-rich rhymes laid atop expansive, emotive sounds.

Unafraid to be introspective and vulnerable, Slimpoet connects with listeners through his true-to-life poetry on Poetry w/ Death. A highlight appears early in the project with “Purpose + Passion”, with its silvery, soulfully ambient production and evocative, inspiring rhymes. “izm” follows up with a sleek performance from Slimpoet atop laid-back, warm grooves. “Mary Jane”‘s balmy, jazzy production and focused vocals close the project on a high note as well. Give Poetry w/ Death a listen here now.

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mynameisntjmack and Sol ChYld share refreshing single “proper vertigo” (prod. Wulf Morpheus)

Virginia standout mynameisntjmack has shared a new song called “proper vertigo”, featuring Camden, NJ artist Sol ChYld, and produced by Wulf Morpheus. With an engaging, infectiously breezy sound that crafts a relaxed, wistful backdrop for mynameisntjmack and Sol ChYld, “proper vertigo” seems to be an apt song for the coming fresh spring weather. Graceful keys and a resonant rhythm section give the song a balance of liveliness and relaxation, while mynameisntjmack and Sol ChYld come through with nimble, vivid verses while playing off each other’s energy. Give “proper vertigo” a listen here now.

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Ovrkast. connects with Navy Blue for atmospheric single “January”

Prolific Oakland artist Ovrkast. has returned once again with a fresh single called “January”, featuring Navy Blue. A product of the Bay Area, Ovrkast. makes soulful, thoughtful, and laid-back hip-hop, often blending sampling with trap-inspired percussion. For his latest, he links with ever-talented lyricist Navy Blue for a song that lives up to its namesake with a refreshing, atmospheric soundscape and poetic lyricism.

Atop floating, airy vocal samples and a buoyant, crisp rhythm section, Ovrkast. and Navy Blue drop emotive, self-aware bars full of vivid, memorable lines. With smooth, confident flows that suit the relaxed sonics of the beat, they display a natural chemistry while trading silky verses on “January”. Check out the new visual for “January” below.

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nofacerapper exhibits lyrical skills on ‘And It Was Beautiful’ (prod. Foule Monk)

nofacerapper has dropped off a new project called And It Was Beautiful, produced by Foule Monk. Inspired by the complexities of life, he’s embarked on his musical journey to share his personal experiences, weaving tales that touch on themes of God, family, and critiquing wack rappers. His latest offering presents a collection of hypnotic, raw tracks that never get too bogged down by heaviness, combined with sharp lyricism from nofacerapper.

The gritty soundscape and razor sharp rhymes of “Blame Foule Monk” call to mind 90’s East Coast hip-hop with a refreshing twist, and a spacey edge. “COYF” presents a ruminative sound and showcases another side of nofacerapper, with reflective, thoughtful bars discussing mental health. “NFR Shippuden”, featuring LUNAR, is a graceful, glorious finisher with a vibrant instrumental and sleek flows that closes the project on a high note.

Support the artists directly by heading to BandCamp to pick up their project And It Was Beautiful HERE.

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Jay Cinema and Chow practice ‘Alchemy’ on new album

By Jacob Ezra

Jay Cinema and Chow have connected for a fresh project called Alchemy. Cinema is a visionary abstract hip-hop artist from Yonkers, New York, known for his boundary-pushing sound and thought-provoking lyrics- while producer Chow is a prolific beat-maker whose captivating, refreshing twist on underground hip-hop sounds merges particularly well with Cinema’s expressive style. On Alchemy, the two find a natural, engaging chemistry as they piece together a tapestry of raw, sampling soundscapes that drift from eery and claustrophobic to vibrantly psychedelic. Chow’s heavy, gritty drum lines, glitchy patchwork of samples, and potent bass-lines provide an intriguing soundscape for Cinema, as he lays down bar after bar of vividly poetic, often grippingly introspective lines. The project provides an interesting mixture of dark sounds with colorful textures, which gives it added character. Songs like “All On Me” are powerfully cathartic despite their laid-back demeanour, while joints like “Chemdawg” are kaleidoscopic and layered, bringing together that dark griminess with a certain almost intangible vibrance. Many projects get described as “sonic journeys”, but Alchemy is one that is certainly worthy of the title, with its vast range of emotions and sounds laced within Jay Cinema and Chow’s heartfelt performances. Give Alchemy a listen below now.