Tag: rap

Detroit’s Valid has dropped off a new album, titled Peach Brandy. A mainstay in the Detroit scene, Valid has been on a prolific tear of late. From his charismatic collaborative LP Bill & Isiah with Stretch Money to potent singles like “Never Question”, featuring Neisha Neshae that preceded the Peach Brandy album, Valid has been as consistent as they come while also bringing versatility to the table. The Serbian-American emcee stays close to his roots too, with songs like Peach Brandy’s “May 6th” paying tribute to his Balkan roots as well as the traditional Eastern European holiday djurdjevdan. His ability to craft songs with versatility and focus shines through on Peach Brandy as well. Opener “Peach Slayer” presents a captivating narrative style that draws the listener in with its personal storytelling, while tracks like “Never Question” bring forth emotive R&B undertones. The LP presents a journey through dynamic sounds and styles that keep the listener engaged in a powerful manner.

Valid has returned with a new solo album titled Peach Brandy, following up on his 2020 release The Plum Brandy EP. In his latest project, Valid expands on his previous concept by collaborating exclusively with top producers from Eastern Europe and utilizing regional samples. This time, he delves deeper into the theme, crafting a full LP that goes beyond rapping over beats with regional influences. Peach Brandy is a cohesive experience exploring themes such as accepting life’s uncontrollable aspects, maintaining identity amidst constant change, and embracing transformation. Despite these introspective themes, Valid ensures the album still delivers energetic and impactful tracks that resonate with listeners.

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By Jacob Ezra

Sleep Sinatra has shared a new album called The Spirit Of Baldwin Ave. Hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska, Sinatra is a gifted lyricist as well as a beatmaker with a wide repertoire of engaging projects, producing under the alias SINAI.. With a highly prolific string of releases in 2024, he returns once again with a potent record in The Spirit Of Baldwin Ave that is an emotive journey full of detailed, heartfelt lyricism and soulful instrumentation.

Cathartically dark and simultaneously hopeful and uplifting, The Spirit Of Baldwin Ave is a multi-layered record that resonates with self-awareness and vulnerability. It’s layered depth and precise, poignant stoytelling give it character of its own- as Sinatra paints a vivid picture of his upbringing, life story, and aspirations. The record is beautifully vital with an undertone of resilience, as Sinatra’s songs often tackle a refusal to give up and a determination to continue forward despite challenging obstacles. Some highlights include the gospel-tinged, glowing “Regina’s Son”, which opens the record like a bright sunrise after a dark night- and the haunting, ethereal “TotalEclipse(BLACKOUT)” with Homeboy Sandman.

The Spirit of Baldwin Ave is an emotive journey that takes listeners across highs and lows, while emanating an honest rawness and potent soulfulness. Listen to The Spirit Of Baldwin Ave HERE on Sleep Sinatra’s BandCamp and support the artist directly.

Deonte the Alien has shared a new song called “Used to get high (with you)”. Deonte the Alien is a Bay Area artist, who’s jazzy, expressive sound was heavily influenced by Mac Miller, Duckwrth, The Internet, and Isaiah Rashard. His first single “She Don’t” was released when he was 19, and since he has built a discography of engaging, versatile singles that often feel personal in nature. His latest offering, the smoky, laid-back “Used to get high (with you)” creates an atmosphere of longing and nostalgia with its bittersweet keys, lush bass, and wistful flows. Deonte enticingly blends relaxed rap flows with melodious inflections for an offering that feels dynamic and diverse. Give “Used to get high (with you)” a listen here now.

By Jacob Ezra

New York’s Ché has returned to our pages once again with his latest offering “Judy”- and rightfully so, as this new song further showcases his versatility and impactful songwriting, following up his engaging, diverse self-titled album in 2023. For is latest offering, Ché dives head first into soulful sounds and releases an unforgettable track packed with vitality and vibrancy.

Ché presents a warm, lush offering with “Judy”, which conjures a distinct atmosphere of longing and brings forth a certain vivid nostalgia that’s difficult to replicate. With its hypnotic, balmy key riffs, and emotive vocals- “Judy” crafts an atmosphere of summer with its warm, wistful sound. Take a listen to Ché’s latest song “Judy” here now.

Israel Jones, Giahni Bosquet, and BOMA have dropped off a new single called “Brick World”, their first as Brick Road Records. Channeling quintessential west coast vibes into an infectious, focused new song- “Brick World” finds the Brick Road Records artists displaying a natural chemistry atop potent production. Underscored by memorable key riffs, atmospheric, swelling strings, and rich grooves laid by producer Giahni Bosquet, BOMA and Jones lay down commanding verses that grasp the listeners attention from the get go. Check out their latest offering “Brick World” here now: