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Los Angeles emcee Cashus King and producer M.Waisome have joined forces for The Greatest Album Never Heard, a richly textured new album that finds the two artists meeting somewhere between classic hip-hop, psychedelic soul, and futuristic soundscapes.

Across the record, M.Waisome builds a world of lush instrumentation, atmospheric samples, warm grooves, and spacey electronics, giving King plenty of room to do what he does best: rap with purpose. His writing is intricate without feeling overly calculated, moving between sharp observations, poetic imagery, and reflective lyricism that rewards a closer listen.

The album establishes that chemistry early with “Rhythm Nation,” where King lays down poignant, razor-sharp bars over M.Waisome’s expansive production. There is a real sense of space in the beat, but King never gets lost inside it. His delivery anchors the track, creating a strong balance between the production’s richness and the directness of his voice.

“Sabbath,” featuring Blu, pushes the album further into its atmospheric side. Expressive sampling and punchy percussion provide the backdrop for imagery-heavy performances, while “Save the Music,” featuring Scotty Sterling, brings reggae influences and a soulful feel into the mix. Both tracks add different colors to an album that is never afraid to move beyond a traditional hip-hop framework.

One of the project’s standout moments comes with “Ahead of Our Time,” featuring Godbody Science. M.Waisome’s production feels enormous and forward-looking, while King and Godbody Science trade detailed verses with an easy chemistry. Neither artist feels like they are trying to outdo the other; the track works because the performances complement each other.

Elsewhere, songs like “$elf Worth” and “Now N Later” reveal a smoother side of the project, with airy textures, warm grooves, and plenty of room for King’s poetic and engaging delivery. “Osiris” continues that exploration, weaving electronic elements into a soulful backdrop while King approaches the track with a relaxed confidence.

The album closes with “Limitless,” an appropriately expansive finale. Silvery keys and synths from M.Waisome create a weightless, immersive backdrop, while King delivers an impassioned performance that brings the record’s psychedelic character into full focus. It feels less like a conventional ending than a final step into the world the pair have built throughout the project.

What makes The Greatest Album Never Heard compelling is the consistency of its vision. King and M.Waisome clearly understand the strengths they bring to the collaboration: King’s pen and presence provide the human center, while M.Waisome’s production gives the album its sense of scale and atmosphere.

Rather than chasing a single sound, the pair allow the record to breathe, moving through soulful grooves, reggae touches, hazy samples, electronic textures, and expansive psychedelic production without losing its identity. The result is an album that feels immersive but remains firmly rooted in hip-hop.

The Greatest Album Never Heard is ultimately a meeting of two artists who give each other room to explore. M.Waisome creates the landscapes; Cashus King fills them with stories, observations, and densely woven rhymes. Together, they have made a record that is as interested in atmosphere as it is in bars—and one that reveals more of itself with every listen.

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For Raleigh, North Carolina artist Lxnny, music has been part of the picture for most of his life. He started playing trombone in third grade and continued through high school, building a foundation in music long before he began making beats or stepping behind a microphone.

That background eventually found its way into production. Lxnny began making beats in 2012, drawing on the musical knowledge he had picked up over the years. He began rapping in 2014, and what started as a practical solution quickly became another central part of his artistry.

That evolution comes through clearly on his latest track, “$AME $H*T, DIFFERENT DAY.” At its core, the song is about reaching a point where you understand what you want and are willing to put in the work to get there. There’s confidence in that mindset, but it isn’t presented as overnight success. The focus is on repetition — showing up, putting in the hours and doing what needs to be done even when the days start to blur together.

The title captures that idea. The pursuit of money, stability and bigger ambitions can become a cycle of its own. One day rolls into the next, the routine repeats, and eventually the answer to “How have you been?” becomes almost automatic: same shit, different day.

Rather than treating that repetition as defeat, Lxnny turns it into motivation.

The second verse digs further into the everyday reality behind the ambition, touching on the work required to turn ideas into something tangible. It’s less about fantasizing about success and more about acknowledging what it costs to build toward it.

Musically, the track gives that message plenty of room to move. Glowing, layered samples weave through a gritty rhythm section, creating a contrast between something smooth and something more hard-edged. Rich grooves keep the production moving while Lxnny rides the beat with an effortless delivery.

His approach to the vocals is equally measured. The flows are smooth and self-assured without losing their energy, while the songwriting leaves enough space for the hook to stick. There’s a sense that Lxnny knows exactly what kind of record he wants to make — one that feels polished without sanding away its edge.

With years spent moving between musician, producer and emcee, Lxnny has developed an understanding of how different parts of a song can work together. “$AME $H*T, DIFFERENT DAY” reflects that experience while keeping its focus on something simple: the work doesn’t stop just because the goal is clear.

Sometimes the biggest part of chasing a dream is doing the same thing again the next morning.

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There’s a sense throughout Eyes to See and Ears to Hear that ~ isn’t trying to tell you where he’s arrived. He’s more interested in showing you the road.

The Adelaide artist, formerly known as Ridgy, has spent years using music as a way of making sense of his inner and outer worlds. Since beginning to release music under the Ridgy name in 2020, he’s worked alongside underground artists including MAVI and Camden Malik, as well as the creative collective Hidden Renaissance. But the shift toward ~ feels like more than a change in name. It reflects an ongoing search — a willingness to move toward what isn’t known and document whatever he finds there.

That sense of searching sits at the heart of Eyes to See and Ears to Hear. The album is spiritual without being preachy, and it makes for an introspective listen without becoming weighed down by itself. Across psychedelic samples, warm atmospheres and hypnotic grooves, ~ finds a space where uncertainty and hope can exist together.

The opening track, “The road I go,” immediately establishes that feeling. Layered, reverb-soaked samples drift over rich bass as ~ settles into a hypnotic flow, his writing circling around direction, purpose and the quiet determination to keep moving. The KAYEMJAE-assisted “I’ll get to where I’m going,” contains a title that feels less like a declaration of certainty than a decision to trust the process. The track brings a little more grit into the album’s world, balancing gospel warmth against raw sonics and verses about resilience and intention.

There’s something particularly human about that tension. Eyes to See and Ears to Hear doesn’t present self-growth as some clean, linear process. Its spirituality feels rooted in experience — in setbacks, doubt, reflection and the choice to keep going anyway.

“A walk in my mind” turns that inward. Hazy and slightly dreamlike, the track moves through glitchy percussion and memorable grooves while ~ paints an increasingly vivid picture of his own headspace. It feels like being allowed to wander somewhere private for a few minutes, with the music acting less as a backdrop than as a map.

That inwardness reaches another point on “Jacob’s ladder,” featuring austin fox. The production takes its time, gradually building into something soulful and subtly intense. There’s no rush to reach the emotional peak; the song lets its weight accumulate naturally, giving both artists room to sit with what they’re saying.

“Brand new day” closes the album, and it leaves it somewhere different from where it began. Its crystalline soundscape carries a tangible feeling of relief, but not the kind that comes from having everything figured out. It’s the relief of having made it through something. Of waking up and realizing that, despite everything, there’s still another day ahead.

That might be what makes Eyes to See and Ears to Hear resonate. Beneath the psychedelic textures and carefully constructed production is a fairly simple human impulse: to understand where you are, to understand how you got there, and to believe there’s somewhere worth going next.

~ has always treated music as a means of exploring his relationship with the world and with spirit. On this album, that exploration becomes particularly vivid. The songs feel like fragments collected along the way — moments of doubt, conviction, struggle, gratitude and renewed perspective.

There are no easy answers here, and thankfully, the album doesn’t pretend there are. Instead, Eyes to See and Ears to Hear finds something meaningful in the act of looking and listening itself.

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Jay Deru has been writing for as long as he can remember. Starting with poetry in the third grade, his creative path eventually led him through choir and into rap during high school. After graduating, Deru began recording in professional studios, giving him the opportunity to develop his sound and pursue music on a larger scale. Along the way, he has steadily built a following through performances at open mics in cities across the country.

That progression comes through clearly on Skyscrapers, Deru’s latest album. A soulful and cohesive collection, the record balances warmth and groove with a lyrical approach that feels both assured and personal. Its production is bright and inviting without overwhelming the vocals, leaving plenty of room for Deru’s poised delivery and effortless flow to take center stage.

Deru has described his attention-grabbing voice and natural flow as two of his defining qualities, and Skyscrapers gives both characteristics plenty of space to shine. Rather than relying on excessive production or dramatic shifts, the album finds its identity in subtle, warm textures, infectious, grounded rhythms and Deru’s ability to move comfortably between confidence and introspection.

The opening track, “Cashout humor,” immediately establishes that atmosphere. Silky strings, airy percussion and rich bass create a smooth, engaging backdrop as Deru delivers poetic verses with a relaxed sense of control. It is an inviting introduction to the album, setting up the warm sonic palette and lyrical focus that continue throughout.

“Texas Hold Em” keeps that momentum going with balmy guitar tones and a potent rhythm section that settles naturally beneath Deru’s vocals. There is a noticeable sense of clarity in his performance here, with the rapper reflecting on personal development and self-growth without losing the easygoing quality that defines the track.

On “Hit Me Back,” Deru expands the album’s dynamics through melodic flourishes and immersive production. The track adds another layer to the record’s sound while maintaining its cohesive feel, allowing Deru to continue exploring the space between melody, rhythm and rap.

The album closes with “Hurt Nobody,” one of its standout moments. Over infectious, dexterous bass lines and watery, open keyboards, Deru delivers detailed and personal verses that bring the record’s introspective side into sharper focus. The production remains smooth and spacious, but the writing gives the song an emotional weight that makes it a strong conclusion.

Skyscrapers feels like a natural reflection of Jay Deru’s development as an artist. His journey from childhood poetry to choir, high-school rap and years of live performance has shaped an approach that values both lyrical expression and instinctive delivery. Across the album, he sounds comfortable in his own voice—confident without becoming overstated, reflective without losing momentum.

With its soulful production, irich grooves and thoughtful writing, Skyscrapers presents Jay Deru as an artist continuing to refine his sound while staying rooted in the qualities that have defined his career. It is a warm, focused album that rewards attention, offering a clear sense of who Deru is and where his music is headed next.

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