tristate – ROUNDHOUSE MUSIC

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.

THE i OF A GENiUS shares eclectic new single “DREAMFIRST.”

THE i OF A GENiUS has dropped off a new single titled “DREAMFIRST.”, produced by Driveby and mixed and mastered by Steel Tipped Dove. The Paterson, NJ artist was first inspired to create music when he heard “Let Me Fly” by DMX, and since, knew he could channel his personality through music and make something of himself. Early in his career, he performed a freestyle for mydiveo that was aired on My x TV, a national television network- as well as opening for Da$h and Chris Rivers. Since, he has steadily built momentum in New Jersey and beyond with a series of expressive releases that captivate with outside-the-box production and raw, lyrically-focused flows. His latest offering is “DREAMFIRST.”, a layered, eclectic track featuring surreal rhyming from THE i OF A GENiUS psychedelic production from Driveby.

Underscored by textural, syrupy samples consisting of gritty vocals and horns, The i OF A GENiUS effortlessly delivers dynamic flows that keep the listener on their toes with unpredictable rhyme patterns. He weaves together vivid lines, putting his lyrical abilities at the forefront with potent imagery atop the grimy beat from Driveby.

Take a listen to “DREAMFIRST.” below, as THE i OF A GENiUS continues his run of boundary-pushing joints.