Showing posts with label westcoast rap. Show all posts
Showing posts with label westcoast rap. Show all posts


The definition of an underdog expected to lose. Where the F.O.M.G Entertainment (Forever On My Grind) artist, NBJay is from, young black men are expected to be either dead or in jail by 19. However, instead of being a statistic this under dog is thinking beyond the trap, and uses his talent to propel him into rap stardom! On-the-verge artist, NBJay's new EP "Under Dog" is 5-tracks packed with money motivated hustlers anthems and trap gems! Stream the full project today on Apple Music.
"Under Dog" ep on AppleMusic





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California alternative rap artist and producer Does Matter delivers his latest album, West Toast, that features 25 exclusive tracks. Reminiscent of early Odd Future and Lil B, his sound ranges from experimental to dark to strange as he pretty much does whatever he likes on each song. What stands out throughout the album Does Matter’s shocking lyrical content that can either get a little scary, a little kinky or a little out there, hence the outer space theme on the album’s artwork. Although his voice mainly stays in a 21 Savage-like monotone throughout West Toast, Does’ energy level picks up a bit on tracks like “Here to Freestyle the Freestyle” where he shows up to drop some hot ones over hard-hitting, bass-heavy production. A highlight on the album is the closing track “Rich with No Money, Famous with No Fame” that has a mean bassline and displays a more energetic Does with one of the waviest flow on the project. If you’re looking for something totally out of the ordinary and strangely cool, check out Does Matter’s West Toast today.


“West Toast” on Spotify 
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Just north of San Francisco and the Bay Area, in the streets of North Richmond, California, a distinct sound is bubbling. A sound that merges the old school, hyphy energy of NorCal legends Mac Dre and Keak da Sneak with a fresh, new school ambiance. Many are spearheading this progressive take on upper West Coast Hip-Hop; but none as dominant as Way Way Santana. With her “NOW Mixtape Vol 1”, the Californian emcee brings her region’s eclectic bounce into the scope of modern trap. Certainly, the drum kits, rhythms and basslines of bangers such as “F**k A Handout” (feat. Lil Goo & Marlo Franklin), “Karate Choppa’s” (feat. G-Bo Lean), “Project 12”, “Sacrifices”, and “However You Want It”, siphon an ancient, hyphy fire; however, their melodies are new and improved. The synths and keys wafting around “NOW Mixtape Vol 1”’s party-starting percussions give these beats an air of currency. Way Way Santana’s raw, yet youthful Californian delivery only adds to this energy; keeping the project floating between two eras with each and every bar. For her lyrics and delivery are bright enough to illuminate the new-school; yet, likewise, the way she rides these nostalgic NorCal beats nods back to the E-40s and Too Shorts who came before her. The final track, “Btfw”, a charismatic remix of Too Short’s 2006 hit, “Blow The Whistle”, proves so undeniably. “NOW Mixtape Vol 1” is the perfect example of a rapper who takes great pride in where she comes from. Enough to, in between telling her own story, honor the stories of those who gave her a page. Soon, North Richmond will be added to the history of NorCal Hip-Hop, and Way Way Santana will be the one to thank.







N.O.W (No Other Way) 

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On your first listen to “Breathe (Ghetto Lullaby)”, by Apollon The Don, you may mistake the lyricist to be a fresh, Californian upstart. The whistling synth playing the back of his production harkens to G-Funk; whilst his paced, yet deliberate flow is reminiscent of the same LA legends that pioneered that style. It will come as a shock to learn that this gifted emcee is actually a native of Atlanta; however, that piece of information makes “Breathe” all the more jaw-dropping. For, it exists so greatly outside of the trap trend that currently grips his environment. From a young rapper emerging from Clayton County (Zone 3), the lyrical depth of his verses and Southern, soulful inflection of his bridges and hooks are a breath of fresh air. Apollon The Don proves on “Breathe” that he is a descendant of the greats who architected this art-form in the Golden Era. He commits his pen to storytelling; narrating the various plights of growing up in the impoverished ghettos of our country. “Breathe (Ghetto Lullaby)” is a record, that merges West Coast production, with deep, conscious lyricism and a soul-stirring, Southern harmony. If you have been searching for a fresh beacon of Hip-Hop hope to shine out of Atlanta, Apollon The Don is the answer. And he is a radiant one, at that.


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Since 2012, with the inception of Drill Rap, Chicago has been on an unstoppable incline. Year after year, they have rocketed indomitable acts into the mainstream; and now, Leekthough is next in line. This upcoming, Windy City rapper is putting the West in Midwest, with his bouncy, new drop, “Yeah Buddi”. A Bay-Area combo of percussions and bassline underscores Leekthrough’s vibrant, Chicago groove. He raps with an unyielding attention to rhythm and flow; which culminates into a nice, danceable release. Easily, “Yeah Buddi” could be blasted at a late-night, Chicago house party, and send everyone to the dance floor. Its impeccable pairing of Midwest attitude with West Coast aesthetic, brings a different cadence to the Chicago scene. That difference will send Leekthrough, and his titanic “Yeah Buddi” soaring across the city for the rest of the year.



“YEAH BUDDI” 
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https://open.spotify.com/track/61bR1TSqGVRpD1khHHNKvK

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yeah-buddi-single/1452562417




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Trippy, Deep, Underground, Weird, but undeniably real. These are some thoughts that come to mind when consuming hiphop artist, Mudskin Cix's new song "IAmEverythingII". What's on his mind is a fake friend and more. The Seattle mc spills it all on a bangin' experimental new-age track with the sound of a thousand voices. He says, "Track is about me bringing fruition of struggle, creativeness, and aggression to my composing." Follow Mudskin Cix's growing movement and enjoy the new song "IAmEverythingII".



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Compton rapper, Mondoe, leaves no one behind and nothing to be desired on his new album, “Now Eyez On Me”. From the seeds planted by NWA and Death Row, then watered by the Kendrick Lamar and his TDE outfit, Mondoe is growing his own tree of hometown glory. And from its fruit, he’s making sure everybody around him eats. For, “Now Eyes On Me” is loaded with guest features; all to which Mondoe perfectly plays host. He is the nucleus of every record, with each sonic and lyrical visitor orbiting smoothly around him. As the cover suggests, this album is a strong ode to his musical inspirations and forefathers; whose spirits fly vibrantly throughout each and every tune. The ghost of Tupac Shakur moves like a poltergeist through his intro-vocals on tracks such as “The City”, ft. A1krashin, and title track, “Now Eyez On Me”. Every other track, albeit seasoned with strong, trap instrumentation, hardly abandon his Californian pride. Whether by synth or bassline, each joint furthers the legacy of that West Coast G-Funk he knows so well. A duo of my favorite records from this album happen to be “Temptation” (ft. Yondo & Iman), and “Money Calling” (ft. Fred Nice). These tracks bolster powerful R&B inflections, and showcase a different aspect of the Los Angeles rapper. Where “Temptation” is slow-burning and risque; “Money Calling” holds an colorful, infallible, club-ready bounce. Through these alternate dimensions of his album, Mondoe displays the diverse influence of his town. “Now Eyez On Me” is his California celebration, full of powerful, radio-ready bangers; showing that the city of Compton will, sooner than later, have a heir to their musical throne.


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  Not a single nook or cranny in the life of Santa Cruz rapper, Recklous, goes unexplored on his latest “Cop This Mixtape” project. The twelve track opus is a melting pot of subjects and sonics all blending together to paint a unique portrait of the man behind them. The first two tracks (“L.O.R.D” and “Blocked Numba”) are scorching trap bangers, aimed at incinerating an ex-lover whose ostensibly done Recklous wrong. “I Bet You Would” strikes as an ancient, G-funk anthem; whose production could have been graced by the likes of Dr. Dre. In alignment with that aesthetic, Recklous taps into an off kilter, Eminem-esque flow near the end of his ultimate verse; tying the song together, sonically. A personal favorite, both production-wise, as well as lyrically, will be the track “Deadpool”. “Deadpool” features a spine-chilling, synth-based melody; backed by a dark, heavy brass, and galloping trap beat. On the record, Recklous dives completely into his past struggles with drug abuse and suicidal thoughts; touching are two topics that are extremely relevant to the youth of modern America. And he does so with unshakeable confidence; as if he fully knows the power of his voice is greater than any shame he may feel about his past. “Perfect 10” is a confession of the rappet struggling with finances; dealing with being kicked out, homeless and owing some significant debt. The last track, “Sextape” is a smooth, fun, melodic cut done in ode to Recklous’s new love interest. On the record, he expresses his desire to turn her into a star akin to Paris Hilton, and Kim Kardashian... by identical means. This rounds the mixtape off beautifully; having started with torment over a past relationship, and ending with hope in a new one. All in all, this is a great, wholehearted debut by Recklous; and if he continues to be this honest in his music, he will build a fanbase like no other.

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Who Is Raphael Leraux is a versatile recording artist from the North side of El Paso, TX. This time he’s riding the beat to his new track “New Thing” that’s both raw and original. The band is effortlessly cool with the smooth mixture of g-funk, soul and hiphop genres. The track’s beats provide a brisk backdrop without overwhelming the lyricist.  


The intense passion and beauty from the South West can no longer go unnoticed despite the drug crisis: that’s at the heart of Who Is Raphael Leraux. Who Is Raphael Leraux has easily interwoven introspective lyrics in an organic and engaging fashion. The artist recently gave a candid interview with USA Blog Network. Enjoy the song and follow Who Is Raphael Leraux's growing movement today.


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 D-Justice has a special catalyst that will inevitably help him to transcend anonymity. His new track is a west coast inspired anthem in which he delivers breathless, unrelenting bars that bounce over the moody beat with vivid detail. The track combines modern sounds with cues from traditional Death Row G-funk tendencies. However, the razor-sharp rhythmic sensibility and soothing delivery is on point. The style portrayed flirts plenty with post-hyphy Bay production. 


D-Justice appears to be handling the game as he spits lyrics that draw attention to the realities of west side street violence and drugs that achieved wide spread acclaim. The track abides by the ethos set forth by the genre’s pioneers. This track gives us some hope that D-Justice will maintain the standard that West Coast rappers have set in dominating the hip-hop culture! 


A bouncy beat to an amazing song. Tha Saint (Donnie Jackson) is an artist hailing from Florence Alabama who desires to hit up a large population of the world through his rap music. From a tender age, Tha Saint has shown his love and passion for music as he was always writing and singing his expressions of feeling and what he encounters on a daily basis around him. He is always pushing for greatness and endeavored to learn as much as he could about the rap/music industry. 



In his music video “Don’t stop the funk”, it shows a journey to where you “trust”, home, with friends and family having a wonderful time. It shows the value of connections with those around you and having that sense of belonging. It portrays to others never to forget your style and culture and what you believe in. What makes you happy around those you love is what is important and to keep the bond as strong as ever.
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Life is short, so you should do whatever it is you love while you’re still here. Chris Cash’s motto is getting high off life. Come with Cashavelli as he celebrates that Las Vegas lifestyle on a refreshing new groove titled “We Get High”. Catch some sunrays as Chris takes you on a day in his life. Watch as he visits his favorite places like the Pisos marijuana dispencery, the liquor store, a cookout, and he even rocks a live performance. “We get High” offers you a fun side of Chris Cash that you may not have seen before. He uses his charm to connect with the audience as he paints pictures about mind elevation. He spreads his positive brand of hip-hop over an ill boombap beat and deep piano keys that give the whole song a classy upscale feel. “We Get High” serves as a sample of the great vibes you will get from his long-awaited album, “Sunset To Sunset”. Check it out today at www.Cashavelli.com.

More about Chris Cash~ “Chris Cash is a man wearing many hats. Aside from being the much listened to host on KVEG Hot 97.5, Las Vegas’s Hip Hop/R&B station, Chris is a rapper and up and coming film star as well. In addition to his duties as a radio host, Chris Cash is pursuing his career as a rap artist. He has recorded over 150 songs for mixtapes and material released on mixtapes entitled "#VegasLife", “VegasLife 2", "10 Winters", and "The First 48 Mixtape". He has also released material on his Cashavelli Radio Mix tape series, which provides audiences with the latest music industry finds.”

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