Cannabis culture connects iconic hip hop legends, Psycho Les (of The Beatnuts) and Sadat X (of Brand Nubian) on the latest track, "Two Strains". This powerful collaboration orchestrated by avant garde producer BigBob, combines Psycho Les’s sumptuous story telling with Sadat X’s potent and precise lyricism. BigBob’s production gives us nostalgia from the golden age of hip hop with a funky upbeat vibe with cuts & scratches arranged by talented, LDontheCut.
The clean version is currently streaming on Audiomack while the unedited version is available for purchasing via WWW.ELITESOUNDINTERNATIONAL.COM for those that would like to add this classic team up to their digital catalog.
West Coast artist Macntaj returns with the phenomenal new project "Trappy Gilmore" featuring guest appearances from OnCue, Myke Bogan, and Taane JR. If you've been paying attention you know Macntaj has been blazing up the scene since breaking into the music industry being featured on Bassnectar's 2016 album Reflective. Since then, Macntaj has been introducing his own brand of raw hip hop to the world, splitting time between Sacramento and Seattle when not on tour. With recent tours across North America and into India, it's easy to see this rising artist has been sharping his blade over the past three years with every release and live performance. "Trappy Gilmore" is complete with amazing artwork and track titles that make this album an automatic listen based off curiosity alone. One track in and it's easy to see Macntaj's artistry on full display. With visuals for"Dog" already available, another standout track is the OnCue and Myke Bogan featured song, "Aminé." 11 tracks deep, "Trappy Gilmore" shows Macntaj diversity as a writer from aggressive trap anthems to feel good summer tracks like, "Karma Knows."
Be sure to hit play on "Trappy Gilmore" and tap in with one of the West's newest rising stars, Macntaj.
Las Vegas-based artist Puggy Picasso drops off the soulful new single "Get Rite" featuring K Duece and Chief Scrill. Praying on better days, Puggy breaks down the trials and tribulations he's been facing in life lately. Originally raised in Portland, Oregon Puggy Picasso now calls Las Vegas home to his hustle. Adding features from K Duece and Chief Scrill on "Get Rite" it's easy to see Picasso isn't the only artist out there that has been fighting to see the light. Laid back and smooth production give the listeners a change of pace and introduce us to introspective side of Puggy Picasso.
Press play on "Get Rite" and be sure to look out for more releases coming from this rising star soon!
Devilz Advocates announce the release of their 1st single "Put Ya Hands
Up" featuring SINN, Dmenace, and Charlie Brown with production
by Chill Beatz. The recently branded collective consists of artists hailing
from Jamaica, Michigan, Cincinnati, and Philly.
“Put Ya Hands Up” is an introduction while demanding respect.
Listen as members drops lyrical jewels about rivals and competition over and
arrangement of club banging and gritty beats. Stream "Put Ya Hands Up" below.
“I Strut” is a track celebrating the beauty of ladies.
SINN and DMenace embrace the sexiness and independence of women and lyrically ‘strut’
their bars onto the dance floor. Chill offers soundscapes fit to make every part
of the body move and ‘strut’. Steam “I
Strut” below and visit HmdMuzic.com
for more music by Devilz Advocates and 20-year music vet SINN.
Michigan music vet SINNlinks up with Charlie
Brown for new music, "I Hustle"
produced by Chill Beatz. The two pair up for raw deliverance describing
their road to riches. It's quite simple the world doesn't faze them instead it
pays them. Chill offers a selection of soulful tones over classic Hip-Hop head
bopping beats to heighten the duo's message. Watch "I Hustle" below and stream all new music by SINN here.
Cali sensation and singer Angie Maseratireleases
the official video for her hit single “Fire” off her
new album “LOVE.”
The single features Bren Esco with Perter Michael Escovedo as
director. Maserati showcases her dexterity as an artist with her sexy
dance moves, passionate lyrics, and kaleidoscope of Pop, R&B, and Latin
vibes.
“Fire” delivers minutes of exotic heat along with Latin moves
finessed by Maserati. The songstress leads a seductive trail of desires and
lust onto the dance floor open for exploration. The hypnotic conga sounds
and shaking hips will stir up clubs and cabarets, ‘burning with desire.’
Stream “LOVE”here and watch
the official video for “Fire” above.
Authentically exploring the emotions felt with a commitment to something new while carrying the weight of what was, “Nexus”, produced by Franky2Fresh, laces wavy beats with airy vocals and a continuous flow, to create a banger designed to be played on repeat.
Streaming of "Nexus" is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Itunes, YouTube, SoundCloud, Google Play and Amazon.
Multifaceted, seasoned
artist and NY native Rockwelz, is back with his latest album “Rock Stories.”The 12-track album carries production by Sweden’s
own K Sluggah, Vherbal Beats, Clark Make Hits, Nam Nitty, BeatLordz, Gutta
Brown Productions, and NY Bangers. Rockwelz also links up with MXNXPXLY members
M.O.U.F and John Jigg$ as well as Hip-Hop’s notorious Fred The Godson, and
infamous legend the late Prodigy (RIP) for distinctive verses.
The clever lyricist
delivers a compilation of records that describes the growth from adolescences
to manhood, addressing the trials and tribulations along the way. Through witty
wordplay and explosive lyrics, Rockwelz touches on those issues including young
teenage boys playing the role as provider, families struggling to survive,
being taken down by wannabe ‘mobsters’ and street thugs, chasing money, and
even the awkwardness of finding oneself in a world that seems uncertain.
Rockwelz embodies a
variety of unique flows from club bangers and gully street tracks to thorough
NY style tracks to boom bap classics. Stream "Rock Stories" above and watch the official video for "Lil Man Got Heart" below.
Portland R&B star TYuS is back with new vibes titled "How Far." Smooth chords, a bouncy bass line, and a slow tempo set the pace as TYuS explores all his lover has to offer and more on "How Far." Giving us all he has, TYuS has quietly been releasing song after song on YouTube and various other channels, but "How Far" marks the first official single from his upcoming EP, The Demo Tape, executive produced by David Ferguson for PortlandKid Publishing. With his artwork giving us strong 90's vibes and "How Far" sounding like a new-age "Pony" we can't wait to hear what one of R&B brightest talents has up his sleeve. For now be sure to hit play on "How Far" and catch up on some of TYuS' recent releases on Spotify, Apple Music, and more!
Seasoned Philly Rapper, Draco, premieres official video for his
latest single “Locked
N Loaded.” The single produced by
Skeler is available on all major platforms for streaming and purchase.
The notorious rapper is well-known in Philly for his uncanny
approach towards his musical deliverance and “Locked N Loaded” is no exception. “I got this sh*t like a pistol
grip locked and loaded.”
Draco portrays a dark entity ripping apart weak emcees limb
from limb with his ‘locked and loaded’ lyrical shotgun. Bar for bar he annihilates
with gritty, in your face punchlines over sinister, hard knocking beats.
Even with a lurking demon inside, Draco displays his
mastered craft of over 10 years and merges the essential elements and culture
of Hip-Hop into the video. “Locked N Loaded” separates authentic
emcees from sideline rappers. Watch “Locked
N Loaded” above and stream here.
ESP Evolution offers a song of pure celebration on the free-spirited “The Weekend”. An absolute joy of a track ESP Evolution neatly brings together funk, soul, and jazz into a satisfyingly cohesive whole. Right at the very heart of it is a carpe diem attitude one that nicely fits into the playful lyricism. Going for a lush sound the melodies glimmer with such color. Layer upon layer of sound filters into the mix with not a single moment wasted. Vocals have a silky smoothness to them further emphasizing this sunny cheery realm. Tremendous textures interact in a wide variety of ways ensuring that the track swirls about in a way that feels so vital and so real.
Carefully selected keys introduce the piece. From this shining beginning, the groove gradually builds up. Upon the inclusion of the vocals into the mix things truly get started. Letting the entirety of the piece seemingly float on by the entire track at times recalls the Neo Funk of groups like Jamiroquai. Similarly, the clear-eyed determination of the track to simply gravitate towards a sense of togetherness. Going for a careful yet thoughtful buildup the way that the track peaks in a way that feels so perfect. For the final stretch of the piece, ESP Evolution lets it all hang loose, allowing for an ever-growing sense of pure happiness.
New Orleans native DeeDay offers some melodic assertations in his “Get Like Me” video, produced by Benihana Boy and directed by Roux Productions.
“I was inspired to write ‘Get Like Me’ out of frustration for being overlooked,” DeeDay says of his motivation behind the song. “I do a lot of things in the background that I don’t get much credit for. It is really just me expressing how I feel - that I’m different than a lot of artists, and what separates me from the pack.”
DeeDay’s fans have long appreciated his lyrical gifts, and he has delivered solid projects in the past. With his upcoming album, however, DeeDay is digging deep to give listeners new perspective in his songwriting. “My new project is so much different from anything else I put out. I experimented with different sounds with production, and also with my voice . There’s a whole new side of DeeDay the world will get to see on this project. So far I have Wiz Khalifa featured on it, also legendary 2 Live Crew, and I am still in works with a few features.”
DeeDay has a vision for himself beyond the records, and there is no stopping his ambition. “At this point in my career it’s bigger than music with me,” he asserts. “I’m trying to corner every aspect of this industry. I opened up a multi-media center in New Orleans last year, which has been a huge success for me. I’m in process of shooting my first film I produced and wrote, along with the music... I’m coming for it all!”
OptiMystic rallies up some of the illest legendary emcee's in Hip-Hop culture including Sticky Fingaz, Fredro Starr & Sonny Seeza (Onyx), M.O.P, Smif-N-Wessun, Rockness Monsta (Heltah Skeltah), Mr Cheeks (Lost Boyz), Cappadonna (Wu-Tang), Afu-Ra, Rampage The Last Boy Scout (Flipmode Squad), Bizzy Bone (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), Canibus, Chip-Fu (Fu-Schnickens), Wise Intelligent (Poor Righteous Teacher's), Kali Ranks, U.G. (Cella Dwellas), Mic Handz, Sickflo and countless other pioneers.
The 18-track album is set to go
down in Hip-Hop books as the first grown out of Australian soils reaching out
onto a worldwide scale. The quick-witted MC set to create a masterpiece that
exudes and embodies the culture of an era that’s influenced his lyrical journey. The mastered monstrosity of “Salty
Waterz” does just that with its overflow of catchy hooks, clever wordplay, classic
storytelling, and explosive verses.
“Salty Waterz” carries
production by Australian beat makers Loftwah
the BeatSmiff & Rob Shaker
(Syllabolix) along with U.G from
the states and Endemic Emerald from UK.
SaintandEmskee, the duo that makes up
The Good People, announce the release of their fourth album "Good For
Nuthin." The highly anticipated album features an elite group
of Hip-Hop pioneers and legends including DJ Red Alert, Cella Dwellas, Sadat X,
Lil Fame, Large Professor, Napoleon Da Legend, and more! The album
carries boom-bap and the core of Hip-Hop back to the forefront of the music
scene.
The seasoned duo is highly reputable in the boroughs of New
York for their soulful classic Hip-Hop, and some even refer to their music as
‘throwback’ or ‘grown folk’ Hip-Hop. Simply put, the duo delivers a sense of
epic that’s been missing in Hip-Hop and the culture. “Good For Nuthin” is
no exception to their acclaimed and prosperous music catalog.
With less than a month into the release, “Good For Nuthin”
has taken over FM and internet radio domestically and internationally, as well
as an overwhelming buzz from major media and press outlets. The unparalleled
MC’s set the bar lyrically over an incomparable, exclusive production that
exudes and earful of boom-bap bliss, mastered scratches, and classic head
bopping beats. It can be said “Good For Nuthin” will reign in longevity
with Hip-Hop enthusiasts and purists.
Watch "Headphones" below and purchase "Good
For Nuthin" album here.
After wrapping up his "3 Peat" tour, i.D. the G kicks off the first quarter with a bang! This time teaming up with BandAve Media to deliver this dope two in one visual for the Nitty B produced bangers, “Another Pair” and “Allat” from his “June Jordan: 3 Peat” release.
Hiram is a rare Cincinnati gem with an amazing voice! After performing at the A3C festival and opening up for City Girls in her hometown, now she’s here to present her latest release “Somebody Like Me”.
Hailing from Columbus, GA - Cartel came up with this whole project based on his life in the streets and explains how he built his brand SMC which transitioned into SME (Squad Money Entertainment)
I just wanted a way out so I figured why not express it and get paid for... I’m poppin for some too... F*ck All That Other Sh*t N*gga Better Go Get You Some Money!!!
Scuba Gooding Jr & Griffin Ireland are back with boom bap heat! “I’ve Only Had One” music video was shot by High Club Productions. The future is bright with these guys so be sure to follow them @scubasnaxx @garfieldfluff @highclubproductions
Machine Entertainment Group’s SKNY released his new track “C4” (Machine Entertainment Group/The Orchard) today. "C4" comes alongside the official music video premiered via Elevator Mag. On the new track, SKNY says, “C4 that’s a bomb, my lil bitch the bomb! We just had some fun on this one. Something to turn up to.”
“No Hook” was one of the easiest songs I’ve made in a long time. It really didn’t take that much thought creating it. I was in the studio kicking it wit two of my friends, and we were just free-styling over the beat, and that’s exactly what I did, free-styled. I went inside the booth with no pad, or a pencil. I was punching in on the beat the whole time. Finished the song in 10 minutes. It was easy and fun"
Love and Hip Hop member and female artist Dream Doll drops some Lil Kim inspired photos, paying homage to the legendary female artist. Along with the photos we bring you her lyric video for her track "Funeral" featuring Lil Kim her self.
Tory Lanez and Don Q recently have been going back and forth with diss records. In Tory Lanez’s “Don Queen” diss, he rapped about the sexual relations he had with Dream Doll. Now, Dream Doll has fired back at Tory Lanez in a new diss called “On Ya Head.”
On the track, Dream Doll set the record straight about what Tory Lanez actually did with each other, saying “The same night I met Tory had him eatin' my box // Eating my a**, he tried to suck my feet through my socks // don't ever say my name on a record you trying to get props? Cause the day I feel disrespected I make you my opps.”
Along with that, Dream Doll also said Tory Lanez was the only person she had sex with that requested a two-man, one-woman threesome.
Indonesia, a Southeast Asian nation native ELISΛKH HΛGIΛ better known as ELS now residing in Hollywood, California releases the official music video a hit hip hop song featuring Zay Hilfiger. Zay Hilfiger is known for his global smash “Juju On That Beat”. "What Els" is a Hip-hop/rap radio track that is spreading like wildfire. ELS favorite saying is My blood contains of music. Watch out for more from ELISΛKH HΛGIΛ better known as ELS.
VA rapper/producer Gee Smiff shares his latest release entitled “What Homies.” In the song, Gee Smiff uses his pen to write a track that can relate to many hearts. He reveals, “Anybody speaking foul on someone working hard to better their life is a hater, not a homie.” Gee goes in over the intense production where he is clearly sending a warning through his raps. Tap into the heated emotions of Gee Smiff by clicking play on “What Homies.”
"At this point in my career, everyone knows me for displaying horrific content and embrace the struggle, so I felt it was time to show them another side of me, an elevated one.
Ball shows the aftermath of the stay down, it gives my listeners a chance to feel hope instead of just my pain. Because my fans feel my struggle I want to show them that if you keep pushing, you can ball."
Stewart received his first taste of production when he took the reins of his early bands’ records, but has worked with various artists across many genres. Always exploring fresh and unexpected avenues, Hidalgo has crafted a sound that draws inspiration from Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, and Rock, with more tracks coming soon.
Atlanta artist and producer Chosen Fate releases his new album entitled "Come By Here". The ten track album is lead by the singles "Come By Here" and "Preculate". It also includes a feature from Marni All on "Saving Me."
Keeping the energy high with “M.I.A.” - Enzo goes on to recruit Houston legend, Lil KeKe, with “Choices”; a record explaining the state of mind one would have while trying to achieve success in life without making bad decisions the game offers young hustlers. In “Real Vs. Fake” assisted by Atlanta native, Marlo, the topic of rappers dying too young and the journey of growing up in street life are given a depiction. “Don’t Get It” appears as a highlight track featuring the late, Kenny Lou, show the ambition and significance in the hit created by Enzo and Lou.
Enzo gives a look into his heart with "Love Song", explaining his love and urge to protect his relationship from the hardships of a fast-paced lifestyle. The betrayal of close friends and relationships lost due to Enzo's drive to be one of the greatest names in Hip Hop are felt in the Rich Homie Quan featured track, "I Can't" & "Back To Me"
30 years later and BK’s illest female MC is ‘still not having it’ from
90’s charismatic MC… Positive K and MC Lyterevisit their
first collaboration “I’m Not Having It”, which ranked #16 on Billboard
charts.
“This is the kind of song that can get nominated for a Grammy
Award, a duet album would be phenomenal. I find it incredible that after
30 years MC Lyte and I haven’t skipped a beat. We have so much chemistry now as
we did then.” -Positive K
The
duo re-creates the classic and presents “I’m Still Not having It.” The animated
visuals capture the unparalleled star quality between the two. K, who pulls out
all the stops from flowers, diamonds, and smooth tongue talk to his
irresistible lips just can’t seem to win over the no bullsh*t having
Lyte. The Brooklyn MC, acclaimed for her straight up ego crushing bars,
knocks K down in every smooth-talking attempt he corners her with.
The
back and forth lyrical flow are intact with quick-witted punchlines that will
leave the ‘Wild’n Out” crew speechless and Hip-Hop eccentrics playing the
record on repeat.
“A return to the ‘feel food’ days. I’ve always loved working with
Positive K because that’s what he is, Positive. Working with him is easy and
effortlessly, the music from “Still Not Having It” is one of my favorite songs
from Bill Withers.” -MC Lyte
Watch the video above and stream “I’m Still Not
Having It” here.
