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Carter Wilson – !!!!! @thacarterwilson
Carter Wilson’s debut masterwork “!!!!!” demonstrates how the cliched celebration of juvenile ignorance is carefully woven into an urgent, yet subtle, reflection of one’s personal and generational journey towards disillusionment. Thirteen minutes in and the listener encounters a voice sample reminding us that “when you live in an illusion, you remain in a state of perpetual infantilism, childishness. . . you never grow up!” This is the conceptual backdrop of the entire album; in fact, one word that was thrown around during the creation process was neoteny, a term which is defined as “the retention of juvenile features in the adult animal”. The album is an exposition of this phenomenon…
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Cr8tve La Biz – Hittin’ Now
Cr8tve La Biz releases his “Hittin’ Now” single that speaks about finding a vibe within a new way of thinking and ditching social forms and negativity. Cr8tve La Biz was born in Compton and raised in Inglewood, California. He started pursuing his career as an emcee/producer in his second year of high school. He decided this is what he wants out of life. Which is to tell people his story through lyrics. He chose to call himself Cr8tve La Biz because he feels he is more than a rapper. In saying “you’re a rapper” is putting you in a box and he can do more then rap.
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Bados and love.wav – Cool Off
Producer love.wav and rapper Bados collaborate for a full length album titled “After Hours”, set to be released in the fall of 2018. “Cool Off” is the debut single from the project, supported by a music video directed and edited by Vicente Contreras. Keep an eye on both these San Diego natives in the coming times but for now, peep the video.
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Madi Black Ft Joe Moses – Beat The Case @yaboymadib
Two of California’s smoothest rappers unite together for one common goal, to “Beat The Case”. JNB Visuals lend their talents to the mix by cooking up a slick lyric video for the release. Madi Black and Joe Moses cross examine the fraudulent foes, all the while doing so in a calm and collective flow. The flick is available for viewing on YouTube below. https://youtu.be/Srw6V2yS5hY
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gregNWMN – Forecast @gregnwmn
At the top of what’s looking to be a hot Summer, Riverside, California based recording artist gregNWMN has just dropped his long awaited visual, “Forecast”, the stand-out record originally released late 2017 Coupled with elements of rapidity, visual effects, & bold delivery, the “Forecast” music video takes multiple ques from the direction of the record itself. 10 seconds into the video you find yourself thrown into a combination of fluidity & chaos, which only continues to build as the production & delivery drive the point home. Elements within Nature & the essence of being Outside remain the focal point of the visual. Commanding the thunderstorm behind him, it seems as…
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Shlick Smit & Joule$ – iWantaChain @ShlickSmit @IMJOULES
Shlick Smit and Joule$ sound hungrier than ever on this summer banger produced by the mastermind, whoisDRO. The track, called “iWantaChain”, is sure make you lose all your shame, drop everything and chase the money as fast as you can. Keep your eyes peeled for the video coming soon, shot by Evan Croker. Shlick Smit: Shlick Smit began his performing career in NYC, before relocating to the LA area in 2014. His versatile sound runs the gamut from soulful singing and catchy hooks to aggressive raps and high energy show tracks. He is currently touring to support the release of his debut LP, Together Alone. He has performed on stages…
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Jaclyn Rachelle – Choosin @TerribleJac
“Choosin” is off L.A. songstress Jaclyn Rachelle’s new EP, “How To Stay Alive: Vol II”. It’s about looking at yourself and realizing who you are and who you want to be. Assessing your life and thinking “Is this me?” Jaclyn Rachelle makes it clear that all you need to know about her can be found woven into the pop-infused chords of her masterful soul tracks. Originally from California, Jaclyn Rachelle spent many years in Chicago collaborating with local artists and perfecting her sound. Releasing her projects Wait On It and F R A N K, showcasing her genre bending sound and honest lyrics. Ending her stay in Chicago on a…
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Allen Kass – Sell My Soul @realallenkass
Allen Kass is an upcoming artist from San Francisco, CA. Influenced by everyday life to create music of his own genre. Hungry for success and focused on the future, his movement is growing stronger each day. Constantly performing and releasing new music for the world to hear and vibe with. He produces, writes, records and strives to be a one man machine. Stay tuned, there is much more in store from this man. His new song, “Sell My Soul”, was produced by DJ Pumba. It speaks about working towards success and becoming closer and closer to his dreams. That and really focusing on priorities such as being a father, making…
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King Shway – No More Groupies On This Tour @kingshway
Los Angeles rapper King Shway is now living in Norway. Now there, he’s linked up with producer Fred Hardy and is now buzzing through the international scene with his Trap/Rock style. With 2.3 million views on WorldstarHiphop as well as features on Elevator Mag and many major outlets, the young bull is making his waves. His latest album, “The Yike God”, was just released is available on all digital platforms. He also dropped a video for “No More Groupies On This Tour”, one of the singles from the album. It gives you the 2018 feel with the 80’s look as it goes back and forth with crazy visuals from Norwegian…
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SnakkXD – Hikikomori @SnakkXD
SnakkXD is a hot new artist out of Perris,CA. He’s Bringing nothing but bangers to the Dead Rap genre. Really focusing on his real life struggles of depression and insecurities, Snakk tells his stories through an Anime viewer’s POV. His second official video for “Hikikomori” was directed by the one and only, MEERJ. He created the perfect visual with a deep dark atmosphere that directly compliments the sound. View the madness here.
