“Televised” by Izzy Strange was produced by Casa Nada and features singer Tahlyn. The song was inspired on Izzy’s outlook with how people interact on social media. For better or worse, you can almost become someone else on the internet. People love to talk about others flaws while trying to conceal their own. All of…
With four years now between each installment, Rotten Apple wordsmith Francheyez premieres the thirteen track mixtape, “Federal Reserve Notes Vol. 2” New York emcee Francheyez (pronounced Franchise) represents the birthplace of Hip Hop to the fullest. A descendant of Puerto Rican heritage, Francheyez has always been noted by many as being creative. After finishing high…
Milwaukee based artist Taiyamo Denku debuts the final single before the upcoming release of the “No Industry Standard” album. Entitled “Fabulous Life”, the song blends potent Hip Hop lyricism with an R&B chorus courtesy of Boston vocalist, The Genius. To send the song completely over the top, the Collab King lands one of his biggest features…
“Yung Love” is the lead single from Inner State 81’s debut album, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The song takes a beautiful sample in “Young Love” by Teena Marie and is updated in a new key with modern, energetic drums and a unique, EDM inspired song structure. The young talent seamlessly melds the sample to create…
“Woke Up in the Middle East” is an ode to solving conflict, both internal and external. It is about the balance of being righteous, while also living on the edge. E.C.D.’s bars and flows are unique with hard hitting middle eastern influenced production by production group, Crackaz Wit Cheeze (E.C.D., Giuseppe & Young Chuck). The…
“You’re Crazy” is Sommy Lovell’s newest single since the release of “Et Cetera” in late January. Produced and engineered by himself, it chronicles a turbulent relationship and its effects on the individuals involved. The accompanying music video also provides a tumultuous, yet comical illustration. https://youtu.be/x372FL_qCso Sommy Lovell is a 24 year old Staten Island, New…
Vashy shatters the concept behind “Mumble Rap”, spitting intricate lyrics with a dumb-downed chorus all over a Fil Jackson production. Defining Vashy’s rap style is a challenge in itself. It’s far from mumble rap, but impossible to bill as conscious. His intricate word play fuses politics, geography, and basketball references into a deconstructed frenzy of…
Chuck Acid, Eli Capella and MC Knowledge combine forces to deliver the video behind “Something Strange”. This is more than a song, it’s a story. These three Philly artists trade bars over a classic soul beat describing life and music through their own eyes. Reginald Nwakanma Jr. known as Chuck Acid is from Philadelphia. Chuck…
Prentice channels his inner Notorious B.I.G. for his new song “And Another One” which was the late rapper’s famous ad-lib. With a short hook, it’s mainly bars accompanied by a sample that makes it seem like he’s preaching to the choir courtesy of producer, JP Killed It. A sudden career change in 2009 led Prentice…
Brazy Filmz lends his lens talents to Houston, Texas artist Christo Sparkkzz’ latest release, “A New Life”. Having experienced his own trials and tribulations growing up, Christo offers up hope thru the single, letting listeners know it’s never too late to start over and live “A New Life”. The video can be viewed below.