Hip-Hop | “My J’s” A Fascinating Alignment of Talents From YungManny & Zubin
Posted by VMan on December 18, 2020
Energy, meaning, and hype come to a cosmic musical clash thanks to Zubin and YungManny. “My J’s,” their latest collaboration and a bringing together of these elements in a graceful – yet elated – manner.
YungManny is a name many are familiar with, millions upon millions of streams, brand recognition, hype shows, and so on, all help make up the phenomenon that he is.
One could imagine Zubin was pretty stoked to get the news of the co-op moving forward.
Zubin, with many original and outstanding elements around his craft being clear and observable with each release, has hit a high note here. “My J’s,” being a clear “best of” match up, when it comes to the 2 visions of the 2 artists being incorporated into one track.
Check out the single in full above.
Hip-Hop | Dylan Owen Turns the Page Toward a New Chapter In “A Time To Move On”
Posted by VMan on December 17, 2020
NY-based hip-hop artist Dylan Owen is back with his beloved heart-on-his-sleeve storytelling in his next hit “A Time To Move On”. “A Time to Move On” embraces new chapters as we near the end of a turbulent year. The eulogy to his childhood home turns the pages, giving listeners an intimate glimpse into the events of Dylan’s youth. Having moved frequently between houses as a kid, his idea of home was often wrapped up in memories. He released his first songs in this home, experienced first relationships and felt the first deep cuts of heartbreak, and first formed his personal identity here.
“I can’t regain what’s left of my lost years, They’ll be disappeared here forever like ghosts in an attic, With all the emotions you can hold in an address, One too many times I let go of my attachments”
The letting go of memories was a struggle; the day his upstate New York home sold, it felt like the end of an era. The dusty family history energized the walls for many years, making it difficult to leave behind. “A Time to Move On”’s relatable message will resonate with so many listeners who have had to confront change and uproot. Dylan decorates the track with actual voice clips that were recorded when he was moving out of his home, making fans feel like they’re experiencing the moment with him in real time. Every musical component was labored with care to accurately represent the love and care that his family put into their home. Embracing the season to heal, Dylan once again captures the moment in an honest and intimate way that is sure to resonate on a deeper level.
“I find myself lost here and withdrawn here, The last night we had the house, We sat down and held hands on the living room floor here, Talked about the winters, the wind would whistle in the windows and the walls”
Dylan’s forward, honest lyrics have drawn comparisons to Conor Oberst and Elliott Smith. He has earned press from tastemakers and brands including Paste Magazine, Revolt TV, PepsiCo, Earmilk, This Song Is Sick, For Folk’s Sake, HotNewHipHop, Pop Matters, Good Music All Day, City Winery, DJ Booth, and Huffington Post, as well as landed sync placements on MTV and on Syfy’s WWE Smackdown. In 2012, Billboard named Dylan a Next Big Sound Artist for his swiftly growing online buzz following the release of ‘Keep Your Friends Close.’ Dylan has shared stages with Mac Miller, Watsky, Wiz Khalifa, Yelawolf, Grieves, Skizzy Mars, Logic, Ceschi, Chiddy Bang, Shwayze, and Oncue. His first headlining tour included a sold-out date at New York City’s distinguished Nuyorican Poets Cafe. Dylan’s connection with his fans sets him apart; his listeners view his songs as anecdotes for navigating life, and he frequently hosts meetups or virtual video calls where he gives his fans a chance to open up to him in return.
Hip-Hop | Drex Carter Has “Tinted Love” on Latest Drop
Posted by VMan on December 13, 2020
Drex Carter’s new single “Tinted Love” was produced by G93 and is a killer vibe. It’s also the final release off his new EP ‘Sorry, I can’t talk right now‘, which you can pick up right here — out now exclusively on physical CDs. Check out “Tinted Love” above now and keep your eye on Drex, he is slowly but surely building up a cult fan base.
Abstract Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop, Pop | Cody Bolan releases new single “DWM”
Posted by VMan on December 13, 2020
Seamlessly mixing melodic rap with both introspective and boastful lyricism, Cody Bolan brings together the edge of alternative hip-hop while maintaining melodic hooks and an effortless, storytelling flow. The rising Chicago bred, L.A. based artist’s new single “DWM” is his 5th release of the year and thanks to it’s hybrid appeal, it’s a bop. Tune in above now!
Hip-Hop | ZED KENZO Gets Real Racist”
Posted by VMan on December 10, 2020
Following the success of her previously shared EP Baby Swag , rising Milwaukee based producer and rapper Zed Kenzo is back with her massive new single “Racist”. Produced by the ever-impressive Crystal Knives, “Racist” sees her find the middle ground between M.I.A. and Cardi B via it’s gigantic beats and energetic flow, her long-awaited return sees her comeback with some serious power from start to finish. Tap in above now!
Hip-Hop | Atlanta Rapper Bella Blaq Oozes Confidence In New Single “Hands On Me”
Posted by VMan on December 4, 2020
Based in Atlanta, rising rapper Bella Blaq is ready to unleash her statement making sound into the mainstream. Her bangin’ new single “Hands On Me” is the first of a string of tracks due out in the coming months. All of which form part of a collaboration with Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producer Epikh Pro (Bryson Tiller, Cardi B, Eminem).
“Hands On Me” was written to make a statement about Bella’s trials and tribulations experienced as a Black woman in the music industry. Whilst the beat itself is ripe for getting bodies moving in clubs, the lyrics feel like a middle finger to the serious issues that plague the business such as racism and sexism.
While Bella Blaq may be a relative newcomer on the scene, “Hands On Me” cements her place as a serious contender in the rap world. Her cadence intertwines seamlessly with the trap beat behind her – brought to life by a quiet confidence that draws some serious parallels to the swagger of Cardi B or Saweetie.
Hip-Hop | glvsshouse’s “Ruin My Life” A Rich Single In New ‘Era’ Of Trap-Inspired Melodic Hip-Hop
Posted by VMan on November 21, 2020
glvsshouse evenly and undoubtedly embraces edgy elements, striking a balance between his story, his visual style, and the regular music content he surrounds his listener with. With an inspiring vocal-range and emo-leaning instrument work, “R.M.L.,” all-topped with sprinkled auto-tune aesthetics, renders something new, time-testing, and opportune in all the right ways.
New young artists are popping up by the day and, within in hip-hop, these new additions to the genre couldn’t be at a more accelerated rate globally. Point being, Hip-Hop is the the most popular genre in the world, drawing the most artist to choose to incorporate it into their recipe of regular song/release output and general expression.
Whether hip-hop and pop-genres are heading toward a kind of global singularity or this is a new/era of musicians, the music world continues to change and remain constantly curious. “R.M.L.,” stands out for many reasons, but it can also be highlighted about it’s uniqueness in comparison to the age we are in.
Who knows what the future holds, check out the single in full above.