Hip-Hop | Tree Thomas and IAMSU! link up on “Tick Tok”
Posted by VMan on October 8, 2020
Produced by HEFNAGWAP and featuring guest vocalist IAMSU!, ‘Tick Tok’ is a bass-filled club stomper with some serious heavy energy behind it. With its pounding beats, solid hook, and Tree Thomas’ own unmistakable flow, this new release is a short but powerful return for the ever-rising MC that also comes with a clean visual. “Tick Tok is about having fun and not wasting time. It’s a “natural vibe”, soon as you hear it your body wants to move.” said the rising rapper about his latest drop. Check out the new video above now!
Hip-Hop | “Obnoxious” Stands Out As Knasty Keeps Gaining Ground in Hip-Hip & Beyond
Posted by VMan on October 6, 2020
Showcasing a certain allure while breaking bounderies in what he does, Knasty is killing the game and doing it his own way while along the ride.
No doubt, “Obnoxious” shares not only a reputable sick flow and a solid single-song experience to listeners, but also give us a deeper view of what the arcing message is with the Knasty experience.
It’s no surprise that Knasty has been achieving a well-rounded blend of artist support on the music front, all while nailing what seems to be those ‘smart move’ motions as time goes on. With haunting elements also built-in fitting for October season, there are many reasons to explore more into Knasty.
Hip-Hop | Dylan Joshua drops self-titled V&B track “can’t stay”
Posted by VMan on October 4, 2020
Dylan Joshua has returned with a new relationship influenced single entitled “can’t stay.” Not one to be penned into strict genres of hip-hop or RnB, Dylan’s art could be defined at V&B – vibes and blues. The track creates the perfect balance of cool and dreamy vibes that maintains a spellbinding stream of consciousness that is effortlessly and melodically performed. The somewhat sad, somewhat real tune is about the end of a relationship and how tricky it can sometimes be to finally leave. See a quote via Joshua below and stream the song above now.
“can’t stay is the honest truth of me realizing the ending of a relationship and my thoughts on it. A lot of the music I make I just make for myself, I don’t write with the intention to put it out, so with my music, listeners are really just getting the true stream of thought of what I’m dealing with. Hopefully it opens up conversations for people to talk more about the issues they’re going through, unlike I did. I know for me personally, especially when things aren’t working out in a relationship it takes a toll because it’s like fighting a secret war. You don’t wanna show anyone there’s trouble in paradise so you kind of bottle it up. Thankfully I have music as an outlet but to the people out there who don’t it’s definitely a struggle I empathize with. It can be very draining”
RnB | Rising R&B artist Stephn drops his jazz-infused new single “More” (ft. DNDSECTION)
Posted by VMan on October 2, 2020
If you’re a fan of R&B from the likes of Sampha, Frank Ocean, or Toro Y Moi, we’d like to introduce you to a rising artist that should be on your radar, immediately: singer-songwriter, Stephn.
Based in New York, but raised between DC and Nigeria, Stephn draws inspiration from the world around him, including his keen eye for visual arts. If you were to check out his Instagram or any of the many ultra-cool visuals he’s dropped in recent times, you’d quickly realize this is an artist who takes a lot of care and thought curating a full sensory experience for fans. Stephn was in fact a fashion stylist before turning to music, and it shows. His art direction is something to admire in itself.
In regards to the music, Stephn boldly lays deeply personal lyrics on the table. Themes of vulnerability and intimacy feature throughout his body of work, and latest single, “More” is no different. Discussing the meaning behind the track, Stephn explains:
““More” taps into a different level of emotion. It is exactly that feeling of tasting something and not being able to have enough and turning that feeling into an emotion toward someone and craving that intimacy and attention. I had to really dig deep into myself to relive my past emotional journey in order to properly arrange this song.”
The track was produced during the peak of quarantine, when like many of us, Stephn needed an outlet – so he turned his usual – music and art. Converting his bedroom into a makeshift recording studio, Stephn enlisted a roster of powerhouse New York creatives, including his producer Polly and co-writer Ron Jordan. The team collectively produced a body of work that Stepn is slated to reduce one by one in the near future. As for “More”, tapping into his love of jazz, horns were added via instrumentalist MK Zulu, as well as a verse came vocalist DNDSECTION, hand selected for his unique flow and dynamic.
Chill, Hip-Hop | MUNDU and Kaelin Ellis team up to “Brag and Boast”
Posted by VMan on October 1, 2020
If you’re a fan of Smino, Monte Booker and the Zero Fatigue crew I think I may have just found the British version. South London’s Michael Kiggundu better known as MUNDU returns with his latest offering ‘Brag & Boast’, a chilled out yet bouncy fusion of R&B, hip-hop and trap produced by Orlando, FL based artist Kaelin Ellis. Check out the visual above and a quote from MUNDU on the collab below!
“Brag and Boast originally started as a freestyle celebrating the wins that I have experienced this year in the midst of the global pandemic, as well as the goals I am currently working to hit. Having first heard the instrumental by Kaelin Ellis (Lupe Fiasco, Virgil Abloh, Kaytranada) through a video that he posted on social media, I instantly fell in love with it and began writing the first verse with the video on repeat. Following that, I downloaded the instrumental and recorded the freestyle as a response.”– MUNDU
Hip-Hop, Remix, Trap | “Memories” Gets Flipped by Dawg
Posted by VMan on September 27, 2020
You more than likely have heard Dawg’s music before clicking play on his remix below. In the past he has worked on music with Scott Storch, Usher, Tyga, Lil Jon, Ludacris and more and he had a major remix of Post Malone that turned a ton of heads that went viral a few years back. Now, the rising producer who was inspired by Los Angeles’ melting pot parties (like Space Yacht and Brownies & Lemonade) is back with more chaotic, rap infused remixes this time he puts his own touch on “Memories” by David Guetta and Kid Cudi. His self-described “junkyard bass” sound is strong on this one. The premise of that sub-genre is is simple: take the club-appeal of rap beats, and put the energy on steroids. He killed that on this remix, so be sure to check it out.
Hip-Hop | Breon S.Y.N.D.E.L’s new single “Lavender” is a playful take on lust & love
Posted by VMan on September 23, 2020
Rising talent Breon S.Y.N.D.E.L returns on the scene with a new visual for his song “Lavender”. The song’s story line is told through Breon’s adept rap flow and charming confidence. Watch the music video for his latest drop above now and keep a tab on Breon S.Y.N.D.E.L!