Dance, Hip-Hop, Trap | MKSMTH Aligns With Prominent Bay-Area Artist P-LO On “H&M”
Posted by VMan on August 5, 2019
MKSMTH and P-LO put their hard side on full display with “H&M,” showcasing confidence and a direct message on the vocal side, while the production provides an 808-inspired beat laced with sprinkled hi-hats, thick instrumental bridges, and a weird-bubbly dark-trap drop that hits the spot. The festival or club friendly mood of the single makes it the party-ready go-to that listeners will thrive on.
MKSMTH and P-LO are both Bay-area artists with an extensive and successful history regionally. The two have aligned their talents and fan-bases on this latest endeavor – fans and industry folk alike hope it won’t be the last time.
Check out the power of “H&M” in full above.
Electronic, Hip-Hop | Zeal Draws Attention With Meaningful Multi-Genre Single “Tomorrow”
Posted by VMan on August 5, 2019
Most new singles are a hybrid of modern genres elements of the now, “Tomorrow” harnesses the power and groove of hip-hop while supplying the warmth of Porter Robinson and Madeon-inspired electronic. The result is a song with many genres, tempos, and moods stitched together, Zeal’s implementation of production and arrangement talents being the cohesive glue that stitches the parts together, allowing a organic flow to be heard.
21 year old Australian artist Zeal draws from a near-decade of music experience. Today, his works build upon the foundation a wide-spectrum of talents from different music cultures. In “Tomorrow,” Zeal calls upon rapper Paintriip and vocalist Yohanna to capture the electronic-hip hop zest that’s on display here, an element he certainly nailed.
However you describe his style, Zeal has several attractive and different elements that will surely be a lure to fans who see him.
Hip-Hop, Rap | Jaeo Draftpick Drops New Slap ‘Bless the Trap’
Posted by VMan on July 26, 2019
Jaeo Draftpick has come out with a new single showing everyone why Long Island is back on the come up in the Rap scene. Although his music typically involves stronger messages, “Bless The Trap” is a song you can freely bump to with easy lyrics and an addicting beat behind it. When speaking to Jaeo, he even said that he “wanted this song to stand out from the rest.”
The track alone is enough to get anybody off their feet, but the video brings its own heat. Taking inspiration from the celebrations of Haitian Flag Day, Jaeo let his followers know he was going out to celebrate and with the large crowd that came to see him, shot the video surrounded by those repping Haiti.
Hip-Hop | KNDRGRTN Teases Another Single from New EP
Posted by VMan on July 19, 2019
LA-based upstart KNDRGRTN today shares his new single “Blue and Grey”. The track is the second to be released from sophomore EP “Sleeping With My Clothes On” slated for a late-Summer 2019 release.
The follow up to the LA-inspired “City of Angels”, “Blue and Grey” brings all the emo hip-hop vibes KNDRGRTN is fast becoming known for. Opening with a soft indie guitar riff laced over a looping beat, KNDRGRTN gets personal on serious topics like depression and attempts to numb his emotions.
What would you do if you were in my shoes? What would you do if you felt my blues? I’m downing”
Produced by ongoing collaborator Beewirks (Pusha T, Lil Wayne, Jeezy), “Blue and Grey”brings to life KNDRGRTN’s alt-rock and hip-hop influences. Growing up in the diverse, culture-rich city of Detroit, Michigan paved the way for a deep love of music. KNDRGRTN talks about that, his writing process and more in a recent on-camera interview with Front Row Live Entertainment. Click here to watch.
Stay up to date with all KNDRGRTN news by following him on Instagram: @stuckinkndrgrtn.
Alternative, Hip-Hop | LA’s KNDRGRTN Drops Moody Single ‘City of Angels’
Posted by VMan on April 26, 2019
LA-based artist KNDRGRTN is kicking off the year strong with his new single “City of Angels“. Following 2018’s, “Insert Here”, project, KNDRGRTN is continuing his ongoing collaboration with producer Beewirks (Pusha T, Lil Wayne) with a string of new singles and an EP to be released over the Summer.
On the latest single, KNDRGRTN raps about “raising hell” in the song’s namesake over a moody, alt-rock and hip hop fused beat. From the catchy hook to the genre-bending vibe, it’s clear that KNDRGRTN has something fresh to bring to the table and is certainly going to be one to watch in the future.
RnB | BVRGER releases R&B infused ‘BRAINFOOD’ EP, an all-encompassing look into his internal world
Posted by VMan on April 8, 2019
BVRGER has released his debut EP, a self-exploratory journey through five tracks aptly titled “BRAINFOOD.” Following the release of the introspective lead single “COOPER,” the Rome-based singer, songwriter, and producer dives further into the depths of our daily existence in his biggest release to date. BVRGER is a master narrator whose music has an ability to connect us together through its soul and wit, over beats inspired by future R&B, hip-hop, neo-soul, reggaeton, and UK house and garage. This one is a must listen!
Hip-Hop | Medasin & Felly connect on a surf trap ballad “At Fault”
Posted by VMan on April 6, 2019
Medasin and Felly are welcoming us to Summer with their warm collab “At Fault”. The two artists link for a jam that will leave you wanting to roll down the windows and just blast it. The jazzy synths Medasin lays down pair perfectly with Felly’s smooth vocal performance. With a 30 minute mix of unreleased music and more unreleased singles promised, everyone’s going to be talking about Medasin this Summer.