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Kedz – “BACK2DASTRUGGLE”.

“BACK2DASTRUGGLE” is the new track from UK rapper/songwriter Kedz who delivers an insightful and reflective track on the never-ending struggle of life in his ends.

 

Kaizen Vibez – “Matches” featuring BiG LD

Indie rapper Kaizen Vibez teams up with Dallas emcee BiG LD for his third single “Matches.” The result is a drill-infused lyric-dense showcase from both emcees who step into the limelight with fiery bars. The song is taken from his upcoming album Ethos.

 

 

 

 

ABSYTE – “Dirty Laundry” (feat. T3 SV & Young RJ SV)

ABSYTE‘s new single “Dirty Laundry” is a soul-jazz collaboration with T3 and Young RJ of Slum Village. The track is a heartfelt take on love, relationships and how life changes people to go on different paths without seeking closure. Each emcee gives their take on the matter and delivers insightful lines that audiences can relate to.

 

Phok – “The Optimist’s Chant”.

 

Phok enters our playlist with “The Optimist’s Chant,” an uplifting aspirational track that talks about focusing on the positive even when the negative elements are all around you. This is the perfect picker-upper for everyone.

 

Fredrick Red – “Growing Pains”.

Emerging rapper  Fredrick Red gives us a glimpse into “Growing Pains,” as he shares some insightful thoughts on chasing one’s dreams and beating realistic about life. Lines like “I may be down but I never quit” underscore his winning mentality.

aAlï – “WISHY WOOSHY”

 

aAlï shares his latest tune “WISHY WOOSHY” on our playlist. The experimental liquid jazz/soul piece comprises sublime mellow tones, pulsating bass-driven grooves and a distinct vocal that engulfs the beat with much gusto.

 

Gregory Da Silva – “God vs. Everything”

 

Scarborough-based rapper Gregory Da Silva gives us a thought-provoking track “God vs. Everything” where he explores the spiritual and metaphysical realms with an off-kilter perspective.

 

Whats His Face – “Day One”

 

Stockton, California-based rapper Whats His Face steps into the forefront with “Day One,” an edgy bravado-driven track ripe with punchy and off-kilter rhyme schemes.

 

Oxomo – “Outta the Loop”.

“Outta the Loop” is the newest release from UK rapper/producer Oxomo. The self-produced track comprises solemn guitar riffs laced with punchy bas-driven drums underpinned by Oxomo’s laidback flow. The track dwells on several things bothering him, ranging from self-doubt, rocky relationships, and the never-ending search for his true purpose.

 

 

CONFUSHANE? – “On my way! (On My Way)”.

 

Emerging rapper CONFUSHANE? returns to our playlist with “On my way! (On My Way).” The track is reflective and heartfelt and sees the rapper coming to terms with his reality and how he still has ways to go but he is not giving up easily.

 

Larry Coleman 2020 x DJ Hoppa – “I’m On Red”

Larry Coleman 2020 and DJ Hoppa go against the grain with their latest release “I’m On Red.” Backed by punchy drums, cinematic strings and moody pads, Larry Coleman 2020 reflects on his life as an artist and the never-ending grind as he fends off the detractors and naysayers alike.

 

Que K – “War is necessary”

Que K speaks on what is on his mind in “War is necessary.” The track dwells on being self-aware and making the right moves to secure one’s destiny.

 

 

 

Joseph Calderon|The One – “No Topic 3”

 

Puerto Rican rapper Joseph Calderon drops off “No Topic 3.” The track is a thought-provoking tune that talks about hypocrisy, detractors and his self-reliance. The production is anthemic and hard-hitting from start to finish.

 

 

 

 

Que K – “No End”.

 

Que K‘s “No End” is a hard-hitting track that sees the rapper in his element. Over the dark and moody backdrop, he reminds us that any wrong move can be dangerous so he is always on his toes.

 

 

 

 

 

Emcee Deep – “Stranger “(feat. Barbie Mak)

Music producer Emcee Deep and singer Barbie Mak have teamed up for the new single “Stranger.” The future R&B/soul piece comprises airy textures, and sublime pads with punchy drums underpinned by Mak’s soul-stirring vocal runs.

 

 

 

 

Jo Jordan – “Tonight”.

 

London-based singer/songwriter Jo Jordan enters our playlist with his new release “Tonight.” The genre-bending tune is ripe with experimental soul vibes and Amapiano grooves while his rich vocal runs take the cake.

 

 

 

 

JACUZZI JEFFERSON x Inspectah Deck x Chris Mazuera – “Lionel Rich”.

 

JACUZZI JEFFERSON teams up with Inspectah Deck and Chris Mazuera for this lyrical display titled “Lionel Rich”. The soul-jazz infused track has layered textures and punchy drums all underpinned by raw unfiltered lyricism from the Rebel INS.

 

 

 

 

Zoye Blacc – “For The Family”

 

 

DMV-born singer/songwriter/rapper Zoye Blacc‘s “For The Family” is a deep dive into making decisions while dealing with the aftermath. From break ups to windows of opportunities opening up and things changing, Zoey Blacc stays hopeful throughout while standing on business. The production is quite edgy especially with the Gospel-tinged elements and anthemic textures.

 

 

 

 

 

Poets on the liquid x ghostinmpc x Madoki Yamasaki x Zen 101 x Tetsuya Hataya – “Kurapia/Perspective”

 

 

“Kurapia/Perspective” is a collaboration that brings together Poets on the liquid, ghostinmpc, Madoki Yamasaki, Zen 101 and Tetsuya Hataya for a brilliant genre-bending piece that blends neo-soul, lofi vibes with hip-hop and jazz. The track is quite dynamic and experimental from start to finish.

 

 

 

 

 

Darian Smith Jr x The Most High S-A-V – “PRiCE i PAY” (feat. THE MOST HIGH SAV)”

Darian Smith Jr and The Most High S-A-V team up for “PRiCE i PAY,” an aspirational track that is perfect for one’s early morning picker-upper. The track’s production is smooth, warm and bouncy while the lyrics are heartfelt. The track is the lead single from the forthcoming album DiARY OF A BLK MAN.

 

 

 

 

 

MISS C-LINE x Berlin Lama – “U Don’t Want It”.

MISS C-LINE and Berlin Lama help switch up the vibes on the playlist with “U Don’t Want It,” a funky-soul piece that breaks the mould in every aspect. Berlin lama’s production is dynamic, experimental nd funky while MISS C-LINE’s distinct vocal runs are hypnotic from start to finish.

 

 

 

 

MØK-G – “Be Alright”

Emerging rapper MØK-G steps into the limelight with his new single “Be Alright.” The track has a 90s R&B/hip-hop vibe and is ripe with insightful lyrics about the never-ending struggles men face every day

 

 

JOSIAHDAVIS. – “EXSTACY.”

 

As JOSIAHDAVIS. prepares for his new project, he leads the charge with the single “EXSTACY.” The heartfelt track is about heartbreak and the emotions that come with it. The pain of losing one’s love and the difficulty of moving on. The track has a dark and moody vibe with lush piano riffs and punchy drums.

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