The weekly Top Submissions aims to showcase a selected crop of acts that cross our paths. From the best tracks/videos from far and wide, we gather the upper echelon of artists you can find and give them a platform to be further recognized for their works. So, sit back and tune in, and don’t forget to show them some love by following them on all social media platforms

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Kaboom Atomic x The Dirty Sample – “I Don’t Expect You To Get It”.

 

Lyricist Kaboom Atomic and prolific producer The Dirty Sample team up for “I Don’t Expect You To Get It.” The track is a no-holds-barred jam anchored on unfiltered bars with punchy drums and cinematic flutes that evoke urgency and adrenalin-pumping action.

 

 

M.T.G – “Home”.

M.T.G and singer Riyah team up for “Home,” a reflective track that explores the concept of home and love and how they are interwoven. Over a soulful and atmospheric soundscape, the emcee looks at the ever-evolving modern-day lifestyle and how the traditional sense of home has changed and it’s up to us to ultimately decide where home is.

 

 

 

The Code – “If We Couldn’t…” ft. Elle Kaye

Eclectic music production team The Code unveils their new single “If We Couldn’t…” featuring Elle Kaye. The experimental soul piece explores fleeting love, loneliness, distance and the painful yearning for true love. The production has a dark and cold vibe and the layered vocal runs from the singers help raise the ante of the song. “If We Couldn’t…”  is the third official single from The Code’s upcoming album Enigma.

 

 

 

 

Rayen – “Stuck”.

“British-Chilean R&B artist Rayen drops off her new single “Stuck.” The track has a bright and bubbly feel and rich textures underpinned by Rayen’s sublime vocal runs and heartfelt songwriting. “Stuck” is  the second single from her upcoming EP Vertigo Dreams releasing on 7th March.”

 

 

Lams Luani – “Ntd”

 

UK emcee Lams Luani enters our playlist with “Ntd,” an upbeat drill track that talks about self-discovery, resilience and introspection. Over the energetic backdrop, Lams Luani proceeds to deliver a blend of energetic flows underpinned by insightful bars about self-development and awareness.

Keonté – “CLOSER”.

Emerging Dolton, Illinois-based singer/songwriter/rapper Keonté (f/k/a Neko Nezzy) returns to our playlist with “CLOSER.” The track talks about taking action over intentions and was written when he was in a relationship with his now ex-girlfriend but he is just releasing it now. The track evokes classic R&B aesthetics with lush textures, punchy grooves and rich sultry melodies.

 

 

Larry Coleman 2020 – “Sweet Peach Tea”.

Indie rapper Larry Coleman 2020 goes the positive route with “Sweet Peach Tea,” a smooth reflective single that talks about his love for hip-hop culture especially rap music and how it saved him. The track is produced by NY-based producer/DJ Statik Selektah.

 

Lyrics – “Dreamz”

Lyrics drops his take on the classic Notorious Biggie‘s “Dreams” and drops his version “Dreamz” where he fantasizes about crushing a select range of R&B singers from Summer Walker to Ella Mai and SZA.

 

ZENtheRapper – “Copernicus”

ZENtheRapper returns to our site with “Copernicus,” a soukl-jazz tune that is underpinned by bravado and no-holds-barred lyricism.

 

Drop Dead Lane – “Live your life”

Drop Dead Lane reminds us to take charge of our life affairs in this inspirational and aspirational tune “Live your life.”

 

Airis Xavier – “M.S.M.C”

Airis Xavier drops “M.S.M.C,” a semi-autobiographical track that gives audiences a glimpse into his life. From his humble beginnings, childhood and the hurdles he had to face to get to this point, Airis Xavier shows us different facets that make him unique over an anthemic beat.

 

Leroy Lott – “The Power of Chi, Pt. 4”

Leroy Lott ‘s “The Power of Chi, Pt. 4” continues the theme with the artist detailing the concept and bring it full circle over a punchy dance-type soundscape.

 

 

Rebel Rae – “Dont Let the Smile Fool Ya”

Emerging singer/songwriter Rebel Rae enters this week’s playlist with “Dont Let the Smile Fool Ya.” The upbeat track is a blend of modern R&B/soul with a touch of retro elements underpinned by Rebel Rae’s commanding vocal runs and unapologetic songwriting that dive into her enchanting demeanour.

 

 

Team Demo – Team Demo & Diaz Brothers – “Pistolas” (feat. Fatman Scoop)

Team Demo and the Diaz Brothers made up of the legendary DJs Tony Touch and Doo Wop team up for “Pistolas” featuring the late great Fatman Scoop. The track is underpinned by razor-sharp bars from the Diaz Brothers and energetic hype frommFatman Scoop. The result is that classic mixtape-era grit, while Team Demo lays down a backdrop of hard-hitting drums, fiery horns, and an undeniable Latin flair.

 

 

Zino Dope – “Smokey Mountains”.

Zino Dope rises to the “Smokey Mountains” in his latest effort. Over a choppy drum groove and lush piano-riffs, the emcee shows us how his resilience and indomitable spirit got him this far.

 

TheMansNigel – “Gentle Man”

TheMansNigel makes his entry on our site with “Gentle Man” featuring bop phrases. The soulful tune showcases the rapper’s expressive flow and vivid lyrics that explore life, the pros and cons and the in-betweens.

 

 

 

TAL THE1 x Brother Ali x Dee-1 x Freeway – “Criminal”

“Criminal” is a heartfelt and insightful piece about prison reform, justice and redemption from TAL THE1 who teams up with Brother Ali, Dee-1 and Freeway. The result is a piece that explores the theme from different stances and offers viewers nuanced standpoints.

 

 

Cam Be x Neak – “Live Like It’s No Tomorrow (It’s Time to Shine)”

Cam Be and Neak continue their weekly musical releases with “Live Like It’s No Tomorrow (It’s Time to Shine)” being the latest. Backed by rousing drums and layered soulful sample chops, the emcees reflect on taking action and seizing the day as it comes.

 

 

Chima Anya – “I Don’t”

Chima Anya embraces peace in his new single “I Don’t.” The anthemic track explores the concept of being open-minded and accepting that sometimes one can be wrong but the ultimate message is to learn from it.

 

TC23 – “CITY OF DREAMS”

 

Emerging rapper/songwriter TC23 lead us into the “CITY OF DREAMS” in his new single. Here, the emcee takes time to reflect on life and the ups and downs that come with every single day.

JRoberts x Asun Eastwood – “Ends Meet”

JRoberts and Asun Eastwood share their thoughts on the concept of success and living through another die in an unforgiving world where”Ends Meet.” The production has elements of Gospel and soul and the lyrics are insightful and relatable.

 

 

DJ Design x Gennessee – “I Wanna Be Free”.

 

Bay Area beatmaker/visual artist DJ Design recruits West-coast rapper Gennessee for his new single “I Wanna Be Free.” The track comprises cinematic textures and anthemic horns underpinned by vivid lyricism that detail the mechanics of the government-sanctioned unofficial police state in black communities and the domino effect of police brutality, surveillance and racial profiling.

This is the third single from the forthcoming Survival Web Vaults LP to drop in vinyl and digital formats later this year. Additional album guests include Fashawn, Phat Kat, Elzhi, Guilty Simpson, LMNO and more.

 

 

 

Quantacious – “hypnoTIK”.

Quantacious help brings this week’s playlist to a close with a thought-provoking and insightful track titled “hypnoTIK.” Backed by a soulful and punchy soundscape, the emcee shares his thoughts on social-political matters that affect POCs acrossthe  board.