Ran Reed - The Crew (feat. U.G.)

With his much-anticipated compilation LP, Still Commanding Respect, set to drop at the top of 2017, Ran Reed delivers another punishing single, “The Crew,” featuring a scorching guest verse from U.G., with head-nodding production supplied by Nick Wiz. As fans of Reed already know, he and Wiz go way back—peep their Respect The Architect collaboration—so it’s only fitting they’ve teamed up again here

In addition to infusing elements of Das EFX’s classic cut, “Real Hip-Hop,” the true highpoint lies in the chemistry between Reed and his guest feature, U.G. of the Cella Dwellas (who recently dropped his own album, Portals). In addition to dropping their own verses, the two attack the third verse on some bad-guy, tag-team sh*t like a modern-day Harlem Heat (waddup, Booker T?).

Once you’re done listening to “The Crew,” be sure to peep Ran’s previous drop, “Gun Boy Interlude” featuring M.O.P. Other features on the album include Bumpy Knuckles, Kool G Rap, Sadat X, D.V. Alias Khryst, Shabaam Sahdeeq, DJ Modesty, LoVel, and more.

“The Crew” can now be streamed, and is available as the first instant grat track off the iTunes pre-order for Still Commanding Respect. The 20 tack LP is due out January 13th through Reed’s RRM Consulting imprint.

Pre-Order Links:

• iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesStillCommandingRespect

• Amazon: http://bit.ly/AmazonStillCommandingRespect

• Google Play: http://bit.ly/GooglePlayStillCommandingRespect

Tracklist:

01. Timeless

02. Hard Rhymer

03. The Crew (feat. U.G.)     

04. Still Commanding Respect

05. Stray Shot (feat. LoVel)                

06. Pathetic M.C.’s (feat. Bumpy Knuckles)        

07. Mind Of A Gangster                        

08. Silly Love

09. Doo Doo (feat. D.J. Modesty)

10. Walking Testimony

11. Marked For Death (feat. Kool G. Rap)

12. B.S.R.S

13. The Innovator (feat. Shabaam Sahdeeq)

14. Switch Up

15. The God’s Power (feat. Sadat X)

16. Made For Me

17. The Gun Boy Interlude (feat. M.O.P. )

18. Tortured Souls (feat. U.G.)

19. Invasion (feat. D.V. Alias Khryst)

20. Dedication (Part II)

Twitter:

• Ran Reed: https://twitter.com/RANREED

• U.G.: https://twitter.com/therealug

• Nick Wiz: https://twitter.com/whoisnickwiz

Ran Reed Online:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranreedmusic

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranreedmusic

Trak - Yah (Ft. T-Jones & Fresh)

If the legendary art form of Emceeing is extinct and Hip Hop is dead, then consider the legacy resurrected. Trak is seeking to bring his international brand and sound to the stage of Hip Hop. He draws his inspiration from Hip Hop royalty such as Nas, Biggie, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Eminem. Trak has positioned himself to become the voice of Hip Hop across the world and with Hip Hop re-inventing itself his likelihood of success is guaranteed. Trak is a fixture on stage and has opened for Scola (Grammy Nominated Dru Hill), Carolina native Horace Brown, and G-Unit affiliated DJ Woogie, Hoobastank, Accent, Hot Rod (G-Unit), Ryan Leslie & Sean Paul

Social Media Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trakonline

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Trakonline
Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/trakonline
Trak Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TrakOnlineMusic

LOT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leafoftrust

Website: https://www.leafoftrust.com

Marc Fruto (ft. Elton, Jay Berdecia) - More Than Music

This is the first single. There is more to come soon by all artists featured on this track. Jay Berdecia's mix tape "Dreamers" is dropping within the next couple of months, no date set yet.

G.London - Denny's (Freestyle)

G. London is a young emerging artist/engineer from the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, NY that’s quickly being noticed for his musical versatility. From melodic tracks for the ladies, to vintage lyrical bars. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Donell Jones, Ryan Leslie and Pharrell Williams to Biggie, Jadakiss, and Nas, he has effectively found a way to mix up the elements and balance it into his own sound. With his well received    EP  “271” , which released this past October, London aims to showcase his lyrical skill, his knack for melodies, his unorthodox song compositions, and personality.

Social Media:

Twitter-@Iamglondon

Instagram-@iamglondon

Facebook-G.London

Che Ecru - Fall

Produced, Written, Mixed & Mastered by @ Cheecru

Cover Art : @ Shangrixla X @ Cheecru

Instagram.com/che_ecru

Twitter.com/cheecru

Sealy Troh - Credits (Prod. by DruPiano)

Los Angeles-based musician Sealy Troh earned considerable traction last year with his collaboration with Casey Veggies, 'See Me', but now he's standing tall on his own with the impressive 'Credits'. Its regal sounding keys and bouncy synths, combined with an addictive chorus, makes for the ideal musical recipe.

Beach Boii - Come Closer (Prod. by OGE Beats)

Futuristic Dancehall with a Hip hop flavor. Hit the iTunes Reggae Charts and peaked at #60. In rotation at the hottest radio station in Miami 99 Jamz. Buzzing in diff areas both national and international. Lots of feedback on social media via diff instagram videos and dm's. Caught the attention of alot of important people. The Follow up single will be Produced by Jaegen an upcoming producer from Toronto who is currently working with Hottest artists in the game.

Travarius - Girl (Prod. BeatsInMyBackPack & SL¥)

Song for the girls that switched up and said they never would. Something to vibe and dance to. 

Monroyals - Cali Grown

* LUCHAMEDIA is LA based rapper and creative Luis Chavez (www.facebook.com/luchamedia)

www.facebook.com/monroyals
www.soundcloud.com/monroyals
www.monroyals.com

The Abnorm - My Style Got Style

Some smooth vibes from The Abnorm entitled "My Style Got Style". Tune in below.

www.theabnormkc.com

Drea Réal - Rola featuring Jordan Duke

This song is called Rola. "Rola" means a girl from the city in Colombia. I quote the artist "I recorded it a while back but I never wanted to share it because I thought it was too personal, and emotional. It's about a year that I traveled to Colombia several times when me and my family were loosing my grandpa.

I'm still hesitant but I don't mind sharing it now because I have a feeling that I'm not the only one that feels overwhelmed and uncertain how to feel about what's going on right now.

So I guess this is my way of saying that it's ok to be feeling something. And before we go back to cycling memes as means to condense what we could truly be feeling, I just wanted to share something that would let me be more honest than words could let me be."

Lex One - "Real Life Story"

Following the success of his hilarious, over-the-top “Gettin Dough” video, Miami’s Lex One returns with some audio heat in the form of “Real Life Story.” It’s another standout joint off the rapper/producer’s great 2016 album, Gold Plaque, that’ll leave you rushing to hear the full record once the track’s over.

Fellow Floridian Creole supplies the minimalist and hypnotizing production for Lex, who uses it to his advantage as soon as he hits the mic. The beat will leave your head nodding, but it’s the emcee’s vocals and lyrics that keep you engaged. As the track’s title implies, “Real Life Story” provides a look into the reality behind the boasts and brags of the music.

Don’t get it twisted, though, because there’s some great bravado lingering within the raps here, including a slick nod to Busta Rhymes and FlipMode Squad. But Lex balances them with real-life insights and observations, even in subtle ways. Like in the first verse when he drops “I’m too manic” into a bar or later says, “All day I dream about, all the things I been without.” It’s a clever means of getting personal without becoming an open wound, and it also makes for one of Lex’s finest tracks to date.

“Real Life Story” can now be streamed, and can be purchased for download along with the remaining tracks featured on Gold Plaque, which is now available through all major digital retailers, via GTPS.

Stream/Buy-Links:

• iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesGoldPlaque

• Amazon: http://bit.ly/AmazonGoldPlaque

• Google Play: http://bit.ly/GooglePlayGoldPlaque

• Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyGoldPlaque

• Tidal: http://bit.ly/TidalGoldPlaque

Lex One Online:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexOneGTPS

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexonegtps

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexOneGTPS

• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lexonegtps

BBRC (FKA Notes to Self) - Heartthrob w. Choosey

Toronto's Notes to Self link up with L.A.'s Choosey to drop something cold for the winter. 

 

Episode 7 - “Heartthrob II”
Quietly protesting against his mean math teacher, Roshin selects "C" for every question on a standardized multiple choice test. He hits the lottery when every answer indeed turns out to be "C." Bumped up into the gifted program, he starts to believe in the hype of his new-found intellectual prowess. Roshin decides to skip the Battle of the Bands to focus on his studies. Bronze and Arowbe recruit a secret weapon, rapper Choosey, who steps up in Roshin's place. When Roshin comes to his senses and shows up to join the crew on stage, a four way battle breaks out. But the crowd thinks it's all part of the show. They go wild for the phenomenal four. BBRC takes first place with a perfect score from the judges and history is made at Pacific Coast High School.

Project: TMR II (Loosies)

Artist: BBRC

Song: "Heartthrob II" with Choosey

Produced by Bronze

Additional processing by Book

Mixed and Mastered by Erich Preston

Artwork by Ruffmercy x Bronze (RUFFNOTES)

(Photography by Krystina Pucci | Model: Kali'i Dixon)

Lower - Nowhere EP [Teaser]

The inaugural release from South Korean downtempo producer: Lower.

"Nowhere"

Lower shows his skill of the groove with this 6 minute head nodder. Crisp drums, spaced samples, and cascading chords keep things funky throughout. Think LA beat scene meets Seoul underground hip hop.  

Never do

Lower’s second offering takes a more direct approach with intro vocals easing us into a big swinging beat. The young producer continues to show his colours as the track progresses through a variety of percussive flavours. This ones for the beat connoisseurs.   

#TrackStarTuesdays: Steve DaMar - Intended For You (Prod. by Progress) #LAOnLockExclusive

Steve DaMar releases the 13th track of his #TrackStarTuesdays series titled "Intended For You" Mixed by @N3OnTheTrack. Stay tuned for another brand new track next Tuesday.

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www.twitter.com/steve_damar

Rozo - She Knows

Kay B Brown - Travel

Coming from a place filled broken dreams and shattered beer bottles aspiring hip hop artist "Kay B" looks to overcome adversity and over ride the statistics of making it out of the "Scenic city". Born as Kelvin L Brown Jr in 1991, The 25 year old hails from The Southside of Chattanooga , Tennessee where dreams often become nightmares due to poverty and other extreme circumstances. Brown began his journey in music at the tender age of 7 when stepfather/former road manager of SliverHawk Records Ronnie Hill gave Brown the opportunity to get his voice heard traveling from Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama to performing which resulted in opening up for Pastor Troy and rap group Goodie Mob in the late 90's.In 2008, at the the age of 17 Brown and longtime friend JaVario Eagle formed the label "Brique garçon Forever" which is French for "BrickBoy" building a strong buzz around the city of Chattanooga which resulted in 2 label offers which both unfortunately failed due to personal matters. Today Brown is back stronger than ever looking claim what is his , his aggressive and rugged delivery grabs your attention like nothing other as he raps about the struggles and hard times he had to endure growing up and how he plans to never let the past repeat itself for his family and also himself. Brown most definitely has a story to tell and his new EP, released August 29th, 2016, coincidentally is entitled "Story 2 Tell" follow him on Twitter @_kelvinoway, Instagram , and like him on Facebook Kay B Brown. 

VLTIE - Would You Mind

Tremaine Morgan - Wesstcoast

Tremaine Morgan brings that exciting West Coast Vibe, Signature Flow and Melodic Hook over this hard hitting West Coast smash! From the fun lavish style of the West to Tupac's "How You Want It Rendition", Wesst Coast is Definitely the banger to ride to! If you're not in the West, you'll definitely be missing the West!

Follow: @TremaineMorgan

edword evwrit - as it gets too big

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this song is off the album (ep) "these pants are uncomfortable" releasing November 4, 2016.