Rosie Monday - Monday

Smooth yet untamed, Monday walks to the beat of her own drum while harmonizing with the world around us. This Toronto native has developed a distinct and electric sound that commands your attention. Monday's  ROSEBUD EP, being released over a  period of 5 weeks is her debut project and 'Monday' is the latest offering off of the project. 

"Call my zone every time you looking for a good vibe" welcomes listeners to Monday's world on this track which represents the artists mind state so well. Care free, fun loving and introspective all at the same time. Rosie Monday is the ultimate Rider, down for whatever whenever. Guide the way tonight.

Des Brennan - Never Know

This is a track off of my New EP "We Were Friends"

Danté Wolfe - Temp Tags ft. Mvstermind

Danté Wolfe: "Temp Tags" (Ft. Mvstermind)

St. Louis MC Releases Lead Single From Upcoming ‘Carlton Ave’

Link: https://soundcloud.com/dante_the_wolfe/temp-tags-ft-mvstermind

The Midwest has been making a strong stance in music over the last couple of years, and some would like to say it's lead by the collective M.M.E. Pioneering their original sound and production into the forefront. Today I'd like to introduce you to St. Louis' own Danté Wolfe who steps out with his single "Temp Tags" featuring MME's Chieftain, "Mvstermind". Showcasing his strong storytelling ability and finesse of words Danté paints a vivid picture, a positive outlook on a time of turmoil. The track, features soulful production and vocals from Mvstermind giving the listeners a Retro "Big Band"-'Mission Impossible' sense of urgency. Complimenting the state of emergency in the actual song itself. After listening to the "Temp Tags" you will too understand that, No, neither will Danté Wolfe or Mvstermind "Be here too Long" No issues can fall in their path and deter them, for they have a trail to continue to blaze.

Danté released Temp Tags September 6th, 2016. The single is leading to a new album "Carlton Ave".

About

Carlton Ave finds 24-year-old Danté Wolfe, a recent college graduate, reflecting on everything taken place on his unique path to receiving a degree. The album serves as both a memoir and a foreclosure on the past life of a potential college dropout determined to survive by any means necessary. Danté uses his lyrical prowess and storytelling ability to show you how to navigate through betrayal, life in the fast lane, and still graduate from a Top 50 University. Album Date Tentative

Social Media:

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JSWISS & Jared Evan - "Glass Case"

Two of New York’s finest young talents, JSWISS and Jared Evan, connect on the soulful and meditative “Glass Case,” which is the second leak taken from Leedz Edutainment’s upcoming Eastern Standard compilation.

Where Philly native Mega Ran dropped his hard-nosed head-nodder, “The East Coast,” as the project’s inaugural single, JSWISS and Evan kick back and get introspective on “Glass Case.” Despite being so different topically, there’s a connection between the two cuts, which is the strong production of The Arcitype.

For this track, The Arcitype supplies his collaborators with a melodic Boom bap canvas, which they definitely use to their advantage. JSWISS’ rhymes dive deep into the concept of being pigeonholed, both in art and in life, while Evan’s vocals evoke some emotional and inner turmoil. It’s a fresh turn for JSWISS especially, given that he just dropped a summer-ready new EP, No Music. Evan appears to be in the lab too, though, if his tweets are any indication. And if not, his fans have a lot to love on “Glass Case” (and here’s hoping he and JSWISS work together again!).

“Glass Case” is now available for stream and download through all major digital retailers. Stay on the lookout for Eastern Standard, which is due out soon via Leedz Edutainment!

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/leedz-edutainment/jswiss-jared-evan-glass-case-prod-the-arcitype

Buy/Stream Links:

• iTunes: bit.ly/iTunesGlassCase

• Amazon: bit.ly/AmazonGlassCase

• Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyGlassCase

• Tidal: bit.ly/TidalGlassCase

Twitter:

• JSWISS: https://twitter.com/jswisshere

• Jared Evan: https://twitter.com/JaredEvan

• The Arcitype: https://twitter.com/TheArcitype

• Leedz Edutainment: https://twitter.com/LeedzEdu

The Recipe - Bandana

@therecipedxb -across all social platforms

The Recipe - Bandana (Produced by Brvnjes)

· Produced by UK based producer and long time collaborator, Brvnjes

· Lead single for The Recipe’s album titled Funerals & Purgatory

· A video for Bandana will also be released soon

"Bandana highlights today's hiphop culture where masks are being worn everyday in order to fit in and sound relevant. " - The Recipe

“Courage is being yourself in a world that tells you to be someone else.” - The Recipe

We all wear masks, perhaps not in the literal sense, but masks nonetheless. The Recipe explore this notion in their latest single titled Bandana. The 'bandana' represents the masks we wear. Sometimes these masks help us oppress who we truly are and sometimes we use them to express ourselves freely.

The hook says it all:

“Barack Obama, he rock a bandana

Kanye West, he rock a bandana

They were nobody till they rocked a bandana

If you’re about that life then rock a bandana.”

These prominent figures are perfect examples of people that must play a role in order to succeed in their respective fields, people that must wear bandanas to give you the image you expect.

New Music: Paulkrost - Powerless

No other song has captured the current emotional and political climate quite like Powerless. This jazzy, melodic and not so politically correct release cuts to the heart of true Hip-Hop fans. Featuring the musical stylings of renowned Australian Jazz player Hugo Lee and Paulkrost’s old school flow, Powerless grabs your attention and takes you on a lyrical journey.

Dewon - Good Feeling

Stephen Cheeks, also known as "Dewon" (Born March 22, 1992), is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Born and raised in the small town of Ettrick, Virginia, Dewon began his journey in music at an early age. He started playing the drums at the age of four, and later went on to learn the piano at age eight. Growing up in the church, he displayed his many talents, not just through musical instruments, but with his voice as well. Dewon began recording his own music by the age of 12, from there on he knew what he was created to do. As he matured in age, and in his music as well, people started recognizing that this kid really has talent. It wasn't an easy journey. In 2009, Stephen was in a major car accident, many people would look at him and wonder how he's still alive. Dewon knows he's "here for a reason", music is his reason. With every song, every melody, everything he does is with passion. Dewon is an artist that believes in longevity, and his biggest goal with every song is to make it timeless. He breathes and bleeds music, and with his many gifts, passion, and hard work, his future is very bright. Evolving as an artist is important to him, relevant as he transposes from stage to film.

Sparrows - Get To Know You

New artist from Australia.

Pé - Dizigotic

Dizigotic is the second single from Pé's debut EP. As both Cazzo and Alice are dizigotic twins, (twins derived from two separate ova, and so not identical.) They wrote this track about life and experiences as twin. 

Links

Website: www.pemusicofficial.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/pemusicofficial

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pemusicofficial

Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/pemusicofficial

Najii Person - Personal

Najii gets “Personal” with his latest release. To know the St. Louis based rapper, is to know his ability to play on words, and although he’s switched up the tune, his word play is still immaculate in this tale of love lost.

Personal explores Najii’s romantic side as he gets to know a woman intimately, and eventually looses her – all the while falling more in love with her. Although he is head-over-heels, his laid back cadence insinuates the pride of a man, especially in the midst of a woman who is also prideful. In this change of perspective, Najii brings you back to your most vulnerable moment with a significant other even though you swore you didn’t take it personal.

David Tropp - Switch Sides

Switch Sides is produced by Chicago-based producer Cartel Beats. Released on September 11th, 2016 for free download. Promotional single.

Mega Ran & Mr. J1S - Turnabout

Produced by Sonic Skillz, emcees Mega Ran & Mr. J1S drop some bars about the girl that got away.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Mega Ran: @MegaRan (twitter) / @randombeats (instagram)

Mr. J1S: @J1SInc (twitter & instagram)

Sonic Skillz: @SonicSkillz (twitter & instagram)

Urbanizm Music @UrbanizmMusic (twitter & instagram)

Mint Trip - Ghosts

Mint Trip's debut EP, 'Books', was released on August 26th with Blue Elan Records. 'Books' is comprised of five catchy, moving songs with vivid tales and captivating soundscapes. The final song "Ghosts" reflects on reality, change, and the meaning of home.

The Los Angeles based group's EP was mixed by Vic Wainstein, who won a Grammy for Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange', and mastered by Danny Kalb, who engineered Beck's 'Guero'.

6 Wings - Get Rich

#TrackStarTuesdays: Steve DaMar - Like They Used To (Prod. JPMusicProd) [LAOnLock.com Exclusive]

Steve DaMar releases the 6th track of his #TrackStarTuesdays series entitled "Like They Used To". The concept of this song is rooted from the statement "You can live throughout many trials & struggles, but yet & still remain a positive person through it all". Something that this artist relates to & had to put into his own words. Stay tuned for another brand new track next Tuesday. Produced/Mixed & Mastered by #JPMusicProd.

www.instagram.com/stvdmr
www.twitter.com/steve_damar
www.jpmusicprod.com/

Garrett Douglas - Black Ocean (Album)

Big Boy Music signee Garrett Douglas releases his second free album entitled "Black Ocean". Featuring production from Garrett himself. Lion Riddims, Danny Mota, JLBS, Peru, & Pat Beatz. Tune In Below & Comment what you think.

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ACHILLE$ - So Many Stars (prod. Saleb Sarikey)

"So Many Stars" is the fourth collaboration between downstate NY rapper ACHILLE$ and upstate NY producer Caleb Sarikey. This track's instrumental evokes the tranquility of a winter's night sky which contrasts nicely with the sharp and unique wordplay from ACHILLE$. Stay tuned for more tracks from ACHILLE$ and Caleb via a possible upcoming project. For examples of their prior tracks together you can listen to the others here:

https://soundcloud.com/achillesrpa/achille-cruise-prod-caleb-sarikey

https://soundcloud.com/achillesrpa/where-you-are-prod-caleb-sarikey

https://soundcloud.com/achillesrpa/some-chill-shit-prod-caleb-sarikey

ACHILLE$ ON THE WEB

SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/achillesrpa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ACHILLESrpamusic

Instagram: http://instagram.com/achillesrpa

Facebook: http://facebook.com/rpamusic

#LAOnLockExclusive: Young Ceno x Macharo - Player's Handbook (Prod. Young Page)

Brand new heater from the IE's Young Ceno & Macharo of #URANIUMEnt titled "Players Handbook". Stream/Download below & remember where you heard it first! 

Sinch - In Due Time

Some smooth Hip Hop vibes from Sinch. Stream/Download below & comment what you think!

Cory Rhymal - The Proof feat. Mick Jenkins (prod. by OnGaud)

For his forthcoming project, #TheProof , Cory Rhymal has aligned himself with parallel minded artists to bring the essence of truth in the music.

With production and engineering excellence from Chicago's OnGaud, as well as features from FreeNation members Mick Jenkins , jSTOCK, Burman and more, ‘#TheProof’ embodies what music with purpose is.

Releasing 9/7/16

Here is the first single off of the project, entitled The Proof, which features Mick Jenkins and is produced by OnGaud.