My Favorite Color - "Bad" [Video]
A standout track from My Favorite Color's debut album, Go!, gets a visual treatment.
Mankind Music Academy - "N.O.A.H" (Feat. Mighty Casey) [Video]
Harlem hip hop duo ManKind commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas with the release of their album, Juneteenth (1820 - 1920), out today, Juneteenth.
Like their prior concept albums, ManKind keeps the lyrical content focused on the theme, delivering a compelling set about what life was like for Blacks living in Texas immediately before and after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
“Sally Sue” (ft. SooFlyy) addresses the controversies of interracial dating. “Beneath The Flowers” (ft. Orunmila) shares dreams of freedom. “Spiced Redrum” suggests the psyche behind a slave rebellion. “Pledge Allegiance” questions expectations of patriotism amidst discrimination. The 10 songs include powerful, spoken word interludes and complementary, thematic production.
Connect With ManKind:
Bandcamp: http://mankindmusicacademy.com/
T Swish - "No Love" [Video]
SOWAYOUT Artist T Swish is just around the corner from releasing his highly anticipated debut mixtape 'Keep it player 2'. T swish is a vibrant artist in the music industry gaining success and recognition from his previous projects 'Tha come up' & 'Keep it player' features and from touring, he has recently toured the states with fellow sowayout artist Yc Creez on G Perico's 2 THA LEFT tour.
T Swish has dropped tracks 'Triccy', 'Fly Wit Me' and 'Where I Be' and has now released his latest visuals for 'NO LOVE' produced by Sal Treze and shot by Juddy Remix Dem. This track has everything, those slick beats, hard hitting lyrics that's about the truth of life, and that unique T Swish flow we love. He has also released his Remix featuring Grind Til We Rich Artist 2 Eleven.
"Cant show no love, Cant trust shit, people gone switch when they get bad, Cant trust no one, Gotta watch for the rats and the snakes in the grass"
- T Swish
For his new project T swish has recuited some of LA's finest underground scene from Artist such as Ketchy the great, Az Swaye, Spiffie, G Perico, Yc Creez, Jug Hype, Donny Loc and Desto Dubb and producers RonRon, Beat Boy, Cypress Moreno, Sal Treze and JoogFTR. Mixtape release date coming soon.
Murkx - Opus [Video]
Murkx is a 20-year-old MC from Yuma, AZ and has been working on his craft since
2014. Murkx is heavily influenced by 90’s Hip Hop but blends it with a
contemporary style. He stated working with Tyy and Spar in 2015 when he started
defining who he is as an MC and crafting his style. The trio released several songs on
sound cloud gaining notoriety in the Yuma rap scene. Along with releasing songs
they were highly involved with the party scene where they perfected their skills as
performers.
In 2016 Murkx, along with Tyy and Spar meet and started working with Spizal a
long time producer. They released More Than a Mixtape which showcased the talent
of the young MC’s and helped broaden the scope of their listeners and got them
airplay on Yuma’s Z-93 Local Monster radio show.
After a strong run and several local performances the trio decided to go their
separate ways. Murkx decided to stay working with Spizal to further sharpen his
skills. In late 2017 Murkx released his solo debut project Forget What Ya Heard a
journey through the musical and personal life of Murkx. Forget What Ya Heard takes
the listener on a sonic and lyrical journey leaving them hungry for more.
Murkx is an up and coming MC and it’s worth following his career as he grows.
Lyrically he will not disappoint you and his flow will keep you captivated.
Sir Jon Lee - "Finn: The Human" [Video]
Sir Jon Lee returns with a new music video for Finn: The Human.
Sir Jon Lee finds himself on the set of a music video, where no-one has a clear understanding of who he really is. Once he realizes this, he leaves the set to discover his enter child.
MAPPS, BILLIONZ, J VON - "HAPPY HOUR" [Video]
Rating: 5 out of 5
“The production is fire! Lyrical buildup even more fire! Love it!”
Clyde Kelly - "Levitate" [Video]
Clyde Kelly drops off the official video for his latest single "Levitate." Watch as he raps his way through the streets and skate parks of Philadelphia. The song, originally released on September 29, is inspired by CK's meditation practice. This is his first music video release!
We've had this single in back to back rotation on LA On Lock Radio & the fans love it!
Tune in below!
Dappy - "Trill" [Video]
New heat from Dappy! Tune in below!
Lex The Hex Master and Young Wicked - "Samurai" [Video]
New visual from Lex The Hex Master and Young Wicked for their single titled "Samurai".
Tune In!
Jamar Carr - "Nothing New" [Video]
Gotta love Hip-Hop, & this is real Hip-Hop all the way from Jamar Carr. Tune In!
Tota - "Downhill" [Video]
A PSA for any young kid living in this world. Give your feedback below in the comments.
Marcaux - '95 (Feat. Jon Brick) [Video]
Drums on point, Bars are fire, you've gotta hear this for yourself! Click play above!
GV - "Tunnelz" [Video]
GV is a next-generation hip-hop artist with Brooklyn blood and the mind of a revolutionary. With a name like “GV”, meaning, “God’s Voice”, this man is on a mission to make a profound statement with his music. His most recent singles, “Exhale” and “Another Hit” seemed to come out of nowhere as a one-two punch, knocking people off their feet and putting GV on top. With a new eager fan base awaiting his next move, his brand new single, “Tunnelz”, along with its compelling, fully realized music video, is sure to be the song that breaks him through as the voice of change in Hip Hop.
Like many artists, GV was easily distracted in school, preferring activities like drawing and writing. In fact, this is where he began writing poetry at a young age. After junior high school, he moved down South with his family, first to the suburbs of New Jersey, and then to the city of Tampa, Florida. Tampa proved to be integral to the mental and artistic growth of this gritty, no-holds-barred artist. He tried out college life down there, which was essential for him to learn exactly what he did NOT want to do with his life. His parents were completely unaware of his talents until he independently released the “Power of Now” music video, waking them up to the fact that their son had been mastering the trade of hip-hop right under their noses.
Fast forward to 2017 - GV’s heartfelt new single, “Tunnelz” is his most personal effort to date. Written in the style of a confessional, this artist seamlessly weaves social issues and the day-to-day life of a starving artist into the fabric of the song. The instrumentals behind him showcase an old-school beat. A tight drum kit, surrounded by fluttering keys and a fat bass, is engulfed by the crackle of an old vinyl record, providing a profound nostalgia for the listener. The old school vibe juxtaposed with GV’s signature futuristic delivery makes for a truly memorable sonic landscape. Video production company, A1 Vision has become the visual keystone of "all things GV." This dream team have created a cinematic masterpiece to accompany “Tunnelz” with a visual that speaks directly to the zeitgeist gripping urban centers across the country. GV goes hard, spits a solid flow, his message is clear.... and he's impossible not to root for.
RSXGLD (Ro Spit & 14KT) - "ICU" [Video]
RSXGLD (aka the duo of Ro Spit and 14KT) stunt on their contemporaries in the fresh new video for their funky banger, “ICU.” It’s the latest we’re hearing from their highly anticipated joint album, which is now available!
First of all, hats off to 14KT for flipping a classic funk ballad into a underground Hip-Hop banger, because his instrumental absolutely knocks. It’s also a fitting backdrop for Ro to talk his sh*t, a characteristic he’s definitely become well-known for over the years. What’s interesting, though, is that “ICU” is actually one of the more bravado-focused tracks on RSXGLD, which you’re welcome to make that determination on your own by giving the full album a spin.
And similar to their previously released visuals for “I Believe,” “ICU” was also directed by the talented Perry Grone. That means you can expect crisp, remarkably edited visuals that emphasize the energy of the song itself. Ro and KT capture the raw energy of “ICU” as well, particularly when showing off their moves for the camera.
Check out the visuals, and head over to the digital retailer of your choice to stream or download, RSXGLD. The 12 track LP boasts features from Royce da 5’9”, Denaun Porter, Elzhi, JMSN, Ronnie McNeir and more, and is also available on both CD and vinyl , via Fat Beats Records.
Useful Links:
• Stream/Download (Smart URL): http://smarturl.it/RSXGLD
• CD/Vinyl (Fat Beats): http://bit.ly/FatBeatsRSXGLD
• Video “I Believe”: https://youtu.be/QEsD4LGK9Mg
Twitter:
• RSXGLD: http://twitter.com/rsxgld
• Ro Spit: http://twitter.com/Ro_Spit
• 14KT: http://twitter.com/14KT
Instagram:
• RSXGLD: http://www.instagram.com/rsxgld
• Ro Spit: http://www.instagram.com/ro_spit
• 14KT: http://www.instagram.com/14kt
B-boy Fidget - "Seattle" [Video]
B-boy Fidget is back with his new music video "Seattle", directed by Janice Hudson. This song is paying homage to Seattle, and all of it's great artist such as: Jimi Hendrix, Quincy Jones, Bruce Lee, Bill Gates, Kurt Cobain, and a long list of other innovative creative geniuses that helped to push the boundaries of technology, and art forward. Enjoy the video!
"Seattle" By: B-boy Fidget Available Now On iTunes & Apple Music:
AKS - "The Dialogue (Talk to Me)" Live at Sofar London [Video]
AKS delivers an emotive rendition of “The Dialogue (Talk to Me)” Live at Sofar London
hoto Credit: Sofar London
"...a force to be reckoned with in the UK scene..." - MTV (The Wrap Up)
“One of the new breed of excellent UK rap artists...” - Hypetrak
"...AKS has yet again delivered us a very intricate and seamless body of work.." - Pardon my Blog
Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vF2Mbb6_po
Fresh off the heels of his latest visual, Train Of Thought picking up traction online and having a stint of going viral via popular platform UNILAD, London based rapper, AKS, keeps up the ante taking to the stage at the prestigious Sofar Sounds, which has played host to budding talents in intimate shows across the world as well as UK juggernauts. The likes of Emeli Sande, Lianne La Havas, Gregory Porter, Rag’n’Bone Man, & Ed Sheeran (to name a few) have all graced these stages and now we see AKS join the ranks of brilliant artists the platform has taken a shining to.
Accompanied by the amazing live band that’s seen him be championed across London’s live circuit, the three letter man delivers an emotionally charged performance of “The Dialogue (Talk to Me)” which appears on his Unsigned Music Award nominated “ Train of Thought EP ”, released last May.
Impassioned lyrics abound in this gripping performance as AKS painfully explores themes surrounding societal pressures, struggles with mental health, the feeling of being alone and the use of his music as a therapeutic outlet.
It’s clear that raw emotive delivery is fast becoming AKS’ trademark calling card and there’s heaps of it here in this soul stirring performance. A definite must watch.
Buy AKS' Train Of Thought EP on iTunes:
Limited Edition Physical CDs available:
CONNECT WITH AKS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AKSonline
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AKSonline
Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/AKSonline
LA On Lock Radio: Episode 19 feat. Traffic & Young Sam
LA On Lock Radio: Episode 19 feat. Traffic & Young Sam. Hosted by Pookie F'n Rude & Macharo. Music mixes by N3 On The Track. Tune in below.