GRUNGECAKE

Category: Mixes and Mixtapes

  • Apple Music to exclusively release DJ mix curated by DJ Green Lantern and DJ Snoopadelic (also known as Snoop Dogg)

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    Two days ago, Apple Music announced an exclusive new Apple Music DJ Mix courtesy of DJ Green Lantern and DJ Snoopadelic (also known as Snoop Dogg), scheduled for release on Friday, July 25.

    “The world is in need of good vibrations. The Mothership Connection is making an Emergency Landing. Me and Green Lantern… taking you from P Funk to G Funk and everything in between, Death Row style!”, Snoop Dogg tells Apple Music.

    “The Mothership project is all about raising the vibration, taking you higher musically!”, says DJ Green Lantern. “Imagine a cool-ass house party in outer space… that’s us!”

    On the DJ mix highlights, DJ Green Lantern reveals listeners can expect: “tracks like October London ‘Make Me Wanna’ mixed with The O’Jays ‘Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby’, which Snoop makes a cameo on… We celebrate Roy Ayers with a new rework of ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ featuring Jane Handcock on guest vocals… Maze’s ‘We Are One’ was chosen for its universal message of unity and togetherness. That’s what the Mothership is all about, Baby!”

    DJ Green Lantern’s and DJ Snoopadelic’s ‘Live From the Mothership II: Emergency Landing’ is the long-awaited sequel to the duo’s original 2018 mixtape classic, which became available to stream exclusively on Apple Music in December of 2024. Mothership II is the perfect Summer soundtrack—a blend of classic Soul, Funk, and R&B with special cameos from Snoop Dogg himself.

    Tune in and listen to DJ Green Lantern & DJ Snoopadelic’s ‘Live From the Mothership II: Emergency Landing’ DJ Mix live for free on Apple Music 1 and Apple Music Hits this Friday, July 25 at 12 PM PT/3 PM EST.

    The DJ Green Lantern and DJ Snoopadelic (Snoop Dogg) DJ Mix will be exclusively available to stream on Apple Music from next Friday, July 25.

  • Watch North Carolina’s multi-faceted star Morray’s ‘Mud Baby’ live performance video

    He’s back from a four-year hiatus.

    In a room (perhaps) made to resemble the Union Street station in Brooklyn, New York, GRAMMY-nominated artist Morray performs the new single, ‘Mud Baby’.

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    On the track, the Fayetteville legend sings about going through rough times, being a rockstar to his kids, and his reality. On the rest of the tape, the artist, boasting over 200 million views on YouTube, covers backstabbers in his busy life on ‘Take Me Serious’ and going hard without trying on ‘FTA (Failure to Appear)’. Check out the performance video below to watch the stadium-booked star deliver his deep lyrics in front of a dark room juxtaposing flickering lights.

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    The record ‘Mud Baby’ is from the young father’s new twelve-track tape ‘Long Story Short’, available now through Morray Music and EMPIRE. You can listen to the entire project below. It is thirty-three minutes long.

  • Listen to Milwaukee champion Chicken P’s new 10-track project ‘Lit 4 Ever’

    The longest song is two minutes and twenty-three seconds long.

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    This week, Milwaukee rapper-songwriter Chicken P released his exciting new body of music called ‘Lit 4 Ever’. From the opening track (‘YN’) until its end (‘Buss One 101, Pt 2’), the star sheds light on personal relationships with a young woman with good credit who wants to buy a car for him (she has good credit) and more women (‘5 of Em’). Some standout moments include my top pick ‘My YN’ (“I’m just like Melly/I’ll kill my brother”), ‘Sippin’ Rent’, where he raps (“You niggas think they bosses/But they don’t even own shit” and ‘Like I’m Mitch’ (“I don’t want no steak, bitch/Make me a sandwich”) for the ten-track project. Check out the Midwest champion’s raw high-tempo effort—destined for hitting the local club or driving around the city with a fresh haircut and a new outfit below. It’s out now through Really Rich Empire and 10K Records.

  • Hear Ghana’s legendary rapper Sarkodie’s six-track mixtape ‘The Championship’

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    Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, who has captured the hearts of many in his home country and beyond, released a six-track extended play dubbed ‘The Championship’ on May 24. For the project with the fire as a focus of its cover art, the Tema-native awarded superstar who likens himself to America’s successful rapper and billionaire JAY Z covers themes of understanding his worth and increasing his price (‘Confetti’), aspirations of selling out London’s O2 Arena (‘Brag’), and last but not least, devotion on the MOG Beatz production for this release in English and his native tongue, Twi. Listen to the project with personal stories you wouldn’t hear elsewhere featuring fellow artists like Joey B, Xlimkid, and Beeztrap KOTM.

  • Stream Victoria, British Columbia-based producer Laizlo’s latest tape filled with Lo-Fi Hip-Hop jams

    It’s not every day that you get to hear these groups of lyricists in one compound. I think the producer didn’t list all of the artists on his tracklisting—for a reason like being flagged on a streaming service for copyright infringement. Anyway, if you love Lo-Fi Hip-Hop songs as much as I do, or unlikely remakes of songs by famous people, Laizlo’s short mix might make your day. There are several artists on the mix, but for sake’s name—everyone from J Cole, A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Jay Electronica, MF DOOM and more are on the tape. Check out the below.

  • Asian Doll’s latest mixtape ‘Doll SZN Reloaded’ is a bite-sized look into her life: Review

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    Last month, Dallas rapper Asian Doll—also known as Asian Da Brat—released a seven-track mixtape called ‘Doll SZN Reloaded’, which has two visual components (‘Come Find Me’ and ‘Pull Up’ with boyfriend and rising rapper King Von). On the project, she raps about her haters (‘Come Find Me’), her type ‘Wet Wet’, and knowing she was a star (‘Problem’). She released ‘Da Rise of Barbie Doll Gang Empire in 2015. Three years later, she signed to Gucci Mane. Recently, Asian Doll appeared on Blueface’s remix for ‘Tour’, which has a video with 3.3 million views right now. All records on ‘Doll SZN Reloaded’ is produced by Jarvis. Stream Gucci Mane’s 1017 Eskimo Records’ first female artist signee’s project in full, and watch the music videos below.

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  • Review: Nemo Achida’s “Side A” EP

    Side A is a recently released 7-track EP by the Lexington, Kentucky born rapper Nemo Achida. Each track tells its own different story, which is what makes this EP unique. Not only is the lyrical content easy to understand and follow, but his delivery is on point as well. Nemo Achida is definitely a rapper to not take lightly.

    Side A by Nemo Achida

    1. Levon’s Unofficial Intro: The first thing that came to mind while listening to Levon’s Unofficial Intro is ‘what in the world is going on?’ Apparently, Nemo is taking advantage of Levon. The funniest part about this skit is the ending where it reveals that the whole monologue is an interrupted studio session. “I booked this session from nine to twooo…”

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    2. Mighty Devils: As far as being the opening track to the EP (not including the intro) — Mighty Devils sets the tone for the rest of the tracks. Not only does the track start and finish hard, but it seems to pull influences from The Dipset Era; good lyrical content and his witty approach is a nice added touch.

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    3. Over My Dead Body: “It takes more than one man to build a nation / It takes more than race, so fuckin’ face it / Over my dead body, I’ma feed the people.” Sometimes the best songs do not include screwing bitches and whipping around in “pimped out” cars. The fact that Nemo Achida gives a shout out to geniuses says it all.

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    4. Amazing (Snippet): The title says it all, the track is just that — amazing. This upbeat tempo track is uplifting and full of soul. The phone snippet is hilarious!

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    5. Sweat Featuring Cheri Coke: Sweat is my favorite song on the EP, unlike the other songs — this is the only sensual song that puts you in the mood, if you get my drift. Nemo Achida made a smart move by featuring Cheri Coke, she helps bring out the sensuality even more and we love his singing / crooning.

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    6. Great Breakfast (outro): Aside from the impressive lyrical effort, the beat alone is the first thing that stands out because of the sample. The song in general has that 1970’s meets modern day Summertime vibe.

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    7. ***bonus*** Get Off It feat. DJ Warren Peace: This has to be one of the hardest tracks on the EP. Get Off It has somewhat of a “sinister-spacey” sound, in which he addresses haters and naysayers. He perfectly references A Tribe Called Quest with the “Hey sucka nigga” line on the hook. Get Off It is that ultimate “back the hell up” and “get out of my face” track.

    For more Nemo Achida, just click here.

  • Stream Hell Rell’s Latest Release “Walking Brick” On His Birthday

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    Today, Hell Rell celebrates his 35th birthday with many other Taurus around the world —including one of our former contributors— and we’d like to extend the celebration by sharing the Diplomat affiliate’s latest release “Walking Brick” with you. The self-released street tape features songs like “Tommy Theme” featuring fellow Bronx native and Young Money signee Cory Gunz and “Check Me Out” (originally “Checc Me Out”, a Nipsey Hussle record featuring Dom Kennedy). Stream it below now and wish him a happy birthday on Twitter.

    To download “Walking Brick”, click this link.

    For more Hell Rell, just click here.

  • Kill J shares new ‘Femme’ mix

    According to Inyourspeakers Media, Kill J (duo) doesn’t like really dance the press but we love them. Listen to the new Kill J femme mix now or the player below.

  • Video Premiere: Lil Esparo’s “OG”

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    Just yesterday, GrungeCake’s own entertainer and rising entrepreneur Lil Esparo (who happens to be my loving nephew) just released his first project of the year titled “Lucky 7”, which features cover art inspired by Tyrann Mathieu of the Arizona Cardinals and songs produced by Deonte Edwards. We’d like to emphatically thank everyone on the team who helped to put this project together and to thank those who have been spreading the word. Watch the first video from “Lucky 7” now, shot by Chris Klein.

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    Not only is he an entertainer, but he interviewed Carmelo Anthony at the AMC Empire 25 Theater.

    For more Lil Esparo, just click here and don’t forget to download his new mixtape “Lucky 7”.