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  • The-Dream tells Apple Music about new album ‘SXTP4’, producing his own beats, the importance of experimentation, and more

    The-Dream joins Ebro Darden via FaceTime on Apple Music to break down his latest album ‘SXTP4’, producing his own beats, getting a feature from Jhené Aiko, and speaks about the importance of experimentation in art.

    Your life isn’t about you, I always say that it’s about everybody else that’s around you, he tells Apple Music.

    Video | The-Dream Tells Apple Music About ’SXTP4’ and Producing His Own Beats
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  • Phoenix artist Jaywop shares official visual for ‘Big Bad’: Watch

    Shortly after his vehicle breaks down in the middle of nowhere, he sits and performs the words to the song. Bringing the lyrics to life, Phoenix artist Jaywop demonstrates what loneliness looks like in his visual for ‘Big Bad’. A car, the only car on the road, won’t stop for him, and he is left to walk to the nearest gas station. We don’t have a clue how far out it is, but we know it is not within plain view. Sometimes, that’s how life is: In deepest and darkest and loneliest moments, you will not be able to depend on anyone. You have to walk for miles by yourself to get to a gas station or the next phase of life. Your survival is your responsibility. Watch the video below.

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  • London star Angel teams up with Davido and French Montana for ‘Blessings (Remix)’: Watch

    British singer-songwriter Angel has followed up his already successful single ‘Blessings’ with the remix, this time looping in artists Davido and French Montana for a multi-cultural guaranteed hit. This song is warm weather and party-ready, for sure. Davido kicks it off with his usual swag, giving the song the Naija swag that he adds so effortlessly. Angel follows, reminding us why we loved the original. French Montana finishes us off with his Bronx swag that always seems to flow effortlessly with Afrobeats/Reggae-style tracks.

    The women in the video are Black and beautiful, something that I’m sure was intentional, and greatly appreciated. We’re ready for the summer with this one!

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  • Jamaican singer Deeclef reflects on humble beginnings and reaps streaming rewards with ‘Reflection’: Listen

    US-based singjay Deeclef, o.c. Wayan Frazer is a top-pick on all major platform as he approaches Summer 2020

    While preparing his next steps after a successful ‘Breeze EP’ promo run, Deeclef is now taking a turn down memory lane in his latest single ‘Reflection’ productive by African powerhouse SAV beats.

    The overly – expressive singer took a deep plunge into his humble beginnings, as he spoke about various hardships he has endured, being exposed to poor family structures, impoverished communities, juvenile delinquency and many other issues that plague his native country of Jamaica.

    I remember where i’m coming from, have woman weh mother and father inna one … some call it ghetto, some call it slum, passionately stated Deeclef.

    The reflection single can now be streamed or purchased on all major platforms worldwide and was released on January 24, 2020.

    Deeclef has gained over ten thousand streams via his Spotify and Audiomack official profiles collectively; as he has a number of fan favorites not limited to; Apprentice, Breeze, Tings Mi Like, Bull Inna Pen and many more.

  • Long Island-based producer DJ AO shares ‘Bread & Cheese’ featuring Travis Mendes and UFO Fev: Listen

    Keeping it as gutter and “New York” as possible, Long Island-based producer DJ AO enlists singer Travis Mendes and rapper UFO Fev for the well-written ‘Bread & Cheese’. Within each line, the artists talk about the daily grind and hustle, maintaining what they have, and where they’re going next based on the hustle. Stream the song below. We hope the trio will be able to create and release a music video for it when this is all over.

  • Lo-fi Pop star Declan McKenna shares ‘The Key to Life on Earth’ visual

    At the age of twenty-one, Declan McKenna knows how to make big songs with the anthemic spirit most music fans enjoy. Rolling off of the steam from his song ‘Brazil’ about how FIFA handled the 2012 World Cup, we believe he’s here to stay. Four days ago, Declan McKenna released the visual for ‘The Key to Life on Earth’ from his forthcoming album ‘Zeros’, set to release August 21. Watch it below.

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  • Atlanta’s Lil Keed releases video for single ‘No Dealings’: Watch

    Atlanta rapper and Young Thug signee Lil Keed has released his visuals for fire track ‘No Dealings’. The song is fire, and similar to Young Thug, we hear Lil Keed reach an astronomically high pitch in the sing-song style that we’ve grown accustomed to from the artists. He effortlessly walks on the YoungBoyBrown beat and lets us know that he intends to take care of the people closest to him. The images in the video are performances mixed with some trippy visuals of Keed in a staircase. Lil Keed and his brother, Lil Gotit are both on their way to blowing up. We can’t wait to see it.

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  • Playboi Carti makes highly-anticipated return with single and video: Watch ‘@ MEH’

    Ahead of Playboi Carti’s upcoming album release titled ‘Whole Lotta Red’, the Atlanta rapper has dropped his latest single and video ‘@ MEH’, and is currently #1 trending on YouTube. The video is simple and artistic, something that those who appreciate minimalism will enjoy. The video features Carti in front of a blue-green backdrop, rapping his verses on the floor. Ever so often, we get a treat: a gorgeous model twerking.

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    The song itself, however, is not for the Hip-Hop old heads who hate the stylistic choices of today’s Rap artists. This is textbook mumble rap–catchy, fun, but the lyrics are somewhat unintelligible. That doesn’t mean that this isn’t a hit though, we know it is. The anticipation for a Carti return is too high and he’s just too good. Additionally, he and Lil Uzi Vert have piqued our interests, either preparing for collaboration or hinting at a feud. The two have been trading Instagram posts and cryptic tweets, leading Hip-Hop conspiracy theorists to believe that something may be up between the two. Only time will tell.

  • Watch DaBaby’s latest video ‘Jump’ featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again

    DaBaby is not letting up, even in quarantine. He and YoungBoy Never Broke Again have teamed up single ‘Jump’ and the visuals do not disappoint. Similar to many of his videos, and reminiscent of some old-school Busta Rhymes videos, DaBaby continues to incorporate a humorous aspect into the visuals. The video opens up with a fictional news broadcaster who is then wiped with Windex by DaBaby, and doused with water. Followed up by this is an entertaining, colorful video featuring YoungBoy and DaBaby rapping in a house that’s being thoroughly cleaned around them. DaBaby is consistent and seems to be one of very few rappers that actually value an entertaining music video.

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  • Lil Tecca releases new song with Internet Money: Listen to ‘Out of Love’

    Lil Tecca, the seventeen-year-old rapper behind the hit ‘Ransom’, releases the first track ‘Out of Love’ from his upcoming project with producer Internet Money. ‘Out of Love’ is a new Tecca for returning listeners, presenting himself to be a more mature and seasoned artist. When Tecca first hit the scene with Internet Money-produced song ‘Ransom’, he won over fans with his youthfulness and teenage persona. While being interviewed by Rico Nasty for Interview Magazine, Rico asked him “Did you go to rap shows when you were younger?” and he replied “Nah. My first concert was my own.”

    Despite being seventeen-years-old and still relatively new to the scene, he is establishing that he will not be just a trend in the world of music. The new song proves that not only can Lil Tecca run with the big dogs, but he is becoming one of the big dogs himself. With ‘Out of Love’, Tecca plants his feet down, letting the world know he is here to stay and that we should be excited about the upcoming project ‘Do They Really Love You’ set to release in May!