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  • Recognize Ali hops on Kut One’s ‘The Chosen One’ to brag about his lyrical ability: Listen

    Ghanaian rapper Recognize Ali braggadociously raps his own praises with the release of his song ‘The Chosen One’ produced by Kut One. As Kut One’s beat rocks, the Ghanaian rapper indirectly calls out other rappers, setting the stage for him to be recognized as the greatest. He speaks on the power of his lyricism and flow. His voice matches perfectly with the production by Kut One, creating a sound that is somewhat nostalgic for those who may still have love and appreciation for his style. His passion for rap is evident through his sound and his lyrics, and his competitive nature radiates through the music. Listen to ‘The Chosen One’ featuring Recognize Ali, off Kut One’s project ‘Live Wires’.

  • Atlanta’s Mulatto enlists Saweetie and Trina for sexy single ‘B*tch From Da Souf (Remix)’: Watch the visual

    New RCA Records signee Mulatto has been creating a huge name for herself since her start on Lifetime’s ‘The Rap Game’. The star has since inked a record deal and created a huge buzz following her successful single ‘B*tch From Da Souf’. Now she has teamed up with rappers Saweetie and the legendary Trina for the remix, and we were blessed with an accompanying video.

    The video is exactly what you expect from these three stars. It’s sexy, swaggy, and in your face. It’s confident, powerful, colorful, and exciting. Mulatto opens up with her fiery verse, setting the foundation for the fire that is to come. Saweetie comes in on the second verse bringing her ‘ICY’ swag, reminding everybody that she’s not here to play. Trina comes in and finishes us off, cementing her legendary status as the ‘Baddest’ and reminding us why she’s been around for as long as she has.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8mAyKX9muE&h=315]

  • Detroit emcee Miz Korona shares best COVID-19-inspired song we’ve received: Hear ‘The Virus’

    Kicking it off with a repetitive “no one’s coming for you”, Detroit’s Miz Korona delivers the best COVID-19-inspired song I’ve heard since the beginning of the month. Using public information about the virus to weave her lyrics together, Miz Korona displays master songwriting skills, which has been unmatched to date. Please, if your “coronavirus record” isn’t as good as this one, keep it. Yes, we have time, but we don’t have time for that.

    The Virus by Miz Korona

  • Purposefully being a light in the world: America rapper T.R.3 shares the visual for ‘Light Harvest’

    Questioning the authenticity of what we call light, and looking to become that very light into this world, drives the passion that can be felt through T.R.3’s latest track and visual for ‘Light Harvest’. With a high sense of responsibility to be a healing force in this world, T.R.3.’s song seems to be a deeper look into self, finding purpose and actualizing that purpose. The visual shot with a purple color, shows T.R.3. sitting in place, with the camera cuts to different angles of him, as he passionately pours his soul out to his viewers.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYi3NCoo8W0&h=315]

    His emotional delivery through the visual shows how intense his feelings are and the responsibility he feels to live out his truest purpose. Ariano’s smooth production helps evoke these feelings. The song is powerful, and the simplicity of the visual, adds to the power of his words. Watch T.R.3’s ‘Light Harvest’ above.

  • New Jersey’s Geno Five positively affirms himself with latest release ‘Can’t Miss’: Listen

    Geno Five seems to always have a good time, as he positively affirms himself with the release of ‘Can’t Miss’. In a graceful fashion, he brags about all his wins throughout life. Driven by his mission, he is focused on success and being at the top—putting aside all the distractions that may come his way, whether it be friends, women, or momentary satisfaction. He also motivates listeners through his experiences, to keep grinding and stay focused on the ultimate goal. The production from K Luci adds an exciting element to the words of the song, helping him express the joys of keeping true to himself, and the wins that come with doing so. His ability to switch from rapping to singing, also helps with his delivery on this record.

  • Texas-bred singer Lourdiz drops video for single ‘Suicide Down’ featuring Lil Gotit: Watch

    Young artist and songwriter Lourdiz has come through with these fire visual for her single ‘Suicide Down’ featuring rapper Lil Gotit. Early listeners definitely get the feeling that by latching on to Lourdiz now, they’re making a good decision to get in on the ‘next big thing’. Her energy and vibe are insane, and the video and lyrics exude swag. She sings about her vision of the hustle: skip the clout, just give me the money and power… I felt that. Lourdiz enlists Lil Gotit to add even more excitement and energy to this track. Her confidence and style are gonna be something to watch in the years to come.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uykia839C68&h=315]

  • Premiere: Hear UFO Fev’s new potent record ‘Nightclubs’ featuring Jamaica’s top female deejay Spice

    The Spanish kid from the East got Grace (Spice’s first name) to bless the Grace Jones original. Fun fact: Both Grace’s were born in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica.

    UFO FEV, one of the first New York City-native artists to leap from grinding through email pitches to mainstages all over the globe, returns with a potent feature from one of Jamaica’s baddest deejays, Spice. The flawlessly produced ‘Nightclubs’, inspired by Grace Jones’ classic ‘Nightclubbin’ sees the Harlem emcee with the high-grade descriptive lyrics, which plants its listener in the seat or room of his mind. If you weren’t born in the 70s, but you were rocking with Hip-Hop music when Puffy dated J Lo, you know the flip of this beat for Shyne’s debut album was a problem.

    The year was 2000: the beginning of a new millennium and a new decade. The Barrington Levy-sampled single was a breath of fresh air. Music fans treated him like he was the second coming of Biggie because of his big baritone voice. ‘Nightclubs’ is a sweet ode to those times, and the classic ‘Nightclubbin’ by Grace Jones from her fifth studio album. Play this one loud, baby.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsavdkv_DlE&h=315]

  • American rapper TITUS looks to shift viewers perspectives with the release of ‘PICK US UP’: visual

    With the hope of changing the perspective of his listener for the better, TITUS releases the visual for ‘PICK US UP’. The rapper uses his voice to shed light on some of the common issues that most people face, more specifically, the problems within. The song echoes the theme of finding yourself and putting love into the world while guiding people back into the reality of life, not driven by emotions and ego. The visual is set in front of a house, where he is simply rapping with his friend present, followed by him taking a trip to the gas station, where the visual begins to take a dramatic turn, leaving viewers on edge with its cliffhanger finish. Overall, the message of the music and the story the visual displays is important and empowering for those willing to listen.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA02gcZ67xA&h=315]

  • GRUNGECAKE team stops by Warner Music Group with GRAMMY U mentee

    Last month, the GRUNGECAKE team stopped by Asylum Records at Warner Music Group with Recording Academy’s GRAMMY U mentee Aryana. As we entered the office, we walked through the room as some notable members of their team were meeting. We entered the room where Aryana would conduct her interview with Michael, who handles the public relations for Asylum Records. The room filled with plaques from some of Hip-Hop’s notable acts such as Jay-Z, 2 Chainz, and DJ Drama, added to a more exciting feel as we prepared for the interview. The interview began.

    Aryana began the interview, with questions surrounding the process, that Asylum follows when looking for artists, and their artist development work. Also, GRUNGECAKE intern Brooke inquired about the importance of talent through songwriting, production, and how that influences their choices in picking artist. Michael, generally shared, the ins and outs of running a record label.

    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana with Michael, publicist at Asylum Records
    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana
    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana

    Michael and GRUNGECAKE marketing intern Brooke
    GRAMMY U mentee Aryana
    Photos: Jeffrey Chambers for GRUNGECAKE

  • Fuzzy guitar Pop band Blushh share official visual for ‘Too Dark’, a song about leaving a party: Watch

    Earlier in the month, Los Angeles band Blushh released the official visual for ‘Too Dark’, an Indie Pop song about feeling claustrophobic at a party and needing space. Although we are all inside now, trying to remain safe from the global health crisis, we must say this song does remind us of what it’s like being outside of your home with friends. It describes what some cases of anxiety feels like, perfectly. Check out the video below. They’re having so much fun.

    [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE9sEd_t0-4&h=315]