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C$ – #ProjectWave (New Mixtape + Review)
DOWNLOAD HERE Chicago’s C$ has always been a lyrical cat. If you’ve been with us for awhile, you might remember our dissection interview with him based off his single Brand New. I was so blown away by the track that I immediately reached out to him. Just a month later he released Dial Tone, another…
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Khairi Tahir – Promise (Nobody Else) (Prod. 808louie)
“The way you kiss me, girl don’t kiss nobody else. I ain’t gonna lie, I want you to myself. The way you love me, girl don’t love nobody else, don’t love nobody else.” Holy smokes. The newest release from 17 y/o Khairi Tahir wastes no time in getting one deep into his or her emotions.…
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Aleana – SOS (Prod. Ka-Yu) (New Track)
Philly’s own Aleana beckons to the hearts of all men in her most recent work “SOS.” The beat, produced by Ka-Yu does an excellent job of putting one in a tropical atmosphere – setting a calm and peaceful scene. Her angelic voice captivates its listener like a siren lures sailors into shipwreck. The song grasps…
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Mix – Bag Season (Prod. CashMoney AP) (New Track)
Underground Chicago Artist Mix, has recently released a track that all can vibe with for sure. I couldn’t help but bop my head back and forth, as the producer – CashMoney AP – does a great job of really making you feel the beat. Bag Season focuses on Mix’s life, and how far he has come…
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Coast + WiLL – Pace (New Track)
PA natives Coast + WiLL have really upped their game. In their newest record, Pace, they have shown lots of growth from last year’s EP Waves, Vibes, Tings. While the project is pretty solid, it is Pace that has really impressed me. I got no information on the producer, but the beat is as upbeat as you’ll get in…
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Ziyaad Luceō – Lost In Translation (What Happened To Us?) (New Track)
Ziyaad Luceō isn’t afraid to show his most vulnerable side. Just check his last cut Broken Skies (along with our Dissection Interview.) An excerpt from the convo is shown below: I’m not scared to make risks with my craft so I’m trying to make more abstract artistry. My love and passion for music motivates me to…
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journell pierre. – Work (New Track)
journell pierre. hit me up quite awhile ago to submit his new single before he dropped his upcoming EP. My email actually wasn’t checked for awhile due to reasons out of my control – and I am just now getting back to my submissions. work is just amazing; full of passion and intensity with heavy thanks to…
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Meech – HBH (New Track)
Chicago’s Meech isn’t capable of making a bad song. Want some proof? Check out our exclusive interview, coverage of his last song, and the inclusion of last year’s Saints in our favorite projects of 2015. Although he approaches every track differently, a common theme runs throughout his music: Lush melodies, catchy choruses, and chipper vocals. Another constant is…
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