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Ziyaad Luceō Drops An Anime Tribute To New EP “Late Night Calls” (Video)
For longtime readers of FFD, you know our guy Ziyaad Luceō – an R&B vocalist who isn’t afraid to experiment. A month ago (at the time of this release) we received a full length from the mysterious vocalist, and it exceeded expectations. Late Night Calls has a fluid storyline that was open to interpretation but also hit…
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Breakthrough Australian Artists Manu Crooks and Anfa Rose Prove Their Worth On Two New Collabs
Two dope tracks dropping at the same time is perfectly fine with me. I’ve gotten just that with Sydney based artists Manu Crooks and Anfa Rose. Both switch as features on Presence and All I Need, proving their worth as a duo. Last year was a breakthrough year for both, making waves internationally as the first…
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Just Enough CT- Lord Willin’/Ride (New Video feat. James Tatum)
Checking in once again with a double visual that emits nothing but heat, Milwaukee artist Just Enough CT does it again, dropping quality music with beautiful visuals captured by Antoine Davis of Midwest Finesse Magazine. In the first song ”Lord Willin” (produced by Black Out Beats) he lyrically dominates with passion and flair. CT rhymes about his…
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AllCash Ttyme – Season (New Video)
AllCash Ttyme flosses in his new visual for single ”Season” directed by camera god DineroGangRay. Coming from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ttyme is definitely all about the grind of growing and glowing with having no problems at all showing it. A switch up from his usual laid back music, Ttyme preaches what the inside of the come up…
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Nique Brings The Energy On New Track “Spaz”
Aurora’s Nique has been on our pages a number of times, most recently for his most polished work to date – Therefore, I Am. There’s a lot to love about Nique – a direct flow personable lyrics, and ability to try new things. His newest track Spaz shows his impressive growth throughout the last few months. He…
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Joseph Chilliams – “Fergie” (New Music Video)
One of the most charismatic personalities on Chicago’s music scene Joseph Chilliams is back with a hilariously entertaining new video. Coming for the hit track off his latest project Henry Church, Fergie is a hit. Using part of the hook from the former Black Eyed Pea’s member’s hit song “Fergalicious,” the song shows off everything that makes Joseph so…
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Chicago’s Fairplay Grabs King Samson For Heartfelt New Track ”Same Shit”
After a successful compilation tape and two strong loosies, Chicago’s Fairplay is back with his most heartfelt track yet. Same Shit is a no smoke behind mirrors look into Fairplay’s daily dealings. Through a laid back but still captivating flow, the Chicago rapper shows us that the city is more than what you see on…
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Xavier Knox – “A Day’s Wonder” (New Project)
Xavier Knox arrives on our pages today with a fantastic project you won’t soon forget. Titled “A Day’s Wonder,” the six track offering is just as breathtaking as the title would suggest. Taking a heavy influence from old school and classic hip hop, Knox assembles a beautifully transitioning piece from track to track. While melodic…
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