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Mysterious Chicago Duo mondae Debut With A Timeless Self-Titled EP
Thanks to my man IKON, I’ve discovered mondae, a dynamic new Chicago duo. They unconventionally debuted with a full EP, appropriately self-titled. mondae has a twitter, but little else. None of this mattered to me as they put together a timeless project with R&B and ambient undertones, often cluttered and difficult to take in. This…
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Loren Gives Another Memorable Performance On New Track “HTTB”
Another day, another banger from Loren. Dude has been putting out records by the dozen this year, and even his loosies are top notch. Take his newest, HTTB. It’s another example of his natural ability to structure tracks. This time he linked up with high profile producer Bobby Johnson, and the MASSIVE instrumental is contagious.…
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The Law of HUEY – “Law Was Here” (New Project)
After an extended weekend spent with people near and dear to me, I awoke this morning eager to hear a piece of work that’s been long overdue. Last night at midnight, Law, a west side native, dropped his freshman project. Hardly a rookie, he touches on subjects relatable to everyone who has experienced what it’s…
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Sunday Afternoon With Cali’s Kurt.is (New Track)
If you’re anything like me, Sunday’s are days of reflection and plenty relaxation. They’re typically spent secluded, dissecting films, or creating the perfect playlist to begin my week. This afternoon, I ran across flowers&whatnot by Kurt, an artist from the Bay Area. While it may be obvious to pinpoint his musical influences, Kurt has a…
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Skipp Whitman Delivers Potent Bars In His New Visual, “Slow Down”
Skipp Whitman has been on a visual rampage this year. Since his very first submission, he stood out with his eccentric humor, personality, and skills on the mic. Not only that, his music videos have great concepts, direction, and overall quality. From our first post in May to today’s Slow Down, I’ve seen a progression.…
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M.Jae The Great Is Back With The Mighty Mizz Produced Banger “Blue”
Coming off this year’s Top Flow EP, ATL’s M.Jae The Great is back with his next proper release. I enjoyed Blue from the jump, as Jae was able to keep my attention even with a repetitive chorus. Don’t let that deter you from peeping, as Jae is no trendy rapper. He’s not only an MC, but an…
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Mawule – “It’s Not You” (Music Video & Dissection Interview)
Hey Mawule! Give us a proper introduction. Hey, I’m Mawule, a RnB/pop artist based in Denver Colorado I was born and raised in Ghana but grew up in Denver. So we’re here to talk about your newest music video “It’s Not You” tell us a bit about the actual song before we dive in Definitely. So…
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Nique Drops His Most Polished Work To Date With New EP “Therefore, I Am”
I’ve been watching Nique’s steady rise from his hometown of Aurora to other parts of the country. Back in May, I posted his stand out record, 25 To Life, praising its expression of turning pain into art. His hard work has paid off with his newest project, Therefore, I Am. I’d call it an almost flawless body…
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