Tag: new song
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Cayo Coco Finds The Silver Lining In A Recent Breakup With New Song “Parallel”
I always appreciate when artists’ submit their music with a personal message. The beauty of music is the connections we make with its lyrics, theme, and/or sound. Many of us have been through some type of ending in a relationship either romantic or otherwise, and the pain can be overwhelming. When this happens in my…
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Chicago’s Doso Drops A Tribute to Tupac In New Song ”Again, Again”
Chicago rapper & singer Doso has been working on his craft for over 3 years, and it shows. 3 years in, multiple song releases, a visual, and independently crafted shows have brought him success and accolades – but much more praise is deserved. Doso has a wide array of talents from singing prowess, lyrical dexterity,…
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Dynamic NY Duo P.S. 211 Drop Their Killer Self-Titled EP
There will always be something to be said for a dynamic rap duo. It is arguable that nothing is stronger than two rappers on the same wavelength, with enough chemistry & idiosyncrasies to keep things interesting. NY duo P.S. 211, comprised of underground fixtures Danse and Telli, understand this power and have stepped up…
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Underrated Singer AnsayaYahYah Drops Another Gem In Her New Song “FALL”
4 months ago I was swept off my feet by singer AnsayaYahYah. She had just dropped one of my favorite songs of the year titled Anybody. I couldn’t stop playing it. Literally. This is a rare occurrence, as I blog for a living and have to listen to a lot of music. It’s follow-up, Wussup, was equally impressive, although…
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DviousMindZ Offers Some Instrumental Ear Candy In New Song “Look Of Love 94”
It’s been a minute since I’ve posted some instrumental ear candy on the site. There’s no better way to start than with a beatsmith I’ve been following for a number of years – Toronto’s DviousMindZ. He is a true artist that puts together a full package with every new release. It’s rare for me to…
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After a Brief Hiatus, Ish Williams Returns With Solid Single, “Fire”
When Ish Williams’ dropped Sonia’s Son last year, I bumped it on the regular. It stands as his best work to date, with a plethora of bangers that never sound the same. Not much has impacted since (besides features on his $outh$ide of Jersey collective’s debut mixtape) but that’s all changed with his newest single…
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The Chicago Round Up (Monday, October 2nd)
It’s impossible to keep up with the newest hip-hop releases. While streaming sites such as Spotify and Apple Music highlight them, they only do so once a week with almost no coverage of “less established” rappers. I write about music for a living, and still can’t keep up. I adore Chicago hip-hop and listen to it…
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Zip Dot Is Back With A Bar Heavy Track & Video, “Midnight”
Zip Dot has had a landmark year. The Chicago MC has dropped 10 songs in 2017 alone, and none have missed the mark. With the help of both SoundCloud and YouTube, Zip has built a strong (and growing) fan base. If you’ve been rocking with us for awhile, you already know I’m a huge fan of his work…
