Multi CashGang manages to sound mainstream while keeping it street alongside TDLK. “For You” starts with what sounds like it’s going to be a mainstream track that falls into the company of Akon, but it then gets a little more swag to it. TDLK hops on “Molly Run” and here we get a track that would be great for a house party. You get that chorus that everyone learns in an instint. TDLK is back for “New Shit” and here he brings slow jams to the forefront of hip hop. Not apparent from the start, but as the song rolls on, you hear his social commentary shine through strong. It’s always nice to hear a song that has a real message within the beats and rhymes. If you’re a fan of hip hop that’s making its way to the top by being well prepared and structured, check out Multi CashGang and TDLK now. (https://soundcloud.com/multicashgang)

A lot of artists from Miami are all about that club and party music, not Ryder. “I Like What She Do” starts this party right. It has this beat that sounds like something you’d rarely hear in hip hop, but rather something you’d hear at an EDM show. In “Got Her Own” a feminist anthem is born. That was very unexpected coming from a male artist, so that’s refreshing in a way. With “Do My Thing” Ryder slows things down and presents a new side of his act. Here he plays with the R&B just a little. That continues as “T-Shirts and Panties” begins. As we head towards the end of our time with Ryder, we get “Long Time Sound” and a little aggression in his delivery. As for the music, we’re still keeping it pretty chill. If you’re a fan of hip hop that takes the slow lane, but can speed up and keep up with the pack - check out Ryder today. (https://soundcloud.com/yungryde88)

Cee$pitz and Don Munchi€ of AFE Union do it up in a chill way. We start off with a great tradition with “Spring Break” featuring BeatKing. Except this isn’t about the time of year when students flock to tropical locations, but rather a more long lasting tradition of the sexual kind. In “Wet Jame$” it’s like they took the mentality of a R&B track but gave it a true laid back hip hop makeover. These Houston boys have a style that sounds very New York. It’s chill but has this metropolitan feel. If that sounds like something you’d be into, check out Cee$pitz and Don Munchi€ now. (https://soundcloud.com/afe-union)

Who would’ve guessed Ohio had so much going on in the rap game? G.B.A.M is proof of that. “No Trust” will grab ‘80s kids in an instant thanks to “The Goonies” spot at the start. Then it goes into a rap track that relies heavily on attitude and coming a bit hard. It’s definitely aggressive. With “Can’t Stop” has a similar vibe, but this one seems a hint lighter, like you’d hear it at a party. It’d be the song that made the whole party turn up. “You Know” plays like the last while “Problem” offers up something different. It starts with what sounds like Lana Del Rey. Then it goes into a killer chilled delivery. This is the direction he should travel more. Speaking of, “Get Like Us” is the icing on the cake. Between this and “Problem,” these two are what G.B.A.M does best. If you’re a fan of hip hop that teeters between the streets and the house party, check out G.B.A.M now. (https://www.reverbnation.com/gbam9)

You don’t always have to fast forward through life, and that’s what Barii is all about. “Know It” starts us off on this journey with this emcee from Florida. It has this relaxed feel to it, but packs some intimidation within the lyrics. I didn’t really know where we were going to head after that, but I didn’t expect “Do It.” It has this sense of maturity to it, but also the music has a R&B feel to it that takes it from a run of the mill mixtape to the airwaves. In “Waiting” we finally figure that Barii isn’t about the hype. He’s about delivering songs you can sit back and chill to. Even with “Keyz,” it comes across a little harder, but the beat doesn’t overdo it and make the listener feel overwhelmed. If you’re a fan of artists like Drake and Big Sean, check out Barii today. (https://soundcloud.com/Barii)

PK The Lyricist comes at you from two sides and meets you in the middle of a good time. “The Game” is a song you can truly get lost in. It has this Bronx feel to it, a reality that while has a story behind it - comes through due to a chill beat. After you play a game, check out “The Power.” This one has a bit more attitude to it than the last, but still stays chill. The aggression continues to build as “Unknown” plays. This one takes us from that laid back vibe to a more streetwise demeanor, but all in all it stays true to who we’ve come to recognize PK The Lyricist as an artist. As “Bring It To Life” starts, you’re welcomed with a bit of a wait. The anticipation continues and then we’re like Malcolm and placed somewhere in the middle of that kick back feel we started out at and the more hip hop from the street feel. If you’re a fan of artists like Childish Gambino and Nas, check out PK The Lyricist - he’s like the perfect balance of the two in terms of style. (https://soundcloud.com/jashawn-wade)

There are a billion and one indie artists trying to make it and if his cards are played right, Kevin Darbo will be one of the few to see his name in lights because he’s got what Simon Cowell would call the “it factor.” With just one song he’s proven that. “On Fleek” takes us to the Top 40 and their annual radio station. You could hear this song being a hit with the teens out there, and some adults too - college students heading out for a night out on the town. It’s in time with what’s current and would play well with the latest from that of Chris Brown and Jason Derulo. If you’re a fan of pop music that has an R&B and hip hop twist, check out Kevin Darbo’s “On Fleek” to get your fix today. (https://soundcloud.com/flywhipmusicgroup/kevin-darbo-on-fleek-prod-by-xavior-jordan)

Q. Dinero does not play around when it comes to his music. “Conscious” kicks things off on a high note as the piano welcomes us in with this classical feel, but as soon as Q. Dinero comes in he brings this sense of intimidation like Thor brings his hammer; hard. In “Hindu” he creates this bounce more with his delivery than the beat. Here I wish the music was a bit more hype. The same can be said of “Real Niggas.” Only this time around the bounce is more like a fierce rhyme attack. With “No Problem” you would think you were listening to someone who was already dominating the charts instead of an indie artist. This track really captures a clear picture of what Q. Dinero is all about as an artist. He’s fierce, fast and comes at you with his words locked and loaded, ready to get at you. He’s like a “Fast and Furious” movie compacted into one artist who is ready to make a permanent mark on the world. If you’re into hip hop that’s as intense as an action flick, check out Q. Dinero today. (https://soundcloud.com/j-skullie)

Sure Shot guarantees a grand delivery with his New York style rhymes. “1st Flip” does just that as it gets to business right away and doesn’t waste anyone’s time with dead air. He comes in stern and displays a sense of finesse. With “Still Glitty (Remix)” he does more or less the same. He is a serious man who isn’t about bringing this pop, mainstream flare to his hip hop. He keeps it true to the classic ways of the genre. In “A Sticky Situation” tells a great story while “Affirmations of A ‘G’” gives us a new side of the emcee. He brings a more sensitive man to the forefront here, but continues to be the storyteller we’ve come to recognize him as. If you’re into rappers like Nas, check out Sure Shot today. (www.jango.com/music/SURE+SHOT+S+S+?l=0)

Preach the Minister’s “My Time, My Grind” is a stellar track right off the bat. It comes in strong and the beat is reminiscent to what Pharrell was doing back in the day with N.E.R.D. in that it has this hip hop flow, but a bit of a rock beat. You could hear this one played all summer due to those elements and also the fact that it’s got a hook that makes it one of those tracks that quickly settles into the minds of anyone who comes into contact with it. If you’re a fan of hip hop that does it a little different in terms of musical make up, check out “My Time, My Grind” by Preach the Minister, out now. (https://soundcloud.com/preach-the-minister/my-time-my-grind)

At only 21-years-old CBKronic has developed a sound that would fit well on stage with Wiz Khalifa. “Little City” gives off this relaxed delivery with little bursts of energy. They mention the west coast and even before hearing that, you know that’s where CBKronic hails from due to the laid back vibes. With “The Right Mood” we pick things up and take it to the beach for a track that sounds like it’d be perfect for a day on the sand. It has this ‘90s party vibe where it’s not over the top but just right. The Kidd hops on “BucketList” and together with CBKronic they create this atmosphere that makes you want to get lost in. That continues on with “Cruise Control.” Except here a sense of sensuality is played up. Tha Kidd is back with CBKronic on “LadyBuggz.” They prove again to be a perfect combination. When we started out with CBKronic, we were introduced to this California chilled music, but over the course of a handful of tracks we’ve headed towards hip hop that has more of this groove to it. From the relaxed to the refined, that’s what you get with a trip down CBKronic lane. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1KxtEGUzVsNb4w54D_TXjQ/videos)

Kuul has a cascade of sides up his sleeve, each as great as the one that comes before it. At first I wasn’t sure what to expect from “Next Move.” The start sounds like it’s a club track that’s about to get things started but then when Kuul comes through, that vibe is gone and in walks his cool, calm and collected demeanor. What was a pleasant surprise was Spanish tossed in the mix. Showing some love to where he calls home, “New York, New York” gives off a lot of attitude and really gives off the impression of a true, blue New Yorker; aggressive and composed. Last up, “Rugged” showcases another side of the emcee. First we saw his heritage a bit, then his home and now this one seems to be all about his personal style. If you’re a fan of east coast rhymes, check out Kuul now. (https://soundcloud.com/KuulYork)