Chef Deazy is quite the interesting man. “It Hurts” but it sounds so good. There’s this dirty south feel to this one as the hip hop has a lot of energy but at the same time, we hear some New Wave in the beat. It’s an interesting sound overall. In “Always” we hear that fusion once again. It’s like a throwback to when the genre started to form, but a look at what’s going on today with the electronic influence sound. As we dance on into “It’s All My Fault” we slow things down a bit. Here the mood comes through as laid back and a little sensual, despite the lyrical content. With “They So Weak” Chef Deazy delivers a song that comes through as if Lil Wayne and Earth, Wind and Fire had a musical baby and this was the result. With all that in mind, Chef Deazy has created music that really stands apart from what’s going on in today’s mainstream. If you’re a fan of electronica hip hop, check him out today! (https://chefdeazy.com)
Get into the swag of Velle. Like many rappers, and creative types, it’s all about the “Grand.” You’re not just going to walk into success and this song is a great soundtrack to that. In “Till I” we get a great beat but the lyrics seem to run into one another as if in a traffic jam. That’s not the case with “You Be Always.” We get a more well constructed track this time around and it brings some romance to the mix. That romance creeps into the sentimental sounding “Good Girl Gone Bad” intro, but that fades as the lines come through and tell a different story. When push came to shove, “Money Where Your Mouth Is” really stood out as the biggest stunner because it was unlike the rest in terms of content and beat. It had a lighter feel all around and really popped in all the right places. If you’re a fan of acts like Lupe Fiasco, check out Velle and all he has going on now. ( https://www.swagentinc.com/)
Out in Pomona is a grand space for fairgrounds, an amazing venue called the Glasshouse and a rapper you need to know who goes by the name Bigg Tiny. “Fuc Da Patron” featuring Gawpdondollasign is where we begin and it’s a great place to do so. It has a sick beat that’s meant for the club but the lyrics are delivered with a sense of street. Speaking of the club, “Stepped In The Club” comes through and as the title laments - it’s meant for a night out with the guys. It’s also got a simplistic approach to the verses makes it one to get down to when in the whip too. As we roll on, “Goin Ham” sticks with the same mentality but gives us more a hard dance beat. You could definitely see the girls moving their backside to that one. Quarter Bill comes in and helps out with “Lighters” giving this one a more mainstream hip hop feel with the intro, but it gets a little gangster rap with some of the verses that come through . All in all though, if you’re into hip hop that’s for the nightlife, then Bigg Tiny is the guy you better get to know. He creates music that is fit for a great night out - so check out Bigg Tiny today so you can prep for tonight. (https://soundcloud.com/bigg-tiny)
He’s always had a good set of morals and it shows. Se’von is an up and comer who’s going places. “Can’t Live My Life” has this bigger than life feel to it. Not in the way that say a rachet Lil Wayne track does, but rather something along the lines of - let’s just say if Kanye West and Common has a musical baby, it could be that song. This is an emcee who spits lyrical consciousness with songs like “Help Me” and “Weekend Truth.” With a good head on his shoulders and a talent for taking control for the mic, it won’t be long before his name is alongside the likes of the reigning hip hop giants. If you’re a fan of hip hop that has a message, check out Se’von today. (https://soundcloud.com/sevon)
Mac D gives us an attitude driven delivery in this rhymes, but he starts off by giving us “Choices.” It has a lot of clever likes while “Turnt Up” plays like a track you’d want to hear right when you step out for the night and step into the club. We slow it down with “All I Do,” and it’s a nice track to just chill with as you live that hustle life. Speaking of, “Hustlin” rolls on next and the intro sounds like something out of an NBA Jam game. Last up, “Dreams” is an inspiring piece that makes you want to chase your own aspirations. If you’re a fan of Big Sean and Meek Mill, check out Mac D now. (https://soundcloud.com/macd804)
Born in Nashville, Young Wayf has never been bashful with his skills. Now he’s got a few tracks loose and an album to share. “No Way” sounds like the type of song that’d be alongside the new Bieber. It’s got a smooth pop meets R&B feel and you can hear this making itself comfortable on many a playlists. In “Smash or Pass” Wayf slows it down. This one is okay but doesn’t have that same pop as the last. When we get to “Bad Bitches Only” we hear him come back to where we started and it’s a good time once again. If you want to get on what Young Wayf has, you can check out his latest album “Her,” out now. On it you’ll find more than what’s above; a whole crop of other songs like the title track that is more about the hip hop feel, and “She Know,” which has a Drake vibe to it. If you’re a fan of artists like Bieber and Drake, check out Young Wayf today. (https://youngwayf.com/music)
Coming together, the men of Boyz N DA Massis do it up. We open it up with “Booty Flexin’” and it’s one of those songs that would get the party turnt up. It has this chilled beat but at the same time it makes you want to shake it. We hear more of a cohesive group in “Spazz Out.” Here numerous vocals come through and take things to a new level. With “All Bussinezz” you can hear a southern influence. It’s like something that would’ve come out of Juvenile’s camp back in the day. “That All I Know” takes some time to get to business but when it does, it gets things done well. Getting deep, Boyz N DA Massis ask “What’s Life” and bring us some wise answers. If you’re a fan of rap groups that roll big, and have a Southern twist to their sound -check out Boyz N DA Massis now! (https://www.reverbnation.com/BOYZNDAMASSIS)
Coming from Fairbanks, this is a man who is all about serving for the greater good. Our time with Mike Otey starts out with “Stop The Violence.” A PSA of sorts, he takes this opportunity to spread a great message in a time where every other day on the news we’re bombarded with stories of people losing their lives to guns. Flipping the script and heading more towards the traditional hip hop, “Drank In Ya Cup” and “Maker Her Dance” featuring Franchi$e Corleone take us from the soap box and straight to the dance floor. Flipping once again, Mike Otey then goes for some romance with “Treat Her Good.” It’s not everyday you hear a rap song like this and it’s refreshing. While Mike Otey can make you want to hit the club, he also can make you think. He’s a balanced act, so check him out now! (https://soundcloud.com/mike-otey)
Sounding like something from the Harlem Renaissance when it starts, K.o’s “Snakes” welcomes you in with a throwback sound but then takes things into today with his rapid fire rhymes that are mellowed out by the chorus. We don’t get that interesting welcome with “More What They Want.” Instead K.o gets right to the action and starts spitting his take on reality as soon as things get rolling. In “Gone” it’s like he’s coming from a different record as the sound doesn’t really match up stylistically with the other tracks to come before it. Last up, “Tryna Fuck Me Over” let’s us end on a high note. The lighthearted tings really take you away from the subject matter for a second. Then you’re pulled back in as soon as K.o starts laying things out. If you’re a fan of rappers who come hard, check out New York’s K.o. (https://soundcloud.com/kaydoto/tracks)
He starts out slow but gets to it, that’s what you get with RODD CROOK$. “Wiz Khalifa - On My Level” is a chilled track that doesn’t really over do anything at any point. It’s about kicking back, lighting one up and delivering a beat. We get a little more energy from the California emcee with “Pass My Way.” There’s more life to feel in this one compared to the last, making it stand up taller. Speaking of energy, that’s all you get in a mild mannered way with “Nicki Minaj.” You could hear this one’s opening beat being a part of a dance crew’s routine. If you’re a fan of artists like Waka Flocka and Gucci Mane, then you’ll want to check out RODD CROOK$ today. (https://www.jango.com/music/RODD+CROOK+HOODY+ENT?l=0)
Geli Makaveli makes his presence known in a big way right off the bat with “Crown Royal with Cheese.” He’s got this captivating way with words and along with the beat, it’s quite invigorating. Being from the Golden State, this emcee goes in on with and shows his love while flying his flag high in “California Player.” In “Camel Crush” he continues on his laid back path. It’s clear that when it comes to laying down rhymes, this emcee doesn’t have to hit you with the hoots and whistles. His power sits within the confines of fine lines and chilled demeanors. If that’s how you like your rhymes, check out Geli Makaveli today. (https://soundcloud.com/gelimakaveli94)
When you want things to start and never stop, dive into Shawty Wee’s latest mixtape, “Da Re-Up.” It comes at you fast with the first track, “Just Cooling.” There’s nothing chill about this track. It’s an intense look at the emcee’s start and what he’s all about today. Speaking about what he’s all about…”All Bout Money” is a throwback to when rap started to be about the Benjamins, but it has this modern sound to it. In “Dice Game” Shawty sets things up for a party vibe, but it actually remains a laid back trip through the end. Rolling into “My Dayz” we hear a maturation of the rhymes. It goes from the money and the streets to something with a little more substance. If you’re a fan of artists like Lil Wayne and Tyga, check out Shawty Wee’s latest, “Da Re-Up,” out now. (https://www.datpiff.com/SHAWTY-WEE-Da-Re-up-mixtape.744956.html)
