Astro Jones is just one facet of Krew Muzak but on his own he’s doing his thing just fine. “Referal” sounds like something you’d hear on the radio right now. It has a calm beat and the flow is great. It’s a little more street than Drake but still has that feel. That professionalism comes through again in “Ambition!” Then with “Moolah!” is has this music at the start that is a little old school detective show. You feel as if things are in black and white but then when he comes in it fast forwards to 2014. “Plasma” plays well with others, while “Swag” sounds very neo-soul hip hop thanks to the music guiding it along. If you’re looking for one of hip hop’s next big things, check out Astro Jones right away. (www.krewmuzak.com)
You’d think Bottles Belafonte was from the ATL or even NYC but he actually called the Sunshine state home. “King of My World” is like a declaration song. It showcases that Bottles Belafonte isn’t messing around and that he is here to stay. The words ooze confidence and that really makes you want to stay attentive. With “For Mankind” he comes across a little softer than that first one and notes the King of Pop and has a great girl on the hook. That hook makes it likely to be a crossover hit. “Show Love” has a very raw sound to it that makes you think you’re listening to it from years ago. Remember a second ago when I mentioned that crossover thing, well “No Worries” is another example. Bottles Belafonte sounds a bit like Pac and the feminine touch has an Ashanti feel. If you like hip hop that comes across like mainstream but keeps the integreity, check out Bottles Belafonte ASAP. (https://www.reverbnation.com/bottlesbelafonte)
Yung Chido has as many sides as a pair of dice. “Get the F**k Out Of My Way” is a great track to kick things into gear with when being introduced to a new artist. It has a great hook and makes you want more. Then you roll into “No Worries” and right when it starts it has this polar opposite feel than the last. It has a more joyous feel while the last was more attitude driven. This one is definitely a good time track. “Mrs. Life” takes on a different side of Yung Chido as well. It’s sounds more mainstream hip hop like Drake. Last up you get “Definition” and he stays on the mainstream path but adds a beat that allows for fluid movement. It’s something you might hear featured on a Chris Brown track. If you like hip hop that can go from hardcore to feel good to mainstream, check out Yung Chido now. (https://soundcloud.com/yung-chido)
BEATSLANGERZ is a guy who has all the bases covered from Stone Mountain, Georgia. “Bout Your Flow” is mostly just a track you’d hear before BEATSLANGERZ took the stage. It’s like an introduction of sorts. All it does is have an interesting beat and says the artist’s name. With “Miss Lady Real” is more a R&B/hip hop fusion. It has this smooth delivery attached to a mid-tempo beat so that you can groove to it. Things get stepped up with “How We Live” and so far if you’re just going down the list, this one is the one to hit up over and over again. It sounds like a professionally done mix. “Don’t They Know?” is a great track, no lyrics but the beat is sick. The same can be said of “Rock To It.” All in all, BEATSLANGERZ can do it all. He raps, sings and creates great beats that span the spectrum. So check out this triple threat today. (https://www.reverbnation.com/BEATSLANGERZ)
Presidential Gang is a group of talented rappers who ask the tough questions. “What You Here For” is a answer this group of emcees is looking for. This has a very slow beat and each guy brings his own voice to the track, but all in all the song has a cohesive sound. Then they come back together for a more upbeat one with “Ready 2 Go.” Well it’s not that much more hype than the last. Presidential Gang definitely has an overall chill demeanor. With “I Can’t Leave Da Streetz” the guys come with enticing lyrics that make you listen deep. If you’re a fan of chill, street hip hop then you have to check out Presidential Gang today. (https://www.youtube.com/user/VigilanteVisionz/videos)
BigBomb is a Californian doing his thing in Texas. “Actionz Speak Loudr than Wordz” sounds more like a skit than a song. It’s a bit confusing…Then you have “Honey Bluntz n a Pillz.” This one is about partying but again, sounds more like a conversation than anything else. Then after a minute the track kicks in and you finally get to hear what BigBomb is all about and it’s a good time. His fast delivery can’t be touched in this one. Then he slows it down with “DrunkDankoholic.” He definitely has coined his own term, and then with “U Blew It” he has this great piano intro that is unexpected but cool. Then that conversational style comes in. Last up is “Want 2.” This one probably fights “Honey” as the best of the bunch. If you like hip hop that’s a little quirky, check out BigBomb now. (https://www.jango.com/music/BigBomb?l=0)
Buhd is an emcee who comes at you hard and delivers. “Off Da Corner” comes out the gates like a whirlwind force. Buhd really takes control of the situation as soon as he can. “Come Up Off It” starts and ends before you get a chance to notice, but “Grind Hard” is definitely a show stopper. Its pace is great and will allow for even the noobs of hip hop to follow along. The hype comes with “Wat’s Happening” and then things get cool with “Just Landed.” I like the hint of island intertwined with Spanish in “Ya Yo” in the hook and chorus. Simplicity is what you get with “Made It.” It’s very easy to learn since the hook is quick and to the point. So if you like your hip hop really abrasive and raw, check out Buhd. (https://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/29477/buhd-trap-season.html)
Mr. 4 Da Low’s “Jacksonville’s Very Own” mixtape in a force to be reckoned with. “Respect It” demands attention as it comes out the gate with hitting hard. That seems to be the case for the remainder of the mixtape. There is just never a dull moment. You have the hype of “Show Must Go On,” “Like Dat” has a great bounce to it and “Grind” has the best lines about no regrets and such. You have to expect something show stopping with “Party of the Century.” This song doesn’t really need to disappoint. Neither does “Eyes on Da Prize.” With 19 tracks on this joint, there is definitely something for someone. So check out “Jacksonville’s Very Own” by Mr. 4 Da Low today. (https://www.datpiff.com/MR-4-DA-LOW-Jacksonvilles-Very-Own-mixtape.416944.html)
Keela kee is a emcee doing great things. “History” I think really sets the tone for what Keela kee is capable of and what she’s all about. The best part about “Buzzed” is that it flows the way that kind of imitates when you are indeed buzzed. It’s easygoing and just right. She comes hard with “City On Lock” and really steps up her game in terms of attitude in the delivery. The same can be said of “Ride Big Ride Tall.” It is definitely a top notch one to listen to due to the beat of it and the way the hook comes strong. One song that everyone can enjoy and relate to is “Get That Money,” because who isn’t all about that. Keela kee comes harder than Lil Mama but hasn’t reached the level of the likes of someone like Da Brat but with a few more years under her belt, she’ll be there. You can hear the drive in her rhymes that are going to get her to her final destination no matter what. (https://www.reverbnation.com/keelakee)
Bodega Bowie reps Hot-Lanta well with his take on the hip hop realm. “Truth Juice” is not only a song that every chill hip hop fan needs in their life, but also something that needs to be a reality. Imagine if there was such a thing. D. Sims helped produce “Scroll” and it starts out sounding like a metropolitan hotel lounge bar. Then Bodega Bowie’s rhymes come in and it takes on a new persona. He then gets some help from Beezy Latta on “ShowTime” and together they create a really suave track. Speaking of suave, “Growing Closer” sounds like something Ashanti would be a part of back in the day when she was big in the game. It has that female counterpart on top of the rhymes and together they produce a well rounded piece of work. If you like hip hop that’s a little street but definitely well thought out, check out Bodega Bowie today. (https://soundcloud.com/bodegabowie)
Wayne Boy doesn’t stick to one area and you can’t stop him. “Kazz World” is more an anthem for the emcee than the rest of us. It’s like a declaration - “Wayne Boy is here!” He makes use of autotune just a bit in “100 Million” but it’s so light that it’s his rhymes that really shine through. What is great about “Grind Forever” is the beat. It really keeps ears perked up. That one may be Wayne Boy’s best as a whole because of it. Then you have “Not bout That Drama (From a Different World).” This one has a great mass appeal. It could be one of those crossover songs that people that aren’t always into hip hop fall for. It’s easy on the ears. “Jersey” is a hype track, but then you get “So Original” and that’s where a lot of the greatness of this rapper sits. In the end Wayne Boy’s style is eclectic. You can have it light, you can get hype and you can go mainstream. He covers all the bases so score with him. (https://soundcloud.com/wayneboy)
D.F.R is short for Da Family Ruthless and the rhymes don’t lie - ruthless they are. “Til They Bury Me” is a hard hitting track thank to the way D.F.R rhymes and attacks every word delivered. Then he still has that abrasive wall up as he comes with a lot of attitude in “Gusto.” In “Leave Shells (Man Down)” you get intimidation from every word spit out, while in “Life Chances” slows it down and gets serious about reality. Ca$his helps his boy out on “Hood Star” and the energy is tight. Then like a whirlwind in sweeps “Rap God King.” It’s fast pace is hard to keep up with, but that’s definitely a good thing. It takes the cake for what you’ll get from D.F.R. So if you like your hip hop with a Midwest twist, check out D.F.R. (https://www.reverbnation.com/DaFamilyRuthless)
