Lady Panth3r has a double dose for you as she just wants to “Satisfy You” with her first. It comes at you in the same vein that Ciara and Rihanna’s music do, through the airwaves and to the club. It has this hip hop element to it, but at the same time the music and beat allows it to pop. In “So Thick” Lady Panth3r slows things down and gets a little sensual with her delivery. You could hear both songs on the same record and there’s no denying they’re by the same artist, but they do showcase two different sides of the same die that is Lady Panth3r. If you like your hip hop with a side of club pop, check her out now. (https://soundcloud.com/lady-panth3r)
Burna Gramz is burning the competition. “Get It How You Live” comes at you with a solid piece. It doesn’t play games and right to the point. It has this very stern feel all around and is on point. In “Get By” we stick with that stern feel but he loosens up a bit thanks to the back beat. It’s not a song for the lighthearted though. Burna Gramz showcases the reality the streets serve up in his verses and rhymes through and through. We get scholarly and a little philosophical with “Dreams” as it opens with this monologue or sorts borrowed from elsewhere. When that raps, in comes the man of the hour to deliver a very easygoing joint. From the start, Gramz has been real with what he has to stay and I feel like that essence never drops off, especially with “My Time.” If you’re into rap that comes with a stern southern twist and a heavy dose of reality, check out Burna Gramz and find his latest on iTunes now. (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/burna-gramz/id958770131)
Atlanta has a lot of talent running through it and Mumbz is making sure it stays that way. He’s proving “Anythings Possible” with his track that professes it. You can hear that southern influence on the delivery as as well the beat. In “Knock Knock” he comes across softer than the last track, while “Hate Me” plays on some fears. It has this eerie feel to it. Almost horror movie like. We hear him step away from that in “Da Bang Bang Boogie.” This one definitely takes us away from “Friday the 13th” and takes us right into a club for a great time. While his vocals still have that grit, the beat really lightens the whole overall feel up. There is always a back and forth between the light and dark side of Mumbz, but overall he’s doing his thing and representing well. If you like your hip hop with some grit, check out Mumbz today. (https://soundcloud.com/mumbz-tonedmusic)
Dr.Wiggz plays hard and raps even harder. We start off with him and his boy Filth Nasty and a little “Bitches on Bitches.” It’s more laid back than expected, coming at you with a slick hook. In “Major Key” this emcee plays around with sound and the 80’s feel is quickly taken over by a more modern sound that takes you right inside a dark club atmosphere. Changing things up and the mood, “Got That Keef?” is more like what you’d find on a mixtape with J.Cole. It has this R&B meets hip hop feel that artists like Drake have come to be known for. We’re picking it back up and going hard with “Mix Match,” while “Stop Lyin” is more about serving up a dose of attitude. The Dab is a popular dance out right now, but wow - “When I DAB” is definitely a track that makes you want to do more than move. It has this huge case of aggression that the power flows from the stereo through the body of everyone it comes into contact with. If you’re a fan of emcees who bring it hard, check out Dr.Wiggz today! (https://soundcloud.com/dr-wiggz)
Kapo Khedda is a rising star who’s going places. “Swang” takes me back a bit to early ’90s rap. It’s has a raw appeal to it but a modern twist with the beat. In “Standing Strong” we hear more of a sitting on the stoop, recollecting on life track. This is the kind of hip hop you rarely hear anymore and it’s as refreshing as the guitar licks coming through. Last up, “Flashy Fare” isn’t that flashy at all. It’s more laid back and has a realistic feel to it. If you’re a fan of emcees who rely more on lyrical formation and delivery rather than beats and hooks, check out Kapo Khedda right now. (https://www.numberonemusic.com/kapokhedda)
Cbradsto shows off two sides of his story. “FTC” or rather “fuck the club” is a low key gem. It has this feel like a 2 Chainz song and while it’s being anti - it’d be such a great track in the club. Oh the irony. We calm it down a bit for “Hit the Streets.” This one starts off very dramatic and keeps that up throughout. It’s got this almost creepy feel to it, but it’s intriguing for some reason. In “Sauce Twinz” we’re still on that same note, while we hear something more like “FTC” as we hit “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” While it’s not a cover of the ’80s hit, it’s a great song all on its own because of the light it switches on. If you’re a fan of artists that are able the light and dark side of their sound, check out Cbradsto now. (https://soundcloud.com/sweetjonesstan)
Greedy Gang is a group compiled of a lot of talent, so let’s get to it! Kamp Kens’ “Kept it Solid” is a laid back track to start off with. It has this great flow that has a good bounce to it. They all come together for “What More Can I Say” and the bounce in the beat is still present and pure. They come at us again with “Gettin Off” and do it right. It’s one of those songs that you can put on and truly get lost in. With so much in their holsters, we’ll go out with their super cool, super chill “My Life.” This tale based in reality is a deeper look inside the men who make up this rap ensemble. If you’re a fan of hip hop families, check out this one now! (https://soundcloud.com/watzdat_kens)
Out in Connecticut Tech Beatz is laying down beats and making things tight. “What’s Done is Done” isn’t an upbeat ditty that gets the party started, but it does get you thinking while you bob your head to the lax beat. We get a little more life out of “Take Flight,” but he’s still taking it easy in terms of energy. What I like about “Top Notch Hustle” is that it has an attitude to it that lets you know this emcee is confident in what he does. “Out of Control” steers us to the club just a bit but doesn’t let us out of the car, that is until “Authentic in Every Way” comes on. The music that surrounds the lyrics gives this track a new sense of life and makes it stand out from the rest we’ve heard. This is the direction we want to hear from this emcee. If you’re a fan of chill hip hop, check out Tech Beatz today. (https://soundcloud.com/tech-beatz)
Born in Jersey, Pooda Peso is looking to expand past the Garden State. “Mr. GQ” blasts out of the speakers and let’s us know right away what this emcee is all about. What is that exactly, well it’s in your face lines that come sharp and fast. That same sentiment continues on as we head into “What You Saying Tho.” This one though has more of a pop feel in that the beat flows like something you’d hear on the radio on a list alongside rappers like Big Sean. The drama that comes with “Incredible” sounds like a classic Hollywood film tossed into a modern day hip hop realm. It’s like taking “West Side Story” and making it anew. As we come to “Big Dreams” you find a sense of inspiration as making it in any realm is hard to do, and one can never forget to do what they have to do to make them a reality. Ending on a high note, Pooda Peso is a working on his dreams - so come along for the ride and stay tuned for more from him. (https://www.pressplay4peso.com)
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)
