Ryan Winters comes at you from Fort Worth and proves his worth with his take on hip hop. “Hit It Right” is one of those songs that comes across like a familiar friend. It sounds like songs we’ve heard in the past, but no matter what it’ll put a smile on your face for being there and being reliable. What was really cool and unexpected was the pinch of Spanish is the rapid fire ways of “Charge Me Up.” Can we just give it up for the strip joints next anthem, “That Pole?” If I were a dancer, I’d want that as my jam. With “Bandz” you have a song that sounds hard and delivers a piece that guys will get behind. It just has this very masculine appeal to it. If you want a boy making rhymes, look elsewhere because Ryan Winters is a man with a plan - so check him out today. (https://soundcloud.com/RyanWinters817)
H2throwed is a hip hop emcee from Dallas, Texas who is doing bigger things than his home state. “Helicopter” sounds menacing and will send chills down spines. Double O hops on a couple tracks and does it up. “Back To The” has a killer hook and is a light track while “We Make Money” has more of backbone to it. Then with Emmanuel on “My Pain” they deliver a track that is chart worthy. It has that pop appeal that comes out in hip hop tracks usually done by Will.i.am - minus the robotic parts. It’s not a dance track, it’s more laid back. Then H2throwed asks, “Ain’t Yah Boi Fly” and after just one listen, the answer is, “Yes!” If you’re into hip hop that has that crossover appeal but still keeps it real, check out H2throwed ASAP. (https://soundcloud.com/h2throwed)
Chris Style is an emcee from Detroit who might make you remind you a bit of Luda mixed with some Eminem. “Silly” is indeed that. It samples Willy Wonka at the start and then quickly, very quickly goes into the rap and it’s so fast it’d make Sonic jealous. Then we slow it down with “Damn She Cold.” Everyone has been there with a girl and then found themselves on the end of a blizzard because that girl is hard as ice. With “Don’t Like Me” you get Chris Style coming at you honest and raw. He’s straightforward with his intentions. He does more or less the same with other joints like “Different Breed” and “Clean that Cold.” Then we get a little something different in “The One She Like.” The music here isn’t traditional hip hop and the beat comes across kind of Middle Eastern with a dash of the club - very interesting. Ending on a high note, Chris Style declares strongly that “The Champ Is Here” and this one is bound to be every confident person’s anthem. If you’re into hip hop that comes through like mid-00’s then you’ll definitely like Chris Style’s style, so check it. (https://soundcloud.com/chris-deonglo-hannah)
BLE$$’ “The Devil is a Liar” is a true blue Christian hip hop track. It sounds street, but has a positive message interlaced in the lyrics that flow with honesty. This song is obviously about the devil being a liar, but also BLE$$’ faith and he breaks it down in a very creative way - even shouting out the daytime talk show host Maury. I think that even a secular audience would appreciate this track thanks to its attention to detail in the beat and the flow. So whether or not you are a fan of Christian based hip hop, check out this track and get down to it. Note BLE$$’ “The Devil is a Liar” today. (https://bless2k12hiphop.com/)
Yung Double “I Couldn’t” showcases the up and comings of the emcee. It follows his life from point a to his current state. It is a really upbeat track with lyrics that come at you fast. If you turn your head, you will definitely miss a part in Yung’s tale. It is really about him doing his thing despite hardships and people saying he couldn’t. He overcame it and did when they said he couldn’t possibly be something. He went and made something out of very little. It’s a telling story and really showcases perseverance in this rapper’s life. So if you want to be inspired to rise above life’s obstacles and haters, check out “I Couldn’t” by Yung Double. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-Leq-VclT8&app=desktop)
Tiffane Love is a female emcee ready to flip the game on its side. “Talkin Real” showcases the badass side of Love. She shines with a attitude and finesse that can’t really be touched. She does more or less the same with “Boss Up.” What I like about this one is that it is really more about the lyrics and her flow than the beat. She really guides the track and keeps it up. Love kind of simmers down with “Bang Bang.” It’s not as in your face as the other two so far. The addition of the testosterone really helped “Smack Em All” soar high, while Love owns all on her own in “I Rock.” Female emcees are coming up and proving they can outdo the boys and Tiffane Love is just another one on the list proving that to be true. So check her out today. (https://www.reverbnation.com/tiffanelove)
VINYM pronounced “venom” hails from the land of palm trees and beautiful coasts and he brings that chilled vibe to his music. “Loyal 2 My Crew” is a low key great track that doesn’t do much to make you stand up and pay attention to it. It plays it cool and does the trick. With “Satisfied” is a love song that doesn’t get dirty. It is actually a romantic hip hop track - rare. In “Bounce” you do not actually make you bounce like one would expect. That was an ironic twist. Then VINYM caps things off with “A.N.T.I.” and shouts out Jimmy Fallon. That was unexpected but a delight, pop culture references always are. It’s not like the whole track relies on that though. It moves past that and plays like a chilled hit. If you like the laid back ways of the west coast hip hop scene, check out VINYM. (https://www.jango.com/music/VINYM?l=0)
West coast rap isn’t just about the LA area, Oakland represents well with ST. “U Sparkle To Me like Fire” starts like a classic R&B track and then bursts out into a hip hop track that makes you smile. Its clean and fine lines are great representatives of what ST can do. Something we are all guilty of comes in the track “Shop like I’m Rich.” Who can’t identify with this song? We all have a tendency to spend like we’re Beyonce. It’s a great anthem for all of us who are guilty of this to have. Prudes may want to move along and those who are into fun tracks, stay right here because “Pop That Pussy” is a real good time. It doesn’t matter what it’s saying, the emcees are slaying and the beat is on point. The same can definitely be said of “Molly” as well. This is where things get turnt up. If you’re in the market for hype hip hop, look no further than ST. (https://soundcloud.com/st-baby-1)
Mahk3ree isn’t afraid to tell you what’s on his mind and it shows crystal clear in his music. “Famous” lays down what Mahk3ree is all about. It notes what he is about, calls out the haters, and notes that he is aware he is a white rapper - and how it does not matter. It is a strong song to get introduced to someone with. “Something I Always Wanted” is on the early Eminem page; those songs that call out other artists. If you are a Pitbull then this one may not be for you. Kayleigh Damon hops on “Underground” and brings a Christina Aguilera vibe to the mix. Mahk3ree spits out the truth in “The Real Hip Hop” and then brings it home with “Role Model.” If you’re a fan of hip hop that doesn’t hold back and gives it to you like it is, check out Mahk3ree right now. Don’t wait on this. (https://www.numberonemusic.com/mahk3ree/)
29Diamonds is an emcee from Michigan that was taught about sharing, hardcore. “Us” featuring Pronto starts out a little eerie; like you are not sure what is about to happen. Then it comes through and that feeling is stripped away and there is just a good hip hop track to enjoy. Skyler B jumps on “I’m The Man” and they both deliver, as they do on “Congratulations” and “Everything You Need.” It seems like Skyler B is 29Diamonds number one road dog. That is not to say that 29Diamonds cannot do things on his own. He shines with “Steve Jobs” and “5 am” but does great with his friends by his side. Like with the hype of “Bitches Know My Name” with DeKook. It’s a nonstop party with 29Diamonds as he does his thing but makes room for his friends to hop on board and help entertain. If you’re all about that collaborative hip hop, check out 29Diamonds today. (https://soundcloud.com/29diamonds)
Out in the Midwest is Spit Tacular and he’s ready for you to shine a light on his ways. The way that he spits out “TalkiN That” is middle of the road. It’s not this slow track, but it’s not overhyped either. If it were in the Goldilocks story - it’d be just right. Then you have “Young Kid” that really showcases what this emcee can do and what he’s all about. It is like his anthem and the one to check out first and foremost from this artist. Wrapping it all up is “80 Washingtons.” This one has a dark undertone when it starts that plays throughout and comes across a little scary. If you like hip hop that has a dark side, check out Spit Tacular before the sun rises today. (https://www.reverbnation.com/spittacular)
Ken Swagg takes his underground style and tosses in some familiar ways of the past. “Killin Shyt” is a command and he really wants people to know that he does what the title details. As for the song as a whole, it’s a good one that I can see younger hip hop fans getting behind. It sounds like something you would hear on MTVu. K. Morgan hops on “I’m Yours” and they deliver a sensual R&B joint. One would think that “Wife” would have been another R&B hit - romantic. Instead it is about taking someone’s girl, well their wife. It’s not the soundtrack from that Queen Latifah movie, but Ken Swagg’s “Set It Off” is just as entertaining. You get a little modern take on ’90s R&B with the freaky ways of “Ya Panties Off.” The same can be said of “Ya Body Callin” as well. So with Ken Swagg you get a good mix of underground hip hop and chill R&B. So if that’s what you need in your music library, check out Ken Swagg right now. (https://soundcloud.com/kenswagg-music)
