We start out strong with Devin Roman and his “Bout Dat Action.” It’s a laid back track but it’s the track that keeps on giving in that the quick parts that come in spurts give it some pep and life. In “Da Money” we continue on the same path. It’s clear that this emcee likes to take it slow and doesn’t overdo it. He’s not about the flashy hip hop that’s more so for the jokes in sororities, but more so for the purists that like that true hip hop sound. That’s apparent in everything from “Bossed Up” to “Bandz Shawty” to “Trap House.” If you’re the kind of person who likes your rap served up raw, check out Devin Roman now. (https://www.devinromanmusic.net/)
Coming out with “Fuc Da Patron” with Bigg Tiny and his confidant, Gwapdondollasign J Bonafied. This track has club written all over it. It’s not a hype track but it has a love of movement in a chilled way. In “Goin Ham” is the opposite in that it has more energy and the hook could make it perfect for getting turnt. Being from southern California, it’s no surprise Tiny has a joint about it. “California What It Do” has this beat to it that has a wild west feel. It’s subtle but catches your attention as Bigg Tiny lays it down. California natives are all about the state pride and may have a new anthem to stand behind. This is the best we’ve heard him sound and this is the track he could ride to the top. If you’re a fan of hip hop that doesn’t play but is all about a good time, check out Bigg Tiny today. (https://soundcloud.com/bigg-tiny)
Darkimdadon’s “Ghetto Livin” isn’t what you’d expect. The hip hop of it is much lighter than one would think when it comes to how it starts out. While it starts out light, the imagery and the rhymes that follow are anything but. It really showcases the modern day life for people in America from the #BlackLivesMatter movement to sex workers in the inner city. It’s quite an interesting track with a great message going on. If you like social conscious rap, check out Darkimdadon’s “Ghetto Livin,” out now. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCKGIKNn9yA)
J-Madic is coming at you with a couple of mixtapes and a whole lot of talent. “Guap” is a simple song. It’s not hard to learn and the simplicity of it makes it get stuck at the core of your thoughts but it’s not all about the hook. It actually has some pretty interesting choruses that have meaning. That’s just the tip of the iceberg with this emcee though as he has a couple of mixtapes under his belt like 2014’s “Madication” that features the likes of the very energetic “No More Hold Ups,” the chill ways of “Encore” as well as the hype of “That Guy.” He also has last year’s “Sick” which has an appearance from Star Money on “Oh Me” as well as the freestylings of “Seen It All” and “Real is Back.” If you’re a fan of artists like Juvenile, check out J-Madic and get some. (https://jmadic2012.wix.com/sbentertainment)
Screw City Hue is coming straight out of Texas today and bringing the realness. “Audio Dope” is a chill song. It doesn’t ever pop off in any way that’d make you get turnt. It’s just about kicking back and taking it in. The same can be said of “You Know” as well. We heighten things with “Nuclear Bomb” and the energy goes from relaxed to more dramatic as Screw City Hue delivers things in a whole new manner. We takes things back down and have a very serious tone as we head into “John Wick Flow.” What I like about emcees like this is that they don’t play with the trends and do things in a way that showcases who they really are as an artist, and are not just playing a part. If you’re a fan of artists who bring their true self to the table, check out Screw City Hue now. (https://soundcloud.com/dreadedhoustonian)
Phenom puts his heart and soul into everything he does, music included - and it shows. “A Little” opens with clean lines and a slick feel that makes you think, “Why isn’t this on the radio already?” It’s got this hip hop meets pop feel that makes it fit for the mainstream. In “Feels So Nice,” the intro has a throwback to a saloon in the west, but then it comes into modern times with the rhymes. Being a ’90s kid, I really thought this was going to be a cover of Usher’s “U Make Me Wanna.” Instead it was a song all his own. We started off on a high note and that’s where we’re ending with “Beautiful Symphony.” It’s fresh and has this great, light feel to it. It’s the perfect song to get into as the weather starts to warm up. If you’re a fan of hip hop with a mainstream twist, check out Phenom today! (https://www.phenomspe.com/)
Mr. Mobley can both sing and compose instrumentals. With all that talent - we’re on board. “Get Up Again” is an instrumental that keeps things pretty steady the whole way through, but then we get into “No More Slaves” and it’s here we find the energy and really get going. He’s really passionate in this one but then we get into “Sunny Days” and the mood completely changing. You hear a song that would likely be heard at an arts and crafts festival. With Lil he gets back to the rhymes with “War With Love.” It’s a street wise song with heart that could be this artist’s breakout if he played his cards right. If you’re into artists that put their passion where their mouth is, check out Mr. Mobley today. (https://mrmobleyofficial.com/)
Coming at you from Brooklyn, New York today is ATraxz. Right now he’s sitting on his latest “Young World” and it’s a good one. He comes at you with a slick beat that has you hooked from the start. It’s not one of those rap songs that come at you too hard, but eases into your life in just the right way. The hook is light and fun and you could hear it on the radio from time to time alongside Big Daddy Kane or on a mixtape featuring your favorites from today. Check out the hot joint, “Young World,” out now. (https://noisetrade.com/atraxz)
Phase Aka’s latest “Table’z Turne’d” dropped this past January and if you haven’t got a chance to listen yet - where have you been? With a slick intro that then leads into “I Will Neva Change,” Phase Aka takes things in a chill manner and doesn’t overdo it when he laments that he’ll be the same, forever and always for he’s true to himself. Now that you know he’ll always stay who he is, he deals with some “Pressure” and tells more of a story here in an offbeat manner. Something learned in “Mean Girls,” we enter “Frenimes” with an interesting musical composition that takes this song to a new level throughout. In “How We Live” we get a more traditional, modern take on hip hop while we hit the club with “Thot Juice.” If you’re a fan of Brooklyn hip hop, check out Phase Aka’s “Table’z Turne’d,” out now. (https://phaseaka.bandcamp.com/album/tablez-turnd)
Tyrese Trevor could be on the charts yesterday. “Fast Food” is something we’re all familiar with on a delicious treat level, but what about this track? It’s a little Drake-ish with the soft approach but that disappears as soon as he started to lay it down and bust out the rhymes. We go back to sensual Tyrese Trevor with “Gimmie Ya Body.” This one is definitely something you can imagine hearing on the Top 40 right now alongside Chris Brown and Jason Derulo. Then with Mula Boy Skee by his side, we get “Hot Shit.” This one has an interesting feel to it overall. The pace is slow but the lyrics are being spit out with a lot of passion. If you have a lot of Big Sean and Meek Mill on your iTunes already, then make sure to add Tyrese Trevor to the list. (https://soundcloud.com/tyrese-trevor)
BEABOUTMONEY also known as BAM is on the rise and he’s about to catch your eyes - and ears. “Get Rich” is a great place to start with this emcee. It’s got appeal thanks to the hook and you can’t really touch that point of it. The thing I like is that the music doesn’t overpower his rhymes. He softens up with “Girl You a Star.” It shows the heart he has in his chest is full and it’s a nice balance between this and the first one we heard. With “Salute” he comes at you like a 90’s Jay Z, relying on a lot of talk at the start and a sick east coast like beat. When it came to “Glitter,” the title makes you think a light and airy track is coming through. Instead this one comes like a slap from reality. There’s no shine to it, just straight-laced, to the point rhymes. If you’re a fan of rappers like Jay and Nas, check out BEABOUTMONEY aka BAM. He has a whole lot of joints waiting to be discovered. (https://www.reverbnation.com/beaboutmoneybam)
2K’s does not sleep and brings music to life. “Exxxciting” comes through with a lot of anticipation as the beat builds up and makes you think you’re in a video game in the 80’s. Then 2K’s comes in and slays it wit rhymes. With B-Money helping out, “All The Way Live” wasn’t going to be a let down. It has a very Atlanta spirit to it. The chaos that comes through with it makes you think you’re in a Cash Money joint from the late 90’s. We get a little sensual with “Yo Body,” while we get familiar once again with “Kool” as that’s where we became acquainted with 2K’s before. If you’re a fan of hip hop that’s turnt, check out 2K’s now. (https://www.youtube.com/user/certifiedportboyz/videos)
