Traps N Trunks's Blog – January 2020 Archive (34)

Today, Jae Mansa debuts a hip hop trapped out jam called “To The Bank.” The song finds the group perfectly riding a celestial beat while they stay on their rap game hustle.

“The song is for everyone that doubted us," says Jae Mansa. "You know when we first started out we had a lot of naysayers, we had a lot of people that didn't believe in what we was doing, including family and friends. So, 'To The Bank' is saying hey,…

After rave reviews for his recent hit, "S'mores," new DMV rapper dopeSMOOTHIES is back for more with his infectious follow-up, titled, "A.B.M.". For the quick follow-up, the rising star plays it cool with a simple ride along to the bag. Accompanied by a shotgun eye candy, dopeSMOOTHIES continues to electrify fans with charismatic metaphors, slick-talking wordplay and…

Fredrick Johnson the third, born and raised on the south side Houston, Texas in the 8200 block of W Bellfort Dr, is mixing his childhood name Tre with his neighborhood. Get familiar with Bellfort3.

Bellfort3 started developing his craft for music in high school, then stepping up to become more serious by recording in college at PV. Changing his attention he…

Rising Kansas City rapper Flash Gottii is celebrating The Chiefs playing in Super Bowl LIV with hometown red and gold anthem “Top Of The World.” Multi-platinum producer @dagotthatdope1 who is behind smash hits including Tyga’s “Taste” and Kodak Black’s “ZEZE” teamed up with Gottii for the track. Flash is currently opening for chart-topping rapper Trippie Redd on the Love Me More Tour.

Full list of tour dates on his Instagram: @flashgottii…

Vevo announces Fat Joe as the next artist in their Ctrl series. Heavy Hitters and Terror Squad affiliate Pretty Lou introduces a performance of "Heaven & Hell" from Joe's latest album Family Ties.

Vevo's Ctrl series highlights the work of hard-hitting, cutting-edge musicians making an impact in today's music scene - both emerging and established. Shot in Vevo's Brooklyn studio, Fat Joe's performance follow sessions from Rick Ross, Common, Rapsody, Jeezy, Jadakiss, Fabolous, A$AP…

Siraac “XAROC” Asefaw, 24 y/o, African American rapper, singer, songwriter, and former boxer. Xaroc gained recognition as an artist by his first 2 singles “Drown in Pints” and “BackBone.” Xaroc has also gained popularity from the DMV by touring with Wale on his latest “Everything is Fine” tour.

His music…

Following his new breakout hit, "Fantasy Island," off his Finger Roll album. Legendary West Coast act Kokane arrives to 2020 with an upcoming new album, titled, Wake Up Getcha Cake Up

Produced and directed by Theory Hazit, Kokane takes it back to the streets as he…

Dropping the audio at the end of 2019, fast-rising New York recording artist LuKING enters 2020 with the official visual to his new hit, titled, "Dotted Line". The song seamlessly pairs a blend of Hip Hop and R&B with thought-provoking, relatable lyrics.

In the video, LuKING is engulfed in an intense love triangle which leaves him having to choose which…

Introducing Compton rapper Lazy. Today, ahead of his new EP, the promising new act reveals the first effort in the new song, titled, "Insecure". Inspired by those around him, Lazy discusses the negativity revolving around those who don't believe within themselves.

Throughout the track, Lazy comments on the daily nuisance of people in their feelings toxifying…

Colorado Springs rapper B2D has developed popularity with his consistency and aggressive Hip Hop sound. Today, we get the seventh indie project from the established hitmaker, properly-titled, Now or Never.

Exhibiting superior raps solo, B2D displays the ultimate power of independence success with nine incredible tracks about the struggle, the…

This hot single "The Girls" written by Sonia Kilo and produced by Dustin Cavazos is a tribute to an early 2000's song by Juvenile. Its play on early 2000 references and repetitive club beat makes it impossible for you to listen just once. Sonia Kilo wrote the song while in Houston during…

Ashoka is a Hip Hop/R&B artist from Rockland County, New York. A singer, songwriter, and rapper, Ashoka is a triple threat when it comes to crafting deliberate melodies, lyrics, and stories that convey the most precise nuances of the human experience.

The leader of the Kingdom collective, Ashoka lives by the motto is “this is your kingdom” which stands as a reminder that regardless of the situation you can conquer and be king of anything that comes your way. His…

DMV rapper on the rise dopeSMOOTHIES is quickly becoming a name to know in today's Hip Hop with his magnetic attitude and catchy wordplay. Getting fans ready for his anticipated new project, titled, Camp Fire Stories, dopeSMOOTHIES provides the first taste in the new single called "S'mores".

Produced by Gekkoh, featuring SMII Much and shot by the…

Up-and-coming artist Sadiddy Boss nabs Atlantic Records new signee Skinnyformthe9 for his buzzworthy hit, titled, "Big Boss". Another directorial by the talented Nilladriz, Sadiddy and Skinnyfromthe9 enjoy the fruits of the hustle and kick raps back-and-forth in a new budding hustler anthem.

Shot in New Jersey, the new tag-team hit the trap and cook up some…

The Bay Area is responsible for some of the notorious acts like Mac Dre and Too $hort. Arriving on that same sleeve of lyricists is FOS, who's passion for music began in sixth grade after learning how to read and write music. After being in a group for some time, FOS went solo in 2010 and it served him well. Today, he shares the music video for his recent single…

While Dubai is known for its futuristic skyscrapers, exotic pets, homes and most expensive shit from the food to the iced-out vehicles. However, tourist attractions aside, I bet you didn't know that the hottest spot in the world has a booming new music scene. As every megastar in Hip Hop flocks to Dubai for vacation, they always leave the hotspot with the name of…

In this game, to be ahead of the rest of the competition takes skill. Today, emerging Miami rapper Puku excels past the rest of the new school of artists with creative raps and a motivational hook on his new song, titled, "Move Right Past".

The song dwells on the transition phrase between an old and new relationship. Breaking down the many different facets,…

Introducing Tatiana Scott, an emerging New York City-by-way-of-Bridgeport, Connecticut singer/songwriter sparking popularity with her undeniable vocal ability and hit new song called, "IDCU (I Don't Choose U)". Today, the rising star has a moment of clarity with a heartfelt ballad about putting yourself first in a relationship and making the decision to move…

Introducing Tatiana Scott, an emerging New York City-by-way-of-Bridgeport, Connecticut singer/songwriter sparking popularity with her undeniable vocal ability and hit new song called, "IDCU (I Don't Choose U)". Today, the rising star has a moment of clarity with a heartfelt ballad about putting yourself first in a relationship and making the decision to move on.

A song about the moment you realize your worth and choose yourself over everything else. Quickly ascending to the top of the…