Lyrical content combined with balanced production, Minnesota artist SKNY proves he’s a force to be reckoned with, with “Welcome Home.” Recently signed to Indie record label Machine Entertainment Group (MEG), a Chicago based label headed up by Mikkey Halsted and Joseph Bowden best known for breaking G-Herbo, SKNY shows that he’s ready for the big league, with this new project. The lead single “Wassup Wit That Wassup” has garnered over 1 million plays on its own, along with his follow up…
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The dynamic partnership of female rap artist Miss Chiff and male counterpart JXL have merged to create a dope track entitled “Movin’ Up”. In this single, Miss Chiff spits about reaching…
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Rapper and producer Sean Mula teamed up with his college friend, singer Dylan Rockoff on his new single “Summertime”. The song takes off with a mid tempo that is nostalgic of a summer breeze hitting your face, while cruising down the highway. "Summertime" is an anthem, particularly appealing to the people of Los Angeles. Sean Mula takes listeners on a journey, making appearance at parties on Hillside, enjoying bong rips , skinny dipping; all the fun that encompasses the dream of California…
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Aadanis, Brooklyn native new single "Harriet's Blood Been" carries thought provoking lyrics that tells a fearless story about black people's inner life with real violence, gentrification and…
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Singer, songwriter Ezkiel paints another beautiful song “Focus”. The Latin American heartthrob continues to garner music that captivates not only edgy lyrics, but also great production and harmony.…
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Chicago’s own Triple has decided to give listeners/fans something slightly different from the content of his previous singles “Crown” and “Trippy”. In the latest single “Unforgettable”, the artist delivers his verses with his typical raw tone and bars, but the subject matter, this time, is a woman and the romantic infatuation and amazing lifestyle the two of them can have, together. Triple exclaims to the love interest that he’s there because he cannot be without her; how…
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“On My Soul” can be described as a base-heavy, melodic project with a chill and mellow state of mind. The project focuses on helping an individual vibe along to the tunes, getting lost into the euphoric, and sometimes spiritual feeling, through all the different sample cuts. The “On My Soul” 8 track EP is very cohesive, telling a story that can be interpreted…
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“Trippy” is a party song where the two millennial rap artists take viewers into one fun night of endless energy, beautiful people, and the highs of inebriation. Throughout the video, we encounter Young Gii and Triple pouring up, shaking up, girls winding it up, and happiness on overflow. From watching alone, i’m sure the video will make any viewer want to go out and live life on the wild side! Check out…
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Chicago based singer/songwriter Ezkiel drops new visual for popular single Drugz. In connection to his most recently released video Captive Shot by Yuya Ohashi, Drugz sets viewers up to walk through life with Ezkiel, as this “drug” seems to be overtaking his…
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Chicago bred music producer, Lord Haiti, coined the term “VIBE” and incorporates that euphoric feel into his music. The up-and-coming producer is making his mark in the world of Indie music, with major influences from J Dilla, The Neptunes, Timbaland and Madlib, which helps increase his desire to perfect his craft. Lord Haiti’s music style consists of multiple…
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With a serenading voice and sensual tone, singer/songwriter Ezkiel bares all emotions in his new single “Drugz”. In the song, Ezkiel is confessing to…
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Aadanis' new track "Let Us Live" confronts the issues black people face throughout their daily lives and how new artist Aadanis lives through those issues. "Let Us Live" features a special flow that will catch anyone's attention from the beginning. He gives listeners the opportunity to walk a day in his shoes with a unique sound.
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Chine Music Artist Yung Stakks drops debut album “In My Own Lane.” This new project features producers such as Zaytoven, Sonny Digital, Jazze Pha, Ear Drummers and KingzOf (his inhouse producer). Yung Stakks debut album holds trap house platitudes with arrogant humor sets. “In My Own Lane” consists of unique style patterns, from the beat to the…
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New Chicago based singer and songwriter Ezkiel releases a video for his debut single, Captive, which is to be featured on his EP. Captive has created a buzz for the music fans can expect from Ezkiel in the future.
Captive is taken in one long shot allowing the audience to experience the journey within the music video first hand. With subtle inspirations from…
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New Chicago artist Triple, drops dope new visual for his new single "Crown", off debut project “The Hat Trick Hero.” This visual creates an intriguing identity of himself by showing his confidence and determination. "Crown" features vibrant shots of him traveling through Chicago surroundings. The song focuses on his issues with fake friends throughout the…
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One of Chicago's most prominent artists, versatile rapper Landon Battles is kicking off the summer with some major music! Landon Battles has dropped his brand new single entitled "It Wasn't Suicide". In this emotionally transparent song, the artist incorporates lyrics that depict how he feels about gentrification and the mistreatment vastly spread throughout the Black community, over a bass boosted trap track. Landon Battles makes it clear that he's not going to let any of the issues hold…
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New Chicago based singer and songwriter Ezkiel releases audio for his debut single, "Captive", featured on his upcoming EP. "Captive" has created a buzz for the music, fans can expect from Ezkiel in the future. The vocals in Captive are distant and hollow, following a smooth tone with sexy and dark lyrics. Ezkiel keeps his love interest on her toes by blindfolding and…
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New Chicago artist Triple releases his first single Crown off debut project "The Hat Trick Hero," creating an intriguing vision of his identity. Crown depicts Triple speaking of his unsaid rank in the rap game showcasing his swag and flow. Triple displays an arrogant yet effortless demeanor throughout the song adding a hint of humbleness in his lyrics. The single also…
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