More dope cuts from Maryland star Lulu P. Press play below.
Lambo AnLo & ILL Wonka – “Back In The Days”
After a brief hiatus, Capitol Heights rapper Lambo AnLo returns, with “Back in the Days”, a soulful, nostalgic collaboration with longtime conspirator ILL Wonka. Lambo croons over a soul sample, truly bringing back memories of growing up and being a kid without being too dated in the sound of the past. Stream below via Tidal (or click here for your platform of choice.)
DJ Scheme, Cordae, and Ski Mask the Slump God Feat. Take a Daytrip – “Soda”
Taken from DJ Scheme’s forthcoming album FAMILY.
3ohBlack – ‘Who Want It’ (Stream)
Featuring 15 new cuts from the D.C. star and additional appearances from Moneybagg Yo, Tay Keith, Lil Baby, JG Riff, and more. Press play below.
Breezy Supreme – ‘Brainwashed’ (EP Stream)
Featuring six new songs from the Maryland artist for fans to enjoy. Press play below.
2 Chainz Feat. Kanye West & Brent Faiyaz – “Feel A Way”
Today, 2 Chainz releases his new album So Help Me God!, which is available for streaming in full below. With that said, we would be remiss by not putting a spotlight on the standout cut “Feel A Way,” which features Kanye West and — wait for it — DMV’s own Brent Faiyaz. You can enjoy that by itself above, because why not?
Pinky Killacorn – “Vindictive” (Video)
Taken from Pinky’s new album Corn-Lick-Her, which you can pick up here.
Knuklehead – ‘Influential’ (EP Stream)
D.C.’s own Knuklehead liberates six new tracks for fans to enjoy. Press play below.
DJ Money & Wale – “Lions, Bengals & Bears (Freestyle)”
Wale is back with some absolute fire, alongside DJ Money.
Chris Allen – ‘Good Morning’ (Stream)
Featuring nine dope cuts and additional appearances from Te Legend, KP Cannons, and MelloRymes.
Shordie Shordie & Murda Beatz – “Good Evening”
One of Baltimore’s finest connects with super-producer Murda Beatz for his latest single.
Shug Da Trappa – ‘The Biggest 4’ (Stream)
Featuring 11 new tracks and features from DLow and Big Juggohh.
Chase Gaddafi – ‘Point Blank’ (Stream)
Chase Gaddafi delivers a new eight-track offering for fans to enjoy.
Aleem Bilal – “Faith Over Fear (No Stones)”
Aleem Bilal delivers a powerful new cut that — from the sounds of it — borrows from a Phyllis Hyman classic.
Noochie – ‘Sneaky Tape’ (Stream)
D.C.’s Noochie celebrates Halloween with his new release Sneaky Tape, which sees 12 tracks and additional appearances from Alex Vaughn, JG Riff, and 88Wess. Press play below.
Big Flock – ‘187’ (Mixtape Stream)
A fully year after being released from federal prison, Big Flock brings in a strong ending to #Flocktober with his new project, 187. The perfect project for Halloween, Flock draws in some of the biggest names in the DMV (like I AM NE, JG Riff, XanMan, Black Fortune and Bandhunta), as well as ATL strongholds Block 125 and Scarfo for a fully cohesive, aggressive, un-skippable mixtape. Give Flock his due.
OOZ & Rick Roman – ‘AutoMatic’ (EP Stream)
Gambian-born, Maryland-based artist OoZ, and producer Rick Roman seamlessly and uniquely blend Rap, R&B, Pop and Afrobeats on their newest EP, AutoMatic. Recorded over a few, rapid-fire sessions during the pandemic, OOZ flexes his versatility.
The intro to AutoMatic has OoZ getting introspective and flexing his Hip-Hop muscle. On “Movie”, co-produced by JayWatts and Sippi Boy, Ooz and Rick Roman build a UK Rap vibe, distorting 808s and using Jamaican/London slang. “NBA”, the smooth, post-Maybach song, NBA YoungBoy’s name is flipped into a hook, while OOz leaves the soulful singing to Tracie Josephine. “On One” is the first track we hear the DMV artist properly singing, using Autotune, but on “James Bond” Ooz shows that he doesn’t need vocal tuning. “Going Thru” featuring Pac Marly, and “Riot” are especially relevant during the pandemic, with “Riot” explicitly addressing the fight for racial injustice for Black people, worldwide. The final track, “Mona Lisa” is the most reminiscent of a modern, Afrobeats-tinged Pop R&B song. Kolten Perine handles hook duties over a floaty guitar melody while Ooz spits about his “Mona Lisa”. If you’re looking for a new artist, especially if you want an introduction to music with an Afro-centric sound, look to AutoMatic by Ooz and Rick Roman. Be on the lookout for more from both, this EP seems to be a warm-up for something bigger.
Stream below via Audiomack, or click here to listen on your platform of choice.
Sadd – ‘Bottom Of My Heart’ (Stream)
DMV’s own Sadd returns with a new project titled Bottom Of My Heart, which sees 16 tracks and a couple of appearances from Lil Tay and Mase GWOMO.
Lulu P Reveals A Slew Of New Singles (Part 3)
At this point, literally no one else in this area (or even this region) is putting out music at the rate that Lulu P is. Check out his latest drops below, featuring Marino Infantry compadres A$AP Ant and Soduh.
3ohBlack ft. Big Flock – “All Talk” (Remix)
I think we can all agree that if anyone needed to hop on 3Oh’s smash hit “All Talk”, it would be Big Flock. A lot of gun talk on this one!
4LO Drilla – ‘Drilla McGrady’ (Stream)
One year on from his mixtape Voice of The Projex, Alexandria, Virginia native Drilla gives us a worthy sequel with the long-anticipated Drilla McGrady. Continuing on his pensive street tales over somber guitar beats, Drilla McGrady shows versatility as well, Drilla raps over sample beats (see “First Day Out” featuring JABB, and “PTSD”), traditional trap (“Catch A Bomb” featuring PacoSuavee), throwback trap (“Phone Number”, “Let It Rain”) and uses Autotune comfortably (“Who Am I” with Young Moe, “Heart Froze”, “Too Deep”). I could list off tracks and why I like them, but better to listen for yourself. Drilla is up next, Drilla McGrady is out now.
I Am Northeast – ‘Hood President’ (Stream)
DC’s finest I Am Northeast keeps the momentum going with his latest full-length project, Hood President, and it’s all bangers.