And go crazy this producer/DJ did with a 16-track offering that sees appearances from A$AP Ant, Lulu P, Baby 9eno, Q Da Fool, Goonew, MoneyMarr and loads more. Press play below…mixed and mastered by Sparkheem.
Wale – “BGM”
Both a continuation of his latest two drops (“Gemini” and “On Chill”) and a celebration of Women’s Equality Day, Wale drops off a new single titled “BGM” (or Black Girl Magic). Press play on that below…that new album has to be here any day at this point.
Jidenna Feat. GoldLink – “Babouche”
D.C.’s own GoldLink contributes to Jidenna’s new album 85 To Africa, which you can check out in full here. Also added below: a dope mashup of GoldLink and Missy Elliott (who recently dropped a new album) courtesy of DJ Critical Hype.
MoneyMarr – ‘Draco Vibes 2’ (Stream)
D.C. rising star MoneyMarr delivers the sequel to last year’s Draco Vibes, which sees 13 new tracks and appearances from Stunna 4 Vegas, Warhol.SS, LongMoneyKese and more.
P-Wild – “HA” (Freestyle)
P-Wild takes us back down memory lane and puts bars over a classic Cash Money song. P-Wild did his thing on this freestyle. I hope this is a sign of him putting out a new project sometime soon.
Lightshow – ‘If These Walls Could Talk 2’ (Stream)
Today, Lightshow reveals the official sequel to 2015’s If These Walls Could Talk. If These Walls Could Talk 2 sees 15 new cuts from the D.C. Rap vet and features from Wale, Tate Kobang, Shabazz PBG, Big Shaad and more. Stream below.
Lil Xelly & Lil Gray – ’50 Shades of Xrr’ (Stream)
Featuring production from Sparkheem, Mannyvelli, Illmind and more. Stream the latest from two of the DMV’s hottest below.
Lil Dream – ‘SwipeMix, Vol. 1’ (Stream); “Freestyle” (Video)
Your favorite artist’s favorite artist is back with a new body of work to close out the Summer. Check out Lil Dream’s latest, SwipeMix, Vol. 1, which sees 8 tracks and features from Poppa Zan, El Cousteau and Lil Gray. Check it out in full below, along with a recent video drop for “Freestyle.”
Cornell Jone$ feat. Money Montana & Baby 9eno – “Diddy” (& More)
Last week saw Cornell Jone$ deliver three hard-hitting records, the biggest of which is the Baby 9eno and Money Montana-assisted “Diddy.” Check that out — along with “Chickenz” and “Brick Or 2” — below. UPDATE: Also added is the Q Da Fool-assisted “Glick & My Mask.”
Shy Glizzy – “Waikiki Flow” (Video)
Shy Glizzy’s already about to deliver his follow-up to Covered N Blood — the D.C. star has announced a new EP titled Aloha, which is set to drop next Friday:
In addition, Jefe hit up the island in his new visual for “Waikiki Flow,” which you can check out below. This guy must’ve had a mind-altering experience in Hawaii.
JG Riff – ‘3506 The Mixtape’
Big Riff just released his highly anticipated mixtape, 3506. Riff said this about the project:
” Ain’t This What Y’all Been Waiting For? ” Dear Nugg, I miss you big bra. I swear I think about you every second of the day. Ima make sure every person in this world know your name. How can I ever let your name die. One thing for sure , if you were here you would probably be my biggest fan. I just want you to know that I love you & I DID ALL THIS SHIT IN THE NAME OF FAT JUGG !!! LONG LIVE FAT JUGG #THEGOAT. PS, TELL THAT BOY WAWA FIRE THAT JAY UP HE TOOK FROM ME AT THE PARTY. I MISS YALL BOYS… #JG4L TO ALL MY FANS , THANK YOU FOR STICKING WITH ME !!! WE ALMOST WHERE WE NEEDA BE.
The mixtape is a Spinrilla exclusive (for now) and Riff seems intent on showing us his best on it. It’s funny that he says “We almost where we needa be” because, it seems like he’s there already. Stream 3506 The Mixtape now below.
Hot Rizzle – “Pull Up”
Uptown and Likeblood’s own Hot Rizzle steps out on his own with a dope new single titled “Pull Up,” produced by SMKN & FLTN.
Rico Nasty & Brent Faiyaz Featured on A$AP Ferg’s ‘Floor Seats’ EP (Stream)
Today sees the release of A$AP Ferg’s new EP Floor Seats, and the obvious standouts on the project would have to be his Harlem-to-DMV collaborations with Brent Faiyaz (“Dreams, Fairytales, Fantasies”) and Rico Nasty (“Butt Naked”). Check that gems below along with the full project, which also sees appearances from A$AP Rocky and Asian Doll.
Setea – “Toxic”
With interest from major labels brewing, Northern Virginia native Setea unloads her first official drop of 2019. Titled “Toxic,” the record is an audio protest to protecting one’s peace. “They trying to drain me of my energy when you come around all I feel is negativity…,” the 1st generation Ethiopian harmonizes on the Roman RSK-produced single, airing out time vampires and gossipers.
Clear your mind and release all bad vibes by streaming the song below. Expect more music to arrive from the Young Legend this fall!
Girard Street Garvey – ‘Chozo’ (Stream)
Eight new tracks from an Uptown legend. Check out Girard Street Garvey’s new project Chozo below, which sees features from BDR, Sean Branch, Karimmo and Kobi.
David Correy & Gordo Brega – ‘Algo Nuevo’ (Stream); “Dive” (Video)
Something we missed but must bring attention to: two of the D.C. area’s long-standing artists, David Correy and Gordo Brega, have come together to create a Latin-themed project titled Algo Nuevo (Something New). In addition to the Spanglish 8-track offering comes a cinematic visual for the track “Dive,” courtesy of High Life Media and Ben Lee Foster. Check out both below, along with Brega’s latest single “Hot Girl,” produced by Mark Henry and featuring Dubwork..
Lulu P & ASAP Ant – Dog Food (Video)
WaxBando drops the spacey visual for “Dog Food”, off of Thanks Lulu.
Rich Shootas – Rich Shoota Cowboys (Stream)
Following the release of Q Da Fool’s “FAX” comes a new project from the Rich Shootas camp, which you can stream in full below.
I Am Northeast – “F*** A Top 50”
D.C. frontrunner I Am Northeast lets it be known how he feels about all the list talk with his latest.
dopeSMOOTHIES – ‘How Eye See It’ (UPDATE)
UPDATE: How Eye See It now comes with previous drops “004 Freestyle” and “Don’t Stress Me,” available via all streaming platform. One of those is available to press play on below.
In light of the recent top DMV artist debate (below, which in itself was sparked by a top emcees list that caught fire around the country), DMV’s own dopeSMOOTHIES liberates a new drop titled “How I See It.” Check it out above).
Nephew 202 Feat. E Major – “Hurricane”
Longtime followers of JUKEBOX:DC should know by now at this point that everything artist-producer E Major touches is going to be A1. Case in point: the D.C. wünderkid has collaborated with incoming multi-talent Nephew 202 on the solid “Hurricane,” which you can check out below.
Shabazz – ‘What Now?’ (Stream)
Maryland star Shabazz returns with a new 6-track EP titled What Now?, which sees production from Redz & MJ. Stream in full below; also added is a recent track release titled “Trap Jumpin Jacks.”
Yung Gleesh – ‘A.D. After Death’ (Stream)
Returning to his old moniker, Yung Gleesh returns with an 8-track EP titled A.D. After Death, released independently under his Mo Kill Records imprint. Stream it in full below.
Lulcamerin0 Feat. Shug Da Trappa – ‘Trapperin0’
Featuring eight new tracks from the producer and rapper duo. Also added below is the 1Drince-shot clip for “Out Of It.”