Atlanta Rich The Kid drops off his latest mixtape Rich Forever II, which features appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Young Thug, Jaden Smith, Lil Yachty, Playboi Carti, Famous Dex and more.
Logic – Bobby Tarantino (Stream)
Looks like Logic felt like surprising his fans with a new project titled Bobby Tarantino, which sees 11 tracks and a single feature from Pusha T (‘Wrist’). Stream below.
SPOTLIGHT: Bureau Skate Shop
A few weeks ago, I stopped by Bureau’s Preview Party. The new DC Skate shop lives in the second-floor U Street location formerly occupied by Art Under Pressure (now closed.) Bureau was founded by a group of local skaters and artists (including Might Healthy’s Jeremy Murray.) The compact space has been stripped down to a simpler setup with wooden shelves and wall displays. Filled with decks, shoes, clothes, backpacks and other hard goods, Bureau is the ideal spot for someone looking for some cool streetwear or a new setup. Popular brands like Palace, Huf, Dickies and Krooked share space with local favorites like Carpet Company. In the first month since they opened, they’ve dropped an exclusive crew video with Transworld Skateboarding and done a scavenger hunt with eS and Kelly Hart. Definitely keep an eye out for whatever is next from Bureau (@DCBureau on Instagram.) You can check them out on 1342 U Street NW, DC. I’ve included some photos of the shop below. – JL
Queen Roe (Lola Monroe) – No Talking
Move aside King Los (if only for a moment): Lola Monroe returns with a new offering titled ‘No Talking’.
Fat Trel – SDMG 2 (Mixtape)
Fat Trel returns with the second instalment of his SDMG (Sex Drugs Money & Guns) series, which assistance from Dave East, Wale, Shy Glizzy and the Slutty Boyz. Stream below.
Desiigner – New English (Mixtape)
XXL Freshman and G.O.O.D. Music artist Desiigner liberates his new mixtape, New English. Stream/download below.
Rae Sremmurd – #DoYoga
Another teaser to hold fans over until the release of Rae Sremmurd’s sophomore album Sremm Life 2.
Scotty ATL Feat. Project Pat & B.o.B – Pretty Fine Stripper (Video)
Scotty drops of a new visual for ‘Pretty Fine Stripper’, which features Project Pat and (tourmate) B.o.B. Below, we’ve also included a freestyle titled ‘No Chaser’.
21 Savage – ‘First Night’ (w/ Jose Guapo) & ‘Motorcycle’ (Feat. Dreezy)
XXL Freshman 21 Savage links with Jose Guapo for ‘First Night’. As a bonus, you can also check out his new video for ‘Motorcycle’ with Dreezy below.
Shy Glizzy & Fat Trel – Checklist (Prod. by Zaytoven)
After months of anticipation, the product of Shy Glizzy and Fat Trel reuniting comes to pass. Two of DC’s biggest and best rappers kill a Zaytoven beat with vintage flows on “Checklist.” I won’t get into a huge history lesson right now but this is a huge step for our music scene.
Don Trip – All I Wanted ft. Young Dolph & Starlito (Prod. by Izze)
Trip leaks a new record featuring long-time collaborators Dolph, Lito and Izze the Producer. “All I Wanted” is from the upcoming album The Head That Wears the Crown. You can pre-order that now on iTunes, it drops in stores July 8th.
Logic ft. Pusha T – Wrist [Clean/Rip] (Prod. by 6ix)
Logic gave Zane Lowe a new record for Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 Radio Show Today. On “Wrist” Logic and 6ix recruits Pusha T for a venture into the Trap with a Gothic tinge. Check out the clean radio rip below, with an official release soon.
Uhhhh @Logic301 👀 sheesh…🔥🔥🔥
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) June 21, 2016
Money Man Ft. Shy Glizzy – Passion (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Budding Atlantan rapper Money Man recruits Shy Glizzy for a song about Trapping, their “Passion.” Trauma Tone is on the piano-heavy beat.
Problem Kidd x 300blk Jr x Headbanger – TRE7 (Video)
EDITOR’S NOTE: An old post form April that got stuck in our drafts folder.
Three of 37th Street’s younger artists pay tribute to their neighborhood in a new video, shot by Polish’d Productions. The Southeast, DC neighborhood that made Shy Glizzy and his brother 3, Swipey and Young Jose appears to continue to bring out talented artists. Three other local rappers, Problem Kidd, 300blk Jr. and Headbanger join forces again for “TRE7.”
Kevin Sinatra – She Call Ft. Farma Wes (Prod. by VirtuosoTheGod)
Kevin Sinatra recruits Farma Wes for a Rap/EDM crossover about their ideal ladies, on some VirtuosoTheGod craziness.
Wale – Summer On Sunset (Mixtape)
Wale makes his move to Los Angeles official with a new mixtape.
Wale – Back To The Sun
Wale teases a new track from the upcoming, LA-themed Summer on Sunset Mixtape, due to drop today. “Back To The Sun” was produced by Kal Banx & DJ Money. Wale and Jerry Seinfeld promoted the project (and Wale’s upcoming album) on Instagram. Check that out below.
Cooley – Ganja Sunsets
EDITOR’S NOTE: this is an old post that got stuck in the draft’s folder when we changed servers. Enjoy!
Richmond’s Cooley is prepping a new release on 4/20 with a single, “Ganja Sunsets’ and a mini-interview with with Quinelle Holder. Check both out!
1. What made you decide to pursue a career in rap seriously?
I wanted to pursue rap seriously once I realized the different reactions I would get when people heard my songs. I would get authentic love and praise, instead of the genetic “yea, your stuff is dope” answer most rappers do.
2. Artistically what are your strengths and weakness?
As far as weaknesses, I’m afraid to completely step out of my comfort zone. I often feel I need to take more chances with my art. My strengths come in the forms of song writing, specially in the area of creating hooks.
3. What inspired you to make the song?
I was inspired to make the song after I heard the beat. The song was produced by my man D.Scott and it instantly put me in a joyous mood. I felt like I was on a natural high. So I started writing to it on the spot.
4. What was the recording process like?
The recording process was very fun. I had help from the engineer with some of the ad-libs. I was actually sober when I recorded the song, which is odd, since the name of the song is “Ganja Sunsets.”
5. What can we expect from you in the next couple months?
I’m going to push this song until the wheels fall off. I also plan on doing shows and promoting myself as a brand. The world will no who I am by the end of Summer. I’m going to get off my ass, and hit these streets.
Offset & Lil Yachty – Truck Loads
Atlanta’s Offset (Migos) and Lil Yachty link together for ‘Truck Loads’. Courtesy of Digital Trapstars.
Logic – Flexicution
Also: Logic kicks off his Endless Summer tour with G-Eazy, YG and Yo Gotti at the end of the month.
Bucky Malone – Round The Way (Prod by. 2Tall)
Bucky Malone drops another crazy single (with 2Tall) from the upcoming project, Orange Line $hawty.
Peewee Longway – MPA, Vol. 3 (Mixtape)
Peewee Longway drops off a new mixtape titled MPA, Vol. 3, which features appearances from Migos, Rae Sremmurd, Jose Guapo, Bloody Jay and more. Stream/download below…you can also check out Peewee’s latest visual for ‘Nun Else To Talk About’.