Presented by L.A. Leakers. Tracklisting and download link below.
DOWNLOAD: Dom Kennedy – Best After Bobby Two
Colaa K – The Colaa Effect (Mixtape)
D.C.’s own Colaa K lets go of her new mixtape titled The Colaa Effect, a solid effort that also sees appearances from Girard St. Garvey, Just Ty, Ant Glizzy and more. Stream and download link below.
Nickelus F & Lil Ugly Mane – Tricky Dice (Mixtape)
Richmond’s own Nickelus F has linked with Lil Ugly Mane (aka Shawn Kemp) for a new mixtape titled Tricky Dice, which comes in a cassette tape-style (Side A/Side B).
Lizzle – De Film Deel Twee (Mixtape)
Lizzle releases the second part of the very popular Thraxxx: The Movie series, hosted by DJ Louie Styles.
Lil’ Durk Feat. Jeremih, Lil’ Wayne & Fetty Wap – Like Me (Remix)
Lil Durk gets a hell of an upgrade for the Remember My Name cut ‘Like Me’, which now features assistance from Lil Wayne and Fetty Wap. Presumably, this new version will appear on Durk’s upcoming mixtape 300 Days 300 Nights, out October 19th.
Soundz Feat. King Los and Sonyae – Mind Games
Soundz recruits King Los and Sonyae for the new track ‘Mind Games’, which notably sees Los (possibly) sending a shot in Drake’s direction. Would love to see anybody try to battle Los, to be honest.
ANKHLEJOHN – New Phone Who Dis? (Prod. Trip Dixon)
Ankhlejohn shows us some diversity with a new slow-trap song. DC or nothing (or “DMV,” or the Metro area or whatever…)
Trina – BBHMM Freestyle
Trina tries her hand at Rihanna’s latest hit ‘B*tch Better Have My Money’. How did she do?
Bankroll Fresh Feat. 2 Chainz & Skooly – Take Over Your Trap
This is actually an updated version of a track we’ve already heard, with the addition of 2 Chainz. Definitely an upgrade.
Young Thug – Stunna
Being that folks are spotting lyrics that date the track (ie. rapping about performing with T.I. on The Tonight Show), we don’t think this will be appearing on Young Thug’s upcoming HY!£UN35 project.
Scarface – Deeply Rooted (Stream)
Scarface is back with a raw, unfiltered new album titled Deeply Rooted, and (below) you can stream via Spotify. Purchase the album over at iTunes.
Jeezy Feat. Gucci Mane – GOD (Remix)
La Flare somehow found a way to drop a fresh verse on friend-turned-foe-turned-frienemy Jeezy’s brand new single (while incarcerated). He’s a magician.
K Camp – Only Way Is Up (Stream)
In the midst of all the bigger releases is K Camp’s own debut Only Way Is Up, which features appearances from Jeremih, T.I., Yo Gotti, Bun B, Snoop Dogg and more. Stream (via Spotify) below.
Rambo – No Excuses (Album Stream)
Alexandria, VA Rapper Rambo Da G releases his first solo album. You can’t deny the independent grind of this guy…stream the project and if you like it, support him and buy the project on iTunes.
EVENT: Made in the DMV – Beat Battle 9/26/15
Made in the DMV presents another Beat Battle for local producers and beatmakers later this September. Check the flyer for more details. Register here.
“Southern Rights” Group Plans Confederate Flag Rally Tomorrow in DC
According to a Facebook event post by a previously unknown “Southern Rights” group, a rally to support the Confederate flag is taking place tomorrow in Washington, D.C., near the Capitol. More from guest contributor B.R.;
A group known as “Protect the South” is calling for a pro-Confederate rally in the District this Saturday, September 5th. The rally will be held in Upper Senate Park at 11:00AM and 1,300 people claim they will attend on Facebook. These numbers are often unreliable, but this suggests that more than a few people will show up. The Facebook banner for the event features a crowd waving the Confederate battle flag.
The Confederate flag became the center of controversy this summer after white supremacist Dylan Roof murdered nine black churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina on June 17th. Roof posted pictures of himself waving the Confederate flag on his Facebook page. Black Lives Matter activists and pro-Confederate demonstrators have been dueling over the symbol all summer. South Carolina took the flag down from its state house grounds in July, after Bree Newsome took the flag down herself weeks earlier. KKK members and anti-racist protesters clashed in Columbia later that month.
No counter-demonstration seems to be planned at the time of this writing.
The “Protect the South” group has organized and attended other protests in the South, including a flag rally in Virginia and a protest to “Ban the NAACP” in Georgia. Most commenters on the Southern Heritage Rally page seemed to show their support for the event, while others expressed outrage. Potential rally attendees have also posted information about a motorcycle ride from the site of the famed Battle of Gettysburg, in Pennsylvania to D.C. to start the rally off. Interestingly, no major news organizations have written about this story, although a number of Facebook users have taken notice. An officer from the Capitol Police Special Events Unit confirmed that an event permit was obtained for part of Upper Senate Park tomorrow.
Written by “B.R.” with contributions from editor J. L.
ARTWORK/TRACKLISTING: Casey Veggies – Live & Grow
Out September 25th…tracklisting can be seen below.
Travi$ Scott – Rodeo (Album Stream)
Today, Travi$ Scott gives the world his official debut project Rodeo, which features appearances from Future, Kanye West, Justin Bieber and many more. Stream via Spotify (and check out the trailer for his upcoming visual to ‘Antidote’) below.
Meek Mill – Preach Freestyle
Meek Mill is trying to move past his loss to Drake with a new freestyle, done over Young Dolph’s ‘Preach’. The question is, do we care?
T.I. – Check, Run It
T.I. drops a new track titled ‘Check, Run It’, produced by League Of Starz.
Migos – B*tch Dab
Presumably taken from Back To The Bando, Migos dedicate their latest release to Atlanta’s newest dance craze (below):
Yo Gotti – Boyz N The Hood
Yo Gotti pays homage to NWA with his latest. Premiered courtesy of Hot 97.