Uptown’s KDY Slim connected with DMV peer Q Da Fool for “Swervin,” a Houston-inspired vibe that boasts production from E-Major Unruly. Check it out below.
BELIEVERSONLY. – ‘Whip’ (EP Stream)
Chris Allen, Eddie V., KA$, and producer U-S.Bee come together to create absolute magic on seven dope cuts. Extra shout out to Yaddiya, who appears on “11:11.” Press play below.
Str8Drop Youngin – “I’m A Str8Drop Youngin” (Video)
Directed by Sarafis Midas for Brickdam Clubhouse and taken from Youngest In Charge.
YG Teck – ‘4th Quarter (Gangsta Grillz)’ (Stream)
Baltimore’s YG Teck links with DJ Drama for his next drop, 4th Quarter, a 16-song offering with assists from NASG Chaz, Babyface Ray, Roddy Rackzz, TMCTheDon, and more. Press play below.
Migo Lee & Greedy – “Free Car”
Migo Lee and Greedy reunite on a hard-hitting cut just before Dr. King Day. Check out “Free Car” below.
Kali Uchis – ‘ORQUÍDEAS’ (Stream)
DMV frontrunner Kali Uchis delivers a new Spanish album titled ORQUÍDEAS (or Orchids), complete with assists from Peso Pluma, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, and more. Press play below.
21 Savage – ‘American Dream’ (Stream); “Redrum” (Video)
21 Savage is back with his third studio LP, American Dream, a 15-song effort with additional features from Brent Faiyaz, Summer Walker, Travis Scott, Young Thug, Doja Cat, Metro Boomin, and more. Stream below, along with a visual for “Redrum.”
Odd Mojo – “Belly”
A new year’s present from one of the area’s dopest artists today. Check out Odd Mojo’s “Belly” below.
Xanman – “Drake Flow”
This isn’t even an official release. Xanman throws up a temporary drop just to remind listeners how ahead of the game he is. Hopefully, he has a change of heart.
Like to be real I’m one of the best out the world a see soon …I got singing the rap the puchline the freestyle and the support behind it …I thank y’all🥲💚
Baby Fifty – ‘Last Decision As a Grown Man’ (EP Stream)
Baby Fifty delivers his first official drop of 2024, complete with six hard-hitting cuts. Press play on Last Decision As a Grown Man below.
Sir E.U – “Body”
Were simple people: We see a new Sir E.U. drop, we press play. You can too below.
Young E Class – “Dope TV”
Young E Class kicks off the new year with some emotionally charged “Dope” for your speakers. Press play below.
MGE Gizzle – ‘Nightmare On E Street 3’ (EP Stream)
On the heels of his damning interview with Ant Glizzy’s Barbarason TV, MGE Gizzle drops off an EP with five tracks and a title that further confirms one of the more surprising rifts in D.C. hip hop. Press play on Nightmare On E Street 3 below.
Biness Man E – “Get Thru It”
Produced by SMKNandFLTN and taken from the Likeblood legend’s upcoming final (!?) album, Can’t Deny My Hustle.
Str8Drop Youngin – ‘Youngest In Charge’ (Stream)
Co-signed by (and featuring) Paco Panama, Str8Drop Youngin delivers an eight-song body of work with additional assists from Deemuney, MoneySet Leek, and more. Press play below.
ABM Band – “ABM Good Good”
Some post-Christmas crank from ABM to finish off the year. Check out “ABM Good Good” below.
Kelela – “Happy Ending (A.G. Remix)”
Photo credit: Justin French
With the announcement of her upcoming release, RAVE:N, The Remixes album & the release of the second official single “Closure” (Flexulant x BAMBII Remix feat. Rahrah Gabor + Brazy) getting instant buzz, she returns revealing yet another track from the album, “Happy Ending (A.G Remix).” This single—a grimy, euphoric flip and a nod to the rhythm & grime subgenre from London-based producer A.G—brings new flavor to a popular fan favorite from the original album. In this car and club-ready banger, A.G distorts Kelela’s vocals over a drill instrumental with Jersey club breaks to transport us deeper into her sultry universe while building the anticipation for the full album to a climax.
Yung Maaly – ‘B4CA’ (Stream)
In celebration of the big holiday, Yung Maaly serves up an appetizer before the release of his next official drop. Press play on B4CA (or Before Clutch Almighty) below.
Daimo Dunkin – ‘Organized Crime’ (Stream)
Daimo Dunkin delivers a 19-song effort just in time for the holidays — complete with assists from Paco Panama, 100Trap, and Magic. Press play below.
Bucky Malone – ‘Derren’ (Stream)
One of Virginia’s more prolific artists is back with a new body of work titled Derren, which contained 17 tracks and assists from Butch Dawson, WiFiGawd, JABBAGOTDAJUICE, Mikey Wyllin, Sufi Hamilton, Hollywood Percy, and DJ Nick.