Z Money, the Chiraq Mogul, the best rapper in Chicago not named Valee, just released his new single, “Wealthy”, produced by Hendrixx. The 1017-signee told Hypebeast “Wealthy is my attitude since I started. It’s more than a title. You move different when you are wealthy…This song represents my life as you can be rich, but wealth is the goal. They look at you different when you reach new levels.” A day with new Z Money is a day worth living.
D.C.’s own Shy Glizzy is back with a 12-track offering titled Covered N’ Blood, which features YoungBoy Never Broke Again and 3 Glizzy. Stream it below.
Chicago’s Valee and ChaseTheMoney return to the fold with a new banger titled “You & Me Both.” We need that album soon.
Juicy J ain’t the only one still delivering quality Triple Six cuts to the masses. DJ Paul just let go of the heatrock “Real Money,” which features Philly legend Beanie Sigel. Check it out below.
For his latest, Chief Keef connects with current Rap frontrunner YoungBoy Never Broke Again on the track “Fireman.”
Featuring Comethazine, Lotto Savage and more; hosted by Trapaholics and Big Tiny. Definitely going to be vibing to this one.
Produced by Boys Noize and Kenny Beats. Lost Planet should hopefully be arriving soon.
Rostrum Records and D.C.’s own Lambo Anlo is back with a three-track work of art titled Wish You Well, which sees the previously-released cut “On My Way.” In addition, fans can check out a visual for the EP’s title track, which sees Anlo delivering some real confessions in church. Check it all out below.
JG Riff drops a new project titled My Time 2, which sees 12 new tracks and appearances from JG Whop, Zroc and Big Comma. Stream it in full below.
In honor the Nipsey Hussle the Great, Kingpen Slim and Lambo Anlo deliver a freestyle over the fallen artist’s latest single, “Racks In The Middle.” Much like Kingpen & Co., I don’t think we’ll ever truly get over such a loss to the culture.
Before he drops his new album in July, Chance The Rapper teams up with Lil Yachty for “Atlanta House Freestyle.”
Plies upgrades his street hit “Drip 4 Sale” with a remix alongside young guns Kevin Gates and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
Baltimore and A$AP Mob’s own A$AP Ant is back with a 5-track EP titled Addie Izzo, which sees additional appearances from Baby 9eno, Lulu P, Soduh and more. Stream below.
As a D.C. native (from birth, shout out to the Columbia Hospital for Women, which has since been turned into gentrifier-friendly condos), it’s an emotional rollercoaster to see the major changes that have happened in the city, post-Anthony Williams in particular. Unfortunately, many of these newer residents don’t move here to join in and add to the city’s long-standing culture; they’d rather try to turn D.C. into whatever rural town in WisColorUtah they came from. Overbearing bike lanes and resident-only street parking in high-traffic commercial areas are two of the ways that many of us have increasingly felt like outsiders in the place we call(ed) home.
Here’s another example: new noise ordinances in those very same entertainment-heavy neighborhoods….remember that bulls*** at the Verizon Center Capital One Arena? Over the past week, the attention has been building in the Shaw area, where the Metro PCS store — long-known for serenading the busy intersection with Go-Go — suddenly found themselves having to turn the music down (source):
The speakers outside the Metro PCS at the corner of 7th Street and Florida Avenue NW are usually blaring the sounds of Go-Go, a music genre born in D.C.
But the store was forced to turn down the music recently after a neighbor reportedly made a complaint to the company.
In response, the #DontMuteDC movement was born, which has led to huge rallies both near the store in question, and on 14th and U Sts. NW. Even the CEO of T-Mobile has since responded:
I’ve looked into this issue myself and the music should NOT stop in D.C.! @TMobile and @MetroByTMobile are proud to be part of the Shaw community – the music will go on and our dealer will work with the neighbors to compromise volume. https://t.co/qXvwzmc24E
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) April 10, 2019
Check out some clips of the protests that have taken place. For those that live in D.C. or any other major city and don’t like the noise (especially those that don’t come from here), please move your dumb ass to the boondocks and go to sleep.
Shug keeps the pressure up with two new videos. “Who Not”, produced by Sparkheem and shot by Clockwork came out today. “Blast”, produced by London and shot by JV Productions, came out last week.
Whop slows it down at goes for something a little more soulful on “With Me”, shot by CLD Visuals
For those not hip — Cheecho is just as vicious behind the boards as he is on the microphone. The below project is a testament to that, as it sees the D.C. talent creating soundscapes for the likes of Goonew, Xanman, GlockBoyKari, 9ENO, and more.
Here’s a big Memphis cut from Dolph, updating a track from last year’s Role Model with some help from a couple of Triple 6 icons.
Featuring a single appearance from longtime collaborator Webbie. Stream below.
Alluding to his recent release from jail, Travy Nostra hits back with a dope 8-track offering titled Case Closed, which you can stream in full below.
The Soundtrack to my debut Novel Supermarket is out! Kick back relax and just enjoy it!https://t.co/a7XmwePOqI pic.twitter.com/waI7kxvlCb
— Bobby Bestseller (@Logic301) March 26, 2019
Check out Logic’s latest, which will accompany his upcoming novel, along with a synopsis of said novel for better understanding:
“Flynn is stuck—depressed, recently dumped, and living at his mom’s house. The supermarket was supposed to change all that. An ordinary job and a steady check. Work isn’t work when it’s saving you from yourself. But things aren’t quite as they seem in these aisles. Arriving to work one day to a crime scene, Flynn’s world collapses as the secrets of his tortured mind are revealed. And Flynn doesn’t want to go looking for answers at the supermarket. Because something there seems to be looking for him. A darkly funny psychological thriller, Supermarket is a gripping exploration into madness and creativity. Who knew you could find sex, drugs, and murder all in aisle nine?”
Boston rapper/producer Latrell James released “Tracphone” last night and I’ve already listened to it a dozen times. The shimmering, bouncy beat perfectly complements James’ verbose verses and snappy choruses “Girl where I live, you gon’ need a chaperone…I be on like a Tracphone…” I’d love to write 500 words about how Latrell is perfectly positioned to make 2019 his, somewhere in-between the energy of the beat from a Father record and the lyricism from a Kendrick verse, all with a style distinctly his own. But the music speaks for itself. “Tracphone” will likely be performed at some of James’ upcoming shows, mostly in the Boston area. Maybe he’ll come to DC sometime.
