PG’s own IDK joins one hell of a super-collaboration alongside Powers Pleasant, Denzel Curry, Zombie Juice and Zillakami.
Brent Faiyaz – ‘Lost’ (EP)
Following Sonder Son, Brent Faiyaz returns with a dope new EP titled Lost.
Amerie Drops Double EP ‘4AM Mulholland’ / ‘After 4AM’
Ah, Amerie. Like Mya, the hometown songstress has remaining timeless in beauty and talent…and now she returns with a new double EP titled 4AM Mulholland / After 4AM, her first drop since 2016’s Drive (2009’s In Love In War is her last album).
Said Amerie to Billboard about the double release:
You recorded these projects while pregnant.
Everything on the album was recorded from when I didn’t know I was pregnant to eight, nine months [along]. “Not a Love Song” and “The Wall” were around then. I was doing little sexy rolls on those tracks. [Laughs] I record, engineer and do my own vocals and rough mixes. It was really creatively freeing.
How did the idea of a double album come about in 4AM Mulholland and After 4AM?
I love my projects to be very sonically cohesive. As I was recording, I wasn’t trying to limit myself in any way, I was feeling very, very creative — I had just came off of writing a new story and I wanted to go full-out into the recording process. I didn’t want the album to be a smorgasbord of sound, it needs to have a vibe and that’s why there’s two projects.
I’m hearing a lot of darker and moodier vibes from you on this project.
The funny thing to me, I’ve always felt like my music is dark — even when no one else thinks that. Like with “Why Don’t We Fall in Love,” I got on the video with the director and he’s like, “OK, I’m thinking summertime, you on a beach,” and I go, “OK, this is cool, but actually my initial thought was black, red and a highway.” No one else seems to feel that.
Stream below.
G’Town Wayne & Don King – Goin Hard (Freestyle) (Video)
Comp League alum G’Town Wayne and Don King join forces in the above spin on Dave East’s “Going Hard,” shot by Reggie Reggg.
Raheem Devaughn – ‘Decade Of A Love King’
Here’s a surprise (for us) that we’ll be enjoying all weekend Winter: a new album from DMV’s own Raheem Devaughn. Decade Of A Love King sees 13 tracks and appearances from Chaz French, Phil Ade, Yahzarah, Fat Trel and (porn star) Roxy Reynolds. Stream below.
Z-Roc – ‘Peso World’ (Mixtape Stream)
Featuring Supa Trilla, JG Riff, JG Whop, Z-Wayne and more. Stream below.
Quavo – ‘Quavo Huncho’ (Stream)
19 tracks (why?) and appearances from all of Quavo’s big name peers: 21 Savage, Drake, Lil Baby, Travis Scott, Offset, Takeoff, Kid Cudi, Cardi B, Saweetie, Madonna (!) and more. Murda Beatz, Pharrell, DJ Durel, Buddha Bless and others assist on the production. Check out the album — and Quavo’s new video for “B U B B L E G U M” — below.
Shy Glizzy – Fully Loaded (Album Stream)
Shy Glizzy keeps the pressure on with his new album, Fully Loaded. Upon first listen, the project feels like Shy at his most creative, collaborative and confident. Features from 3Glizzy, YoungBoy, Uzi, Thug, Gunna, Tory, Pressa, Purpp, Rozay, Rondo, Durk, Q, and Skola keep Shy on his toes, and further establishing his status as a tastemaker. You can stream the album via Spotfy below, or pick your music site of choice.
ICYMI: Check Out T.I.’s ‘Dime Trap’
Featuring guest appearances from Sam Hook, Watch The Duck, Teyana Taylor, Meek Mill, Young Thug, Anderson .Paak, Jeezy, YFN Lucci, Yo Gotti, London Jae and more. Stream below, along with a visual for the Yo Gotti-assisted “Wraith.”
Lil Baby & Gunna – ‘Drip Harder’ (Stream)
Featuring appearances from Drake, Young Thug, Lil Durk and NAV. Also included: a dope visual for “Drip Too Hard.”
Fat Trel – ‘On The Run’ (Stream)
Fat Trel isn’t slowing down after Finally Free. Below lies his new mixtape titled On The Run, which features additional appearances from Knucklehead, P-Wild, Z-Waney, Derez Deshon, and IAMNORTHEAST.
Q Da Fool & JuanHunnit – “JuanHunnit Round Goon” (Stream)
The Rich Shootas movement continues. This go ’round, Q Da Fool connects with JuanHunnit for a new quickstrike project titled JuanHunnit Round Goon. Stream the 5-track offering below.
Beau Young Prince – ‘Groovy Land’; “Price” (Video)
D.C.’s Beau Young Prince drops off a new project titled Groovy Land, which sees appearances from Shy Glizzy and Lord Francis. You can also see his new visual for “Price” below.
Chelly The MC – “No She Didn’t” (“Oochie Wally” Freestyle)
For her latest, Chelly The MC responds to Bali Baby’s fairly recent comments about the DC area.
Lulu P – Himalayas
Lulu P keeps his foot on their necks with a new project, Himalayas, hosted by DJ Nick Marino. Strictly Mack sounds on this one (Soul samples, 808s and polished raps.) If you don’t know, well, you should have already….since the ABM days…and a co-sign from A$AP Bari? Catch up! Features from Sauce Walka, Larry June and fellow Marino Gang members A$AP Ant, Lil 2 Dow, beats from Slopes and Dolan. Stream on Soundcloud (below), Spotify, Apple Music, everywhere really. Shout out to Plugg
Lil Dream – Up (Video)
Lil Dream floats over a self-produced beat for “Up”, shot by Breyden Moore
IDK & Q Da Fool – “Electric”
Two of Maryland’s hottest artists join forces on the new track “Electric.”
Lil Wayne – ‘Tha Carter V’ (Stream)
Damn near a decade in the making. The legend returns with the fifth (and presumed, final) album, which sees appearances from XXXTentacion, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj and more.
Logic – ‘YSIV’ (Stream)
Featuring Ryan Tedder, Wale, the entire Wu-Tang Clan and more. Stream below and — also — check out his recent sit-down with Hard Knock TV.
Kevin Gates – “Luca Brasi 3” (Stream)
Following Chained To The City, Kevin Gates delivers the third installment of his well-received Luca Brasi series.
Goo Glizzy Feat. Q Da Fool – “Reminiscing”
Uptown’s Goo Glizzy connects with Largo’s Q Da Fool on the new banger “Reminiscing.”
Famous Dex Feat. Lil Baby, Rich the Kid & Jay Critch – “Nervous”
A big record featuring four of the new generation’s hottest on the scene.
Lil Nei – “1, 2” (Video), “Bad Business” (Video) & “Harm”
A slew of new music and visuals from one of Maryland’s brightest stars right now. Check it out below.