Mass Appeal artist Dave East drops an inspirational number for the athletes titled ‘Winners Never Lose’; the track is also featured in a new Under Armour campaign.
Taylor Bennett – Broad Shoulders (Stream)
Chance The Rapper’s brother Taylor Bennett has released his new project titled Broad Shoulders, which you can stream in full below and purchase here.
Royce Da 5’9 – T.D.M.T.L.T.A.
Royce Da 5’9 drops off a new solo track titled ‘T.D.M.T.L.T.A.’ (They Don’t Make Them Like This Anymore). Produced by Streetrunner.
STREAM: Monica – Code Red
Today, you can purchase Monica’s new album Code Red via iTunes; if you have Spotify, then you can enjoy a stream below.
Big KA$H – Real N***a [Prod. Dezo Cajun]
After dropping his long awaited street album “You Aint Me Sucka – YAMS”! Alexandria, Virginia artist Big KA$H is back with a single produced by one of his favorite local producers/good friend Dezo Cajun who recently got incarcerated. The song is entitled “Real Nigga” basically touching basis on why Real B****es love Real Niggas! Hope you all enjoy & go get that #YAMS on spinrilla right now!
Neckmusik Presents No Toppings (Produced by Ceezy)
Maryland producer Ceezy presents a compilation of tracks he produced for southern veterans like ST 2 Lettaz and Millionaire Juan as well as locals like Plus, Flizy, Felipe Dro and more.
Iceberg Lo – Percs & Codeine Ft. Hoodrich Pablo (Prod. by Kidd Slopes)
When Hoodrich Pablo Juan was up in DC last month for “Trapfest” he linked up with Iceberg Lo for the stupid hard track “Percs & Codeine.” Lo took an old Kidd Slopes beat and used his slowed-down, drugged-out flow, with a stellar guest verse from Pablo.
Various Artists – Maryland TrafficKing (Mixtape)
DJ Torch and Iceberg Lo put on for Maryland in a new compilation of some of the best rap coming out of the MD side of the DC-area right now. Check out exclusives from Lo, Murrrland, Too Easy Black as well as new tracks from 30 Glizzy, Lambo Anlo and more.
Goo Glizzy – “Mad Max Intro” (Video)
Uptown’s finest, Goo Marley, drops the intro video to his upcoming mixtape Mad Max, giving us a short look at what to expect from the project (straight bars.) The Intro was shot and directed by 100 Mz. Mad Max drops Friday.
Wale – MVP (Bryce Harper) [Prod. by Cheeze Beatz]
Wale drops a new ode to the Nationals’ baseball star. Apparently, local artists the Fatboiz (specifically, Darren Hanible) had a song with the same title and a similar flow, and they took to Twitter to call Wale out on the matter (Wale even responded, yet deleted his tweets not long after). Hopefully, we’ll figure out more on that soon; in the meantime, you can enjoy Wale’s track below (produced by Cheeze Beatz).
Meek Mill Found Guilty In Probation Violations Case; Could See Prison Time
According to the Associate Press and ABC, the rapper Meek Mill (born Robert Williams) was found guilty by a Philadelphia judge of probation violations, with the potential for a prison sentence. Common Pleas Judge Genece Brinkley, the same judge who spared Meek from prison in 2009 for his gun charge, but had him spend 5 months in jail last year, decided that probation wasn’t “appropriate.” The latest alleged violations occurred because of the rapper’s frequent traveling. Mill’s 209 gun case was what started trouble for the 28-year-old. Even though he avoided jail time, probation violations have sent him back to court consistently since then. Meek’s girlfriend Nicki Minaj was also at the hearing. Reportedly, he will have stricter rules on performing and traveling until his sentencing, in 2016. For more info, read the ABC News report, written by Maryclaire Dale.
Medusa & Kidd Slopes – Medusa (Mixtape)
We’re happy to introduce YQ’s Medusa, a newer female artist r epping DC, with links to both Southeast and Uptown. Medusa combines traditional Rap, Trap, R&B and Pop to make her own sound. Powered by the alternative, bass-heavy sounds of Kidd Slopes, this artist is making quite and introduction with her self-titled debut mixtape. Features include aggressive female rapper Money Mone, frequent slopes collaborator Iceberg Lo and Medusa’s DBMG homie Supa Trippa from ShaqJames. We could try to name some outstanding tracks on Medusa, but most of the project stands on it’s own, with love songs, club singles and empowering tracks about her own story. Check out Medusa today.
Washington D.C’s Own Medusa Drops Her Self Titled Debut Project Produced By Kidd Slopes. She Brings You A New Fresh Sound. Her Trap Heartfelt Music Caters To All And Empowers You To #PushThrew All Circumstances. #YQ
Lil Durk – 300 Days 300 Nights (Mixtape)
Lil Durk reveals his new mixtape 300 Days 300 Nights, which features appearances from Meek Mill, Young Dolph, DeJ Loaf and more. Stream/download below.
Bucky Malone – Not Like Me (Chopped Not Slopped by Slim K)
New Bucky, slowed down by Slim K, produced by Ty Beats. RIP Yams
For the past couple of months rising VA star Bucky Malone has had everyone chanting out his infectious song “Not Like Me. After dropping the official video for back on Thanksgiving, Malone is back with Chopstars own DJ Slim K with the Chopped Not Slopped version.
CHECK OUT: Curren$y – International Set
Curren$y came through Audiomack Studios to record an original record over original production from T-GUT.
OG Maco – Ape Sh*t
Taken from his upcoming mixtape The Lord Of Rage, due to be released just prior to New Year’s.
YG Drops Two New Tracks
YG is officially on a roll: following the release of ‘I Wanna Benz‘, he lets go of a couple new tracks — a freestyle with Slim400 over Goapele’s freestyle and the Slim (400?) and Mozzy-assisted ‘City Mad’.
Amir Obè – Happening In The Grey Area (EP)
OVO affiliate and Detroit artist Amie Obè reveals his new EP Happening In The Grey Area, which features appearances from PARTYNEXTDOOR and Eli Sostre. Stream the project in full below.
Black Thought – Couldn’t Tell
A track that (inexplicably) didn’t make Statik Selektah’s latest release Lucky 7.
Juicy J – O’s To Oscars (Mixtape Stream)
Juicy J drops his latest project ‘O’s To Oscars’, which features Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Project Pat and more. Stream below (along with a video for the mixtape’s intro).
Remy Ma Feat. Rick Ross & Yo Gotti – Hands Down
Remy Ma reveals a dope new single titled ‘Hands Down’, which features Rick Ross and Yo Gotti.