Visto- Shinobi

Visto is gearing up for a new project and today we get the first offering off his upcoming album “Headed to Cloudalia.”Produced by White Folkz. Visto pays homage to the late 80’s Sega video game on his new single. I really enjoy the first single and look forward to the project.

Sam Smith – In the Lonely Hour (Album Stream)

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Sam Smith’s debut album The Lonely Hour was released two weeks ago in Europe, but will finally hit the states next Tuesday on June 17th. Sam Smith received production from the likes of Steve Fitzmaurice, Fraser T Smith, Eg White and Two Inch Punch to name a few on the album . Sam Smith came out a few weeks ago and he revealed his debut album was inspired by a past relationship. You can pre-order the album now on  iTunes before it’s release next Tuesday.

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The Trap-Up: DC To ATL (April-May 2014)

This is part one of the trap up. DC and ATL rap and the links between them in the past two months. We hear the same beats used by Reese Kool and Young Dolph linked together and some rarer tracks from DC, MD, VA and ATL. Take a listen. While most think that the Trap sound will fade, the style (for better or worse) remains strong with a local twist and links to ATL are frequent.
Tracklisting:

Part 1

Lightshow/Shy Glizzy – Chiraq Mix (Prod. by Hit Boy) (DC)

Rich The Kid Ft. PeeWee Longway, Shy Glizzy, Zed Zilla – Made It (DC/ATL/Memphis)

Shy Glizzy – Bubble (Verse) (Prod. by Lex Luger & Metro Boomin) (DC)

Jose Guapo & Offset – Fishtail (Prod. by Famous) (ATL)

Oochie – Lovely (DC)

Young Dolph Ft. Gucci Mane & Young Thug – Put Your Hands Up (Prod. by K.E.) (ATL/Memphis)

Young Thug & Skooly – Every Morning (Prod. by Metro Boomin & 808 Mafia) (ATL)

Black Cobain & JABB – I’m Gone (VA)

Young Thug – Eww (Prod. by 808 Mafia) (ATL)

P Wild -Everything Project (DC)

 

Rick Ross Feat. Wale, Gunplay, Rockie Fresh, Fat Trel, Tracy T & French Montana “Finals 2″

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2014 NBA Finals between the two-time defending champion Miami Heat vs. the San Antonio Spurs kicked off tonight in San Antonio, Maybach Music Group revisits their record. Rick Ross adds a new line up to the song with Wale, , Rockie Fresh, Fat Trel, Tracy T, and French Montana. Produced by D Rich. If you don’t remember this song take a listen to the original record right here.

Pinky Killacorn – Juicy Freestyle

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D.C.’s Pinky dropped this tribute to The Notorious B.I.G. two weeks ago to celebrate what would have been his 42nd birthday. She even took the classic ‘Juicy’ single to a different level, bringing back memories of growing up in the Nation’s Capital during the city’s thriving Go-Go scene. Check it out below and reminisce.