In celebration of 2017, New York’s Fabolous linked with Virginia’s Trey Songz to create the new project Trappy New Years. Stream below.
Justine Skye Feat. Wale – Fun
Wale joins rising star Justin Skye on the track ‘Fun’, taken from Skye’s new release 8 Ounces.
STREAM: Chance The Rapper & Jeremih – Merry Christmas Lil Mama
We’re a bit late on this one, but whatevs: Chicago artists Chance The Rapper and Jeremih — who recently has a weird fallout with PARTYNEXTDOOR — teamed up to make a project titled Merry Christmas Lil Mama, which can be streamed in full below.
Mario – Let Me Help You
Baltimore’s Mario is back with a new track titled ‘Let Me Help You’, taken from his forthcoming release Paradise Cove. He explained to The FADER:
Right now I feel like R&B needs to feel cool and fun again. A simple conversation, catchy melody and a story that draws my listeners in is what I feel like “Let Me Help You” does… There is enough music about egotistical perceptions and not enough about love especially in urban music. Love is still cool to me!.
Ty Dolla $ign Feat. 24Hrs – Back Up
For his latest, Ty Dolla $ign links with Atlanta’s 24Hrs for the track ‘Back Up’. Hopefully, the rumoured project from these two will arrive soon.
The-Dream – Love You To Death (EP Stream)
The-Dream is back with an EP titled Love You To Death, a precursor to Love Affair (out next March). Stream below.
STREAM: Lloyd – Tru (EP)
Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne (who Lloyd has crafted come classics with) and 2 Chainz. No presence of Ja Rule or Ashanti, unfortunately. As far as the artwork, Lloyd explained to Complex why he went the nude (?) route:
It was really more of an introspective thing… Although what you see on the outside is a guy who is apparently balls-to-the-wall naked in the woods near a waterfall, it’s really a moment for me to conquer all the fears that I might have had. All the inhibitions, the insecurities that usually exist in a person; to me it’s no exception. Insecurities of the body, being free in a public place.
Stream/purchase below.
Sevyn Streeter – Before I Do
Taken from Girl Disrupted, which is expected to drop early next year.
Black Alley – Insanity
Black Alley is back with a dope new cut titled ‘Insanity’, which you can check out in full below.
Trey Songz – Comin Home
Trey Songz drops one for the holidays. Way too early for the Christmas music, to be honest.
Omarion – It’s Whatever (Prod. G. Ry)
Omarion drops off a new track in celebration of his 31st birthday:
As we close out the year I wanted to take some time to thank every fan that’s ever supported me, & followed my journey since day one. You all are the reason for everything! & without your support we’re nothing. There’s so many REASONS why I’m here today. There’s so many reasons why I still do music. There’s so many reasons why they counted me out but none the less I’m still here…..chillin.😎 This is my experience from age 14 to 30. I’m excited to announce that I’ll be dropping a new project early next year titled “Reasons” & Iam confident that it will be well received like all my previous work. Up to date you guys made my 2015 smash “Post to be” ft Chris brown & Jhene Aiko 3 X platinum!! & for that Im grateful. 🙏🏾. I’ve grown in so many ways & this is reflected in my music. I can’t wait to share it with you all. Usually on 11/12 I gift you all with the “Care package”. But because I’ve been focusing on preparing a full body of work for you. The mixtape shop is closed. But since it’s my birthday I can do what I want. So… “It’s whatever” produced by @gryxsls (link in bio) 📸: @remain3k Sincerely Omarion
Lloyd Feat. 2 Chainz – Tru (Remix)
Before his Tru EP drops December 9th, Lloyd blesses his fans with a remix of the title track, featuring 2 Chainz.
The Crossrhodes (Raheem Devaughn & Wes Felton) – The Great Debate Vol. 1 (Stream)
This is dope: two of the D.C. areas best artists — Raheem Devaughn and Wes Felton — have joined forces to create The Crossrhodes. Today, they release a new project under that name titled The Great Debate Vol. 1, a perfect release given today’s social and political climate. Stream it below via DatPiff.
R. Kelly – 12 Nights Of Christmas (Stream)
Merry Christmas a couple of months early (for you R. Kelly fans). Check out the Pied Piper’s latest, 12 Nights Of Christmas, below.
Ari Lennox – Pho (EP Stream)
Dreamville’s latest recruit Ari Lennox drops off her new EP Pho.
Joe Feat. Gucci Mane – Happy Hour
Everybody is getting a verse from Gucci Mane these days. The track is taken from Joe’s upcoming album #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS, out November 11th.
Verse Simmonds Feat. Young Thug – Good Girls (Remix)
Young Thug jumps on the remix of Verse Simmonds latest single ‘Good Girls’. The original version can be found on Simmonds new album To All The Girls.
JBdaPilot – Hometown Girl/Don’t Worry
How have we missed out on JBdaPilot? VA rapper has dropped some crazy heat this year (see below.) “Hometown Girl” is a predictable but excellent, R&B-tinged solo track. “Don’t Worry” is an excellent follow up. For more information and some bonus tracks we missed with Skyzoo and Phil Ade, read more below.
JBdaPilot takes a leaf out of Destiny’s Child’s book, sampling their 1999 hit “Say My Name,” reworking it into his own 2016 version with “Hometown Girl.” The C. Justice and Lex Q-produced track finds the Virginia Beach, VA native narrating a proverbial love story of college romance. The record is inspired by his own personal experiences, with JBdaPilot detailing what-if’s about his girl’s whereabouts all the way to him making a cheating admission. The melodic fifty-fifty sing-rap provides the perfect medium for the college kid to dish on his relationship distresses.
Chocolate Droppa (Kevin Hart) Feat. Trey Songz – Push It on Me
Kevin Hart (and Chocolate Droppa) is still funny, but the latest moves are starting to look like a gimmick. Anyways, check out Droppa’s second track from What Now?, featuring Trey Songz.
Gallant Feat. Jhené Aiko – Skipping Stones (Video)
Gallant – “Skipping Stones” feat. Jhené Aiko, produced by Adrian Younge, co-produced by Stint in Los Angeles, CA for Red Bull Sound Select.
Eric Bellinger Feat. Phil Ade – In My Prime
Eric Bellinger links with Maryland’s own Phil Ade for ‘In My Prime’, taken from Eric B. for President Term 1 (released September 9th).
CHECK OUT: Mark Mizzle – True Story (Mixtape)
Aspiring DMV R&B Artist MarkMizzle, giving you his story, With a little bit of turn up. Make sure to follow on social media: Instagram: @MarkMizzle Facebook: @Mark Franktober Melton SoundCloud: @Mark Franktober Melton