Directed by Shaq Gonzoe.
Black Cobain – Coffee Wit Cobizzy (Episode 2) (Video)
Live from Petite Monde. Follow Cobizzy as we have a cappuccino, tell a story about how “Out The P” was created, and of course smoke some [weed] while we enjoy some caffeine. Shoutout Mack Mina [for] making an appearance and thank you to Petite Monde’ for the hospitality. Visit them at 2653 Connecticut Ave [NW] Washington D.C.
PREVIOUSLY: Black Cobain – Coffee Wit Cobizzy (Episode 1) (Video)
Xola Monèe – “Sonder”
You can also check out a short clip for Xola’s latest drop, which came courtesy of 1Drince.
No Savage – “Changes” (Video)
Directed by Wax Bando. Looking forward to when No Savage is back outside.
DaBaby – “Grammy Party” (Video)
DaBaby celebrates with his family and friends in a new visual for “Grammy Party.”
Rico Nasty & Boys Noize – “Arintintin” (Video)
As shared via press release:
After teasing the collab of the year earlier this month, American rapper, songwriter, fashion trailblazer and visionary Rico Nasty and German-Iraqi artist, DJ, producer and subcultural oracle Boys Noize are today dropping their debut single, “Arintintin” and revealing details of their new project in detail for the first time. The queen of versatility has added a new genre to her oeuvre and the pair will unleash their dance/techno-clash EP HARDC0RE DR3AMZ onto the world March 29th.
The bond between the two artists is undeniable. Their previous collaboration on Rico Nasty’s “Money” ft Flo MIlli and Boys Noize’s “Girl Crush” are evident of that. However, their recent reconnection offers a more eclectic and celebratory experience – one that will defy genre, expectation and creative boundaries. “Arintintin” is a display of pent up energy as it surges through higher BPMs and aughties-style hedonism and is only a taste of what’s to come from the duo.
Rico Nasty and Boys Noize premiered the project for the first time last night with an exclusive show at the world famous Silencio Club in Paris. They will also perform these explosive songs for Berlin crowds on March 2nd at Trauma Bar.
“Arintintin” kicks off with a Y2K electro bassline at hardcore speed as the sticky-staccato of the distortion-washed hook is introduced. Rico Nasty carries her memetic sing-(or-shout)-a-long cadence over a rollercoaster of builds and drops, each of which seems to rise in intensity. While “Arintintin” matches tempo with the hi-NRG and trance revival currently dominating clubland, Rico Nasty and Boys Noize inject a punk brashness needed to shake up the #technotok tourists. Besides, if the naughty aughties are back, someone has to start the mosh pit.
Rico Nasty tells us…. “Me and Boys Noize started working back in 2018… We finally met in real life after being mutuals for like a year. We did one session, it was fire! And then a few months later ended up on the Friendship Cruise together (for the first time). After the cruise, we made “Money (feat. Flomilli)” and “1+1″ – a song you’ll hear very soon on this project. Fast forward again, maybe 3-4 years, and we did a couple more sessions. We kept gravitating towards techno dance music. He started putting me on to German dance music, and we traded a bunch of songs back and forth. Little by little over a few days, we ended up making three more songs that we really loved and decided we wanted to share with the world. Every session was so much fun and I’m sure that energy is felt across all of these tracks. One of my favorite songs on the project is… all of them. That’s why she is so short!! Talk to you later and see you guys soon.”
Noochie’s “Live From The Front Porch” Presents: GoldLink (Video)
This might be one of the most surprising appearances on Noochie’s “Front Porch” series thus far. With DJ Marauder in the cut, the ever-elusive GoldLink delivers a dope performance for the viewers.
Noochie & DJ Alizay – “DC City” (Front Porch Performance) (Video)
Another dope performance from Noochie for his “Front Porch” series.
Ethan Spalding & Supa Trippa – “Baby Steps (Remix)” (Video)
Ethan and SupaTrippa teamed up agian on this one. This is a spin off of the 422 Traprock Band’s Baby Steps song. This remix was produced by Hitman Hunter. The baseline and the hook catches your ear right after you hit play. Ethan went melodic on it. Then when SupaTrippa comes in with his verse it comes full circle. The teamed up with earfux on the visual. Ethan brought his bike out. The colors matched up well with the whole feeling of the song. The Location was somewhere way out maryland past Germantown but before you get to Fredrick on 270. Complete Dopeness!!!
PINKYTHARAPPER – “Bill Bellamy” (Video)
Brought to you courtesy of director Chastity Corset and Cool Kids Forever.
Kelela: Tiny Desk Concert (Video)
Kelela took her opportunity at the Tiny Desk to create something new. She swapped key pieces from her recordings (hard drums and effects) for a harp and piano. She also presented us with a challenge or two as well. While there weren’t many bodies behind the Desk, the instruments left little room for movement. Pianist Briley Harris was barricaded by the keys, and background vocalists Brittney Mills and Alayna Rodgers were nestled next to Ahya Simone’s big beautiful harp. When an artist presents us with a distinctive, creative vision for their performance, the fun part is collaborating to execute that idea.
This Tiny Desk was a homecoming for Kelela. She let the music do most of the speaking but not before shouting out Washington, D.C., where she was born. The setlist seamlessly showcases most parts of her catalog with a couple of brand new arrangements. “Enough” and “Take Me Apart” are almost unrecognizable, recast to allow Kelela’s vocals to sit gently within the harp and keys. The singer found a thunder tube in our percussion section and tinkered with it during soundcheck. Toward the end of “The High,” she sings through it to alter her voice. That exploration and experimentation perfectly capture the essence of the show.
448 Riq – “Fun Fact” (Video)
Brought to you courtesy of Glasshouse Productions and taken from EaZy Riq.
Tony Nollo Feat. Biness Man E – “Fly Me In” (Video)
Just having a good time in the spot and the homie got the ladies, so you got to “Fly Me In” — a DMV turn UP!!!
Bandhunta Izzy Feat. Tziahgotalot – “Gun Class” (Video)
Courtesy of ShotByDre Productions.
NASG Chaz – For The Record Interview (Video)
NASG Chaz makes a stop at Sound Garden in Baltimore city and talks about the trials and tribulations growing up in East Baltimore, finding his love for story-telling and his growth as an artist, and discusses his new EP “Off The Don” plus much more!
