Two of DMV’s current heavyweights join forces on We Up Now, hosted by Bigga Rankin. Check out Lil Tay and Q Da Fool’s latest below.
Tino Loud – “I’m Good Luv, Enjoy”
For his latest, Tino Loud uses Future’s now-infamous line to send a message to his ex.
(Yung) Gleesh Drops New Album, ‘Gleesh’
The tale of two Gleeshes, it seems. In addition to Fat Trel’s project Finally Free, Yung Gleesh has announced that his upcoming release — titled Gleesh — is dropping this Friday (July 13th) as well. Check out the tracklisting below. UPDATE: Enjoy the new project from Gleesh below.
Stream Fat Trel’s ‘Finally Free’
This is a project D.C. has been waiting for for a while. This Friday, Fat Trel will be delivering his new project Finally Free, which sees 17 tracks and appearances from Rick Ross, 3ohBlack, Skrilla, IAMNORTHEAST, Yowda, Ant Glizzy (BARBARASON) and more. You can see the tracklisting now stream the full album below.
Black Cobain – “Pledge Allegiance” (Video)
Now apart of Curren$y’s Jet Life movement, VA’s Black Cobain is back with a new track and visual for “Pledge Allegiance.” Shot by Petey Pablo.
Chaz French – “Can’t Stop Us”
Chaz French drops off his new track “Can’t Stop Us,” which is also featured in the new Spider Man trailer (above).
Travy Nostra – Rap Game Nostra 2 (Stream)
Maryland’s Travy Nostra drops off a new project titled Rap Game Nostra 2, which sees additional appearances from Rico Nasty and MMG’s (?) Rockie Fresh.
G’Town Wayne – “Wraith Talk”
G’Town Wayne decided to drop off his “Wraith Talk” freestyle, just before he releases his new project.
Shy Glizzy – “Free 3”
In honor of 3 Glizzy, who’s currently locked up. Ain’t For Everybody is on the way.
Stream Rico Nasty’s New Project, ‘Nasty’
Featuring appearances from BlocBoy JB and Lil Gnar. Also below: upcoming Rico Nasty tour dates. The newly-minted Atlanta Records artist is working.
Goldlink – “Got Friends” (Feat. Miguel); NPR Tiny Desk Performance
Definitely gotta give the man credit: as Goldlink continues to ascend further into stardom, he’s definitely working to bring D.C. along with him. Above, he dropped a new single featuring Miguel titled “Got Friends”; below, he performs for NPR’s Tiny Desk series and brings along Lil Dream (as a drummer), Kelow and more.
Shy Glizzy Feat. Gunna & Tory Lanez – “Do You Understand”
Looks like Shy Glizzy has the perfect single for your Summer. Check it out below.
Stream DOE CIGAPOM’s ‘The U.G.L.Y.’ EP
When life gets UGLY, U. GOTTA. LUV. YAHSELF.
D.C. Rap veteran (and one of the most slept-on artists, period) is back with a new project titled The U.G.L.Y. EP, which sees production from Grussle (added to that, Jab The Future co-produced on a cut while Aleem Bilal handles mixing duties).
Press play — and show your support with a purchase! — below.
STREAM: Lil Dream – ‘SwipeRixh’ (EP)
If there’s anyone that’s not getting the exposure/credit he deserves right now, it’s Lil Dream. The D.C. artist and producer has held a level of consistency that few have been able to match: case in point, his new EP SwipeRixh, a 5-track project that sees him handling all production (save for Good Intent‘s assistance with “Retrograde”). Jake Sinatra and Poppa Zan also join as additional features.
NEW MUSIC: Yaddiya – “Whatimsayin”
If you’re not hip, Long Live Go-Go’s own Yaddiya has been creating dope artistry of his own for some time now (ex. “Want It Now“). For his latest, he delivers a dancefloor ready cut titled “WHATIMSAYIN,” which sees production from past collaborator Justin Rose. Vibe to it below.
STREAM: G-Town Wayne ‘The Nas Series’
Currently, D.C.’s own (and JUKEBOXDC family) G’Town Wayne is cooking up his forthcoming project, titled Worthwhile. Wanting to hold the masses over with an appetizer, he puts together a quickstrike mixtape that sees him going on over classic Nas beats. Check it out below.
LHK Presents E Major & UPT Vido Feat. Wolde – “Gettin Money” (Video)
The DMV continues to make major strides in Hip-Hop. For much of this decade, Loud Cru have been banging heads with hard-hitting Trap records and melodic, infectious cuts perfect for any party vibe. Since then, they have further expanded into the super-collective Loud Hustle Kartel, which consists of top tier talent in Uptown DC and beyond.
For their latest, E Major and UPT Vido take the reigns for the melodic cut “Getting’ Money,” which features Wolde and sees production from E Major himself. The accompanying visual for the track – shot and edited by Sir Shahly – sees the entire crew vibing in the city, a perfect parallel for the single.
Vibe with LHK via the link to “Getting’ Money” above.
Wale Signs to Warner Bros. Records
From Billboard, where you can read more on the story:
Wale has signed with Warner Bros. Records. Maybach Music Group’s Grammy-nominated rapper is releasing new track “Black Bonnie” featuring Jacquees and will unveil his sixth studio album later this year.
Wale and Warner Bros. Records celebrated their new alliance at the Crustacean restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif. last evening (May 15). Joining Wale and Warner Bros. co-chairman/COO Tom Corson were Warner Music Group CEO Stephen Cooper, MMG founder Rick Ross, Spotify’s head of urban Carl Chery and several other Warner Bros. executives including Chris Atlas, senior VP/head of urban marketing, and PJ Bloom, senior VP of film & television music and soundtracks.
In a statement announcing the signing, Corson said, “I am delighted that Wale has joined Warner Bros. Records. He is a pillar in the hip-hop community and beyond; with his cultural relevance and lyrical prose, he continues to elevate the game. Wale is truly a force to be reckoned with and we look forward to a successful partnership for years to come.”
Added Wale, “This is an exciting step for me. I am thrilled to be at a company that is willing to showcase my artistry, while supporting my entrepreneurial spirit. I felt their passion, commitment and enthusiasm from day one. They believed in my vision wholeheartedly, and I am ready to show and prove.”
Q Da Fool Officially Signs with Roc Nation; Drops Visual for “Not Playin”
Q Da Fool is the next rising star from D.C. (or, Maryland, in his case…counts to us) to score a big record deal — in his case, he’s joined forces with Roc Nation. You can read all about that here.
Above, he delivers a new visual for “Not Playin,” taken from his forthcoming project with Zaytoven titled 100 Keys. Shout out to FoolWithTheCamera, who did the video.
Wale – ‘Self Promotion’ (EP)
Four new hard hitting songs from Wale. This man is in his bag right now.
Grind Paze – ‘RARE’ EP (Stream)
Nevasettle’s Grind Paze recently delivered his new project titled RARE, which features 7 tracks and appearances from Lyquin, Touk, Dolomite and more. In addition, the artist will be at Riverside in NE at the end of the month to celebrate the EP’s release — you can get your tickets for that here.
Visto Drops ‘Dopacabana’ EP
Visto — easily one of the most unique artists from this city — blessed the masses with some new, genre-bending tunes for your 4/20 holiday weekend. Check out his latest EP — titled Dopacabana — below.