Produced by Shawn Beats and shot by MotiVisual. Lulu P has to be the hardest working artist in the DMV Maryland right now.
Lil Dream – ‘SwipeMix, Vol. 1’ (Stream); “Freestyle” (Video)
Your favorite artist’s favorite artist is back with a new body of work to close out the Summer. Check out Lil Dream’s latest, SwipeMix, Vol. 1, which sees 8 tracks and features from Poppa Zan, El Cousteau and Lil Gray. Check it out in full below, along with a recent video drop for “Freestyle.”
Logic – “No Pressure Freestyle” (Video)
“Surprise! It’s a little baby boy, f*ck TMZ they can’t get the scoop on that sh*t”
And — among other notable bars — there lies the big reveal from Logic on his latest freestyle drop, which sees him announcing his soon-to-be-fatherhood to the world. Enjoy above and catch Logic on tour here.
Cornell Jone$ feat. Money Montana & Baby 9eno – “Diddy” (& More)
Last week saw Cornell Jone$ deliver three hard-hitting records, the biggest of which is the Baby 9eno and Money Montana-assisted “Diddy.” Check that out — along with “Chickenz” and “Brick Or 2” — below. UPDATE: Also added is the Q Da Fool-assisted “Glick & My Mask.”
Shy Glizzy – “Waikiki Flow” (Video)
Shy Glizzy’s already about to deliver his follow-up to Covered N Blood — the D.C. star has announced a new EP titled Aloha, which is set to drop next Friday:
In addition, Jefe hit up the island in his new visual for “Waikiki Flow,” which you can check out below. This guy must’ve had a mind-altering experience in Hawaii.
YungManny – “Good Intentions” (Video)
Just like his peer Xanman, Maryland’s YungManny isn’t letting up on the viral releases. Above’s his latest for the track “Good Intentions.”
Xanman – “Foulin The Plug” (Video)
Maryland’s Xanman hits the farm in his new visual for “Foulin The Plug.” Directed by Wax Bando.
JG Riff – ‘3506 The Mixtape’
Big Riff just released his highly anticipated mixtape, 3506. Riff said this about the project:
” Ain’t This What Y’all Been Waiting For? ” Dear Nugg, I miss you big bra. I swear I think about you every second of the day. Ima make sure every person in this world know your name. How can I ever let your name die. One thing for sure , if you were here you would probably be my biggest fan. I just want you to know that I love you & I DID ALL THIS SHIT IN THE NAME OF FAT JUGG !!! LONG LIVE FAT JUGG #THEGOAT. PS, TELL THAT BOY WAWA FIRE THAT JAY UP HE TOOK FROM ME AT THE PARTY. I MISS YALL BOYS… #JG4L TO ALL MY FANS , THANK YOU FOR STICKING WITH ME !!! WE ALMOST WHERE WE NEEDA BE.
The mixtape is a Spinrilla exclusive (for now) and Riff seems intent on showing us his best on it. It’s funny that he says “We almost where we needa be” because, it seems like he’s there already. Stream 3506 The Mixtape now below.
JG Riff – “No Sleep” (Video)
Before the release of 3506, JG Riff delivers a new visual for the track “No Sleep.” Shot by LilTyWitDaCamera.
Gordo Brega Feat. JG Riff & MojiU4l – “Nicely” (Video)
Taken from Gordo Brega’s Popular. Shot by Valley Visions.
Hot Rizzle – “Pull Up”
Uptown and Likeblood’s own Hot Rizzle steps out on his own with a dope new single titled “Pull Up,” produced by SMKN & FLTN.
Masego Feat. Santi – “Queen Tings (Remix)”
Santi switches out Tiffany Gouche in his latest remix for the Lady Lady cut “Queen Tings.”
IDK Covers SMV in Tribute to His Mother
We shall let IDK speak on this himself (below). RIP Julia Lynch.
Today is my mother’s birthday. As some of you know, I lost my mother on March 3rd, 2016. It’s something I struggled with for some time and until this album, I haven’t been able to tell anyone how she passed. My album “Is he real” is the first time I keep it 100% about what took her away. Part of me wants to dwell in the fact that I won’t get to see her in this lifetime. The other part of me wants to celebrate her life. It all depends on the day.
Today I chose to do a cover of a song that she use to love in order to celebrate her life and the life of others we’ve lost. This is the first time anyone will hear me sing like this and whether you like it or not, this makes ME feel good/better. Today I’m sharing something special with you and if you’ve ever lost anyone, use this song/moment to reflect on the positivity and let out any emotion you might be feeling towards your loss. RIP Mom, RIP Dad, RIP STP. 🙏🏾
YBN Cordae – “Broke As F***” (Video)
Directed by Josh Forman and taken from YBN Cordae’s critically-acclaimed debut album The Lost Boy.
Setea – “Toxic”
With interest from major labels brewing, Northern Virginia native Setea unloads her first official drop of 2019. Titled “Toxic,” the record is an audio protest to protecting one’s peace. “They trying to drain me of my energy when you come around all I feel is negativity…,” the 1st generation Ethiopian harmonizes on the Roman RSK-produced single, airing out time vampires and gossipers.
Clear your mind and release all bad vibes by streaming the song below. Expect more music to arrive from the Young Legend this fall!
Black Fortune – “McDeez” (Video)
As told to Hypebeast, who premiered the release:
“McDeez is the first new track off the recently released OsshRock (Deluxe) tape… There is a strong bike life scene and culture in the DMV and my license is suspended so I have to turn up on the 4 wheeler to get around. Video directed by Tyler B Studios x Pearl House. The song is produced by a 14 years old Swedish producer, Maxx. There are a few more visuals off the OsshRock Deluxe tape dropping soon and new project scheduled to release Fall 2019.”
If you’re not hip, you can also check out the Deluxe edition off OssRock below.
Wale Feat. Jeremih – “On Chill” (Video)
Wale season approaches (it’s already been here, to be fair). Check out the D.C. crown-bearer’s latest video for “On Chill,” which was directed by Daniel CZ and also features model Tiana Parker as Wale’s love interest. New album loading.
Q Da Fool – DJ Smallz Interview (Video)
Prince George’s County, MD rapper, Q Da Fool, sits down with DJ Smallz and reveals when and how he got into music, his top 3 studio necessities, shares a crazy studio story, keys to success, plus more.
Girard Street Garvey – ‘Chozo’ (Stream)
Eight new tracks from an Uptown legend. Check out Girard Street Garvey’s new project Chozo below, which sees features from BDR, Sean Branch, Karimmo and Kobi.
Z-Wayne Feat. 3ohBlack – “Gimmie” (Video)
It’s a pool party in Z-Wayne and 3ohBlack’s new music video for “Gimmie.” Directed by CLD Visuals.
B-Jay Banks Feat. Fat Swagg – “Medicine” (Video)
B-Jay Banks went international with it (musically) on his latest drop “Medicine,” of which the visual to match — shot by Uncle Curt for The Music Cinema — is above. The track is produced by German producer RackzTheWave and Finnish producer Ghost Surfer.
The track is from last year’s Quarantine, which — if you missed it — is available for streaming below.
Ayeek – “On The Net” (Video)
Rich Shootas’ Ayeek hits the field in his new visual for “On The Net,” which sees a cameo from Q Da Fool and is taken from a forthcoming mixtape that drops in October. Shot by Aesthetic Visuals.
Noochie – “NMNF (Need Money Not Friends)” (Video)
Following “3PC Fried Hard” comes a new visual from D.C.’s own Noochie for the track “NMNF.” Shot by MotiVisual and directed by Don Choo.