Rising DMV star Xanman delivers a new visual for “Move It,” shot by JV Productions.
YBN Cordae – ‘The Lost Boy’ (Stream)
YBN Cordae officially reveals his debut album The Lost Boy, which sees appearances from J. Cole (as a producer), Anderson .Paak, Chance The Rapper, Ty Dolla $ign, Pusha T, Meek Mill and Arin Ray. Press play below.
24hrs Feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Dom Kennedy – “Back Out” (Video)
Featuring a hilarious cameo from actor Anthony Anderson.
IDK – “24” (Video)
Maryland emcee IDK delivers his new money-themed video for “24,” directed by Jack Begert. The song will also be on this year’s Madden NFL 20 soundtrack.
Topdolla Sweizy – “Hot Girl Summer”
D.C.’s own Topdolla Sweizy isn’t letting the Summer go without the perfect hit record for the parties. Check out his latest, “Hot Girl Summer,” below.
Xanman – “XaleciaKeys”
DMV’s own Xanman becomes “XaleciaKeys” on this, uh…thought-provoking blend of “No One.”
Baby 9eno Feat. Scarfo Da Plug – “Kid Rock”
For his latest, Baby 9eno delivers a new single titled “Kid Rock,” which sees an appearance from Scarfo Da Plug and production from Sparkheem. Check it out below.
Rico Nasty – “Time Flies”
Following her induction as a XXL Freshman, Maryland’s own Rico Nasty returns with a new single titled “Time Flies.”
Lor Charlie – “Tales of a Road Runner” (Stream)
Featuring Quando Rondo, Q Da Fool and Rylo Rodriguez. Stream the Baltimore artist’s new project below.
Shordie Shordie – “Distractions”
Fresh off the heels of releasing the remix for his smash “Betchua (Bitchuary)” feat. Wiz Khalifa and A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Baltimore artist Shordie Shordie doubles down on his summer takeover with the release of his newest track “Distractions.” With another side of his emotions on display, Shordie croons over the piano keys, vulnerably questioning why he can’t get that special someone off his mind.
Adding his own degrees to the recent heatwave, Shordie Shordie will be lighting up the West Coast this week to wrap up his Captain Hook Tour, headlining at Slim’s in San Francisco on Friday, July 26th and at The Echo in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 27th.
Produca P – “Demons” & “Negus You Know”
Uptown artist/producer Produca P is readying the release of his new project Demon, which drops August 8th. In addition to pre-ordering, you can listen to two tracks from said project — “Demons” and “Negus You Know” — below.
Ay-Rock Feat. Brian Angel – “Neva Had” (Video)
Artist/producer Ay-Rock got himself a hit with this one. Check out “Neva Had,” which features Making The Band/Day 26 alum Brian Angel….the track is produced by Vontae Thomas and the Abstrak Media-shot clip can be seen below.
Lord Francis – “Champagne Waup” (Video)
D.C.’s own Lord Francis lets loose with a new visual for his latest track “Champagne Wuap,” directed by Malcolm Cook and produced by Jon Brooks. Check it out below.
IDK – “24”; Beats 1 Interview
IDK is back with a new single titled “24,” which he premiered during a FaceTime to Zane Lowe on Apple Music’s Beats 1. Check out the track and the aforementioned interview below.
Black Fortune – “Keith Sweat” (Video)
Taken from last year’s OssRock project, which — if you haven’t heard it — can be streamed below.
Shug Da Trappa Feat. Scarfo Da Plug – “Make Sumn Shake” (Video)
Directed by CooleyWitt226 and produced by Xanny Pacquiao.
Fat Yee – ‘Free Smoke’ (Stream)
Featuring appearances from IAMNORTHEAST, Jus Paul, Big Mechoo, Lil Glockk and more.
Brent Faiyaz – “F*** The World (Summer In London)”
Maryland’s own Brent Faiyaz is back with a new single titled “F*** The World (Summer In London),” which hopefully also means that a new project is well on its way.
I Am Northeast – “16 Fever Freestyle”
Rising D.C. star I Am Northeast almost immediately follows up the still-spinning Trap Fifth Avenue with a new freestyle, which you can stream below.
Shordie Shordie Feat. Wiz Khalifa & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – “Bitchuary (Betchua) (Remix)”
Shordie Shordie’s runaway hit single “Betchua” gets a big assist from current Rap frontrunners Wiz Khalifa and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. Check out the new Baltimore/Pittsburgh/Bronx connection below.
MoneyMarr – “Competing” (Video)
Directed by LouieKnows. Draco Vibes 2 is on the way:
Visto – “Genuine” (Video)
For his latest, the ‘Head Hippie’ himself delivers a new visual for the 2Tall-produced track “Genuine,” which is taken from his well-received Dopacabana EP. Shot by MadVisuals in California.