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.
Styme Feat. Oshea & Seih – Bag Talk
For his latest, Styme connects with Oshea and Seih on “Bag Talk.”
Young Moe – Down Fall (Video)
Check out the official music video for Young Moe’s track “Down Fall,” taken from Street Scars 3. Directed by Polish’d Productions.
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.
FRYENATION – “Numb”
D.C.’s own (and One Love Massive family) FRYENATION returns with a hard-hitting new cut titled “Numb,” which sees production from SLAYZ. Check it out below (or listen to it via your favorite streaming platform).
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.
King Los Feat. Arin Ray – “How It Goes”
Baltimore’s King Los looks to be dropping 410 Survival Kit soon; first he delivers a new single titled “How It Goes,” featuring Arin Ray. Produced by Cardiak and Hitmaka.
Wale – “Bickenhead” Freestyle
For Wale’s latest, he drops a freestyle over Project Pat’s Cardi B’s “Bickenhead.”
LuLu P – “Rover” (Video)
LuLu P flips Blocboy JB’s “Rover.” Also check out: Lulu P and Lil Dude’s “Off The Dribble” (via DJ Nick).
Mark Mizzle, KB The General, Vegan Stevn & Mike Gaddis – ‘It’s A Vibe’ (Stream) & “Better Than He Do” (Video)
D.C.’s new rising stars — Mark Mizzle, KB The General, Vegan Stevn and Mike Gaddis — have a new project titled “It’s A Vibe,” featuring the track “Better Than He Do” (which comes with a dope visual). Check it all out below.
Stream Pusha T’s ‘Daytona’
Drug rap at its best. Featuring assistance from Rick Ross and Kanye West (who produced the entire thing).
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.
DC White – “Turn Up Da Party”
DC White returns with a new banger titled “Turn Up Da Party.”
Pinky Killacorn – “Ooouuu” (Video)
For her latest, D.C. Hip-Hop legend Pinky Killacorn delivers a dope new visual for “Ooouuu,” which is taken from last year’s Killacorn 7.0 project (below). The clip comes courtesy of Uzo for TMF Media.
WillThaRapper – 202 Freestyle (Video)
WillThaRapper keeps the consistency going via a new visual for “202 Freestyle”.
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.
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.
King Los Freestyles Over Nas’ “Made You Look” Instrumental
You already know what to expect here: bars.