Baltimore veteran ELLIS drops a new single, “Smooth Criminal” with his producer Legin. His upcoming album Ocean Grown drops August 17th.
Mike Brown Da Czar – What You On (Video)
Mike Brown Da Czar and Clipstar let loose a dope new video for “What You On,” a favorite from Brown’s Trappin & Traveling mixtape with J5.
Jay IDK Announces “SubTrap” Release Date, Artwork
DC-area artist Jay IDK, proudly announces his SubTrap (Suburban Trap) album, set to be released 8/25/15. Jay has come a long way from the Maryland suburbs. Check out a teaser below if you aren’t familiar with “King Trappy.” Pre-order here.
STREAM/PURCHASE: G’Town Wayne – 2.5K Organic
G’Town Wayne is back with his latest project, titled 2.5K Organic, which features appearances from E Major, Don King, Freddie P and more. Below, you can stream or follow the link to purchase a download and show your support.
DC White – BoFlex Ft. Yak Gotti & Lil Duke
DJ Champ lets loose a crazy new record from White, Yak Gotti and Duke. This appeared on the New Trap City 4 mixtape.
Issa J – Where Ya At (Freestyle)
Issa J puts his own touch on Future and Drake’s standout track. The MUD BRUVAz mixtape with Fat Trel is on the way.
Fame Reek – NS Part 2 (Mixtape)
Buzzing DC Rapper Fame Reek drops the 2nd part of his No Stallin’ series, produced mostly by Ism Beats and featuring Tokyo Daimo, Deeno Dinero and Lambo Anlo. Enjoy.
Big Shaad – Dirty Game (Video)
Big Shaad drops the “Dirty Game” video from his recent project. You know what this is about.
T. Boogie – “Whr’s Dolan?” X “56 Joints” X “Yuh8n?”
T. Boogie, DC’s most underrated goes Future on his new track “56 Joints.” I’m also posting two other songs. One is from a week ago that I missed somehow, over Chief Keef’s “Where.” The other is his new, self-produced single “Yuh8n?” Dolan needs to send him some more heat.
Lightshow – Score (Video)
Live from the basketball court, Lightshow drops the video for his freestyle over Shy Glizzy’s “Score,” shot by Chop N Shoot.
Lor Juvie and Tootie Ro Trade Diss Tracks
Last week, months after Tootie Ro left Marino Gang, the artist formerly known as Juvie Ro took aim at his ex-labelmate Tootie in “Wassup.” Today, Ro responded with his own track, “Bluffin Ass N***A.” Again, we aren’t here to take sides, we’re here for the music.
JABB – O’rientation
Many in the DC area may not be aware, but two out of three of Da Oceans’ artists left late 2014 after some disagreements. JABB, the original artist headed into the booth to give us his side of the story. It’s not a diss, but it is pure rap on “wax.” Enjoy.
Baraq Ft. Peewee Longway – Struggle (Video)
Baraq and Peewee talk about the “Struggle” in their new video, shot by FoolwiththeCamera and WhoNeedzSkool.
Pinky KillaCorn Feat. Jus Paul – Tequila (Video)
Break out the tequila: Pinky KillaCorn wants us all to party up in her new visual for ‘Tequila’, which also features Jus Paul.
PWild & Fat Trel – Pitiful (Prod. by Dree The Drummer)
The Slutty Boyz drop an auto-tuned new single.
Flizy – Emojis (Video)
MD’s Flizy drops the video for his summer hit and site favorite “Emojis,” shot by Xaivia. Ceezy on the beat…
Jay Cornell – Bout It (Prod. with SlickGoHam)
Veteran local producer and rapper Jay Cornell drops a new single he co-produced with SlickGoHam. Don’t sleep on Cornell with the bars, he’s not just a great producer.
MA$ON – Fake Base Freestyle
Local personality Ma$on BINION channels the Based God in a new freestyle.
Shy Glizzy – I Did It (Video)
Shy Glizzy and Worldstar drop a new video for “I Did It” from Be Careful, directed by Mike Marasco.
Jose Guapo, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Yak Gotti, DC White, XVL Shot – From Da Gutta
Mixtape Kitchen just premiered this crazy New South posse cut. Guapo, Pablo, White, Yak Gotti, Shot, this is basically a list of who we listen to in the Atlanta scene right now (although White is from DC, obviously.)
Wale Teams Up With First Lady Michelle Obama For ‘Reach Higher’ Initiative
Spotted on AllHipHop:
Maybach Music Group artist Wale will join First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House this week for the 2015 Beating the Odds Summit. The Reach Higher initiative event will host more than 130 college-bound students from across the country in Washington, D.C.
Wale will perform for the students from urban, rural, foster, homeless and special-needs backgrounds who have overcome obstacles to make it to college. “The Matrimony” rapper is also set to take part in a panel moderated by E! News co-host Terrence Jenkins which will feature the FLOTUS, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, and 1vyG co-founder Manuel Contreras.
“I’m beyond honored and grateful to be involved in the First Lady’s ‘Reach Higher’ initiative and to have the opportunity to sit down with her, as well as perform for the kids of D.C. I believe that the youth are the first step in creating a better country, so to be involved in a program that aims to enrich their lives is truly the greatest reward,” says Wale. “Having grown up in Washington, D.C., being invited to the White House by the First Lady is a dream come true. Thank you to Mrs. Obama and her entire staff for this opportunity.”
The 2015 Beating the Odds Summit is scheduled for Thursday, July 23. In addition, students will participate in workshops and panels led by the U.S. Department of Education, Google’s Jaime Casap, and other leaders in K-12 and post-secondary education.
DJ Torch – Lul Boy Ft. Mike Brown Da Czar & Money Montana
DJ Torch drops a new exclusive featuring two buzzing DC rappers, Mike Brown Da Czar and Money Montana. “Lul Boy” is produced by Jonny5.
Dutch Capital – Everyday (Prod. by Beat Da Knocker)
Dutch Capital lets loose a new track produced by Beat Da Knocker. We don’t know if this will appear on Dutch’s upcoming album or not.