Big Kash drops an uplifting new single, “What I Been Thru” featuring fellow AVA rapper Young Moe. This track was previously unreleased and produced by Dezo. His YAMS project is coming soon.
Dunson – Hot
We haven’t heard a lot from Kenton Dunson lately. Here is something new, over the classic “Hot Music.”
1st release from the forthcoming project, OUTLIER (5/5/15)
Produced by Dunson
Bass Guitar: Ronald “AstroBoi” Judge
Mixed by Ryder Ansell at AtomEvolve Productions
Artwork by Konflict Designs
Rambo – No Excuses Vlog (Ep. 3) Ft. Yung Jay
After the unfortunate death of Alexandria Brewsie, Rambo and Yung Jay release a new vlog for the upcoming No Excuses mixtape.
Wale – The Girls On Drugs (Video)
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MTV premieres the new video from the Billboard chart-topper.
LAMB$ – Wonder ft. Shy Glizzy (Prod. Tuger)
Lamb$ and Glizzy have been linking up in the Midwest for a while but we rarely get to hear the fruits of their labor. Hear how the two of them make people “Wonder” over a Tuger beat.
Ant Glizzy Feat. Young Money Yawn – “Pray 4 Me” (Video)
Directed by D3 and taken from Barbarason.
Attention Kills (Web Series) – La Introduccion (Ep. 1)
Attention Kills: Episode One- La Introduccion from Arize Ifejika on Vimeo.
Attention Kills: Episode One- La Introduccion from Arize Ifejika on Vimeo.
Attention Kills, a new web series about deception, relationships, music and the streets of DC, debuted this week. Check out King Shug, TOB, Team Chillside and more in episode 1, set to Shy Glizzy’s “La Introduccion.”
Styme – Livin the Life ft. Young Motive) (Video)
Styme and Young Motive Live the life over a Mustard-esque DJDreamState beat.
Parmesan Sheed – Back 2 Work (Produced by Zaytoven)
Sheed Lucci goes hard on “Back 2 Work” produced by Zaytoven, channeling Gucci. This is a big move for the Virginia rapper, TowneBaby2 on the way…
Michael Christmas – ADHD (Prod. by 6ix)
While on tour with Logic, rapper Michael Christmas links up with VMG’s 6ix for “ADHD.” Christmas has been one of our favorite newer faces from Boston and 6ix has been killing it with the beats lately. See Logic’s album and Lambo Anlo’s mixtape.
Black Cobain, JABB & Rambo – Brewsie Brew (RIP)
Many in Alexandria mourned this past week after local resident and friend to many “Brewsie Brew” died under mysterious circumstances. Black Cobain, JABB and Rambo came together to pay tribute with a new song. Artwork by Marli.
Kingpen Slim – Grindin’ (Mini Movie)
DC’s own Kingpen Slim prepares for a new mixtape release with a video for his “Grindin” freestyle, shot by Jay Gregory. Enjoy the visuals
Oddisee – CounterClockwise (Video)
2DopeBoyz are callling Oddisee this area’s “Best kept secret.” He’s far from it, the man is basically the king of the Underground around here.
Flex Kartel – Bullet Has No Name Ft. Chaz French
DC rapper Flex Kartel talks about the unfortunate reality of street violence over a Tyrellington beat, with help from Chaz French on the chorus.
Tokyo Daimo – Legend (Freestyle)
Daimo over “Legend.” His lyrical dexterity may sound impressive on this freestyle, but it pales in comparison to his written material.
Tokyo Daimo ft. Tino Loud & Paul McKinley – Wheels (Prod. Fortune)
Tokyo Daimo rolls with Tino Loud and Paul McKinley on the Autotune-heavy, triumphant “Wheels.” Ghostwritten by Wayne Perry, Daimo’s new mixtape is coming soon.
Plus – Ones Up Guns Up (Mixtape)
Plus AKA Big Homie Plus AKA A-Plus has been in this local rap scene for years (he battled Shy Glizzy in 2011.) I haven’t heard much from him lately, but I’m fucking with OUGU, his latest mixtape, hosted by DJ Suspence. It’s nice to hear a break from a lot of the basic Trap you hear out of DC. Enjoy.
Shy Glizzy – SXSW Recap 2015 (Video)
Kendall Mathis shot a ton of footage from Shy Glizzy’s SXSW tour this year (and his trip to Houston.) Cameos from Sauce Walka and SosaMann from Houston, as well as DJ Lil Keem, Starlito, etc.
HD Mafia – HD Fever (Video)
HD Mafia’s Mikey and ZRoc keep building their buzz with a new single/video entitled “HD Fever,” shot by Dope District Pro.
UPDATE: Everybody caught the fever
The HNIC – Sunsets (Album)
Local producer The HNIC dropped his new remix album Sunsets after the “CHAPO” video hit 10,000 plays, as promised. I don’t know where he’s findiing these crazy piano samples, man, these are crazy for cutting room floor beats.
Big Ka$h – Tired (Co-prod. by 60oz)
Big Ka$h and 60oz are “Tired” of the fake, the ones hanging on and tired of waiting. Tonight, they present the new single from Kash’s upcoming street album YAMS. Expect to hear more soon.
Mike Brown Da Czar – Boot Up (Video)
Mike Brown gets fucked up on “Boot Up” with JFK Films. I swear he’s the most Southern out of all the rappers from this area…that accent is something else.
A$ton Matthews & Vince Staples – CHAPO (Video) (Prod. by the HNIC)
One of our favorite local producers HNIC just got a major placement with this “CHAPO” record from A$ton Matthews and Vince Staples. Congratulate the man.
Tootie Ro – Sorry 4 the Wait (EP)
As an apology for the delay of the Balla Blockin 2 mixtape, Baltimore talent Tootie Ro and Marino Gang drop a brand new EP.