Covaboy releases a single off his deluxe edition of SILVER SITY, which is set to release next month. Covaboy’s forthcoming release will feature two new bonus tracks and a totally new master, done by Grammy-winning Randy LeRoy of Tonal Park.
Lambo AnLo & ILL Wonka – “Back In The Days”
After a brief hiatus, Capitol Heights rapper Lambo AnLo returns, with “Back in the Days”, a soulful, nostalgic collaboration with longtime conspirator ILL Wonka. Lambo croons over a soul sample, truly bringing back memories of growing up and being a kid without being too dated in the sound of the past. Stream below via Tidal (or click here for your platform of choice.)
King Shug – Real Story (Prod. by ILL Wonka)
Shug comes back correct with “Real Story”, produced by ILL Wonka. Shug is spitting that raw on this one, street stories, over a haunting piano line from Wonka. Expect a full project soon from one of DC’s realest.
Big Flock – ‘Last 5eva’ (EP Stream)
Glocka Glocka is back in full effect with a 7-track EP to hold fans over until the release of his upcoming full-length project For The Streets only. 7 mostly short tracks, with production credits and the track listing above from the artist who put P. G. County on the map.
Big Flock – “No Introduction (First Day Out)”
Finally home and ready to dominate the DMV music scene, Big Flock releases “No Introduction”, which he recorded on his first day home. Produced by ILL Wonka, of course.
ILL Wonka & Tokyo Daimo – Talk to My Lawyer (Album)
2018 has been an eventful year for producer-artist ILL Wonka. He dropped a full-length project with Uptown DC’s Shaq James and beat some ridiculous and false felony charges. Today, he continues his winning streak with right-hand man Tokyo Daimo. If you don’t know your DC Rap history, these two have been making music as long as most, alongside the biggest artists from this area.
Wonka and Daimo, best-described as “your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper”, are letting the world hear some of their best with Talk to My Lawyer. Seven amazing, previously unreleased tracks featuring frequent collaborator’s Lambo AnLo (of Rostrum Records) and Goo Glizzy. Check out Talk to My Lawyer today.
Ill Wonka & ShaqJames – Dark Block (EP)
ILL Wonka and DBMG link for a banger of a full length project. Seven tracks of summertime heat from Lee Devito, Supa Trippa and Wonka.
Ill Wonka Feat. Jussdarookie – “Real”
Top tier producer Ill Wonka connects with rising star Jussdarookie for the hard-hitting “Real.”
Shaq James Matters (Mixtape)
On Election Day, Lee and Trippa dropped their presidential-themed mixtape. I was too depressed about the election to post it, but today, we move forward. A bunch of good songs on this project, and not just tracks about trapping or partying either. Hosted by DJ Torch.
Big Flock – “The Great Depression” Mixtape (Stream x Download x Purchase)
Despite being temporarily behind bars, the show must go on for Big Flock, who has had a whirlwind of a year. The Great Depression is a reflection of his growth in this past year, with a wide array of songs, styles and features. All around, Flock and everyone involved put their hearts into this music and it shows (review coming soon.) Check out The Great Depression below, via Audiomack. For those of you wondering, yes downloads are on, although you may have to go to Audiomack directly to be able to do so. For a DJ-free version, you can stream on Tidal or support Flock and the team and buy the project on iTunes.
Tokyo Daimo – How Feelings Sound (Prod. by ILL Wonka)
Tokyo Daimo and ILL Wonka have been locked in the studio, polishing songs for release and creating new ones. The latest song to come to fruition from these long nights is Daimo’s newest single, the cinematic “How Feelings Sound.”
Featured photo by Othello Banaci
Tokyo Daimo – Saving My City Pt. 1
Tokyo Daimo is back on attack mode with part one of two for his amazing single, “Saving My City” produced by his partner and main producer ILL Wonka. The DC anthem addresses problems with Daimo’s community, like the identity crisis in DC music and slang, issues between various local rappers, and more. Check “Saving My City” out now, with a second edition on the way soon.
Big Flock – 5:55 The Lost Files
Some crazy unreleased songs from Flock, including songs with Tokyo Daimo, ILL Wonka and others.
Big Flock releases an un-announced project entitled “5:55 The Lost Files”.
DJ Torch & Fat Rodney – Norfeazt Of The Torch Vol. 1
DJ Torch and Fat Rodney came together to unite their side of DC for an amazing compilation (based on things like this.) Essentially every rapper or group to come out of Northeast DC in the last 5 years is represented on the first installment of the Norfeazt Of The Torch compilation. Everyone I can think of (and more) from Northeast is on here, from Fat Trel, the Slutty Boyz, to Baraq, Sweizy, Mike Brown Da Czar, Tokyo Daimo, Hard Workin’ Ent., Da Big Fella, Chugaloo, Lundy Dior, Monopoly KP, etc. And it isn’t just a compilation for continuity’s sake, this is all heat from these rappers. Check it out because it’s some of the best music out of DC right now. Oh and by the way, this version of “Northeast Shit” was produced by Rick Flare, the original unreleased version was done by ILL Wonka.
Big Flock – 10 Toes (Prod. by ILL Wonka)
I Really don’t know what to say about this new Big Flock song. Except that it’s a perfect example of why he’s one of the best in this area. ILL Wonka did the beat of course, you can hear the originality in the lyricism and production. It’s hard to believe this is only the first collaboration between these too. Hopefully, more music is on the way.
Tokyo Daimo – Devil Dancing x Should Know By Now x RIP Daddy
We catch up with Northeast’s finest, Tokyo Daimo for three big songs he dropped recently. First a tribute to Uptown DC’s Diddy, produced by ILL Wonka. The CBE member was gunned down last year. Second, Daimo murders “Diamonds Dancing” by Future. Finally, he drops a crazy solo track, also produced by ILL Wonka.
Shaq James – Godzilla (Video)
DBMG’s Suppa Trippa and Lee Devito drop a new video on Worldstar, featuring Big Wax, shot by FoolwiththeCamera and produced by Ill Wonka. Wilderness, wolves and an abandoned house provide the backdrop to ShaqJames’ haunting track. They have some more surprises coming soon.
ShaqJames (LeeDevito & Supa Trippa) – ShaqJames “The Mixtape”
LeeDevito and SupaTrippa from ShaqJames present their new, self-titled mixtape, hosted by DJ Torch, mixed by Tweeze. The DBMG duo has been buzzing for a while (the “PSA” video is nearing 35 thousand) and this new project is more of the same; cranking songs with great hooks and production. Devito and Trippa collaborated with Lil Tay of CBE and Tokyo Daimo, with beats from Rick Flare, Match Boxx, ILL Wonka, Jay Cornell and DJ Danny Fiyah. Get you a bomb.
Shy Glizzy – Walk On Water ft. Zed Zilla (Prod. by ILL Wonka)
Alright so if you’ve listened to a lot of rap from the DC area in the past few years, you probably heard a beat from our homie ILL Wonka. He’s made a name for himself as a producer, engineer and Tokyo Daimo’s main co-conspirator. Wonka has a lot of great records in the cut, and its great to see one of them come to light. “Walk On Water” brings out some raw, emotional material from Zed Zilla and Shy Glizzy, two artists who often get pigeonholed as basic “Trap” rappers. Clearly, they have a lot more to offer. There was actually a time where we were going to premiere this record. I’m not mad, its on the Fader! I’m just saying, the track was that memorable. Shout out to Wonka. This song is in support of the non-profit Santa Cause. To learn more and donate, click here.
Tokyo Daimo – Man With A Gun (Video)
Tokyo Daimo talks about the realities of gun violence in the inner city in “Man With A Gun”, his fantastic new single. Produced by ILL Wonka and shot/directed in DC by Othello Banaci.