Courtesy of Red Bull Records. Taken from Memento (Deluxe).
Joony – Red Bull 60 Second Freestyle (Video)
Joony kicks a dope freestyle for his latest drop. Whoever kicked off Red Bull’s 1520 arm, we want in.
Joony – ‘Memento (Deluxe)’ (Stream); “I Know” (Feat. Blxst) (Video)
Fans of Joony’s October 2023 release, Memento, just received a deluxe upgrade with seven additional cuts — including a collaboration with Blxst. Check out the updated body of work and a visual for “I Know” below.
Brent Faiyaz Feat. Joony – “Paper Soldier”
Brent Faiyaz links with fellow DMV frontrunner Joony for his latest drop. If you recall, the track was first released as part of Faiyaz’s Do Not Listen 3-pack a couple of years ago.
Joony vs. The World: Classy (Video)
Joony takes us through a pretty damn eventful studio session and an even more eventful videoshoot, all of which included cameos from TTM Dawg, Spizzle, Tommy Richman, and Lil Dre. Even Cruddy Murda chimes in from behind the wall. Check it out above… Live from L.A.
TyFontaine, Summrs & Joony Feat. TTM Dawg – “Dos” (Video)
This one goes pretty crazy. Four frontrunners just came together for a dope collaboration, which can be streamed below. UPDATE: You can now enjoy a matching visual courtesy of Sebastian Beltran.
Joony – ‘Memento’ (Stream)
DMV’s own Joony unveils his first official project under Red Bull and (Blxst’s) Evgle. Memento comes with 10 tracks and additional appearances from Tony Shhnow, TTM Dawg, Lancey Foux, Lil Candy Paint, and Mannyvelli. Press play below.
Joony Announces Partnership With Red Bull Records & Blxst’s Evgle
Also revealed, a new EP from Joony — titled MEMENTO — will arrive this fall. From Billboard, where you can read the full story.
Maryland rapper Joony and his 211 label have entered into a partnership with Red Bull Records and Blxst‘s Evgle imprint, Billboard can exclusively announce today (Sept. 22).
The 22-year-old artist (real name Jonathan Negero) initially started 211 as a collective in 2014 with his best friend Max Free, but he transformed it into a label in 2022 with his managers Jason Zeigler and Darren Xu. The other core members are fellow artist Swegah and photographer Gio Vaun. Joony has released two projects under 211, his 2022 album Pretty in Black and his 2023 album SHITUMSS.
“My team and I spent a lot of time trying to figure out who was the right fit for us, not only for me as an artist, but as a company as well. We ended up loving the synergy between us and the Evgle/Red Bull Records teams, and I’ve always been a fan of Blxst, so it’s huge getting to work with him,” Joony says in an exclusive statement to Billboard. “We arranged a one-of-a-kind deal that empowers the artist with terms that have substantial gain for everyone involved, and we’re excited to launch the partnership today.”
TyFontaine & Joony – “C’mon” (Video)
Directed by Anti and taken from TyFontaine and SJR’s Yuheame project.
Joony – ‘SH*TUMSS (Deluxe)’ (Stream)
Joony adds two additional tracks to his latest project, complete with assists from KP Skywalka, CartiEarss, and BagDat. Stream below.
Joony – ‘Sh*tumss’ (Stream); “Spizzlevibe” (Video)
Joony returns with an 11-track effort and a couple of assists from TTM Dawg and Big Weigh. You can also check out a visual for “Spizzlevibe” below.
The 25 Best D.C. Area Albums Of 2022: #5-#1
Another year, another list of the dopest albums that we’ve heard from D.C. and Baltimore area artists over the past 12 months. In 2021, we capped said list at 20 — this go ’round, we’re adding five more in an attempt to better capture the awesomeness that hit our collective ears in what feels like a return to some semblance of normalcy post-quarantine. With that said, JUKEBOX:DC is excited to provide you with 2022’s musical cream of the crop (in no particular order):
PREVIOUSLY: #25-#21 — #20-#16 — #15-#11 — #10-#6
#5: Shordie Shordie – More Than Music, Pt. 2 (STREAM)
Shordie Shordie’s success as a solo artist was pretty much destined after the success of “B*tchuary.” Back in July, he kept his momentum going with the sequel to the well-received >Music, complete with the level of writing that earned him his “Captain Hook” nickname in the first place. Mozzy, Offset, and Rich Homie Quan join in on the fun.
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#4: YungManny – OKANLAWON (STREAM)
YungManny has managed to go viral with damn near every song and video released, making him one of the area’s hottest artists right now. This year brought us a new album from the Maryland star titled OKANLAWON, a 17-song effort filled with the type of bangers that will guarantee a high-energy response in front of any stage in any part of the world. Chief Keef, Sheff G, Kalan.FrFr, and Simi Liadi also add to the project’s value.
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#3: Baby 9eno – Hood Legend (STREAM)
After making some serious waves as a member of Marino Infantry, this year saw Baby 9eno delivering a new quality project of his own. Filled with vivid street raps and oft-creeping-yet-hard-hitting production, Hood Legend is about as authentic as it gets when talking about top-tier DMV hip hop. For those not hip, we would personally suggest the Black Fortune-assisted “Bloody Interior,” but you honestly can’t go round with any of the project’s 14 cuts.
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#2: Joony – Pretty In Black (STREAM)
Joony is one of those artists from the area that has taken the signature formula and morphed it into a sound all his own. A perfect example of this would be his May release Pretty In Black, complete with collaborations alongside Jordan Ward, Charlie Heat, Lily Rayne, and CashMoneyAP. Just before December arrived, he blessed the masses with a deluxe version of Pretty In Black, adding on nine additional songs for fans to enjoy.
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#1: Xanman – Rap Like The Rent Due (STREAM)
Xanman has managed to find his niche on the fringes of D.C. trap, much in part thanks to an off-kilter flow and oft-humorous punchlines (even when they’re at its most violent). Rap Like The Rent Due keeps that proverbial show rolling with mostly short songs and verses that refuse to follow typical song structure. The man is literally doing what he wants, and JUKEBOXDC is a fervent supporter of going against the norm. Period.
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Joony – “Pretty In Black”
Produced by SJR… make sure you check out his upcoming December tour dates as well.
“PRETTY IN BLACK” discusses all of the opinions and critiques the Lost Kids affiliate faces from his family, friends, and naysayers since his rise to stardom. A lot has changed for Joony in 2022, and his newest single proves that he’s embracing everything that comes with his new life. There are many reasons for the Maryland-bred recording artist’s meteoric rise, but his awareness will keep him there. With a solid foundation set, Joony is excited to enter his next musical era.
Joony – On The Radar Radio Interview (Video)
DMV’s own Joony sits down at On The Radio to talk about Brent Faiyaz, Sainté, the area’s hip hop scene, and much more.
Joony – ‘Pretty In Black (Deluxe)’ (Stream)
Joony’s recent 11-track offering gets an upgrade with nine additional songs. Stream the entire offering below, which comes with additional assists from Jordan Ward, Charlie Heat, Lily Rayne, and CashMoneyAP.
Joony – Our Generation Music Interview (Video)
Our Generation Music presents an interview with a rising artist turning heads out of the DMV, Joony. The 21 year old Silver Springs native details his entry point into music with his early attraction to recording was inspired by Kendrick Lamar and Good Kid MAAD City to now catching the co-signs of the staples hailing from the DMV which include Brent Faiyaz and TyFontaine. Keeping his creative process fresh by approaching his music with an elevated state of mind and diversifying the cities he records in, Joony stands out as the promising pick out of the underground to truly step into the limelight as the next leader out of the DMV. From selling out a headlining show in his hometown to evolving the makeup of the DMV artist, Joony prepares to takeover and leaves Our Generation Music with a motivating message.