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"Work It Out" (Video) by Rashawn Stallworth (Prod. by Mvtha Cvla)

“Work It Out” (Video) by Rashawn Stallworth (Prod. by Mvtha Cvla)

“I don’t wanna hear yo’ sorry we can’t work it out/Where were you when I was down?/I held you down, you let me down…”. Rashawn Stallworth is one of the best and little known voices out there that fuses that gritty, feel it in your soul and hip hop sound and leaves listeners feeling like he artistically left something on the table. “Work It Out” is from his latest album “That Boy Good” which is…

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Hip Hop Soul: "Focused" (Official Video) by Mvtha Cvla

Hip Hop Soul: “Focused” (Official Video) by Mvtha Cvla

Here’s some Sunday inspiration from Mother, artist, music producer, entrepreneur, and brand professional – Mvth Cvla (pronounced “Mother Color”)… “I’m focused. Who would have noticed. Doors will open. ‘Cause I’m chosen….” “Focused” was released in May 2021 and is no available on bandcamp.

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SEVEN: "Linsanity" (Official Video ) by Son of Paper featuring ELI (Prod. by Ty McFly)

SEVEN: “Linsanity” (Official Video ) by Son of Paper featuring ELI (Prod. by Ty McFly)

“Number seven like J. Lin Underdog so I play big…” Bay Area artists Son of Paper and ELI dropped the visuals for their collaborative effort entitled “Linsanity” earlier this evening. And yes, the track is exactly what you think it is (“Lin… Lin, Lin, Lin, Lin/Fuck everything else”) as the two rhymers deliver verses over a hip hop influenced, oriental sounding beat while musing over and…

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Something To Believe In: "Locals Only" by Rich Jones ft. Matt Muse, Defcee, SKECH185, Psalm One + Jovan Landry (Prod. Montana Macks)

Something To Believe In: “Locals Only” by Rich Jones ft. Matt Muse, Defcee, SKECH185, Psalm One + Jovan Landry (Prod. Montana Macks)

“And baby if this is my very last time breathing I hope I gave y’all something to believe in…” (Psalm One) Artist Psalm One tweeted a link and snippet to this video out earlier on her Twitter timeline and I’ve probably listened to this track about ten or more times since then. I’m not even familiar with all of the artists that appear on the track (except Psalm One) however, all I heard was some…

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Something To Believe In: "Locals Only" by Rich Jones ft. Matt Muse, Defcee, SKECH185, Psalm One + Jovan Landry (Prod. Montana Macks)

Something To Believe In: “Locals Only” by Rich Jones ft. Matt Muse, Defcee, SKECH185, Psalm One + Jovan Landry (Prod. Montana Macks)

“And baby if this is my very last time breathing I hope I gave y’all something to believe in…” (Psalm One) Artist Psalm One tweeted a link and snippet to this video out earlier on her Twitter timeline and I’ve probably listened to this track about ten or more times since then. I’m not even familiar with all of the artists that appear on the track (except Psalm One) however, all I heard was some…

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Taking Care of Business: "T.C.B." by 60 East (Prod. by No Mass)

Taking Care of Business: “T.C.B.” by 60 East (Prod. by No Mass)

Rapper and THOPFest festival visionary 60 East recently dropped his latest  monthly release entitled “T.C.B. (Taking Care of Business) which was produced by Norwalk, Connecticut’s No Mass. On the track “60 East gets into his introspective/reminiscent bag” over a mellow and soulful track in superb storytelling fashion. “Came a long way from the Greyhound/We was making bucks on the mega bus with…

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Inspiration. Resistance. Awareness. "Practice Gym" by Jacobi Ryan (Producers: Dylan Graham & MB WAV)

Inspiration. Resistance. Awareness. “Practice Gym” by Jacobi Ryan (Producers: Dylan Graham & MB WAV)

Earlier today, Oklahoma’s Jacobi Ryan dropped his first new project for 2021 entitled “Practice Gym”. He kicked things off a week ago by releasing the head noddin’ – with the mean ass confidence – Dylan Graham produced track “I Don’t Know Bout Y’all” and reminded folks he was built to be in the front and not built to be last. Using his own personal experiences and steadfastness, make no mistake,…

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Heraclitus Philosophy: "Live Twice" by Klokwize (Dir. by Rick DiMichele)

Heraclitus Philosophy: “Live Twice” by Klokwize (Dir. by Rick DiMichele)

“I’m on my first, second chance Been a man and been a brand Just a kid in sneakers Kickin’s speakers  Because I never ran..” Although he’s been reminding fans of his music journey, showcasing his freestyle capabilities, and supporting social causes per his IG posts, one of our favorite artists has made his post-pandemic return with some brand new music and visuals to boot. Hartford,…

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Not Built For Last: "IDK Bout Y'all" by Jacobi Ryan (Prod. by Dylan Graham)

Not Built For Last: “IDK Bout Y’all” by Jacobi Ryan (Prod. by Dylan Graham)

Always a source of inspiration for artists, owners, and creators, Jacobi Ryan recently dropped his latest single “IDK Bout Y’all” the lead single to his upcoming project “Practice Gym” which will be release on 7/26. On the fast paced and assertive track produce by Dylan Graham, Jacobi reiterates what sets him apart from other artists (“I was built to last/I wasn’t built for last”) as far as his…

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On The Hood Foot: "Back In My Bag" (Video) by Devon Blair

On The Hood Foot: “Back In My Bag” (Video) by Devon Blair

“Granny told me I should get up on the good foot/ I’m in East Oakland where you get up on the hood foot”…. Oakland’s Devon Blair dropped the visuals for his single “Back In My Bag” which is actually the return of a fan favorite with it’s catchy lyricism that is complimented by a electronic bass heavy track that should be vibrating out of all car speaker this summer. “Back In My Bag” is…

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"Human" (Official Video) by Nay The Producer ft Profedik, Lysn, Rymeezee, and Vonnie

“Human” (Official Video) by Nay The Producer ft Profedik, Lysn, Rymeezee, and Vonnie

“Arms in the air like you reachin’ for the dream you been dreamin’ Fingers clenched to a fist, put it high so they can see it This injustice fannin’ flames like the wings on a phoenix When we say we got the city litty bit’ We really mean it, burn it down  And put your fist up….”   This post is overdue but unfortunately, injustice and the struggle to eradicate it ain’t never stood still…

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"African Diamond" EP by Holstar & Dominant 1 | (@theholstarmusic x @D1TheStandard)

“African Diamond” EP by Holstar & Dominant 1 | (@theholstarmusic x @D1TheStandard)

Despite the dire year we’ve all experienced due to the pandemic, quarantining, and raising our voice on pertinent social issues that have peppered our last twelve months, music and creativity has proven to be the backbone and the rock of whatever sanity we still have left as well as the renewed resilience which we have gained. Fresh off of releasing his much heralded album, “Kupeleka Nyali Ya…

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"Invincible" by 60 East | @60eastfd (prod. by Serf | @Serf_TripleGod)

“Invincible” by 60 East | @60eastfd (prod. by Serf | @Serf_TripleGod)

Southern Cali’s 60 East is on his black cape shit, and strong armin’ fans with his heroic witty rhyme schemes on his latest single, the Serf produced track entitled “Invincible”. 60 East also released visuals for the track and let’s just say if Thor was your favorite dope ass, laid back rapper, who has paid his dues, then 60 East is it. In the visuals, 60 East dons a black cape as he casually…

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"Soundtrack" by Terry Mak | @FlyTerryMak (prod. by Epik The Dawn)

“Soundtrack” by Terry Mak | @FlyTerryMak (prod. by Epik The Dawn)

Although he’s preparing for his upcoming album release “Spider Tales” which drops on April 2nd, Terry Mak unleashed a little heat, nah, some BIG heat on fans earlier this month by dropping his single entitled “Soundtrack”.  Backed by a sick and crazy eerie beat by Epik The Dawn, “Soundtrack” is really dubbed “soundtrack for the real” in which Terry Mak  basically laced us with a dope ass anthemic…

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"Bedroom Blues" EP by Lumba | @lumba_official

“Bedroom Blues” EP by Lumba | @lumba_official

Zambian singer and songwriter Lumba recently dropped her new five track acoustic EP entitled “Bedroom Blues”. Lumba is an artist who is new to my ears – thank you Holstar) – and I must say she put together a great collection of songs that are composed of real, honest, sad energy with an impactful vibrance  that is exuded in her often sultry and beautiful vocals. According to Lumba, the EP was…

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"Elevation" by Goddess Arami | @goddessarami (prod. by @mvthacvla)

“Elevation” by Goddess Arami | @goddessarami (prod. by @mvthacvla)

“I gotta glow out my shine/I gotta put my name through the divine These pockets can’t be dry/Ali can’t be asking me why..” – Goddess Arami Mother, Goddess, Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Emcee, Baker, Press On Nail Addict, Thrift Shop Fashionista and Mvtha’s Kitchen artist (“I know you ain’t in my refrigerator again”), Goddess Arami recently dropped the visuals for her lead single from her new EP…

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