Audio Drop - "Trouble Chasin" (Self-Titled LP)

Q:  What do you get when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
A:  This album.

Truth aka Trouble & Chase Baby, 2 of the Midwest's most prominent emcees, have joined forces to form the Power Duo, Trouble Chasin'.  Hailing from Champaign, IL., both are known for their high intensity, uptempo flows, complex bars, and crazy stage presence.  All of these and more are displayed flawlessly over 15 tracks on their self-titled LP, "Trouble Chasin".  It's rare nowadays to find an album that you can bang from start to finish, but these guys delivered.  With songs like "I.S.S." (In School Suspension), "B.I.B.S." (Bitch I'm Bout to Smash), and "Alot", this album has a little something for everyone.  Rating: 9/10

Audio Drop - @BENREALMUSIC "Try Love"

Ben Real, formally known as LG, is no stranger to "that life", both the rap life and the street life.  After well over a decade in the underground scene, Ben Real is poised to make his breakthrough this summer with the release of his highly anticipated LP, "The Story Of My Life".  With this single off the upcoming album, he has one simple request; Let go of the past and "Try Love".

Audio Drop - Murk Traxx "Percs & Patron"

After dropping his 10 track album, "Most Under Rated King", Atlanta's Murk Traxx is back at with his freshly released single, "Percs & Patron".  While always showing versatility behind the mic, it's evident that Murk aims to live up to the name of his latest album, which can be streamed and downloaded for free here..

https://soundcloud.com/imurktraxx/sets/most-underrated-king

Video Drop - Lil'Cash "Skrilla" (Remix)

At only 17, Jacksonville, IL native Lil'Cash shows that he's not waiting around to get the dough.  Be on the look out for more from Lil'Cash and check out his latest video, "Skrilla" (Remix).

S.N.M. Presents: Rozay Nickel "It Felt Right" ft. Fox

Wild 100's standup!!! Rozay Nickel drops a hood anthem titled "It Felt Right". Rozay and Fox report live from the Southside of Chicago over a dope beat. The video shows just another day with the #squad as they post up in from of JJs and inside the corner store. FREE HIGHWAY HENNO!  Follow @ROZAY5IVE

Trynna Congregate Wit My Members 🖐🏾⭐️🎩 pic.twitter.com/NpTwqULL8p

— RozayNickel (@ROZAY5IVE) October 23, 2016

AUDIO DROP- SKYLAR ALLEN - "FRAGILE LOVE" #NEWSONG #HIPHOP #RAP #NEWMUSIC

One thing that’s for sure is that rising hiphop artist, Skylar Allen, has a way with words! His new conscious song “Fragile Love” is a testament to that. While listening to “Fragile Love” you will see through the eyes of a young man as he shares a moment in his life over a dope, J Dilla-esque, Yondo beat. With help of his intracate hiphop flow and soulful harmonies, Skylar Allen displays that he has the power to connect with listeners in a very emotional way, while telling an ultra-personal tale of a past relationship. 

On the intro to “Fragile Love”, Skylar says, “A little story about: a time, a place, a face.” Her face is one that Skyar can remember oh so vividly, as if it were just yesterday. Everyone can relate with this story, because we’ve all been through it before. It is the hurting feeling in your gut. One moment you are sharing your life with a special love. The next, you have grown apart and have stopped speaking for good. Sometimes reliving the past helps, but not recommended... That’s fragile love.

Skylar Allen is an artist from New Hampshire. He makes hip-hop with alternative influences, creating bangers as well as a laid back, more classic sound. His image/aesthetic is a hip-hop rockstar.

Fans can join SKYLAR ALLEN on that hike to success by connecting with him on his social networking, all of which can be found below!


“FRAGILE LOVE” on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/skylar_allen/fragile-love-prod-yondo

Skylar Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skylar_allen

Skylar Allen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skylarallenmusic

Skylar Allen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skylarallen

SONG REVIEW: AfterPxrty - Flight To Tennesse

Grand Rapids hiphop artist, AfterPxrty, releases a lyrical anthem "Flight To Tennesse". The way he attacks the mic to the beat of a live snare drum reminds me of a young Cormega! On "Flight To Tennesse" AfterPxrty spits crazy punchlines and metaphors while rocking out about life situations. This is a single from his dope new project called "East Grand Rapids Yacht Club". Follow his growing movement and download the full 6-song album today on iTunes!

AfterPxrty on Soundcloud
AfterPxrty on Twitter.com
AfterPxrty on iTunes

AUDIO DROP- Meat - Let Me Do Me

At a time when rappers are the fakest, fraudest, most flexin' human beings on Earth... blackboy, Meat, says "Just Let Me Do Me". 

Meat's newest banger "Let Me Do Me" shows a side that is rare to hiphop. If you listen close you will find out about the REAL him, beyond rap music. Meat raps about everything: where he's from; how he loves bombay; how hennessey doesn't agree with him; how he fux with Church's chicken; how Training Day is his fav movie, etc. All this down-to-earth talk is very entertaining over a beat you can bang in your Impala!!

Meat says, "This is a song for the basic everyday people". Go download "Let Me Do Me" today! http://www.audiomack.com/song/meat/let-me-do-me

VIDEO DROP- YnGun - Classic

"Classic Everthang"

Tightwork ENT's, YnGun drops an official street anthem "Classic". For the video YnGun puts on a car show with nothing but old schools and fine women. Lil Lody on the beat made should this is 1 for the clubs! "Classic" is a single from upcoming mixtape "Relentess".

Latest single from Columbia, South Carolina's own YnGun produced by Lil Lody. Taken from upcoming 3rd album Relentless featuring Big Bub, Sean P (YoungBloodz) and Live Sosa. @yngunmusic

VIDEO REVIEW: Damond Young - Ahead Of Time

"Ahead of Time"

Damond Young never ceases to amaze. When he goes into the booth, he comes out with magic! That's exactly what new video “Ahead of Time” sounds like. Damond tells his story, his mission, and purpose for living. Music is elegant with a boom bap and piano. 2K Films pulls off an intimate visual where you get the feeling Damond is just having a conversation with you directly. 

This is "Ahead of Time" is a single from Damond Young's new album that shares the same name. Follow the Damond Young movement below and click the pic below to download the new project. @DamondYoung

(https://itunes.apple.com/album/id904366339?ls=1&app=itunes)

MORE INFO: "Damond Young is a recording artist, lyricist, producer, and entrepreneur based out of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Known for his uniqe brand of youthful, explosive energy lyrical versatility, creative wit, and spirituality, Damond has quickly gone from surprise prodigy to industry prospect, to now becoming one of the most exciting independent acts to emerge in New Orleans and add to the historic legacy of innovators that have made New Orleans' musical tradition a thing of legend in hip hop and beyond." http://www.DamondYoung.com

VIDEO DROP- Uninvited Guests - Gettin' That

Whew! This is a hit! 

Uninvited Guests releases the visuals for their Glenn Gould sampled single "Gettin' That". For those who may not know Glenn Gould was a Canadian pianist who became one of the most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th century. With this said.. the production here is bananas!!! On "Gettin' That", Uninvited Guests frontman kills an ill story of a sexual rendezvous with a young lady.

"Gettin' That" is a single from their new album "Uninvited Vol 1". Click the pic below to download today. @goulduninvited www.uninvitedguests.ca

AUDIO DROP- Reject da Illest - You Can't Reject Da Illest

 

"Sex, Drugs, & Hiphop"

This the craziest shit I heard all year lol! Reject da Illest drops new mixtape full of grad A bangerz, "You Can't Reject Da Illest". Reject sets himself apart with an un-orthodox flow, deviant behavior and hilarious punchlines. "You Can't Reject Da Illest" is a collection of dope song over upper-echelon beats and mixing!!! My favs would be "Compared To Me" "Fresh Off Probation" and "Hunnid After Hunnid". 

Read more bout Reject da Illest below and download ASAP: visit: www.rejectdaillest.com

visit: www.rejectdaillest.com

https://soundcloud.com/reject-da-illest

@IAmGodReject

BIO:  "Reject Da Illest, a.k.a Cedric Lee McClain Jr. is a Rapper, Poet, Director and Songwriter born May 24, 1990 on the Westside of Chicago, IL. He was raised in a single parent household due to the tragic murder of his father in 1991. He relocated to the Southside of Milwaukee, WI in 2003. During his time growing up, the talent faced quite a few challenges with: school, the law, his personal life, and the list goes on.

He didn’t allow that to deter him from progressing though. In his late teens, he employed poetry and rapping to get him through the rough times. This form of venting eventually transitioned into the pursuit of a career in music. Track Banditz Entertainment became the brand for Reject’s musical endeavors. He co-founded the imprint with two of his closest friends. The outfit includes a sprinkling of artists with two in-house producers. 

The Mid-West artist has also released a handful of mixtapes and rocked various stages throughout select cities in the United States. Being driven by the influence of artists such as: J. Cole, Boosie, and Eminem (just to name a few), the multi-faceted Bandit serves as a prime example of the result of persevering in spite of one’s hardships. His dedication and versatile skill set are certain to keep him as a staple in the music game for many years to come."

AUDIO DROP- DJ Kronic Beats - Astronaut [Future x Metro Boomin Type Beat]

Checkout the fire instrumental top producer, DJ Kronic Beats just sent over!!! "Astronaut" has a futuristic, outer space-like vibe. The snares are very crisp and the 808's are hard hitting. "Astronaut" is that same style of beat that put you in the mind frame of a Future and Metro Boomin mega hit!!! I've already freestyled acouple of grade-A bangerz to it myself lol! 

Alot of indie artists these days have great talent, but fall short when it comes to production quality. With a DJ Kronic beat, you cant go wrong! Any artist's 1st stop should be to DJkronicbeats.com. 

 -Buy Hip Hop Beats(click)-

• Instagram: http://instagram.com/djkronicbeats

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-Kronic/217253953928

• Twitter: http://twitter.com/DJKronicBeats

The Rising Up Of New Indie Bands

The Rising Up Of New Indie Bands

Christian music really has come a long way in the past 10 years. This is largely due to the fact that good quality, Christian bands are getting more airplay or exposure with the likes of YouTube, Facebook and other similar platforms. It could also be because we are seeing better bands come onto the scene.

Whatever the case, Christian Indie music is now a genre all on its own with fans going absolutely crazy over Jars Of Clay, The Ember Days, Steven Welch, Abandoned Pools and Sleeping At Last.

If you are confused as to what exactly Christian Indie music is, it doesn’t actually have a specific style or genre. Instead, it is Christian music, which is produced separately (or independently) from the major record labels. Major Christian record labels include Capitol Christian Music Group, Integrity Music, Hillsong Music, Sixstepsrecords and Brave New World, to name just a few.

Most Christian Indie music artists and bands begin their careers in church, playing in their local worship groups. They often write their own praise and worship songs and introduce them to fellow churchgoers, which is often how they first get noticed.

The aim of Christian Indie music is firstly to worship and give glory to God through music. A Christian Indie musician often understands that they have been blessed with a musical talent and wishes to bless others by creating beautiful music.

There is a plethora of Christian Indie music radio stations available online for streaming from reputable sites such as, meek.co. Here, you can conveniently stream you favorite stations and listen to the very best in Christian Indie music wherever you happen to be!

With a flourishing Christian Indie music industry like this, music lovers everywhere really are spoiled for choice!

AUDIO DROP- Brando Martin - Secret [MBT3: St. Louis Winner]

Brando Martin proved himself to be the Lou's best kept secret at Midwest Blogger's Tour 3 recently as he walked away with the top honor of the night! He was handpicked that night by a media panel of Midwest bloggers and promoters for his standout out performance and on-stage charisma!!!

So it's only right that we present his new banger properly named "Secret".  "Secret" is a hit directed at the sexy ladies who want to slip away from their current boyfriend's to a real nicca. In this story Brando is more than happy to show her a good time and treat her how she is supposed to be treated. She asks throughout the song if he could keep a secret. True player shit!


MORE INFO:  "Brandon Umstead aka Brando Martin, a hip hop artist out of St.Louis, Missouri has profound himself in the music business. Moving back and fourth with his daily routines and making time for his music seemed unreal at first. Switching up his style and finding his self and sound he began to write more music, Brando Martin knew this is what he wanted to become, a music artist. With his first project "Underestimated", a nine track cd he tends to go with the situations he's been facing on a daily basics and other people actions he came across."


Follow at.

youtube.com/brandomartin

instagram.com/aye_brandomartin

twitter.com/ayebrandomartin

facebook.com/brandomartinfans

VIDEO DROP- Lyrical - Asylum

Lyrical shows ultimate versatility on new single "Asylum". The visual tell a deep story that very well written, performed and directed. 

On "Asylum" the God Daughter of Hiphop, Lyrical, effortlessly flips her style back and forth in a twisted conversation with her psychiatrist. She awakes trapped in an insane asylum in a straight jacket in a convo with the very calm, soft spoken shrink (also played by Lyrical lol). She begin to tell her violent tale of going ham on her boyfriend, assaulting the bitch her boyfriend got busted with and how she blew up her last place of employment.. Yea its crazy and very, very entertaining lol


Get the song and more info at http://www.thegoddaughter.com. Also peep The Dopeness' upcoming interview with Lyrical on Sat Feb 27th at 10pm CST (Player Below).

Video Drop- Meat - Shoe Game

My homie, Meat, only rapper I know who drank Ciroc while he shoe shops. This is a cool @ss song with visuals to match! Meat sings an anthem about all his fav kicks, Nikes, Addidas, Reeboks, etc. Beat by Midnight Black. Video laced by So Gorilla Films. Get the single "Shoe Game" here https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/shoe-game-single/id1072235131

Stori Brooks - Everything Is Fine

Hiphop singer releases her complete project "Everything Is Fine". 7 creative tracks to vibe and groove to. Her style is unique with the way she pivots from harmonizing to rap! My favs are single "Twin Peaks" and "Something". Enjoy the dope tunes and follow her movement!!! @7thStori

"EVERYTHING IS FINE is a dope project full of great vibes with Brooks using clever wordplay over lush harmonies. Along with adding a bit of trumpet and guitar work herself, she enlists production from some of her favorite producers such as Ohini Jonez, Luke Bonds and Ron Shirley II along with well-known artists such as Syd the Kyd and Fela Kuti to cover topics from love, ambition and getting over the everyday hangups while continuing to repeat her mantra “Everything is Fine” throughout. Get ready to zone out and feel at least a little better about everything we all have to deal with by her 7th and final track, and be sure to stay tuned for much more music from Stori in the very near future!"

VIDEO DROP- Tsunami Tone - Ocean 720 Intro

The is the perfect follow up to his critically acclaimed mixtape "Ocean 360", I am told we will get the upcoming 2nd project "Ocean 720" soon.

Tone is mos def, back on his grind with "Ocean 720 Intro"! The visual by Benji Filmz tell the story of a street dude turned good. The beat is crazy and Tsunami Tone pours his heart over the canvas. Thinking back to harder times when mom-dukes wasn't there, his struggle, and what sets him apart from sucker niccas. He even give a nice preview of another 720 banger "Deal With It". Check here for the more music from Tone soon!!!

AUDIO DROP- Mike James - Lucy

On their new mixtape "Lucy", Mike James and producer DJP, have something for everybody! "Lucy" covers alot of ground. On the new project you can tell Mike gives his all and shows who he really is in a very entertaining way. Since his flow is always fun, as he effortlessly flips back and forth from style to style, "Lucy" is very well written and each song comes off feeling very unique. Download and enjoy!!!


MORE INFO:  "Mike James is a 21 year old rapper from Boston. His latest mixtape "Lucy" was released 1/1/2016. It is produced by DJP."

"Like Mick J" - Ill intro song that unveils his human side.

"Ughh" - Crazy dance song lol!

"Cashius Clay" - Extra turntup motivational song.

"I'm Askin' What's Her Name" - Highly entertaining love song.

"For the Love" - An Anthem for everything that he loves.

"Eat ya Fingas" - Throw your hands up for the Hippy.

"Realest One" - Layed back and just chillin with the crew.

"It's Just Another Dolla" - Discover the true reason he raps.

"Strippah Lady" - Funny story about the night he met a stripper lol.

"Lucy" - Just another day in Boston, MA.

"Up" - Studio life!

"Charlamagne" - Dope uptempo with a nice message.

"You're Welcome to Paradise" - Crazy flow on a party track!!!

"Not Even A Classic" - Mike has a convo with you over a soulful DJP beat.