Benjamin K refreshing new-age RnB album “Ben 2 Real” [Music + Interview]



With a brilliant blend of melodic R&B and hardcore trap comes North Carolinian artist, Benjamin Ken. Loaded with fourteen, versatile tracks, is his recent, astronomical endeavor, “BEN 2 REAL”. When it comes down to it, there is a distinct dichotomy that spans the entirety of the project. On one hand lies the gentle, melodious side of the Atlanta-based artist, that bleeds out on records such as “INTRO (HERE FOR YOU)”, “PRETTY GIRL VIBES”, “REAL ONE (ft. Lea Robinson)”, “DRUNK TEXT”, and “LIFELINE”, among others. In the shadow of that hand, lies Ken’s darker half, molded by those Southern streets. That treacherous, trunk-thumping sound can be found in cuts such as “ROOFTOPS”, “2 Real”, “GUCCI (ft. Walt)”, “CELEBRATION” and “CRAZZI”.


What Ken demonstrates through this duality, is the powerful dexterity of his songwriting. He proves proficient in crafting slow-burning, alt-R&B records for the ladies; while, likewise, giving fellas a list of bangers to ride to. The only other we’ve ever known as skilled with this separation of sound, hails from Toronto, and has been dominating the charts for the past ten years, hit after hit. The moment “BEN 2 REAL”, in all of its impressive versatility, hits the mainstream, Benjamin Ken could be following in those same, exact footsteps. Click the link, and see for yourself.



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JVNIOR AMOUX new-age RnB single “MORNING”



Slick and sultry is Australia’s own, JVNIOR AMOUX’s, twilight opus, “Morning”. The moment you press play, you are greeted by a warm, pitch-altered sample of R&B group, Blackstreet’s 1996 classic, “Good Lovin’” (from their second project, “Another Level). “We can do it ‘til the — morning / Good lovin’ in the evening.” the sample croons seductively, before being utterly overtaken by AMOUX’s own velvety vocalization. Wrapped in the warm embrace of milky bassline and rich groove of drums, the Sydney singer flexes his penchant for songwriting, caroling melodiously with autotuned allure. He certainly knows how to craft a record; diving into memorable bridges and runs throughout his verses. That talent reaches its zenith on this record, when the songbird enters the chorus, embellishing every second of the hook with angelic harmonization and clever interpolations of Blackstreet’s original lyrics. “Morning”, by all accounts, is a mood-setter; fit for that late night, at-home date, and its steamy morning-after. With cuts like these under his belt, JVNIOR AMOUX is peerless as Australia’s PR&B prodigy.



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Boss Mayne Trill x Juney new-age trap album “Eastside Story”




“Even God fears me...” ring loud and clear within the intro of Decatur duo, Boss Mayne Trill & Juney’s, summer offering, “Eastside Story”. The EP comes packed with six melodic, modern-trap bangers, in perfect allusion to their homeland of Zone 6. Comparing them to Outkast, the legendary ATLien duo before them, is made quite effortless on this album; highlighted by the specific specialties and roles each artist seems to bring to the table. By the sound of it, Boss Mayne Trill fashions most of the project’s hooks, displaying a superior control over autotune and melody (this talent exploding on tracks such as “Aaliyah”, “No Guidance”, “Nah Fr”, and “Outside”). “Outside” and “Aaliyah” happen to be two personal favorites; the former for its contagious, rhythmic cadence throughout the hook and the latter for its R&B-esque qualities. Although, both artists bring phenomenal bars and stories tobthe table, you know when Juney hits the mic, he’s there to rap. He spits with an ATLien aggression, tearing through every record with rawness and reality. The only effort exempt from this unaltered quality, is fourth track “Mlk”. Here, Juney proves he is just as formidable with melody as he is without, delivering a victorious, trap ballad. “Eastside Story” is the coronation of a talented, tag-team of rappers destined to be the next dynamic duo of Georgia. No matter how long the list of Zone 6 legends may be, Boss Mayne Trill & Juney will assuredly live up to them.


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Sinfal K drops tribute to old school with new banger "Before Cell Phones (BCP)"



Reminisce with Philly hiphop artist Sinfal K as he releases the ultimate ode to hiphop's Golden era with new banger properly titled "Before Cell Phone". Back before autotune, before facebook, before iPhone - K jogs the memory of back in the days painting a vivid picture of where this thing of ours started. The new 'old heads' will love this joint and the new-age listeners will be educated by this musical journey while appreciating a head knocking beat. Follow Sinfal K's growing movement and download the full song below!



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L' ové releases fresh new-age banger “Live Like”



Carried by a bubbly, rapturous melody and gentle sequence of 808s and claps, Missouri artist, L’ové, details every aspect of the life she dreams to have on her summer single, “Live Like”. In contrast to her light percussion and colorful melody, there is a rapid-fire hihat roll dashing throughout the mix, embodying her intense determination to achieve every goal aforementioned. “I’m trying to live like, life is a good life / life is a good wife—“ she raps through a glaze of ambitious autotune, backed by excited adlibs and heavenly background harmonies. Zero worries; financial security; and good trees to blow on, are just a few goals she mentions on this slow-burning banger. L’ové raps with the melodious, watery flow and candid depth of a wishing-well; and if this “Live Like” single is her quarter, those wishes aren’t far from being granted. For, throughout this opus she demonstrates an excellent talent for song structure. Her choruses blend perfectly into her verses, and her verses flow flawlessly into each and every bridge.

 Although, this joint is ideal for those hyped car rides to your desired party or venue, there is a recurring “Turning your vision to facts” line she spits, in a brilliant display of modern-trap songwriting, that would spread like a wildfire once you get there. “Live Like” is one of those rare, hybrid cuts that is just as easily fit for a massive occasion as it is for a lone session. No matter where you are, or who you’re in the company of, press play and watch the world fall in love with L’ové.



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NYC HIPHOP>> Hiphop duo, OandS4ever (Ron Oneal + SV Skee) release certified trap anthem “KILO”




Dynamic duo, Ron Oneal & SV Skee (otherwise known as OandS4ever) strike as new-age progenitors of cocaine rap. They have a repertoire consisting of thumping, drug-induced bangers; and that rep is only magnified with the release of the latest single, “Kilo”. “Kilo” is an ode to hustling; complete with an addictive chorus and narcotic instrumental. 808s slide smoothly across the bassline of this record, surrounded by hats, claps, and a menacing synth-key arrangement. SV Skee, through a syrupy surge of autotune, raps within the hook “They just want the money from the Kilo”, letting you know exactly where his and his brethren’s priorities lie: getting rich. And the only thing more guttural than the ambition for winning, is their delivery on each of their verses. Both emcees attack the beat in a blend of aggressive snarls, and ravenous rapping, showing that this song can not only be felt in the club, but likewise on every block in the country. Especially the Lower East Side, Manhattan ones they hail from. With the way “Kilo” is blowing up thus far, thanks as well to the visual they recently released, these brother New Yorkers are about to find themselves pleasing an entirely different clientele.




“KILO”



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JSTN DMND is destined for greatness with new-age conscious single “Obsessed”





There’s a ghostly echo that slithers across the beginning of this single, “Obsessed”, and it will immediately put you in a particular mindset. Reminiscent of many autotuned anthems before it, you will start anticipating a modern-trap, party record. Yet, just as you are awaiting the impact of an infectious, melodic chorus, Canadian rapper, JSTN DMND, comes from left-field in a flurry of bars. That’s not to say “Obsessed” isn’t fit for the club scene or radio play. On the contrary, a vibrant hook, bathed in melodious autotune, does grace the mix later; backed by the sprint of trap violins, hihats, snares, and a pounding kick-808 combination. This record would have no problem exciting a crowd. It’s simply that those elements aren’t the primary focus for our Ontario artist. What JSTN DMND proves to place more value in is his lyricism and delivery; rapping some honest, yet incinerating bars, at speeds that will scorch you as they pass. There’s a fire in his lungs, spawning from the passion and dedication he has to his children. He makes it a point to let us know throughout the record that his daughter and son are the only reasons he can even bless the booth with his talents, and deliver such an astounding trap smash. JSTN DMND shows a remarkable duality on this track; proving to be lethal with bars, and lovable with his melodies. This is an invaluable combination in the current climate of Hip-Hop, and if he continues proving just how “Obsessed” he is with his family and craft, Canada will be crowning another king of the charts very, very soon.



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BRVDFXRD new-age hiphop single “SWURVE” [Music + Interview]




A horror movie-esque piano, complimented by an undulating, sub-bass and pad, opens Michigan artist, BRVDFXRD’s, latest offering, “Swurve”. Just as a distorted 808 makes impact, the Detroit emcee launches into a tirade of bars. “Six feet tall, who?” he questions, surfing a smooth, poised flow across waves of hihats and claps. Adlibs lunge up from the depths of the track, adding newfound, crowd-ready energy to the entire record. Albeit, this Midwest spitter’s release makes the most titanic impression in your car, rocking its speakers; it will go equally as crazy during a packed event. Because BRVDFXRD harbors an amazing command of energy. As subtle as he comes across, tossing bars to and fro along this malevolent, trap production, he still manages to create a raging, contagious banger. Detroit has been blazing hot this summer; and “Swurve” kicks the temperature up even further.



“SWURVE”


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Mansa Obi new album "What Matters" #ArtistOfTheMonth





On August 16th, back in 2016, a Louisiana singer-songwriter had a brush with death. New Orleans’ own, Mansa Obi’s, story almost ended with a horrific fall from a thirty-five foot height. Yet, as the saying goes, the only thing that can circumvent death is new life; and our creative crooner embellished every ounce of that notion with his latest work of unignorable vitality. Titled “What Matters”, Obi’s latest drop is a four-track reunion with the life he almost lost; and genesis of a new chapter in his artistic parable. 

In every way, “What Matters” is Obi’s heart in audio form. Just as his own refused to quit pumping on the eve of that fateful day, the project pulsates with a consistent tempo of “New Orleans Bounce”. This groove slithers through every beat on the singer’s album, undulating underneath some of the most breathtaking R&B ballads you’ll hear all year. Your soul will be opened by his initial track, “You Remind Me”, which features Obi’s vivacious vocals and disemboweled adlibs flowing freely across a violin-tinged melody. On the record, the Louisianian smolders with infatuation over a particular love interest; letting them know who they remind him of, and exactly what he wants to accomplish for the night. Tracks “Cinderella” and “Now” trail close behind, with the latter being a personal favorite next to the album’s opener. It is a softer record in comparison to its predecessors, featuring Obi singing in a falsetto that will reach deep into that very soul of your’s he opened not too long ago. “Lust” is the final track on the project; and here, he’ll ultimately melt your spirit away; burning with such sultry, and soulful inflection. There are synth stabs and xylophone melodies that season the instrumental, spicing up the man’s vocals even further. Next to his vocals, the sparse production on this album is one of its greatest assets, due to how well it allows Obi’s performance to shine; and showcase his undeniable star power. In 2016, this talented musician took a life-threatening fall. In 2018, he’s landed on the top of underground R&B.



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Kokaine Karter drops certified trapper's anthem “Holl Up” ft T2 [Music + Interview]



Texan rapper, Kokaine Karter, wants all of us to “HOLL UP” with his latest, enchanting single. Having been born and raised in two separate Lonestar cities, Karter combines the leaned-out, autotune swag of Houston with the grittiness of Dallas, and jumps out that cauldron blazing hot with rhythm and flow.

Featuring guest artist T2, the record is incredibly suited for the club. Its ominous melody, matched with the groove of well-placed kicks and 808s, creates an atmosphere that will have you itching to escape your seat. If that’s not enough, however, his lyrics and flow certainly will be. In smooth breezes of melody and autotune, both artists bless the beat with addictive cadences and street parables. As much as they have indeed crafted a party record, suitable for setting any nightly event on fire, they never abandon their lifestyles. The grittiness of their attitudes and surroundings are matched with the lavishness of their desires, which fuse in a sea of melody and trap verses, to create one, irrefutable banger. “HOLL UP” is an excellent, club-ready release from Kokaine Karter. Makes it impossible to overlook him among the list of Texas’s talented. 


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Rap duo, OFFKILTER release critically acclaim 6-track project "NO FILTER" [Music + Interview]




When you forego conformity, and pursue your own, distinct artistry; the product you produce will be that much more powerful. It will breathe an idiosyncratic life of its own, and that life will bless you with prestige unlike any given to those around you. Coming from me, you can take that with a grain salt. Coming from Bay Area duo, Off Kilter, and their brand new EP, “No Filter”, this truth becomes harder to resist. Because they, over the course of six tracks, go completely against the status quo, and that makes their music all the more fascinating. 


The first thing that will captivate you about rappers, TLick and Burny, are their brisk and breathless flows. They deliver some of the most lax, yet rapid-fire raps; and that unique blend of tone and cadence extremely compliments their production, creating a completely avant-garde sound. Their flows aren’t the end all be all either. Riding the rapid-fire wave of their cadences are shots of lyricism and vocal acrobatics. They will bend their voice into different bellies of the beat, all the while giving you metaphors, imagery and similes that will spin your mind. When dealing with such sporadic spitting, you would expect the instrumental to be made at a tempo that can keep up. That is not the case with this duo. Their self-produced beats facilitate a slow head nod at best; being hypnotic and chill. Some of my favorite tracks on this project (“I Make It Rain In The Desert” , “Unfuckwittable” , and “Nuthin To Me”) feature this matchless harmony between fast and slow. It is that matchless harmony that breathes this originality into Offkilter’s music. That originality, in due time, is going to earn them a powerful fanbase and peerless longevity in the world of rap.


“NO FILTER”

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Paper Chaser Vick drops new banger "Litty"



When you reach the point of being super intoxicated or if you got something poppin’ off... then that’s the definition of LIT. Raleigh, NC spitter, Paper Chaser Vick's current mission is to get the whole world lit off his new single "Litty". Listen as Paper Chaser Vick delivers barz with the confidence of a young boss! The song is a loudpack of classic eastcoast hiphop and new-age trap music. "Litty" is a standout banger from his long awaited upcoming mixtape. Join Paper Chaser Vick's growing movement and download the single today on Soundcloud.


"Litty"

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