A Quick Chat With…Natty Boi Zoe

New York City’s self-proclaimed street poet NATTY BOI ZOE jumps into the NEW LEASE MUSIC’s interview hot seat to talk about his video for track ‘Black Renaissance’, which claimed the Music Video of the Week title back in April

NLM: Hey, thank you for taking part in an interview with NEW LEASE MUSIC. How is 2024 treating you so far?

NBZ: 2024 has been challenging lol but I love it thou,it’s been keeping me on my toes.

NLM: You released the video for single, ‘Black Renaissance’, back in March. What’s the concept behind the production?

NBZ: The concept behind the music video is Harlem Renaissance, idk… I feel personally that was an essential time for black people, pure vibes.

NLM: What inspired you to come up with the idea?

NBZ: Idk I just see how things is going on in the world, it’s like we forgot, where we came from. I’m just trying to bring back that feeling it was a great time for black people.

NLM: What is the public perception of the video so far?

NBZ: So far no complaints.

NLM: What message would you like the listeners to take away from ‘Black Renaissance’?

NBZ: The message behind black Renaissance, is to bring unity among each other, the awareness on how great we can be if we work together, I’m just trying to bring that Harlem Renaissance Vibes!!!

NLM: What plans do you have in store for 2025?

NBZ: I’m a drop my project “Black Renaissance” not to sure on the releases date yet, working on more music, videos and still being a full time dad but still staying forces on my goals…

NLM: How can potential fans find you?

NBZ: Nattyboizoe on all social media platforms, I’m almost taking emails zoegod@1987.com

NLM: Finally, any special shout outs to those involved in producing ‘Black Renaissance’ video?

NBZ: lol, I give thanks jah for everything but I made that music on my own, just trying different things right now…

Natty Boi Zoe drops two track project, ‘Black Renaissance’

New York’s street Poet NATTY BOI ZOE returns with mini project titled ‘Black Renaissance’, out now for your pleasure across various music platforms.

His latest offering features smooth spoken-word cuts, title track ‘Black Renaissance’ and ‘Memory Lane’. The music video for the title track claimed the blog’s Music Video of the Month back in April.

‘Black Renaissance’ follows Natty Boi Zoe’s 2024 album, ‘I Am Who I Am 2’. Why not check out the conscious EP below…

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Producer Jason Griff returns with rapper Alaska for Gerasco EP

Following up on the wildly popular 2021 LP, Human Zoo and 2023 EP Pop Songs for the Apocalypse, JASON GRIFF and ALASKA have teamed up again, with five-song EP, ‘Gerasco’, out now across various music platforms.

The album title, Gerasco is a Greek word, meaning “to age or get old.” Rather than run from it, Alaska and Griff embrace the progression of time with open arms, sharing wisdom and lessons learned over the years in the form of banging beats and slick rhymes.

The EP features guest appearances from Alex Ludovico and Seth Bohn, as well as additional vocal contributions from Akrobatik, Zilla Rocca, Jesse the Tree and Nicey Most.

Why not check it out below…

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Must Listens: Lean in to the Curve, Loose Threads

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Song of the Day – 2am on Highland – D$AVAGE

Rapper D$AVAGE steals today’s blog hotspot with the second single ‘2AM on Highland’, taken from his upcoming mixtape ‘007 The Mixtape’. D$AVAGE weaves his rhymes with ease in this upbeat, edgy lyrical freestyle. The song, influenced by Drake’s Timestamp series, sees him showing off his lyrical talents and ability to ride the beat over a dope Whitney Houston sample.

‘2AM on Highland’ is currently available on all major streaming services. Why not check it out below…

Stan Ipcus & Jason Griff team up to release Trifecta EP

Connected by mutual acquaintance Zilla Rocca and further strengthened by a love of basketball, JASON GRIFF and STAN IPCUS have released a new, three-song EP entitled ‘Trifecta’.

The EP features cuts from Marcus Pinn on ‘Stand Back’ and ‘Kiyan’ plus a back-and-forth collaboration with Zilla Rocca on ‘Pick and Roll’. Though only three songs running just over six minutes, the EP cuts right to the chase; Griff’s hard-hitting drums and sample chops are laced impeccably by Ipcus’ clever wordplay and boastful lyrics. The sound harkens back to classic boom-bap tracks without feeling dated or overly nostalgic.

All three songs have been featured in frequent rotation on Real Late with Rosenberg on Hot97, Rap is Outta Control on Shade45 Sirius XM, and more. Now it’s time for you to check out the mini fire set below…

Must Listen: Pick and Roll

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