Tag: Kendrick Lamar

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Back in March, this young emcee was featured on NEW LEASE MUSIC with Loyalty Is Rare…now she’s back with a rather smooth offering, Get Some Money, which is available as a free download via SoundCloud…but wait !!! Before you rush off to get your copy, why not stick around a moment and get to know her?

NLM:  Hey how you doing? Please introduce yourself and where you from.

RGD: I’m great. Wassup, I’m RGD that stands for RudeGyalDejah. I’m from Nashville, TN.


NLM: Tell us what projects you working on at the moment?

RGD: I’m working on my debut mixtape 2.Die.4 dropping at the end of the year.

NLM: At what point did you want to become a hip-hop artist?

RGD: Middle school. I started with poetry first tho. I finally started recording December of last year.

NLM: Were you in a group before you flying solo?

RGD: Always solo. I tried starting a group back in high school that was a FAIL lol. My friends weren’t into it
as much as me.


NLM: How would describe your music? Would you compare yourself to any of your music influences of today?

RGD: I  would describe it as honest. It shows all sides of me. Me in a vulnerable state. My fears, insecurities, aspirations, everything.

NLM:  What do you think of the female role in the hip-hop game today?

RGD: I feel the female role is getting bigger with all these female artists getting the recognition they deserve. We’re prospering right now.
Girl power all day.

NLM: What mainstream (or even indie) artists you’re into at the moment?

RGD: Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, D’Angelo’s The Black Messiah is my favorite album right now. I listen to R&B more than Rap believe it or not.

NLM: If you had a choice to collaborate with  just ONE mainstream artist, who would it be and why?

RGD: Erykah Badu. I love her so much. She’s one of my favorites of all time. I feel like we could make a dope record together.  I enjoy her honesty in her music and the vibes.

NLM:  If you were granted three wishes, what would it be?

RGD: Infinite wealth & knowledge, peace on Earth.

NLM: How can potential fans make contact with you?

RGD:  My soundcloud, twitter, IG are all @RudeGyalDejah

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It’s only been three years since WILL INSPIRE entered the hip-hop game… and already he’s made a HUGE impact. The conscious upriser performed at SXSW 2 years straight, headlined numerous music festivals, and opened up for hip-hop heavyweight, Kendrick Lamar.

Now WILL INSPIRE took the next big step and released his first full-length project, Empty Pockets,  which features inspiring and  sit-up-and-take-note lyrics over mainly super-smooth, 90s-inspired chilled hip-hop beats. Definitely worth the attention.

#TheMustlistens: Airplane Vibe, No Soul Compromise, Boy Nice, Spot Me A Dollar, Bi-Polar, They Don’t Get It

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Song of the Day: Smoke Signals – Fevapres

True hip-hop heads: go check today tune, Smoke Single by FEVAPRES. Track is the first release from the upcoming project, Jhanna. Melbourne duo Fevapres and Ardor are not the typical Mc/Producer outfit. Coming together from very different musical backgrounds, the two have found a common ground in which, while being rather unique re-visits those ol’ familiar elements. Fevapres best describes the sound as “A trip down memory lane laced with the futures effects”. Producer Ardor comes from a diverse background inspired by artists varying from Björk to Sun Ra to the heavier realm with groups like Animals As Leaders.. Fevapres, on the other hand, brings you more of a recognizable feel (for Hip Hop heads) being influenced primarily by The NOTORIOUS B.I.G and KENDRICK LAMAR  while also citing Jazz and Nu Soul amongst his ever growing motif . His lyrical content, while rich in originality and wit, has a certain vulnerability at times, enabling a deep, fervent, even poignant level of connection with listeners. Already piquing interest in the local underground scene, after the release of Smoke Signals, the duo are fusing their talents and experience together to bring a distinct sound and soul to which the you can simply press play, sit back, listen and be taken on a personal journey uninterrupted, or rather, be immersed in your own personal Jhanic experience.    

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Song of the Day: Distance – Latrell James

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Today’s song is Distance, the latest track by LATRELL JAMES. 

This Boston-based artist/producer’s  main focus is hip-hop music. He had the pleasure sharing the stage with some influential artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Cam’ron and Scarface from the release of his last project Lemonade Stand. Now Latrell is gearing for to release a new project this Spring by the name of Twelve and he is releasing new music every two weeks – so keep a lookout!

For now, go and check Distance – this track has that too-cool-to school, LL COO J vibe. If you’re really feeling this track, visit his SoundCloud page (seriously, it won’t be a wasted trip!)

say hi to the hip-hopper @IamLatrellJames

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