EP Review: Store Run – A1

A1 is that guy to put a crazy-dope spin on today’s hip-hop hits and classics, but for his latest EP, ‘Store Run’, he steps away from all the tunes and bangers that we know, to show us what he’s REALLY made of!

Running through this mini set, is a constant smooth and that old soul sound where this New York emcee slams down heartfelt/magical spark to the laid-back arrangements.

I was waiting for this moment for this guy to step into his own limelight and show me who he really is…and the ‘Store Run’ EP has completely satisfy my curiosity. Will it satisfy yours? Have a listen below…

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Jacob Seeger Releases Music Video For New Single, ‘Down’

After landing five sync placements on CBS, signing with AWAL, and achieving over 10,000 monthly listeners on Spotify within a few months, JACOB SEEGER shows promise as a rising Pop/R&B artist in the industry. From Motown’s Mavin Gaye up to today’s Drake, Jacob’s influences stem primarily throughout the history of R&B music. Yet with additional inspiration from music spanning across all genres, Jacob takes a unique spin on what contemporary Pop/R&B sounds like.

With a simple message of: if you’re down to be together with me then let’s do it, ‘Down’ is a warm, playful song that reflects the excitement of defining a new relationship. By combining his love of all types of music with his roots in R&B, everyone can find a sound in Jacob’s music that they can relate to.

Check out the video to ‘Down’ below…

Natty Boi Zoe Slams Down Latest Track, ‘Talkin’ Zoe S**t

NATTY BOI ZOE brings a something a little different through his upbeat, old school-inspired track, ‘Talkin’ Zoe Shit’.

The latest banger sees the New Yorker exchange spoken word delivery for a slicker-than-slick flow that grooves in line with the arrangements.

Available now on all streaming/download platforms, ‘Talkin’ Zoe Shit’ is the second release from Natty’s project, entitled ‘Da Street Poet.’

Time to get your head rocking…check out ‘Talkin’ Zoe Shit’ below…

Song of the Day: Only Human – Pop Buchanan

Brooklyn artist and sober lyricist POP BUCHANAN goes deep on his latest track ‘Only Human’.

Former Jaz-O protégé, POP BUCHANAN drops this track in celebration of his Birthday. Boasting an old-school vibe, ‘Only Human’, talks about the highs and lows of being a rapper, businessman, and alcoholic. POP BUCHANAN blends his evolution in business and the streets, with his spiritual consciousness.

He states; “On the road to riches we make many mistakes, and have many failures. This track is about perseverance and not giving up.”

Produced by Boom Bap producer Nudgi-Nudge this is a cool addition to the Sober Rapper’s catalog…check it out below…

Song of the Day: BTWLD – Broox

Delightfully blending R&B, electronica, and indie-pop, Brooklyn-based artist BROOX, graces the blog’s limelight for the first time with ‘B T W L D’, taken from her latest feel-good two -track EP titled ‘Over Easy’.

The latest project marks an evolution in BROOX’s artistry since her 2018 debut ‘Out / Through’, showcasing her newfound confidence in her more R&B-leaning sound.

Showing love to someone you care deeply for, ‘B T W L D’ is make it to today’s hot spot for its instantly lucid boom-bap and neo-soul vibe.

Since her inception, Brooklyn-based BROOX has gained 380K+ Spotify streams and press support from the likes of We Found New Music, Qweerist, and Go Magazine (100 Women We Love: Class of 2018 feature).

Well here’s your chance to sample her yourself: have a listen to ‘B T W L D’ – and while you’re at it, check out the B-side, ‘She’s Been Listening’, a song for the outcasts, the weirdos, the ones who got picked on when they were young.

‘Over Easy’ EP is now available on all download/streaming sites.