Well, it’s been a while since Boston’s hip-hop collective Beanstock Records appeared on NEW LEASEMUSIC (fours years to be exact).
Now they come stream rolling back into 2023 with a new music video for track, ‘Love Tap’. Rapper TITO takes the lead on with his silky smooth flow on a nostalgic beat, following up by Keet Kolbang dropping his fiery bars.
The gang last featured on the blog back in 2019, claiming the #3 spot on NEW LEASE MUSIC’s Top Ten Albums of 2019.
Why not check them out below…
North Carolina’s old-school hip-hop revivalist OG SPLIFF has recently released a two-pack single offering, consisting of self-reflective tirade ‘son of toga’ and its restorative, complement, ‘building.’
The poet-turned-rapper’s introspective delivery has a nonchalant swing to it, as his syrupy bars effortlessly marry the soulful, sample driven instrumentals produced by Argov. Largely inspired by the black experience and the dialogue between himself and the man in the mirror, ‘son of toga’ sees the rising artist acknowledge his toxic traits, wanting to change but not ready to commit, while ‘building’ sees him come to terms with the reality that he will have to live with his scars, searching for a way to move forward.
OG Spliff’s life has always been steeped in a variety of musical influences. He explains, “My pops was a DJ growing up, which fostered my love for music, especially house music. He opened my world to all sorts of sounds. Some of my earliest music memories with him are from our trips to the local hood gas station, where we’d go buy rap CDs from the bootleg man, ranging from East Coast rappers Fat Joe and Wu-Tang Clan, to West Coast staples, like N.W.A. and Snoop Dogg.”
“son of toga” and “building” are a testament to OG Spliff’s ability to curate a sound uniquely his own, one that is sure to have listeners captivated from the first listen. The rising artist has built his artistry from the ground up; he has opened for MAVI, Lil Durk and Yella Beezy in the past, was featured on Spotify’s Fresh Finds Hip-Hop, and has accumulated an impressive 2M+ streams on the platform along the way. There is no denying that OG Spliff has solidified himself as one to watch as he continues his run of self-reflective, experimental hip-hop. Have a listen to both singles below…
New York native rapper J-QUEEZY releases a video for emotional new single ‘When It Rain’ after the passing of his mother.
Now residing in Atlanta, J-Queezy (real name Jaequan Herrod) is on the rise to becoming a prominent figure in the music industry. With musical influences ranging from rap greats Tupac, A Tribe Called Quest, and recent musical figures such as Jay-Z and Lil Wayne, J-Queezy is determined to become one of the best in the industry and work his way to the top and become a house hold name. Throughout his career, he plans to bring a unique and organic sound to the listeners through his music. He prides himself in being versatile and able to stand out from other musical peers by keeping his sounds organic and describes his musical journey as “something to remember.”
With his latest release ‘When It Rain,’ J-Queezy gives you a taste of what to expect from him lyrically; constantly creating and working on new music for his listeners, his work ethic seems to go unmatched and his hunger for success in the music industry will keep him at the top for as long as possible. Check out the video for heartfelt track below…
K CAMP has shared the official music video for ‘If These Walls Could Talk.’ The new clip is directed by Andrew Percival and gives fans an inside look of an intimate night between two lovers.
‘If These Walls Can Talk’ is taken from the Atlanta native’s latest album ‘Vibe Forever’, released back in August 2022. The well-received body of work included appearances from Ne-Yo and Doe Boy across 12 songs. Check out the brand new video below…
Los Angeles based alt-pop artist MICHAEL DEAN‘s new single, Roller Coaster, is drenched in melancholic, romantic bliss and takes a look at the ups and downs of a past relationship. Tinted with bittersweet memories and moments of tenderness, Michael confides, “The message of ‘Roller Coaster’ is to be in the moment. There’s a lot of twists and turns, gaining and losing momentum that comes with life, but there is always light at the end of each storm.”
“Roller Coaster” features silky, effervescent electronics, textured vocals, and an emotion grabbing performance as Michael Dean recalls his intimate memories. Directed by Derrick Webb and Christopher Jackson, the music video contrasts moments of Michael Dean in love and walking hand-in-hand down the Santa Monica Pier with moments of the artist alone on the beach as he contemplates his relationship.
Born and bred in Albuquerque New Mexico, Michael Dean is currently building up anticipation for the release of his debut pop album, ‘Top Gun’, coming out soon….but for now, check out the video for rollercoaster below…
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