An artist in the making, AKIF DABOOR, expresses how blessed he is to come from an Egyptian ancestry through his latest single, ‘Ancient Alibi.’ Hailing from New York, the young spitter showcases his distinct flow and raw lyrical energy over a smooth, old-school boom-bap sample.
Citing hip-hop luminaries such as 2Pac, Big L, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., and Kanye West as his main influences, Akif started rapping at the young age of 17. Today, he indeed shows the prospective listener that he’s a serious rap contender ready to lock horns in this music industry.
Check out ‘Ancient Alibi’ below…
Tag: USA
Song of the Day: Projects Heat – SPRTYK
SPRTYK (Sporty K) is the epitome of a modern-day ‘jack of all trades’. The New York based rapper continues to make ground-breaking moves and is ready to crank up the temperature for her latest offering ‘Projects Heat’.
SPRTYK uses this track to emphasis her unorthodox style and flow, the production by Nephew Hesh, who has worked with artists like Westside Gunn and Mavi, creates the perfect canvas for the stylish rapper to demonstrate her infectious sound. Renowned for her energetic and charismatic personality she effortlessly showcases these elements as she pays homage to living life in the New York projects.
The recent collaborations that SPRTYK is getting involved in speaks volumes to the trajectory of the artist’s career! Known for her entrepreneurial spirit, the talented rapper is stepping into the exciting metaverse to spearhead a project with Budwiser and Gary Vee’s company ‘VaynerMedia’ to release a coveted NFT. This will be revolutionary as it will bring virtual performances, unparalleled content, and diverse social networking, helping SPRTYK tap into her already growing worldwide fanbase. Following this impressive collaboration, the talented rapper is planning to release her own unique NFT drops celebrating creative empowerment and collaborative creativity amongst women across multi-disciplines.
After a successful 2021, SPRTYK is in great standing to take over the music industry. Her last single ‘Bad Temper’ was featured in 5 high profile Spotify playlists including the illustrious Discover Weekly and was picked up by a number of notable platforms such as BBC Radio, Apple Music, KISS FM, Revolt TV as well as various Vevo playlists. The confident rapper has shared the stage with artists like Coi Leray, Mick Jenkins, and many more, alluring crowds with her assertive, and compelling live performances, she recently demonstrated this at her latest set at Boiler Room Festival.
SPRTYK’s momentum extends beyond just music, as the CEO and creative director of STAR CLUB ENTERTAINMENT she has worked and styled some of the most prominent artists and brands in America. Her work roster consists of names like A$AP Ferg, Joey Bada$$, Westside Boogie as well as major brands such as Billionaire Boys Club and Vans. The Bronx based rapper is rapidly becoming an unstoppable force and will continue to break down barriers and boundaries as she takes 2022 by storm. Check her out below…
Song of the Day: Don’t Let Me Go – Miraaje
Somewhere in between the stunning melodies of R&B and the emotional depth of soul, there lies a distinctive sonic formula that stands out as the backbone of MIRAAJE‘s sound. This talented vocalist is all about creating innovative and heartfelt melodies, which set the bar higher in terms of really putting herself out there and allowing her full vocal range to shine.
Her single, ‘Don’t Let Me Go’, is the perfect calling card for the artist, and it is a great display of passion, focus, and excellence at the core of her sound and vision.
‘Don’t Let Me Go’ is highly recommended to fans of artists as diverse as Alicia Keys, Leona Lewis, Beyoncè, and Jennifer Hudson. Much like these aforementioned icons, Miraaje’s foray into the R&B genre is all about bringing so much personality to her vision, giving the audience a taste of something different, while still staying true to what makes this kind of music so special and unique. Check out this great talent below…
KruJay Drops Track, ‘Recipe’ + Video
Maryland’s rapper, content creator, and social influencer, KRUJAY, bounces onto the blog with his latest single, ‘Recipe,’ which actually has some cheeky swagger that can lift the root off any summer party.
The infectious joint comes with an accompanying video, directed by Bruce Wood & Carl Casseus, which perfectly reflects the song’s narrative of being all goggled-eyed over a girl at a new place of work. So infatuated with his potential beau, Krujay was unable to concentrate on his work which doesn’t go down well with his boss…
Counting hip-hop heavyweights such as Eminem, Notorious BIG, The Roots, and Mos Def as heavy influences, the Canadian-born artist spent most of his childhood in Philadelphia, where he joined the infamous Philadelphia Boy’s Choir alongside his brother. During his time in the choir, Krujay had the opportunity to travel to Rome, Italy, to sing for Pope John Paul II. As his interest in music grew stronger, Krujay left the choir and took a leap of faith into the local music scene, releasing his first music video, ‘Like This’ in 2012. It was then followed by his official debut mixtape, ‘PrePAIRED’ and the single ‘Tonight (I Know),’ both met with critical acclaim.
Today, Krujay continues to work on his craft, bringing catchy tunes and lyrics through his latest single, ‘Recipe’. Check out the video below…
You can also follow Krujay here: https://linktr.ee/Krujay
Song of the Day: Ride – Antonio Breez
Just under two years after the success of his acclaimed fourth album ‘Views & Likes’, which birthed breakout singles like ‘Listening To Drake’ and ‘Snap Chat’, Boston rapper, singer and songwriter ANTONIO BREEZ is gearing up to release his anticipated fifth studio album this fall. Now based in Los Angeles, the witty Boston lyricist and smooth vocalist is excited to begin his 2022 rollout with the glorious R&B opus titled ‘RIDE’, along with its summer-ready music video to accompany it.
Written by Antonio Breez and produced by Ocean Luciano, ‘Ride’ is a smooth and captivating offering, held together by Breez’s vocal dexterities and infectious melodies, under which producer Luciano lays an undeniable R&B sound bed that’s driven by glorious Spanish guitar arrangements, 808 drum patterns and lush synths. The track sees the LA-based Boston native singing and waxing lyrical about finding that ride or die lover that will be down for him through thick and thin.
Championed by MTV, Genius, BET, VH1, HipHopDX and Hot 97, among others, Antonio Breez burst onto the hip-hop and rap landscape with his seminal debut album ‘The Convocation Of Antonio Breez’, and followed it up with his classic Migration Narrative and Migration Narrative two projects, before 2020’s breakout album Views & Likes that perfectly captured his newly crafted hip-hop and R&B fusion sound. ‘Ride’ is the next step on Breez’ trajectory to the world by storm in 2022. Check it out below…
