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…
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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Every once in a while, you have that someone who keeps buzzing in your ear, telling you what you should do with your life. You try to ignore the unwelcome advice, but it comes a time when enough is enough.
STEFANIE MICHAELA knows that feeling all too well. After steadily curating her musical journey, honing her craft at Idyllwild Arts Academy and the Boston Conservatory, the Los Angeles singer/songwriter pressed pause on her passion to raise her five children and felt constantly judged for her decision – but she wasn’t having any of it! That message is the inspiration behind her single, appropriately titled, ‘Stay In your Lane’.
Produced by multi-Grammy Award-winning producer Keith Thomas (Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Selena), ‘Stay In Your Lane’ may have an immediately addictive delicate soulful pop grooves, with a tinge of nineties R&B, but beyond the idyllic melodies Stefanie elegantly delivers a stern message for the naysayers: “Maybe if you’re happier in your own life, you could continue to stay in your lane.”
As Stefanie Michaela makes an impressive return to the music industry, there’s a strong sense that she’s not here just to churn out some catchy tunes. Her comeback strongly signifies that it’s never too late to reach out for your dreams and desires, perfectly positioning ‘Stay In Your Lane’ as the anthem of having unwavering perseverance and the courage to ignite that passion.
Now armed with her biggest fans – her children – It’s very safe to say that Stefanie Michaela is going full force with her renewed passion as she gears up to release her EP, ‘Turning Pages’ slated for release later this year.
‘Stay In Your Lane’ is now out for your pleasure across various music platforms. Why not press play on the empowering single below…
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…
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…
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