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<\/a>Ashley All Day<\/p><\/div>\n
FEMALE ARTIST<\/strong> <\/p>\n Alexandria<\/strong> Ashley All Day<\/strong> Villette<\/strong> ABRA<\/strong> Doja Cat <\/strong> Yung Simmie<\/p><\/div>\n MALE ARTIST<\/strong><\/p>\n Yung Simmie<\/strong> DJ Smokey 666<\/strong> Night Lovell <\/strong> Pouya <\/strong> Denzel Curry<\/strong>
\nSong – \u201cSkyscraper\u201d REMIX featuring Father
\nAlexandria is joined by Father on the remix of her smash single “Skyscraper” from her recently released EP, \u201cBad\u201d. Written by Alexandria. Produced by Ethereal. I\u2019m drawn to this artist because of the flavor that she and her crew are bringing to the modern day R&B table. This talented collection of musicians have embodied the sound of Oakland in the early \u201800s and elevated it with the charisma and swagger of the nubile ATLiens. <\/p>\n
\nSong – \u201cLike This\u201d featuring Tadoe x Yung Lean x Ballout
\n\u201cLike This\u201d is a fun song for mislead youth looking to find their identity in a common enemy. This young girl is on her way to hosting an MTV2 program, making real moves, all thanks to her unique and perfectly fitted style. She\u2019s truly a brand within herself. The feel of this track isn\u2019t my usual cup of tea but she has the appeal of being your favorite girl rapper\u2019s favorite girl rapper.<\/p>\n
\nSong – \u201cRUBY\u201d
\nVilette is an up-and-coming remix DJ that I found while delving deep into some song favorites of well-respected artist, Sango. I was into European EDM in college and still have some favorites but I love the heave trip-hop style that we hear a lot today. Electronic tracks that crossover into Hip-Hop, especially when I can hear a lyrically gifted MC bodying.<\/p>\n
\nSong – \u201cRose\u201d
\nABRA is the siren of \u201cAwful Records\u201d and one of the youngest on the label. I have to admit that in the past, I\u2019ve had to force myself to listen to female driven hip hop, but since discovering some of the talent in the Awful Records catalog, I\u2019ve changed my perspective. And as far as ABRA\u2019s concerned\u2026 I\u2019m hooked to say the least. <\/p>\n
\nSong – \u201cNo Police\u201d
\nI was introduced to this artist personally before I heard her music. She was performing at a pop up event in Los Angeles at a venue called The Well and I had the pleasure of meeting her before she took the stage. Personality for days. Although this song is laced with themes surrounding her poor habits and probably even poorer taste in men, she delivers her tales with a sultry energy and very sexual overtones. This song stimulates the senses if you can follow along and keep up with her fiery pace. <\/p>\n<\/a>
\nSong – \u201cWhen I\u2019m bored\u201d REMIX featuring Shy Glizzy
\nYung Simmie had early success in Florida with the rise of A$AP and the Raider Klan, however, as time\u2019s gone on Yung Simmie\u2019s created his own lane of music that young listeners all over the world are taking notice to. His ability to blend simple themes with hard hitting punch lines reminds me of a budding Curren$y in his early Cash Money Records days. I\u2019ve spent time with this kid and have even shown him around L.A. on one of his visits to the city. His whole clique is making noise and it won’t be long before other rappers like Shy Glizzy begin getting involved. <\/p>\n
\nSong – \u201cDouble My Cup\u201d
\nDJ Smokey 666 reminds me of a young Canadian \u201cGirl Talk\u201d. He takes amazing snippets and samples from Trap Rap as well as old time Three Six Mafia Era clips \u2013 mashes them up into contemporary masterpieces. He\u2019s had some small success with Yung Simmie and has recently gone on to collaborate with others in their camp. This kid doesn\u2019t just have \u201cwhat it takes\u201d to crossover, he has far more to offer with his trippy visual effects often complimented by the recurring theme of \u201cKush Aliens\u201d invading and taking over the earth. The youth truly identify with this rebellious & rambunctious character and I personally have grown to love his muddy trap mixes. Not to mention, guests in my home always ask me to pump his fresh dance mixes\/mash ups when we\u2019re all feeling the vibe of the weekend. Just coolin\u2019.<\/p>\n
\nSong – \u201cStill Cold \/ Pathway Private\u201d
\nCame across this young rapper\/producer on Spotify one day while discovering other related artists. Something about this 18 year old\u2019s voice kept pulling me back in for more; I have a feeling there might be something in the water over in Canada these days. This kid just graduated from high school and already his shows are being blessed with rave reviews. I have watched a few videos but am still doing my homework on this particular artist, as there is a shroud of mystery surrounding some of his recent moves. This is an abstract art form for sure, but recently projects like this have been pushed further into the limelight as production value has become king in the world of digital music. Along with Still Cold\/Pathway Private, I also enjoy a track from his first release \u201cConcept Nothing\u201d and couldn’t help but include it here for you as well. <\/p>\n
\nSong – \u201cSuicidal Thoughts in the Back of the Cadillac\u201d
\nThis kid is so funny honestly, and I was drawn to his personality before I took a hard listen to his discography. I went with my squad to his show down in LA and couldn’t believe the way this artist was controlling the crowd. You would have thought that Marshall Mathers himself was playing live – people were screaming, girls were crying, the crowd was roaring. When I got home and listened to the lyrical content and delivery of his raps, it was undeniable that I had become a fan for life. With nods from the likes of 40oz Van and other prominent tastemakers alike, I know that Kevin Pouya is in for the summer of his dreams as he and Sir Michael Rocks embark on their South Side Slugs tour. What a fucking blast. And just wait until he introduces you to Fat Nick. Money.<\/p>\n
\nSong – \u201cUltimate\u201d
\nI discovered Denzel Curry playing a show at the Echoplex about a year ago in Los Angeles. I was at the show to see The Underachievers and had no idea who Denzel was or why he was opening the show. I saw him and his squad perform their hit single, \u201cThreatz\u201d, which features Yung Simmie as well as Rob Banks and they blew the roof off the venue. Up to that date, I had never seen a young artist perform with such ferocity and voraciousness. I was instantly hooked and I haven\u2019t stopped following this gifted gentleman\u2019s rise since he blessed us at the show that night. I was honestly surprised when he didn\u2019t receive the XXL Freshman 15 nod this past year, his presence and style are that formidable. This new song Ultimate is a lyrically vicious attempt to show you that Curry is coming closer to mastering his craft. It\u2019s clear in his message that he believes we\u2019re all on the horizon of something truly unique and yet so palatable across the demographics of music and culture. <\/p>\n