Albums/Mixtapes

Dev Maccc re-releases his “Four.Twenty” EP

A year after his initial release of "Four.Twenty", Dev Maccc is back with the re-release on all streaming platforms. The EP is a mix of supreme lyrical ability and chill vibes, making it a project that will evoke thought but can also be played during today's "festivities". As an added bonus Dev's "Evenin' Breeze" has… Continue reading Dev Maccc re-releases his “Four.Twenty” EP

Reviews

Premier: Fred Nice debuts his single “Do It Again (Foreign)” featuring Money Man & Brickfair Caine

Fred Nice has been a steadying force in the Mississippi music landscape all year behind strong releases like his "Nice and Slow" mixtape. That looks to continue as we get a high profile single release entitled "Do It Again (Foreign)". On the record he is joined by Money Man and Brickfair Caine. This was is… Continue reading Premier: Fred Nice debuts his single “Do It Again (Foreign)” featuring Money Man & Brickfair Caine

Albums/Mixtapes

Jazz/Hip-Hop quartet Haolin Munk show their storytelling abilities on “Planetasia Suite”

Here at 1DF we always support those who are willing to think outside of the box. Haolin Munk of Hamilton, ON have done just that with an album that is equal parts music and sci-fi thriller. In regards to the project the following was said: The record was envisioned as a ‘Sci Fi Rap Suite’,… Continue reading Jazz/Hip-Hop quartet Haolin Munk show their storytelling abilities on “Planetasia Suite”

Videos

Love Ghost takes us to Los Angeles in “Nowhere” video

Having grown up together, the four-piece are able to poignantly express both the hardships and joys of suburban teenage culture within their music. Formed by 16-year-old frontman Finn Bell who demonstrates a maturity beyond his years with his soulful lyrics and arrangements. Despite the band all being teenagers, their raw musical skill creates a nostalgic… Continue reading Love Ghost takes us to Los Angeles in “Nowhere” video

Singles

MeRCY delivers “Florida Keys” featuring Rell Burgundy for 13th edition of weekly series

Once again, it’s on as MeRCY provides a new release of his weekly campaign, The Everglades Sessions . Week 13, we are introduced to “Florida Keys”. The trap house record features Carol’s City own, Rell Burgundy. Meanwhile, both wordsmiths trades verses on their drug tales on this murky track produced by Solidified. Stay tuned for… Continue reading MeRCY delivers “Florida Keys” featuring Rell Burgundy for 13th edition of weekly series

Singles

Nigerian MC Chizlonies caters to the women on “Bae” featuring PSD

SoundCloud rappers come a dime a dozen these days, and there are few who buck the one hit wonder trend. 25-year-old Nigerian MC Chizlonies The Lord is anything but. He knows the importance of developing his sound, which he’s worked on since his first track on SoundCloud. With influences from the likes of Wale, Alex… Continue reading Nigerian MC Chizlonies caters to the women on “Bae” featuring PSD

Singles

Crooked Teeth liberates their latest single “Mountain Song”

Characteristic of Crooked Teeth’s dancefloor intent and taste for hefty sonics, the colossal metronomic pulse of ‘Mountain Song’ anchors layers of synth that swirl with astral melody runs. It is a song, the band admit, which “really took shape live. We tried to build it into a wall of technicolour noise, a disorienting mirror to… Continue reading Crooked Teeth liberates their latest single “Mountain Song”