Singles

Jayy Starr talks about love on “Whatever, Forever”

After a lengthy hiatus, the Westcoast self proclaimed Demi-Goddess returns with a melodic record for the modern and classic hip hop lover. Even in songs about love (or something like it) she certainly gives the listeners a subtle reminder that she is a musical force to be reckoned with. Listen to the SciFi (credits for Famous Dex… Continue reading Jayy Starr talks about love on “Whatever, Forever”

Singles

Johnny Love tells his story on “The GoodFellas”

New music from the Long Beach gangsta funk artist “JL”. This is a single off his upcoming mixtape that will drop this fall entitled "#YNGGFUNK2". The dark piano keys and west coast base line meshes well with his hardcore vocals. Lyrically he explains the life that comes with being from a brotherhood that is known… Continue reading Johnny Love tells his story on “The GoodFellas”

Videos

Yung Marley has his “Pockets Bulging” in latest visual

As everyone scrambles to find what's the new hottest music out this week one artist stands out among the rest, YUNG MARLEY. Atlanta native YUNG MARLEY continues to drop powerful visuals  and with the release of "Pockets Bulging" its just another example from the versatile artist. Two weeks ago YUNG MARLEY released his visual "TRAP" and now he lets fans… Continue reading Yung Marley has his “Pockets Bulging” in latest visual

Singles

Manny Loko draws inspiration from street fighter on “Down 4 The Count”

23 year old lyricist & super producer, Manny Loko of the collective SBP$ brings "Down 4 The Count". This is a street fighter based song that's filled with heavy punchlines and witty wordplay/bar flips. If you're a fan of that core hip hop feel than this song is definitely one you will want to listen… Continue reading Manny Loko draws inspiration from street fighter on “Down 4 The Count”

Singles

Marcel P. Black prepares us for new EP with the release of “Freedom Music” featuring Victoria Cross

Baton Rouge's own Marcel P. Black is gearing up for his new project "Seven" but not before giving us a dope single to live with. It's no secret our country is in a period of turmoil as racism and hate is on full display daily. Marcel takes some production from J-Filly to discuss this very… Continue reading Marcel P. Black prepares us for new EP with the release of “Freedom Music” featuring Victoria Cross

Albums/Mixtapes

Kyle Denmead finds the sound that works for him with the “Bad Love” project

Kyle Denmead has been a fixture here at 1DF throughout the course of its 2 and half year span. The melodic sounds he created found its way into our hearts and has stayed there ever since. Last year he dropped his debut project "Therapy", which was a very honest look at his inner feelings and… Continue reading Kyle Denmead finds the sound that works for him with the “Bad Love” project

Albums/Mixtapes

camThemaker meshes sounds and emotions on “Bummy”

camThemaker and his abstract blend of sounds is ready to rear its head again with the release of his new project "Bummy". At 6 tracks long he takes us on a journey that is pretty emotional and introspective, but maintains a certain energetic aura. Cam produces the majority of the EP which helps to keep… Continue reading camThemaker meshes sounds and emotions on “Bummy”

Videos

Michael Oakley looks to “Turn Back Time” in new video

Michael Oakley appears on the site today with his new visual, which released via Huffington Post a few days back. Entitled ‘Turn Back Time’ it is a synth-fueled, tribute to the 80’s. Oakley has received hundreds of thousands of plays on YouTube and the single for this video is set to be added to rotation on British Airlines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4lt3DO2Xt4