DMV artists Dugee F. Buller and Jesusgang Ali take an animated approach to their "Ain't A Thing" video, touting it as an "abstract art film". The artistic visual depicts a sepration between artists and the love they have for their craft. Jesusgang Ali also getws credit for directing the piece. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0zcPJk4lDo
Author: Willie Beamon
I ghost wrote Puff Daddy's All About the Benjamins verse.
It’s “Drill Season” for DB Tha Rasta & G Herbo
St. Paul, MN lyricist DB Tha Rasta and Chicago's G Herbo aka Lil Herb blast the haters on "Drill Season", produced by Kash. This will appear on DB Tha Rasta's upcoming project, slated for release in November. https://soundcloud.com/dbtharasta/drill-season
Interview: D. Horton looks to take the next step in his career after “The Sessions 2”
One thing we hold dear to our hearts here at 1DF is watching the growth and rise of the artists we choose to highlight. As we continue to progress as a media outlet, we love to see those who are "family" with the website do the same. One person who has done that is D.Horton,… Continue reading Interview: D. Horton looks to take the next step in his career after “The Sessions 2”
Boston’s 6ixlanye runs the “Play” on his latest
6ixlayne is back after his debut project "Clean Up In Aisle 6". The riser from Boston is making "Plays" on this new one. Jrockwel blesses the beat with a chill vibe and snare-heavy production for 6ixlayne to spew some of his raspy bars. Listen below and check for more in the future from 6ix. https://soundcloud.com/6ixlayne/play-prod-by-jrockwel
Blizz and Sizzla start up “Party Time” in Kingston, Jamaica
While Dancehall has never really gone anywhere, I think it's safe to say it has gotten a lot of extra attention this year. This is mainly in part to the sounds coming from Toronto and Blizz is adding to that with this new cut. Titled "Party Time" it features one of Reggae/Dancehall's legends in Sizzla as… Continue reading Blizz and Sizzla start up “Party Time” in Kingston, Jamaica
JU$TIN gets prepared for impact on “Crash Test Dummy”
JU$TIN is back at 1DF with a song that is ready for the parties to come throughout the rest of the year. For "Crash Test Dummy", the NY/LA hybrid gets some west coast-inspired production from @DrPotterBeatz which provides a nice vibe. Listen below. https://soundcloud.com/j-martin665/crash-test-dummy-prod-by-drpotterbeatz
SmooVth rekindles the feeling of early Jay-Z on “SS96J” album
SmooVth has long been a fixture here for his sharp flows and a style true to that of rap's history. Today he is ready to showcase that style again with the release of "SS96J", an acronym for Smoothest Since 96 Jay. “When Jay-Z came in the game with his first album, he was the ‘voice… Continue reading SmooVth rekindles the feeling of early Jay-Z on “SS96J” album
New Jersey’s Dolla$ignDunn takes us to the “Player’s Club”
Player's Club isnt just that place that Diamond used to dance at back in the gap. It's also the place Dolla$ignDunn of New Jersey invites you to in his latest single. The track features hypnotic production perfect for the raspy voice and smooth flows of Dunn. Listen now. https://soundcloud.com/dollasigndunn/playersclub
DJ Paul continues lead up to new LP with “Made Me Start”
DJ Paul KOM is bringing out Part One of his long-awaited Year of the Six album on October 28, and today he unveils the single "Made Me Start (Dope Nicka)". This volume will feature appearances from Yelawolf, Jon Connor, Project Pat, Juicy J and the late, great Lord Infamous. Pre-order #YOTS pt. 1 here. https://soundcloud.com/djpaulkom/made-me-start
Meer looks at life like a “Ferris Wheel” ahead of new EP
With a new EP slated for October 10th, Meer of Queens NY gears up for the new project with "Ferris Wheel". The 16 year-old uses production from Luke White to compare life's crazy pattern to that of a ferris wheel. Listen now. https://soundcloud.com/whomeer/ferris-wheel-prod-by-luke-white
