Things are bright in Charlotte, NC as fresh-faced songwriter and lyricist DaBaby (a.k.a. Baby Jesus) sets off a national radio campaign for the energetic single "Light Show" produced by Sean Da Firzt. With a resonating co-sign from Southern superstar Lil Boosie recently, DaBaby is well on the way to his crowning glory in music. Watch… Continue reading DaBaby drops video for “Light Show”
Author: Willie Beamon
I ghost wrote Puff Daddy's All About the Benjamins verse.
Bravo Lanez travels “2200 Miles” on latest record
From California by way of Alabama is Bravo Lanez. Today he debuts on #1DF with "2200 Miles". This single chronicles the journey he took to the west coast and the motives behind it. A fine track lyrically, listen below. https://soundcloud.com/bravolanez/2200miles
Brenton presents the 4th edition of his #9TeaseTuesdays compilation
For 40 weeks Brenton has not let up at all, wrecking classic instrumental after classic instrumental. The barrage of rhymes is commemorated today in the latest installment of his #9TeaseTuesdays compilations. If you missed any over the past 10 weeks they are all in one easy-to-find package now. Listen below. https://soundcloud.com/yobrenton/sets/brenton-9teasetuesdays-vol-4
Rich Icy comes with 15-track “Hello World” project
Rich Icy (Formally Rich Frvr) of Int'l Campaign releases his first full length project "Hello World". Implementing his versatility not only by producing a majority of the album himself but by delivering a range of different sound within the 15-track compilation. Calling in on a bit of production help from IC's own Money Montage & Chris… Continue reading Rich Icy comes with 15-track “Hello World” project
Jiggz releases new single “Pop”
Jiggz is back from a brief hiatus with another heater for the streets. On "Pop", the Boston emcee lets us know where he's been and what he's been up to. At the same time he manages to provide advice for anyone on the come up. "Pop" releases with news of new videos and a new PoppaVeli EP… Continue reading Jiggz releases new single “Pop”
CNNDZ enjoys the warm weather in “You Got Me Fucked” visual
Confusion begets bad things, things that CNNDZ wants to avoid on "You Got Me Fucked". The single received 13,000 soundcloud plays prior to the visual's release so it's safe to say the Floridian is making an impact with this one. The video is directed by @CharlesWhealte. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEcn4ZsJ7Os&authuser=0
Premier: Gwala DeNiro turns tragedy into art on “2Pac, Biggie, Bankroll”
Gwala DeNiro has been noticably quiet as of late, with his epic remix of Kodak Black's Skrrt Skrrt being the only recent drop. The Columbus, MS native stated in a passionate Facebook post that the timing just hasn't quite felt right to drop music, but recent circumstances have changed that. Fueled by a sense of lacking support due… Continue reading Premier: Gwala DeNiro turns tragedy into art on “2Pac, Biggie, Bankroll”
Varus Bell has “Trust Issues” on new single with Nevi Brandan
Varus Bell was a recent feature here at 1DF and returns now with his latest single "Trust Issues". The single is as personal as the title would indicate and features a strong hook from Nevi Brandan. Varus fills the record with lyrics focusing on failed relationships, insecurities and the other things that can cause a… Continue reading Varus Bell has “Trust Issues” on new single with Nevi Brandan
Review: Ray Kincaid walks the line of creativity and emotion on “Artistic Depression”
Depression is real people. Let's start with that, because in hip-hop and many other forms of life the condition of depression is an issue that is dismissed without proper attention far too often. To the reported 9% of the American population dealing with depression and its adverse affects that is unfair. It's important for people… Continue reading Review: Ray Kincaid walks the line of creativity and emotion on “Artistic Depression”
D. Horton comes with Allen Iverson-inspired offering “For Love”
D. Horton is preparing for his new project and performance at A3C in the coming weeks, but still found the time to give all of us fans new music. This one dropped Sunday morning and fits the easy going vibe of the day with an aura of Tupac coming from KTGotBeats, who uses his posthumous hit "Do For… Continue reading D. Horton comes with Allen Iverson-inspired offering “For Love”
