Putting Indie Music 1st
Something new coming from Columbus, MS is Gwala Deniro's debut mixtape First Day On (great minds think alike). The rapper introduces his sound, precise and street, that works well for him. Largely produced by TFG's Staccs FDO's features include buzzing Mississippi artists such as Tito Lopez, Hollywood Luck, and others. As a quick look inside… Continue reading Gwala Dinero – First Day On (Mixtape)
Boston upstart Latrell James brings his new project Twelve to share with FDF. Chronicling his life from ages 12-14 the album shows the journey from adolosence to becoming a man. What comes of that journey, at least on this project, is a wisdom in his lyricism that is beyond measure. Sometimes it can take a… Continue reading Latrell James – Twelve (Album Stream)
http://soundcloud.com/tayyibalimusic/sets/tayyib-ali-ali Tayyib Ali is here to bring Philly's long-thriving scene to the next level with his new project ALI. Even with a hefty 16 track listing the MC finds fit to handle the majority of the workload by his lonesome with Dave Patten being the exception. Stream above.
Don Trip debuts his LP Godspeed at long last. The memphis rhyme layer has made a name for himself with heartfelt records such as Letter to My Son and punchline filled bars throughout the years. Features on the album include his stepbrother Starlito, Dee-1 and more. Stream after the link.
Lil Reese has been quiet since 2013's Supa Savage mixtape but today that changes with the release of the sequel. The tape features Young Thug, Lil Durk (of course), Chief Keef and others. http://www.audiomack.com/album/mixtape-republic/supa-savage-2
http://soundcloud.com/prez-p/sets/the-preztige-1 With a defined yet sometimes mysterious sound Prez P has been making a name for himself in the Miami rap scene. Today he continues to exhibit his sound with the new EP The Preztige. The 8 track affair is produced by The Pyrvmids and gets features from Rell Burgundy, Ransooo Rockchild and others.
XXL Freshman Vince Staples has been in possession of one of the most sought after debuts of the year and now we can get a listen to it. NPR gives the stream of the double disk album as another edition of their first listen sets. If unfamiliar with Vince he has a way of making his… Continue reading Vince Staples’ Debut “Summertime ’06” Now Available for Stream Ahead Of Its Release
About 8 days ahead of its June 30th release Miguel's junior LP is now available for stream in its entirety. Quite a bit of WILDHEART has been heard with him releasing 3 new tracks last week and today the complete puzzle can be put together. “This album is Los Angeles, it’s attitude, it’s aggression, it’s sex, it’s… Continue reading Miguel’s WILDHEART Available For Stream One Week Early
Audible Doctor keeps the knock on this third installment of his Seasons EP set. He gathers a healthy line up of lyricists to grace gritty production throughtout the 4-track project. Features include great appearances from Davenport Grimes, Hus Kingpin, Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Tragedy Khadafi & others. Give The Spring Tape a quick look below but be sure to… Continue reading The Audible Doctor – The Spring Tape (EP)
Jam has made our pages before with the release of How To Smile and now he returns. Hailing from Cameroon Jam goes against a nation dominated largely by other genres. Following his heart though he continues to emerge in their hip hop scene and looks to continue the pace with his debut EP The Indigo Diary On… Continue reading Jam – The Indigo Diary On How To Smile (EP)
