Putting Indie Music 1st
Its one of the oldest sayings in the proverbial book that if you love something you have to let it go. The thought is that if you take a step back from what you're so deeply in love with both you and it can grow, then return stronger than ever. This of course is only… Continue reading Review: Dolla Black balances the line of success and lingering ambition on “Still Black”
Scotty Music releases his new album "The Kitchen". Scotty Music is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He was born and raised in Joliet IL, a town 45 miles away from Chicago. Violence and gang activity were prevalent in the city but Scotty’s parents kept him in the church where he began playing the… Continue reading Scotty Music invites us into “The Kitchen” on new EP
Queens rapper Otis Clapp formally introduces the world to his alter ego, Quentin Ballantino, with the release of his new EP, Quentin. Entirely produced by Ricky Vaughn, Quentin serves as the follow-up to Clapp's 2017 Helen Keller project. A mashup of revered movie director, Quentin Tarantino, and Clapp's favorite beer, Ballantine, Quentin Ballantino represents a… Continue reading Otis Clapp brings life to his alter ego on “Quentin” EP
Big Zay Mack has long held a presence in our hearts at 1DF with his affinity for unapologetically southern tunes. The Columbus, Mississippi native stands true to his influences in his sound and it has always worked well for him. Over the course of the years we've seen him grind to build up his fanbase… Continue reading Big Zay Mack stakes his claim as “King Of Trunk Muzik” with LP release
If I can be honest for a second, there are very few artists I've come across that had me awaiting their project release quite as much as SIKA. The Jackson native originally made her mark as a member of Calico Panache, of 106 & Park fame, before starting her solo career with 2017's "SIGNS". Today… Continue reading SIKA caters to your musical appetite with the release of debut EP “The Meal Plan”
Baltimore county recording artist formerly known as Jay Verze releases a brand new 6 track album under new alias, Verze. This album serves as his debut project under the new name. The album is currently being lead by single “What I Want”, produced by Lexi Banks which music video was released on August 24th, 2018,… Continue reading Verze releases new self-titled album
Jab Julien was blessed with a prolific and powerful gift that is uniquely his own. The lyricist-vocalist-songwriter from Newark, NJ uses his pen to finesse lyrics that are uplifting, transparent and stretch across multiple generations. Relocating to Atlanta in 2017, the rising MC flows with artistic precision over 808 beats on his latest release, the… Continue reading Jab Julien flows with artistic precision over 808 beats on his latest release, the conceptual EP ‘8oss UP’
Emily Morrone is authentic. Her new EP “My Way,” out TODAY, is the perfect example of her own personal evolution in music. “My Way,” a 7-track EP, puts on display an extensive amount of growth since April alone; her last EP, “Blooming,” was released just 4 months ago. But “My Way” showcases a new passion… Continue reading Emily Morrone drops her 7-track EP “My Way”
Columbus, GA artists Samroc & TJ Freeq team up with DJ Cannon Banyon for their new mixtape titled MudHoles & Weirdos. The 14-track country rap project includes production from DrumDummie and DJ Cannon Banyon. Stream or download below via LiveMixtapes. STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Samroc & TJ Freeq - MudHoles & Weirdos [Mixtape]
The always energetic Jo'De Boy is back again with a brand new project for your enjoyment. After impressing on both his album "8: New Beginnings" and joint mixtape with UNKNWN "Love Chapters", he returns with "Keep The Faith" volume 1. On the set Jo'De throws it back to the older mixtape style, taking a plethora… Continue reading Jo’De Boy releases his third project of 2018 with “Keep The Faith: Volume 1”
