2017 has been a great year for Izzy Strange. Coming off the heels of his most successful project to date, May’s “A Good Day 2 B The Bad Guy”, the upward trajectory for Izzy is clearly evident. The Pennsylvanian has seen praise from top publications like 2dopeboyz and others, further cementing his status as an…
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Review: Penjamin Lane channels his emotions on “Therapy: A Short EP of Old Problems”
I’m not sure how many of you can relate, but for me personally I’ve noticed the correlation between being a creative person and having certain problems. The more you start to accomplish the more you’ll find being thrown your way. It’s almost as though the universe balances talent with troubles just to keep us all…
First Day Feature: F.Y.I. discusses life in Los Angeles and much more
Los Angeles-based emcee F.Y.I. presents the HighTopBully-directed music video for “Trust Me”, the Dale Danja-produced single from his new EP F.Y.I. Invented Green. F.Y.I. first gained notoriety in 2010 as part of trio Those Chosen on their EP 5ive (Spotify), produced mainly by Grammy-Award winning super-producer, IZ Avila. In 2012 F.Y.I. collaborated with Ab-Soul on…
Video: Grainz North Ft. Bing – “Recognize”
Toronto rising hype, Grainz North, blesses us with a brand new visual to match his flawless single, “Recognize.” With the clip directed exclusively by, Screemz Filmz, we get a glimpse into the rappers everyday lifestyle, from the streets, to his on-going come up. Featuring fellow Toronto rapper, Bing, the two ride through the city spitting noteworthy bars, making way for the perfect summer street anthem…
Premier: Nate Millyunz presents his “Night on the Moon” visual
Minnesota’s own Nate Millyunz arrives at 1DF for the premier of his newest visual. On “Night on the Moon” we find the vocalist in a colorful setting with his muse, a fitting backdrop for the pop-centric feel of the record. Listen and watch as Nate questions the fear and hesitation of the young lady who…
Premiere: Canada’s Eyezic reaches to the deep south for “Cold Cuts” featuring Dolla Black
Eyezic, formerly going by IAWIA, has seen his name garner quite the buzz in 2017. Though no official project release has come, the London, Ontario native has released a slew of strong singles that span the course of the 7 months. This latest one is special for us at 1DF as we played a pivotal…
Re-Fresh Fridays: Summer Time Edition
What up to all the fresh people out there! I’d like to get to the point and make this short, and sweet! So, as you know it’s officially summer time and with the summer comes summer anthems, jams and joints. I’d like to introduce you to this Re-freshing young artist BUDDY! This young man is from…
Review: Lester Sanchez brings variety, versatility and emotion on “Mental Notes” EP
One thing that has become increasingly clear through the past few years is that R&B is in a period of transition. There is a phase currently going on that finds the genre in a position different that what was traditionally there. While the sound has generally focused on love, sex and bringing heartfelt harmony to…
Re-Fresh Fridays: Boomiverse Release Edition
Hello to all you fresh folks out there! I hope that you are ready for a nice short and sweet re-freshing flashback! So today 6/16/2017 is the release of Boomiverse from Big Boi! When I think about Big Boi, of course, I think of Outkast and the legendary music they made. Specifically Southernplayalisticadillacfunkymuzik! Upon the arrival of…
Re-Fresh Fridays: Late Night Edition
Hey there! Well I know this weekend you all wanted something a little different… Like always! This week I have some late night jams for you to help you get from Friday to Saturday. Now this isn’t exactly hip-hop but, I know you can appreciate it because it’s good music. This week I have several…
First Day Feature: 1$t Letter chats about his entry into music, striving to be the best and more
Confidence is everything when it comes to hip-hop. Though you don’t necessarily have to be the world’s biggest bragger, belief in oneself will take you very far. In face I would even argue the confidence that a rapper possesses can directly affect their career. If you aren’t assured of your talent it may cause you…
