One of my favorite things about Hip-Hop is the fact that it comes in so many different forms. Inspiration varies in the MC’s and this all can be shifted by location, family situations, who the artist listened to growing up and so many other things. A rapper may very likely have a similar sound as…
Category: Features
Review: V-Lo The Maestro delivers music to cruise to on “College Grad Turnt Rapper 2.0”
When a person thinks of a college graduate the thoughts will be the same for the most part. Some educated individual, anxious to get out into the workforce of their choice. They may even be thought of as a person who has largely lived their life on the straight, narrow path, listening and abiding by…
1stDayFresh Feature: Sean Elliot
Baton Rouge, Louisiana artist/producer Sean Elliot recently presented the music video for “Big Boy”, his single featuring fellow Mississippi rapper and Big K.R.I.T. collaborator Big Sant. Produced by Joe On The Track, the track will appear on Sean’s forthcoming album Brown Liquor & 808s which will also feature Adam Dollar$, DQ Rodgers and Iraouree. Sean released his Preface EP…
Review: IRAI Ouree showcases his distinctive style on “JUST BEECAUSE” mixtape
IRAI Ouree is a name that we here at 1DF have supported for a good bit of time now. The Baton Rouge native caught our ear with his blend of styles that range the spectrum of R&B and Rap. His ever-changing approach in which shifts from song to song is something that not everyone can…
Oakland’s Own @DAGHE Has Worked With G-Eazy, Nef the Pharaoh, Yung Pinch, Kehlani, & More; Now Prepares His Album For 2019
Coming from the inner-city of Oakland, CA, DJ and Producer DAGHE started his musical journey long before he ever touched a stage. His background was in art and design where he collaborated with local Bay Area music artists. His affinity for learning about music eventually lead to him becoming an unconventional DJ; traveling the world,…
Premiere: CLEW & D. Horton form the “’92 Dream Team” on new single from upcoming joint EP
It’s the birthday of a blog favorite with CLEW celebrating another year on this earth. As someone with bars what better way to celebrate than some new music? That being said we are happy to help premiere the lead single from CLEW’s upcoming collaborative effort with another favorite in D. Horton. Together they form the…
Review: John Teller harnesses self strength on “Recognize The Power” EP
There is something special about a person who knows themselves to the core. This may seem like a given trait for everyone walking this earth but that simply just is not the case. Often times, particularly in a day and age of the internet era, people can look at those they admire and emulate what…
The High Plains Drifters reveal a vivid music video for their debut single “Virginia”
The High Plain Drifters, a genre-bending band with influences ranging from classic rock to country, have released the new music video for their catchy debut single titled “Virginia.” In the video, actor Victor Verhaeghe (from Boardwalk Empire and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) plays a NYC preacher that’s desperately prancing through the city streets in search…
First Day Feature: Chris Tha Menace breaks down his musical process, talks upbringing and more
Coming from Columbus, Georgia by way of Lake Providence, Louisiana is upcoming MC Chris Tha Menace. Carrying a sound deeply rooted in both the joy and pain a rough upbringing can provide, the bubbling talent has been catching more and more ears with each release added to his catalog. Below we take the time out…
First Day Feature: Pink Palaces discuss their new LP “Palace in the Sky” and more
Though it may not seem like it as much now as it may have in the past, Mississippi is STILL the birthplace of America’s music as we know it. Nearly every style of music is done well by someone in Mississippi. Furthermore plenty of widespread trends throughout the history of music can be traced right…
Premiere: @macccdev is ready to bounce back with new “Rebound” visual
Its been quite some time since we have gotten new music from Dev Maccc with him taking some time out to regroup after aligning with OurGlass Media Group. The lengthy hiatus is now over as we receive the first new original track from Dev in over a year. To say he comes back with a…
1st Day Fresh Feature: Vocab Slick
Releasing his debut solo album Lyrically Conscious in 2003 following several stints in jail, Bay Area, California rapper and Distant Relatives member Vocab Slick formed the group Distant Relatives with his childhood friend Emotionall and rapper Maynee (stream “Celebrate” featuring The Grouch and Eligh). Emotionall was subsequently deported to Mexico, and Maynee passed away in…
