Putting Indie Music 1st
Kendrick Lamar is one of my favorite rappers of the modern era. I have been rocking with him since the Section.80 days and continue to be impressed with his output of content. Last week he set the social media world ablaze with the fourth installment of his The Heart Freestyle Series, The Heart Part IV.… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar Drops Surprise Video for New Single “Humble”
Drake is a legend and it's time to respect and approach him as such. Even If we're going off of even the most google-accessible facts, the kid from Toronto has remained a fixture in the upper-echelon of rap since his 2009 breakout hit "Best I Ever Had". Whether you like him or not you have… Continue reading Review: Drake Shows Versatility and Awareness of His Status on “More Life”
JMAR GRAE has done a great job of storytelling and taking you on a very emotional journey through his music.He doesn’t just rap, or sing he creates a whole vibe...a feeling that allows you to just let your mind wander and gets you all in your feelings. His new project CNDi is an amazing audio… Continue reading First Day Feature: Jmar Grae making MAJOR vibes with his new project “CNDi”
Way back when Hip-Hop was getting it's humble starts in the streets of New York City things were much different than what we are accustomed to now. Today the MC stands in the forefront, becoming the rock star type figure we all look to first. Back then you had the DJ and the BBoy controlling… Continue reading Fresh Spotlight: Dus10 MZK Talks BBoy, Film & Photography in Part One of his “Fresh Spotlight” Interview
Hip-Hop is everywhere and lives in the corners of the country you may not always think of. Young Seda acts as a strong representation of that, bringing his style from Delaware to the masses. Track by track he has established himself as one of the standouts in his region, even receiving coverage from nationally known… Continue reading First Day Feature: Young Seda talks life in Delaware, influences and more
California, a land filled with sunny weather, actors, movie studios and of course - big dreams. Michigan-bred MC Landoh is one person ready to act on his desires for rap glory. With "Cali' Dreaming" he illustrates the vision of success as he would have it; all of the worldly possessions and women one can desire.… Continue reading Premiere: Landoh’s lucidness is on full display with “Cali’ Dreaming” featuring Shy Grey
The knowledge of English and the way words work is obviously a key component to being a great MC. Although times have shifted and melodies do hold clout musically, there still has to be a strong lyrical presence and structural composition to even be considered one of the best. That being said, it would make… Continue reading First Day Feature: MC Bravado previews the “Hip-Hop*” LP
We at 1DF are happy to announce our partnership with Marc Hughes Music on a new concert series! Titled, "The Sound", the showcases will display some of the greatest indie acts throughout the great state of Mississippi. What makes things even greater is that shows will not be limited to ANY genres, we simply want… Continue reading 1stDayFresh and Marc Hughes Music combine forces for “The Sound MS” showcase
After wowing on her initial release "#CoppinCea", Vitamin Cea comes back with another single for your listening pleasure. The former showcased a more freeflowing style, while "Vibe Therapy" takes us on a different trip. This go around she brings a more direct and positive focus from the onset. The single finds Vitamin Cea dropping bars… Continue reading Premiere: Vitamin Cea takes us on a journey with “Vibe Therapy”
After a successful kick-off last weekend, Dolla Black returns with week 2 of his "Black Fridays" releases. Dolla came out the gate previously with "Almost Time", a more heartfelt record that showcased his desire for success. He flips the script this go around for sure to bring a completely different energy to the listeners. For… Continue reading Dolla Black comes aggresively on “Guess Who’s Back?” for week 2 of “Black Fridays”
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