Bry brings his first release of 2017 titled "All Those Days." Last year was a growing year for the New England product, as he continued to develop his sound and build his fan base, garnering over 50k plays in the fourth quarter alone. This time around he gives listeners a window seat into the life… Continue reading Bry is back with new record “All Those Days”
Paperboi & Ill Majestic take us inside the “War Zone” on new single
Paperboi & Ill Majestic come with a 2nd single from their upcoming album titled "War Zone". The South African MC Paperboi does his thing over Ill Majestic's grimy production. Check it out and get a preview of what to expect when "Underground Up Vol. 1" arrives. https://soundcloud.com/paperboyswank/war-zone-prod-by-ill-majestic
Stream Marc Spano’s new untitled beat tape
Marc Spano has slowly built a name for himself, producing Deniro Farrar's "Mind of A Gemini" among other work. Today the Charolette native stands on his own two with an untitled beat tape. Give it a listen below. https://soundcloud.com/marcspano/sets/untitled-beat-tape
Review: Ray Kincaid opens the doors to the “Bizarre Arcade” for a second time
Those of you who frequent 1DF may already be familiar with Ray Kincaid and his smooth forms of rap. If you aren't, last year we took the time out to review his "Artistic Depression" project which we highly recommend. That project delved into his inner-thoughts and emotions dealing with depression. For his new release "Bizarre… Continue reading Review: Ray Kincaid opens the doors to the “Bizarre Arcade” for a second time
K’Ron returns with his new single “What We Got”
On the heels of his recent buzzing release of "Done", K'Ron returns with his new single "What We Got". Best known for his viral hit "Round of Applause," the Washington/DMV area artist is set for a 2017 breakout. Produced by Hunga.
We the People: Drive-By Truckers, Solange and Tagaq Put Activism on the Agenda 2016 in Lists
While not everyone in music made wise political decisions in the face Donald J. Trump's rise, the state the world inspired plenty political perspectives from a wide variety musicians. Brujeria Pocho Aztlan This Mexican-American deathgrind band are known to be political; Trump's rise prompted their first album in 16 years, released on Mexico's Independence… Continue reading We the People: Drive-By Truckers, Solange and Tagaq Put Activism on the Agenda 2016 in Lists
Premiere: Prince Ali looks into the numbers of love on “Mathematics”
Tre Squad rep and 1DF favorite Prince Ali is back once more with a more introspective sound than what we've heard lately. He delves into relationships over mellow production from BNJMN. To bring his concept to life, Delaware's Ali uses a simple of addition and subtraction. I really think this particular artist has it what… Continue reading Premiere: Prince Ali looks into the numbers of love on “Mathematics”
Stream DaBaby’s “Baby Talk” mixtape
DaBaby, aka Baby Jesus, is a rising star from Charlotte, NC who has caught fire over the last year thanks to a tremendous amount of spins across the airwaves, including SiriusXM and traditional radio, for his infectious single, "Light Show." At just 24-years-old, DaBaby is poised to become one of the rap game's hottest young… Continue reading Stream DaBaby’s “Baby Talk” mixtape
Pretty Boy Hef delivers a “Warning” with new visual
Sam Wright Jr aka Pretty Boy Hef is starting off 2017 on a strong note. The Wisconsin-bred artist began the year with the release of a Malika Mshairi-assisted tune called "Warning" and then followed up with a solo record entitled 'Chains'. Hef keeps the new content rolling in as we now get a set of… Continue reading Pretty Boy Hef delivers a “Warning” with new visual
SoulGroupUniverse unloads a visual for their “No Hook” freestyle
SoulGroupUniverse drop their own rendition of Dave East, G Herbo, and Don Q's "No Hook" record. The Queens-bred group, which consists of four main members, accompany the freestyle with the official music video. Check it out below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp-j8VzFEuY
