New Music: Reason – “Same Ol Sh*t” [LISTEN]

When Reason’s on the mic, there’s no reason not to listen. A gritty MC with mind-bending metaphors and tremendous bars, the TDE representative dropped an outstanding project with last year’s ‘There You Have It’ and now has hit the streets with a new single, “Same Ol Sh*t.”

Over jazzy and twinkling piano keys courtesy of producers S1, Lonestarr, and Kelvin Wooten, with the Carson City wordsmith venting his frustrations with the fakery, and the false in the music industry.

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New Music: Tinashe – “Touch & Go” Feat. 6lack [LISTEN]

An underrated R&B songstress boasting a distinctly West Coast flavor, Tinashe is back with new music and today has dropped off “Touch & Go,” a 6lack-assisted bedroom banger that finds Tina in her element to the fullest. 

With her forthcoming project ‘Songs For You’ readying for release, this soulful and resounding effort packed with some infectious humming on the chorus slaps in a big-time fashion.

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J Stone Shows His Principles On New Project ‘The Definition Of Loyalty’ [STREAM]

The impact of the iconic Nipsey Hussle’s profound legacy will never diminish, and J. Stone of All Money In Records is making sure of that.

Representing South Central, Stone has been putting in work in the game for a minute now and it’s about time that he’s getting his shine with his latest project, ‘The Definition Of Loyalty’.

Alongside a bevy of stellar features from the late, great Nipsey Hussle, The Game, YG, Curren$y, Dom Kennedy, Bino Rideaux, Wale, Garren, Jeremih, Snoop Dogg, Mozzy, Casanova, and more.

This 21-track opus is dedicated to his day one in an effort that Neighborhood Nip is surely proud of from the heavens.

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New Music: Berner – “3 Deep” Feat. Mozzy [LISTEN]

Prolific Bay Area magnate and MC Berner’s hustle game never fails to be on 100, and with the top-notch entrepreneur soon set to drop his fourth album of the year he’s linked-up with Sacramento heavyweight Mozzy for his latest single “3 Deep.”

With producer Khalil packing a menacing atmosphere above Bay Area bass, both MC’s reflect on the come-up in their criminal pasts with Mozzy sharing a harrowing tale of his escape from the Feds.

Stay tuned for ‘La Plaza,’ coming soon.

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TeeFlii & Dom Kennedy Reconnect On ‘TeeFlii EP’ [STREAM]

A seasoned duo who’s achieved considerable success both as solo artists and as a team, South Central stalwart Teeflii and Leimert Park hero Dom Kennedy have reunited to deliver ‘TeeFlii’.

A perfect satisfaction to the appetite of any fans of some West Coast vibes. The project is a concise 5-song EP, Dom drops off steady features on four of the project’s tracks.

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NYCE PICK: RoseGrown – “True To This” Feat. RobTwo & Kalan.FrFr [LISTEN]

Though known to many as one of the premier Hip-Hop blogs the West Coast has to offer, Rosecrans Ave. is expanding their scope to dropping some authentic heat for the city with the release of “True To This.”

the latest single off their upcoming album ‘A Ride Down Rosecrans’ features RobTwo and Kalan.FrFr. With some shining melodies over the subtle pianos of the West Coast production, check out this potent sun-splashed jam.

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New Music: Frank Ocean – “In My Room” [LISTEN]

An artist that in 10 years from now we’ll be talking about with even more reverence than we already are, post-R&B visionary Frank Ocean has blessed us with new music and has thankfully satisfied our appetite with even more.. And now, he’s returned with a new single, “In My Room.”

Over staccato but soulful synths, the Long Beach native warmly croons about a prospective lover in this impressive offering.

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New Music: Kid Ink – “Rich” [LISTEN]

A party-starting stalwart always armed with the goods to start off a club-ready soundtrack, LA native Kid Ink has dropped off a stream of new music in the past months and now has returned with his latest single, “Rich.”

Adopting a Southern flow over the eerie keys of the mosh pit-ready production, the BatGang honcho drops bars concerning the abundance of Benjamins at his disposal in his latest release.

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New Music: Alicia Keys – “Show Me Love (Remix)” Feat. Miguel & 21 Savage [LISTEN]

Alicia Keys’ stunning vocals and one-of-a-kind presence are iconic to say the very least, and that’s why it’s a big deal that one of R&B’s all-time best songstresses is back with more new music.

To start your week off on a soulful note, today finds the NY native unveiling the remix too her tender Miguel-accompanied jam “Show Me Love,” adding 21 Savage to the mix.

Indulging in some autotune Savage adds some romantic bars in this remix, supplied with a fresh set of 808s and soulful synths to add to the guitar-laden landscape. This one’s a gem.

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New Video: Kamaiyah – “Back To Basics” [WATCH]

Representing Oakland to the fullest, Kamaiyah has been putting out a stream of G-Funk influenced fire for a whole minute and today, she might have just dropped her best banger yet, “Back To Basics.”

With producer Linkup expertly flipping Warren G’s legendary “Regulate” into an 808-laced soundscape for the digital age, the rising femcee shows her lyrical prowess while cooling in the studio with some big-time drip in the corresponding visual. 

In the words of the late legend John Witherspoon, this West Coast offering slaps harder than your mama.

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New Video: Young Thug – “Hot (Remix)” Feat. Gunna & Travis Scott [WATCH]

Young Thug’s status as an iconic presence and global superstar can not be debated or underestimated, and after dropping a slapping remix to his trunk-rattling hit “Hot,” has now dropped off the track’s corresponding visuals.

Directed by Christian Sutton, Thugger’s latest clip finds the ATLien with a hose in hand saving Gunna from a house enveloped in flames, with new addition Travi$ Scott leading a marching band in what serves as a perfect companion to the song’s triumphant horns.

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New Video: Earl Sweatshirt – “EAST” [WATCH]

An Odd Future icon who’s popularity and massive following has yet to cease, the Los Angeles cult icon Earl Sweatshirt dropped off his first new music since his 2018 in the form of a dense and intricate 7-track EP, ‘Feet Of Clay’.

Now, Earl has returned with the visuals for “EAST,” one of the project’s early favorites as we find Earl kicking back some cold ones by the riverside, and in the woods on a sun-splashed day in this low-fi clip.

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Brooklyn’s Sleepy Hallow Drops Debut Project [STREAM]

Brooklyn’s fervent drill scene has been on the rise for a minute, and with his gritty bars and nimble melodies East Flatbush native Sleepy Hallow might just be the next from his borough to rise to national stardom.

A close ally of fellow Drill star Sheff G, the 19-year old has now unleashed his debut mixtape ‘DON’T SLEEP,’ with features from Sheff and ABG Neal. 

A 14-track effort that finds Sleepy expanding his neighborhood’s sound in multiple avenues, the charismatic riser is well on the way to his ascent to the top.

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