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A Season Of Sonics From Demetrius

If – like me – you haven’t yet visited Frederick, Maryland…I think it is safe to assume that this is what hip-hop from there is supposed to sound like. For the past five years, Demetrius has been a vital part of the hip-hop community in his hometown, while being an example of a true artist…

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Lil Tony – “I Was Blinded” [Music Video]

Lil Tony is walking on a different path and with a different message. Born Tekai Elijah Key, the rapper from Atlanta has aimed to lead a positive lifestyle after seeking God and receiving spiritual revelation while facing two recent incarcerations. In numerous interviews, Tony has detailed how his mentality has shifted, to explain the change…

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HIP-HOP HIT LIST [2ND QUARTER]

A playlist of 20 tracks that cut through for me over the past three months. Scroll through and see if there’s anything you missed or may want to add to your own music library. #1 448 Rasta – “BIG PIMPIN” #2 SHADED ZU & Kounthewon – “payback is a dawg” #3 Caleb Gordon – “No…

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ANYCIA – “BREAK” (PROD. TONY SHHNOW)

Atlanta’s underground princess has a renewed drive. Anycia, one of the most true-to-herself artists out has carved a lane for female rappers who affirm themselves lyrically with nonchalant deliveries. In 2023, she gifted fans with an EP, EXTRA, then followed up a year later with her debut album, PRINCESS POP THAT. Her persistence has put…

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CMRNPRKR – “GOT IT ALL” [FREESTYLE]

Ahead of his sophomore output, CMRNPRKR goes coast to coast to restore the feeling.  CMRNPRKR has a new album on the way, and in familiar fashion has found another notable instrumental to freestyle over, to keep fans fed until the main course arrives. Last time around, Cam made a statement on the Ovrkast-produced “Red Button”…

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448 RASTA’S TRIUMPHANT RETURN

How a commonwealth emcee made a home on southern-styled production. 448 Rasta is back and better than ever. The co-voice of modern Virginian trap music (alongside Norfolkian, Young Crazy) has unveiled his sixth project, packaged as a mixtape that packs a punch for whoever presses play. Leading up the release of THEY LOST, 448 Rasta…

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HIP-HOP HIT LIST [1ST QUARTER]

A 20-piece playlist of tracks that cut through for me over the past three months. Scroll through and see if there’s anything you missed or may want to add to your own music library.  #1 448 Rasta – “I BE ON IT (FREESTYLE)” #2 Lil Baby – “Dumb, Dumb, & Dumber” (ft. Young Thug &…

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Kiree 3600 – “Drowning” [Music Video]

Kiree 3600 has been experiencing some adversity, and it can be felt all across his newest 9-track offering, Frozen Heart, which came this March. The emcee treats the booth like a psychiatric session and “Drowning”, which arrives at the halfway point, finds Kiree in the pit of the pressure. Adversity can often lead to isolation,…

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Jorjiana Tastefully Affirms Herself On “Wok Sauce”

So…14k views in 4 hours. 97k views in 2 days. It’s safe to say Jorjiana is one of the underground’s hottest right now. Like a best kept secret because of how little music she has out – which speaks to her impact. Her breakout single and music video, “Turn You Up” featuring fellow newcomer 1900Rugrat…

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THE CATCH UP: DEMETRIUS

Back in 2023, we conducted an interview with Frederick, MD emcee Demetrius about his single “Ridaz”, his background, and his views on the musical landscape in his hometown. In this conversation we catch up with the recently married father of one who has, in our opinion, reached his goals from before. Today, Demetrius has a…

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