#FirstListen: Yung Lurks – “Way Back Then” (Visual)
Sometimes nostalgia gets the best of us, and Philadelphia upstart Yung Lurks speaks to that with the new video for...
#FirstListen: KeeZY (@KeeZY_VOHH) – “Still Got It” & “I Miss You” (Singles)
Los Angeles based artist KeeZY just dropped two new singles. "Still Got It" and "I Miss You" were both inspired by the kinetic and...
#FirstListen: Noah Powa – “Hooked” (Visual)
Noah Powa drops not only the audio, but a relatable visual to his new single "Hooked." The visual is a story of...
#FirstListen: DayOneNotDayTwo – “Thank You Frontline” (Single)
"A song is a much needed tribute to all the brave men and women who have been & continue to...
#FirstListen: 2C (@iam2c) ft. Stuey Rock – “Temperature” (Visual)
Back in July, 2C delivered a new album titled "No Easy Road." Looking to continue promoting the LP, the Atlanta-native...
#FirstListen: Chubb Kobain – “Hellrazor”
Making his debut on the HHIR circuit is the NJ-bred rockstar named Chubb Kobain. Get in tune to the boy...
#FirstListen: GetRightSour & NC Choppa – “To The Moon (Dir. Arod2up)” (Visual)
As they rap atop the trap drill record, the pair go bar for bar creating a vibe you can’t deny. The record comes from their EP Locked In Part 1 and goes up wherever you are. Listen Now!
#FirstListen: Timothy Welbeck (@timothywelbeck) – “We’ve Come This Far” (Visual)
America has seen a tumultuous past few years, as the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others have opened the eyes of people across the nation to the oppression, inequalities, and dangers that have always plagued Black Americans. “But when we didn’t have much, we had us. When we had us, we had enough,” he raps, a testament to the faith that he has found in community and the bond he shares with those that came before him.
#FirstListen: Rod Rhaspy (@RodRhaspy) – “See You Soon” (Visual)
Having grown up on the children’s show, Rod Rhaspy wanted to portray a more nitty-gritty take of it.The result is a hilarious bud-induced puppet skit that perfectly embodies the care-free vibes of the song. The single is truly a testament to taking yourself less seriously and enjoying the simple blessings in life that are often taken for granted.
#FirstListen: DAMNJET (@damnnnnnjet) – Item 9 (Stream)
The first song on the album, "Hook and Reel,” pays homage to the bongos and steel drums of reggae while tracks like “Be Like This” feature a light orchestral line layered beneath a fast-paced beat. Cuts like “That’s It” and “Oh Wait” utilize the synth sounds of futuristic 80’s pop to accompany DAMNJET’s flow. He takes us home with the rich trumpet lines of “Long Path,” the final track on the album. Item 9 is a journey from start to finish, filled with music that speaks directly to the soul.
