#FirstListen: KINGMOSTWANTED (@kiingmostwanted) – F#ck Yo Samples (Stream)
The project stems from the hardships faced when sampling music even though it’s the basis of many hip-hop productions. KINGMOSTWANTED brings nostalgia with old school beats yet keeps things new with his relatable bars.
#FirstListen: Juliana Hale (@thejulianahale) ft. Wande – “Dollhouse” (Single)
Juliana Hale’s signature tone can be heard atop the driving bass line and modern production. She is accompanied by Wande who showcases her rhythmic flow. The combination of Hale and Wande creates an infectious record that will be stuck in the listener’s head after just one listen.
#FirstListen: Kissie Lee (@KissieLee) ft. ft. Five Venoms (@DJFiveVenoms) – Kiss N’ Tell...
If you’re planning on getting cuffed for the winter, you might want to think again. Kissie Lee and DJ Five Venoms, from Atlanta and Miami respectively, are bringing the warm weather with them when they drop Kiss N’ Tell Vol 1 this upcoming Black Friday. Featuring upbeat tracks with Kissie Lee’s sweet vocals and DJ Five Venoms’ consistently solid beats, this album is perfect to blast on full volume while getting ready for the function. Each song flows nicely into one another, though they still differ in vibes, ranging from party anthems to freestyles to slow acoustic originals.
#FirstListen: Star2 (@Star2Official) ft. Lil Poppa – “Real Life” (Visual)
The urban rhythmic elements of the song are presented in an overlay of classical piano and a rush of strings that bring sorrow, angst, and despair. The haunting ballad is accomplished by an A-flat major chord progression with a B-major melody across it along with rich layers from drums, bass, and a trap drum beat. The despair is highlighted by distorted 808’s and trap drums – creating the feeling of desperation and deprivation along the backdrop of violence in the refugee camp as well as the urban hood.
#FirstListen: Siincere (@IamSiincere) – “Pirates” (Single)
Backed by a boomin' 808 and a glorious melody, Pirates has all of the ingredients of a hit song that will have everyone from the club to the streets singing along. The track is full of energy, confident, and very, very dope. Pirates might be Siincere's debut song, but he comes off as a musical veteran who can definitely hold his own. Get used to his name; Siincere. He's going to be around for a very long time.
#FirstListen: Yung Gho$t – “Can I Vent (prod. by Wave Lord)” (Visual)
As he rhymes over an up-tempo beat, Yung Gho$t talks about how when you’re doing good everyone is around, but as things get tough the same love isn’t there. As the video unfolds, Yung Gho$t is seen in the studio letting it all out giving listeners pain music that anyone can relate to.
#FirstListen: Buck773 (@Buck_773) – “Too Selfish” (Visual)
The release of “Too Selfish” follows “IDK” released in November and inciting a buzz for the eastside Chicago rapper. Despite being born and raised in one of Chicago’s most unforgiving neighborhoods, Buck 773 has managed to break through. A young and resilient artist pursuing his passion, Buck has received co-signs from Chicago veterans the likes of G Herbo, DJ L + more. This is just the beginning for the Chicago newcomer.
#FirstListen: Kir (@tharealkir) – No Sweat (Visual)
The video delivers on that, bringing the vision of a stress-free relationship to life. Painted with imagery of a luxury car stationed in the desert, Kir makes promises about the life that he can provide to his lady. With cuffing season upon us, the song and video combo is perfect for folks that just want to vibe out to music they can feel.
#FirstListen: Southside Jones (@SouthJonesSSM) – “Numbers On The Board” (Visual)
In his effort to represent them, he made a hype track that motivates and uplifts. The vision carries over to the music video, which is all about money, liquor, and women. “They wasn’t comin’ to the shows, now they showin’ up. Had a baby bag, now it’s grown up,” he raps with a smile on his face. It’s a celebration of his success and a testament to the benefits of grinding non-stop.
#FirstListen: MYKA (@whotfismyka) – “gucci bloom” (Visual)
In "gucci bloom," the songwriter, who continues to push the status quo with his bold conceptualism and experimental poise, reflects on lost love and painful endings as it relates to dating. MYKA confides, "The message is basically about not repeating relationships or things over again the same way you did before but with different people. It’s happened to me a bit, but it’s just because I didn’t learn the other times. You gotta stop repeating bad habits. It’ll take time, but no matter what, always choose you first. It happens to the best of us especially when you’re in the moment.” “gucci bloom” features unabashed lyricism, warm intimate vocals, and a kaleidoscope of experimental soundscapes.