Presenting 10 fresh gems of the recent hip-hop/ conscious hip-hop, rap, cloud hop, contemporary R&B, trap crop. In other words, today’s “underground” urban culture.
handpicked by: Christos Doukakis
HoneyThick – ‘Booty from Jesus’
Female MC from Southern California HoneyThick is killing it with her latest “braggadocious” track ‘Booty from Jesus’… Move it!
J-ES-ON– ‘Tears’
J-ES-ON, an MC out of Minneapolis, brings music from the heart about social issues. ‘Tears’ is an eerie mix of rap with contemporary r&b, filled with poignant rhymes!
Cinnamon Sun – ‘Flame’
Strong lyrical message of self-empowerment and environmentalism. combined with divine chill-hop soundscapes, smooth jazzy chords, and impeccable vocal/rapping performance… Such a gem!
MED, Blu & Madlib join forces for ‘Bad Neighbor’ album, and ‘Whoop T’ featuring Jimetta Rose, is the most ideal sample….
Ryah – ‘Pop It’
Ryah’s ‘Pop It’ is a pure u/g, hip-hop banger, ‘that will have your head bopping’… Play this beast loud and on repeat!
ArrDee – ‘Flowers (Say My Name)’
UK rap wonderkid ArrDee recently dropped the video for ‘Flowers (Say My Name)’, “centered around two iconic samples – that of ‘Flowers’ by Sweet Female Attitude and ‘Say My Name’ by Destiny’s Child – ‘Flowers’… Smooth!
Pip Millet – ‘Running’ (Live)
Pip Millet’s live performance of ‘Running’ for Vevo’s 2022 “DSCVR Artists to Watch is a jaw-dropping, audiovisual experience!
Ronnie Rage– ‘MAZERUNNER’
Up-and-coming producer/artist from Chicago Ronnie Rage had done a great job in his latest emo rap banger ‘MAZERUNNER’, raising the bar high for the future!
Prophet The Artist – ‘Timed It (Tap IN)’
‘Timed It (Tap IN)’ is an accomplished hip-hop/drill brew, unleashing volcanic energy by the always reliable Prophet The Artist…
The Crown Prince – ‘BATHING APE’
An ultra high energy trap song about the famous clothing line by hip-hop artist, music producer & music director The Crown Prince!
