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26 October 2018 at 18 : 28 PM
Stewe – “Last Forever” (Official Video) | @itsmestewe
Just in time for Halloween, BMB Records artist Stewe drops a haunting new video “Last Forever” from his new EP Love Me, Love Me Not. Shot and directed by the incomparable Marty Mcfly of Fly Visuals, the “Last Forever” music video stars the talented artist and the beautiful Alex Clark. The visual’s dark concept will […]
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24 October 2018 at 17 : 13 PM
Dre Butterz: The Thin Line Between Crazy & Genius | @drebutterz313
Music Producer/Artist Discusses Mental Illness and Misunderstood Creativity of Kanye West As written by Treavion Davenport We all do it. We are quick to call someone ‘crazy’ and dismiss or humorously explain unorthodox behavior like Kanye West’s as being a symptom of mental illness. West has commonly referred to his mental condition as a superpower […]
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23 October 2018 at 16 : 41 PM
Staxkz Official – “Sertified” | @staxkofficial
Staxkz Official was born and raised in Queens, NY and moved to Elmont, NY at an early age. At the age of 14 was when he began writing and experiencing different elements of music. His first passion was becoming a movie director as he finished high school, but the calling to do music overpowered everything […]
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18 October 2018 at 15 : 19 PM
Kult Hiro feat. Megadon – “Rhyme Telepathy” | @donaldrcole
Kult Hiro and Canadian rapper Megadon gives to us visuals directed by Jim Swaffield of A Tribe Called Quest fame, paying an 8 & 16-bit tribute to 1992 CD-ROM technology. Teaming up as a contemporary DJ / emcee duo, they champion the sound of real rap reminiscent of the mid-1990s sample-based production, scratching, and imaginative […]
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16 October 2018 at 16 : 01 PM
Chicken Wing – “Little Hand Man” | @thechickenwingshow
Born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, West Victor Gordon, professionally known as Chicken Wing, is becoming a movement in comedy to be reckoned with. This natural born comedian/ motivational speaker has made his rounds throughout the chitlin’ circuit and now he is ready for the big time. Chicken Wing caught his a big break by […]
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9 October 2018 at 17 : 26 PM
Squeegie-O – “The Purge” | @itsobitch
After a 2 year hiatus, Staten Island artist Squeegie O returns with some fresh new music as he gives you nothing but outstanding wordplay and excellent delivery. On the new single “The Purge”, Squeegie-O makes it clear hip hop is his and he’s coming to take out anyone opposing him. With the grimey sounds provided […]
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9 October 2018 at 16 : 56 PM
POBA – “G.O.A.T. Herder” | @iampoba
Shawn Théagene (aka POBA) is known as the Godfather and Pioneer of Brooklyn Bruk Up Dance Style and Culture Founding member of The Bed Stuy Veterans. POBA’s earliest inspirations were dancehall and hip hop artists like Bounty Killa, Missy Elliot and Busta Rhymes. In 1994, at age 12, he received video tapes of dancehall bashment […]
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9 October 2018 at 15 : 49 PM
Kechi Onye feat. Firstboy – “African Woman” | @nkechi584
Know for her singles, “Fools Decision” & “Running Out of Time for Survival”, Bronx born female MC, and now South Carolina resident Kechi Onye comes with her new single “African Woman,” a reggae style banger that’s heating up the Carolina clubs. @nkechi584 Follow Shamika Sykes on Twitter & the ‘Gram!
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3 October 2018 at 18 : 42 PM
Stewe – “Last Forever” | @itsmestewe
Stewe is a Detroit native who has made his mark as a sought-after event host, actor, on-air radio personality on the city’s Radio One station; HOT 107.5. He’s always had ambitions to pursue a music career, and earlier this year he had the opportunity to tour with Tee Grizzley and Jeezy’s on the Cold Summer […]
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2 October 2018 at 18 : 41 PM
DV Alias Khryst – Music + Album Listening Party | @dvaliaskhryst @generaldv
The Father of Hip-Hop Soul, DV Alias Khryst, celebrates the launch of his brand new album, Music, with a release party being held at The Delancey, Wednesday, November 7th, 2018. The release party will include some special surprise guests in the building as well as a performance from Khryst, himself. Music, which was released in […]
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1 October 2018 at 14 : 10 PM
Nivea – “Circles” | @thisisnivea
Nivea, hailing from the ATL, returns back to the industry as a powerful influence for all women showing how a single mother can “do it all”. We won’t call this a comeback, however, this is the “returnship” which is a heavy phrase being used for mothers returning back into the work after stepping away and […]
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28 September 2018 at 15 : 54 PM
Noveliss – Cerebral Apex | @TheNoveliss
“I know I want to live off music, period. We want to quit our jobs and live off of what we love like every other dreamer, ever. I also want to just inspire people, if I can inspire then I’m doing my job.” – Noveliss Jarred Douglas, better known as Noveliss, is a Detroit spitter […]
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28 September 2018 at 13 : 59 PM
G. Huff feat. Smoke DZA – “Bills” | @GHuff330
After releasing a variety of albums and EPs over the past 7 years, Youngstown, Ohio native G.Huff recently released his single “Rakim Meets The D.O.C” which is currently the #1 most added song on college radio in 2018. The Ohio emcee is finishing up the fourth quarter strong and plans on releasing more before the […]
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28 September 2018 at 04 : 07 AM
Cash Burner 5000 – PCD | @cashburner5000
Following his 2016 Therapeutic Poetry album, New Jersey rapper Cash Burner 5000 releases his new album, PCD, short for Pain Cuts Deep, 17 tracks with a plethora of beats. The album deals with the art of storytelling through the eyes of Cash. From the strip club with “Frenzy” to life’s struggles (the album’s title), PCD, […]
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27 September 2018 at 18 : 43 PM
King Noire – “Radiator (Steel & Stilettos)” | @KingNoire
We all (well, most of us) have heard of some adult movie stars crossing into the hip hop world, especially back in the 90s, when adult film legend heather Hunter, came out with “I Want It All Night Long”, spitting some racy lyrics on wax. It was too much for my young, virgin ears back […]
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27 September 2018 at 14 : 08 PM
King Cezar – “Say Something” | @KingCezar414
“Man, I put myself on. Did it all with a cellphone. You haters ain’t help none. How the fuck you gon’ say something?” “Say Something” is the first single release from King Cezar’s recently released EP, “It’s Better This Way.” The single is produced by Toronto’s own, Big Joe. The single opens with Cezar proclaiming […]
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21 September 2018 at 11 : 05 AM
Pearl Harba feat. Breana Marin – “Don’t Be Mad” | @pearlharba
Brooklyn’s Pearl Harba has been giving the listeners quality hip hop since his Natural High album and he gives to us more boom bap candy for the ears (and the streets) with his new release “Don’t Be Mad,” a follow up from mid-summer banger, and now #1 college radio chart topper, “Overtime.” Making another collaborative […]
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20 September 2018 at 22 : 03 PM
J. Cobb – “Bag” | @thisisjcobb
Director Jon J, known for his work with the likes of Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Flo-Rida and more, takes on Detroit rapper J. Cobb’s treatment for “Bag” in Miami. Keeping it low key, J. Cobb makes a small cameo in this all too-adorable visual, as child stars Uriah and Shantal turn up and enjoy a […]
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20 September 2018 at 15 : 56 PM
BigBob feat. Hangman – “Why Cry” | @BigBobPattison @OPIUMPF
Pottersfield rapper, Hangman delivers a 0.45 caliber prose, heavily charged, dangerous and accurate on the new track “Why Cry”, from the ESI studio. The song paints an apocalyptic vision of a looming technocracy with spirited and awakened lyricism. Hangman has gained a reputation linguistically, though scathing at times it is clear that his semantics are […]
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19 September 2018 at 17 : 05 PM
Ki – “Frank Lukas” | @ThatTattedKidd
Claiming Los Angeles after migrating up from Mississippi, the man known as Ki is somewhat of a mystery in these streets. But with a knack for street talk, good smoke and melodic tunes, “The Tatted Kid,” as he calls himself, is looking to make a name for himself in the music world. Ki releases his […]
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15 September 2018 at 17 : 30 PM
Conan – “Cold Summer Freestyle” | @conan42fly
YNVS’ Energy God of the Boogie Down Bronx and now, new Para Music Group signee, Conan, is back with “Cold Summer,” a freestyle about the dog days of Summer…and the racial injustice that came along with it. The video also features a cameo from rapper and activist Mysonne, who spoke outside of Brooklyn’s Happy Red […]
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13 September 2018 at 19 : 24 PM
Smoke The World feat. Suave-Ski & Popgotbarz – “Green and Gold Soul” | @Suave_Ski @SmoketheWorld @PopGotBARZ
Veteran producer Smoke The World and Connecticut bar-spitters Suave-Ski & PopGotBarz come together effortlessly to create a hit record that all of New London can be proud of. “Green and Gold Soul,” which is the first single off Smoke’s new album, Jared’s Packy, which is named after the popular New London eatery & watering hole […]
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13 September 2018 at 16 : 40 PM
Milli’0n Tunez – “Fade Away” | @0ntunez
Canarsie’s Milli’0n Tunez grew up to the likes of Biggie Smalls, Do or Die, Twista, Bone Thugs N Harmony, as well as Jay Z left a major impact in life and influenced in his music. Today, he drops a catchy new single with a Phil Tudeme-directed visual entitled “Fade Away.” Tunez wanted to make sure […]
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13 September 2018 at 15 : 28 PM
Minx feat. Oowop The Don – “How We Do” | @minx4music @oowopthedon
We got some UK Boom Bap in the house…and a Queen is showing how it’s done! North London born emcee Minx has been in the hip hop game for a couple of years, now. Along from being back and forth between New York and her native London, she has been globetrotting around the world, all […]
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13 September 2018 at 14 : 17 PM
Black Collar Biz – The GetBack EP | @blackcollarbiz
Conquer your dreams….dream to conquer, and that’s exactly what Black Collar Biz is set out to do. Born Byron Marshall, the Tri-State area native has built a solid reputation as an MC. After all the local success, Biz remained humble but hungry. Closing out Q4 of 2018, Biz is ready to heat things up once […]
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11 September 2018 at 19 : 53 PM
9/11 Survivor G4Jag Releases Debut Single “All Of A Sudden” | @G4Jag
Harlem native G4Jag is a survivor, not just of the mean streets of Harlem but of one of the worst attacks on the city in history. He vowed from that day on to live life to fulfill his dream. Being a 9/11 survivor he has put together this launch on the 17th Anniversary date of […]
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5 September 2018 at 17 : 24 PM
Mic Handz feat. Rockness Monsta – “Run It” | @therealMICHANDZ @_rockness_
After a surgery procedure 4 days ago and a successful Saturday night at NYC’s Mercury Lounge, Def Squad signee and Boot Camp affiliate Mic Handz is back with a new release and visual for the Blvckmarket LLC produced “Run It” featuring Boot Camp Clik stalwart Rockness Monsta off of his Blvcklist: Rise of The Daywalker […]
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30 August 2018 at 15 : 41 PM
G.Huff – “Rakim Meets The D.O.C.” | @GHuff330
.comEveryone in the music business knows, when you stop once, it means you start over. But one rapper’s do-over, is another rapper’s fresh start. And that’s the side of the line Ohio spitter G.Huff is claiming. After seeing success and recognition with his original crew, the Youngstown talker has decided the time was right to […]
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28 August 2018 at 21 : 57 PM
Rim & Big Ape – “The Heist” | @davillins
Brownsville’s own RIM shows off his ability to blend creative and gully storytelling in his new single “The Heist,” produced by acclaimed Amsterdam producer, Big Ape. The rising emcee and his group Da Villins, were not only co-signed by the late Brownsville legend Sean Price but they were the first artists signed to P’s Ruck […]
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16 August 2018 at 22 : 55 PM
Artists Against Abuse & 112’s Daron Jones Host Album Listening Party
Artists Against Abuse and Cornerstone Unlimited unify to produce dual mixtape release and special listening party for platinum selling 112 group member Daron Jones. On September 15, Cornerstone Unlimited Presents: Artists Against Abuse Mixtape Release Party. This event is a dual celebration to raise awareness about the A.A.A. movement and features a special album release […]
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14 August 2018 at 00 : 51 AM
Megadon – “Play My Jazz” | @DonaldRCole
Donald Robinson Cole, a hip-hop Artist and video producer also known as Megadon, takes a tour of jazz history in the new video for “Play My Jazz”. Inspired by Quasimoto’s 2000 album The Unseen, the Montreal, Canada native created the upbeat sound for “Play My Jazz” more than 10 years ago. Megadon borrowed the first note […]
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10 August 2018 at 14 : 16 PM
Pearl Harba feat. Breana Marin & Herstory – “Overtime” | @pearlharba @stargzrlily_
Following his recent Natural High project, Brooklyn’s Pearl Harba returns with his new single, “Overtime”. “Overtime” is made for the ladies, especially the women who struggle with the stresses of everyday life. For this song, Pearl calls on for some woman power: Los Angeles songstress and songwriter Breana Marin, who has worked with Rodney “Darkchild” […]
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2 August 2018 at 13 : 38 PM
Marcellino Mgmt presents Sizzlin’ Summer
On Friday, August 3rd, Marcellino Management and Timeless Era presents Sizzlin’ Summer! The 2019 Freshman Class pushes with the artists Bobby Nice, Cadillac Rah and YTB. Special guest performance by RocNation/Warehouse artist Manolo Rose performing his new hit “I Get Money” with sounds by Jersey John. Catch them LIVE at the VC House located at […]
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1 August 2018 at 16 : 43 PM
DJ Magic Releases Blazing New Single, “Patron”, featuring Arisq & Hollywoodplay! | @iamdjmagic @Hollywood_Play
Hot97’s DJ Magic teams up with upcoming artist Arisq along with Straight Movin’ artist Hollywoodplay, on the newly released, Shane Johnson-produced single, “Patron.” Trinidadian born Arisq, is a multi talented singer and songwriter who arrives with a unique blend of R&B, Soca, Pop, sprinkled with Island and Latin influences, which comes vividly to life in […]
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31 July 2018 at 22 : 38 PM
The Mighty Casey – “True Champion” | @CaseyGane
As one of the originators of the “cult classic” Mighty Casey is in a very interesting place. Going the 90’s version of viral with his hit “White Girls,” which was featured heavily on B.E.T. Uncut and in the Wayans Brothers movie, White Chicks, Casey has been able to watch the game and his perspective evolve. With […]
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23 July 2018 at 22 : 31 PM
Kyo Itachi feat. DV Alias Khryst & Lord Ave Mercy – “Voodoo Magic” | @dvaliaskhryst @GENERALDV @LANDLORDPAYME @kyoitachi
After releasing his albums Musikyo and Genkidama, Paris’ own Kyo Itachi is back with his third album, Rest In Power. Kyo is in constant elevation to create this very special project during four years of hard work. Timeless, sample based Hip Hop music, produced with an arsenal of classic machines like the MPC 2000 XL […]
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9 July 2018 at 12 : 38 PM
Hontiss – Unleashed EP | @HONTiss
Hontiss is a rising Brooklyn rap artist as well as a author, songwriter and entrepreneur. Being of Brazilian and Indian decent, it was her early childhood resemblance to the Indian princess Pocahontas that coined her the moniker “Hontiss”. Hontiss emerged into the rap game the summer of 2010, with the release of her song “Love […]
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5 July 2018 at 16 : 25 PM
#justiceforjunior: Conan Releases A Freestyle In Honor of Junior | @conan42fly
In part of the #JusticeForJunior movement, YNVS’ Energy God and Bronx native Conan releases a freestyle in honor of the slain teen. On June 20th, 15-year-old Lisandro Guzman Feliz (aka Junior) was dragged out of the Cruz and Chiky Grocery and brutally murdered by 5 gang members in a bodega at 183rd Street near Bathgate […]
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3 July 2018 at 16 : 36 PM
The Doughboy Project feat. Melissa & JopauL – “Body” | @jerseydoughboy @melissaj_music @iamJopauL
Young, driven, and musically gifted, Jersey’s DJ Doughboy continues to deejay for various venues throughout the tri-state area. His exquisite writing skills and street savvy melodic beats caught the eye of Hip Hop and R&B’s legendary and upcoming artists. Doughboy wrote and producing tracks for artists such as Queen Latifah, 3LW, and Joe Budden. With […]
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1 July 2018 at 17 : 32 PM
AUNZ – “Super Saiyan God Flows”” | @AUNZC1
“You can’t win at life if there’s no L’s in it. No, I can’t be in your sessions if no L’s in it.” – AUNZ DMV Hip Hop/R&B artist, AUNZ, has been driven by the loss of his grandmother – due to cancer – when he was just 21 years old. The now, 29 year […]
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1 July 2018 at 16 : 17 PM
TB WhoBetta – “Breakfast” | @LLTBWhoBetta
With over 100 YouTube videos and over 1 million streams on the infamous 2009 hit single “I Eat The Pu**y, TB WhoBetta grew up in a place that is considered the mecca of Hip Hop. The Bronx native found his footing at age 14 in the rap scene. At 17, he decided to take it […]
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20 June 2018 at 20 : 56 PM
PineappleCITI – “Issues” | @PineappleCITI
With a rep for top notch bars under its belt and a hub for legendary creatives with lengthy careers, New Jersey serves any MC following in its footsteps with big shoes to fill. Thankfully, with her new video “Issues”, the Newark phenomenon known as Pineapple CITI is proving to be up for the task. Bouncing […]
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19 June 2018 at 00 : 33 AM
Manolo Rose – “I Get Money” | @Manolo_Rose
Following last year’s “Pink Fur” single, Bed-Stuy’s own Manolo Rose comes back hard with his new release just in time for the summer, “I Get Money.” The song itself, has a catchy ass hook that you can lean back to (or blast in the drop top) and it also samples the classic O’ Jays’ “For […]
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15 June 2018 at 21 : 16 PM
Seed x Nottz – “Sunday Morning”
Rapper Bad Seed collaborates once again with producer Nottz for his new single, “Sunday Morning.” Spearheaded by the single, featuring The X-ecutioners’ DJ Total Eclipse, the album No Way In Hell is on the way in Summer of 2018. “It’s called No Way In Hell because I saw no way in hell we’ll ever get […]
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5 June 2018 at 15 : 03 PM
Oowop The Don feat. Large Professor & Royal Flush – “Day Wonin'”
Oowop The Don returns to the game in elite form with authentic Queens support system fueled by The legendary Large Professor Of Main Source and the Governor of Flushing, New York, Hip Hop Icon Royal Flush. With visuals from the assistance of director Mic Handz, Oowop paints a vivid picture of urban life in the […]
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4 June 2018 at 14 : 23 PM
D.V. Alias Khryst – “Too Far” | @dvaliaskhryst @generaldv
Keeping the momentum from his performance at Yo! MTV Raps‘ 30 Anniversary Show the Barclays Center last Friday night, one of Brooklyn’s hip hop stalwarts, DV Alias Khryst, releases his new, “Too Far”, produced by Brooklyn beatmaker FranAm. With the assistance of singer Sam Traxx, Khryst expresses the struggle of life and what it takes […]
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2 June 2018 at 03 : 46 AM
Last Chantz – “Never Switch Sides” | @thelastchantz
This fashion driven artist coming straight of Brooklyn, New York is garnering the eyes of everyone. From his fashion line Unknwn Wealth to his gritty bars the rapper is really making his impact in both sectors. The independent artist and self-made fashion designer have put his full attention on creating a generation of business-minded influential […]
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30 May 2018 at 17 : 51 PM
VIDEO: El Dollar ft BullyZone – “Drive By” | @ElDollarMusic @BullyZoneOtt @BigBobPattison @realcity411
The thrilling visuals in the new music video “DRIVE BY”, featuring rappers EL Dollar & Bullyzone, originates with a motorcycle burnout leading us into a visionary enigma. The artful guidance of music video director, Creative Chaos, pays homage to the automotive culture with some dramatic imagery and a mysterious plot. Visual elements combine to contrast […]
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28 May 2018 at 17 : 17 PM
Mic Handz – The BLVCKLIST: Rise of the Daywalker EP | @therealMICHANDZ @blvck_market_llc
The THEM Recordings Co-Ceo, Boot Camp Clik affiliate and now Def Squad Records newest shooter Mic Handz gets the summer warmed up for the heat to come with his new EP, The BLVCKLIST: RISE OF THE DAYWALKER EP. The 6-track EP is produced in its entirety by Tampa’s BLVCK MARKET LLC, the incredible production outfit […]
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