“Basic Instincts” // Matt Movin trap mixtape tells his story of growing up in the streets

“Basic Instincts” // Matt Movin trap mixtape tells his story of growing up in the streets

“Basic Instincts” // Matt Movin trap mixtape tells his story of growing up in the streets

It is said that growing up in chaotic environments has a way of molding people. When constantly surrounded by death, turmoil, tragedy and poverty, many suffer a trauma to their humanity. In order to survive, they must revert back to their most animalistic nature—their “Basic Instincts”—and use them to weather the test of their chaotic lives. Matt Movin’ is an epitome of this reality, and his recent mixtape of that exact name is all you’ll need to agree. “Basic Instincts” is fifty one minutes of a man’s life growing up in the streets of Chattanooga, Tennessee. From losing friends to both prison, as well as gun violence; to surviving his own incarceration, Matt Movin’ details it all. He does so over a batch of beats as arctic as his cover art; frosted by icy melodies and paced, trap drums. Throughout this fourteen track foray, the rapper volleys between his natural, Tennessee twang and a melodic, autotune delivery. Where the former perfectly conveys the aggression he’s gained from his tumultuous life, the latter reflects a coldness he was also forced to develop. These are his two “Basic Instincts”, and with them, he has learned to survive. Despite the ups-and-downs of his life, however, what this mixtape also tells us about Matt Movin’, is that he is determined to overcome his predicaments. His ambition courses potently through the veins of this project; and he is using his “Basic Instincts” to fuel it. Soon, no radio or club anywhere will be able to ignore.

“Basic Instincts” on Spotify 

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G Humble is preparing his new album [Music + Interview]

G Humble is preparing his new album [Music + Interview]

G Humble is preparing his new album [Music + Interview]

Although, currently unfinished and untitled, the upcoming project of Indiana rapper, G Humble, is already positioned to make a splash. On his website, this Gary talent has premiered four, spirited tracks from the promised record; with each packing their own, peculiar punch. “Sunshine” is a guitar-ridden, melody-driven trap rap ballad, featuring Raymond. G Humble chronicles an unforgettable sexual encounter on this track; a subject that trails him into the other joints, “Inner Freak” and “Catch A Vibe”. Where the latter is more suited for a tranquil smoke session with that special someone, the former is an auto-tuned, club-ready jam. A sensual chord progression, fulfilled by rolling trap percussions, and a mist of glowing melodies, take “Inner Freak” worlds beyond ours. Your only chance of returning to earth after orbiting this seductive banger, is jumping back to a track earlier in the collection, “Love Changes”. Perhaps the purest display of Hip-Hop within this selection, “Love Changes” is soulful and sublime. Its melody is entirely sample-based, illuminated by the belt of an ardent songstress. Bars from G Humble run alongside the trot of a steady drum loop and wavy bass-line; the perfect canvas for painting his life’s portrait. Just as G Humble does on this track, we must also appreciate his mother for the effort she put into raising him. For, without her tenacity, there would be no G Humble. Without G Humble, we would not have this captivating set of music to enjoy. If this is the guaranteed direction of his upcoming album, it is worth every second of our wait.

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https://ghumble.com

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That Kid Roy is chasing success with new 4-track EP "Rookie of the Year"

That Kid Roy is chasing success with new 4-track EP "Rookie of the Year"

That Kid Roy is chasing success with new 4-track EP "Rookie of the Year"

 
Rookie of the Year is the moniker given to the elite performer in within their 1st season. You can't help but be impressed with a young man like That Kid Roy with his talents, focus, and unlimited potential. The Chicago rapper has flew out of the gate with his new EP "Rookie of the Year". What else would he have titled the project? These for songs are packed with such promise for the future. You could feel the urgency and calculated stream of consciousness embedded in every bar, delivered with a spit-fire degree of difficulty. Follow the growing movement below.

R.O.Y

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Tragedy strikes with Trevor Haze's new 15 track album “Tragic$tory”

Tragedy strikes with Trevor Haze's new 15 track album “Tragic$tory”

Tragedy strikes with Trevor Haze's new 15 track album “Tragic$tory”

He has been building hype with an array of singles for months. Now, Portland, Oregon’s Trevor Haze is ready for mainstream spotlight; displayed by dropping his anticipated, radioactive debut “Tragic$tory” to thousands of plays. Numbers have immediately ran up on this awaited, 15 track LP; especially on joints such as “Been Thru This Before”, “Lately”, “Fell In Love Again”, and “Sometimes”. Why? Simple: their creator wields a command over melody and exceptional ear for beats that so few of his contemporaries can parallel. Even the album intro, “Let You Go” (featuring Sinogabriel), is a extraterrestrial wave of sonic ecstasy. It, as many others on this project, oozes this reverberated, shoegaze aesthetic, and Trevor Haze pairs such flawlessly. Between singing and rapping over these celestial beats, Trevor Haze slowly crafts his own soundscape; to which your ears will be helplessly magnetized. He says, “The lyrics of each song portrays the story of love and heartbreak”. There are so many more layers to Tragic$tory’s musicality than a simple, trap rap album; and that is a testament to the West Coast rapper’s potential as a creative. It is well worth a listen; and this year, Trevor Haze will be well worth every one of our’s eyes and ears.

“Tragic$tory” on Soundcloud

https://soundcloud.com/user-trevorhaze/sets/tragictory

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Benjamin K refreshing new-age RnB album “Ben 2 Real” [Music + Interview]

Benjamin K refreshing new-age RnB album “Ben 2 Real” [Music + Interview]

Benjamin K refreshing new-age RnB album “Ben 2 Real” [Music + Interview]

With a brilliant blend of melodic R&B and hardcore trap comes North Carolinian artist, Benjamin Ken. Loaded with fourteen, versatile tracks, is his recent, astronomical endeavor, “BEN 2 REAL”. When it comes down to it, there is a distinct dichotomy that spans the entirety of the project. On one hand lies the gentle, melodious side of the Atlanta-based artist, that bleeds out on records such as “INTRO (HERE FOR YOU)”, “PRETTY GIRL VIBES”, “REAL ONE (ft. Lea Robinson)”, “DRUNK TEXT”, and “LIFELINE”, among others. In the shadow of that hand, lies Ken’s darker half, molded by those Southern streets. That treacherous, trunk-thumping sound can be found in cuts such as “ROOFTOPS”, “2 Real”, “GUCCI (ft. Walt)”, “CELEBRATION” and “CRAZZI”.

What Ken demonstrates through this duality, is the powerful dexterity of his songwriting. He proves proficient in crafting slow-burning, alt-R&B records for the ladies; while, likewise, giving fellas a list of bangers to ride to. The only other we’ve ever known as skilled with this separation of sound, hails from Toronto, and has been dominating the charts for the past ten years, hit after hit. The moment “BEN 2 REAL”, in all of its impressive versatility, hits the mainstream, Benjamin Ken could be following in those same, exact footsteps. Click the link, and see for yourself.

“Ben 2 Real” 
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https://open.spotify.com/album/77RCbEq3JKD2Q4yOvUZFZ4

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Checkout Young Whip new-age mixtape "Ya Hear Me"

Checkout Young Whip new-age mixtape "Ya Hear Me"

Checkout Young Whip new-age mixtape "Ya Hear Me"

Young Whip is a shark in the water talking that young fly slick shit. His new mixtape "Ya Hear Me" is at the intersection of new-age trap meeting classic hiphop. Enter the smooth pimp talk on "The Mack intro". You will enjoy the sheer confidence and boomin' soundtrack of "Ted Dibiase". Fall into the savage hustler's anthems of "The Pot" and "BM2" ft. celebrated Chicago artist, Prive City. Download "Ya Hear Me" full project and join Young Whip's growing movement today.

"Ya Hear Me"

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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuYXtb4XtLzPtbPw0ReyBObrxQ8XBU5Fi

"Ya Hear Me"

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ya-hear-me/1382506891

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