Maff Test - "David Ruffin"

Maff Test - "David Ruffin"

Maff Test - "David Ruffin"

 

Once feared long gone, we're once again living in an age of lyricism, where emcees are devoted to carefully crafted lyrics with song structure, artist who display effort into rhyme schemes and different rhythmic patterns throughout a track, are once again grabbing hip-hop's spotlight. 

Maff Test seems to be one of those rappers. Fresh off the new release of his David Ruffin single, the Harvey, IL emcee shared with us a bit of his reason for this song, That’d be to pull some characteristics of David Ruffin as it relates to his position with The Temptations, being the flyest, confident irreplaceable part of the group seemingly oblivious to the contrary. Cuz on a side note that’s the kind of bold energy you gotta have about your efforts. Minus the bs but you get it.

What’s Maff’s writing process? The words and concept often come to me more often than I choose them.

What’s behind the meaning of the letters NFL as it relates to his alias being “NFL Harvey”? NFL stands for No Finish Line and Is directly related to motivation for others and me that it’s no stopping no matter what the goal is, no matter what your failures are you find a way to keep going.

What one song does he think really represents him as an artist? That might be one that is yet to be released, but as of now I will have to go with Left or Right.

Where the name Maff even come from? Lol I get that a lot but it’s easy when I say it, it came from the throwback phrase of clockin maff (meaning getting money), one of older homies said it one day & I ran with it not even planning on it being a part of this whole music journey long term but it is what it is. It’s a different name but people definitely don’t be forgetting it.

What are you doing when you not doing music? Contributing to that hustle and flow kind of model, being a sneaker head, car fanatic, designing clothes for the website, finding something to fix up on from houses to cars to even my motorhome. I mean I’m probably producing income during the day and making some more music by night to make more income lol, then it’s always family time too you know.

Any shows coming up and when the last time you toured? No shows coming up just yet but soon though, the last time I toured was in 2020 with Fashawn & J-Stone, we definitely got it in then covid hit so it got cut a little short but I’m getting to it though so stay tuned.

Anything else you want to tell the people before we let you go? The video for David Ruffin Dropping soon so Ima double back with that and Aye.. be on watch for more music and more visuals for the music, follow me and chime in on what’s next, I been contemplating vlogging bout money making methods and credit since a lot of people don’t know how it often directly relate to music so yea get at me.

Connect:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5qn70ogHDs9wAFXmohBcXP

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mafftestmusic/david-ruffin?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Website: https://vlcc.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nflharvey/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nflharvey

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAFFTEST/

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Unbotherd - "Rage 2 Deluxe"

Unbotherd - "Rage 2 Deluxe"

Unbotherd - "Rage 2 Deluxe"

 

My artist name I go by is “Unbotherd”, but that name can’t always mix well when there’s built up Rage, enough to make it into Rage 2 deluxe which I will be presenting to trillesent and thousands around the world. November 2021 I was finishing my 3rd semester of college trying to figure out why am I not happy here? But I’m happy when I’m recording music being able to express my thoughts on a mic? After many long nights, of thinking I decided to drop out of college to focus on building my music career, my parents weren’t happy with this decision which led to many arguments and eventually I was kicked out my parents house 2 weeks after dropping out.

This was all the fuel and hunger god knew I needed to be able to go harder for myself. Rage 2 was inspired by the events that took place with my family capturing all the emotions felt during that period. Rage 2 deluxe is inspired by me feeling I need to let my listeners know things have changed in my life, I’m not the same angered Unbotherd filled with rage I’ve healed and forgave. I hope my story can inspire anyone going through hard times to love yourself and find what makes you feel whole.

Connect:

https://instagram.com/_kickcrzy_

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Yaway Martian Releases Hot New Single "Precise"

Yaway Martian Releases Hot New Single "Precise"

Yaway Martian Releases Hot New Single "Precise"

 

Yaway Martian

Best known for his creative and artistic approach to rap, Yaway Martian is a sensational Hip Hop artist. He released his first E.P titled, “Cetus Star” in 2015, ushiming him into the American indie rap realm. Yaway, popularly known as Yannick Bishop Mutombo was born on May 2, 1990. He fell in love with Hip Hop at the age of 9 and presently earned a progressive fan base through his music. From Rap, Soul, to Hip Hop and R&B, the musical prodigy is applauded for his rich blend of a vast of music genres and musicality.

Yaway uniquely strikes a remarkable balance between old and contemporary sound, resulting in music for everyone. Yaway’s music is inspired by colorful energy With the changing times in the music industry, he strives to make his music relatable, while capturing the essence of good music, and an electrifying sound like never seen before. With over twelve independent releases, Yaway is delighted to be a part of such amazing times in the mainstream entertainment and music industry globally.

He looks forward to winning the heart of a large fan base across the world and also be an inspiration to growing talents. Yaway’s craft is admired by both music lovers and the indie rap scene. He also motivates fans from across the world to feel comfortable pursuing their dreams and striving to become the best version of themselves. He is excited about making extraordinary music while setting a pace in the indie rap realm. You can follow him on all social media, download and stream his music at all music platforms.

Connect:

https://www.instagram.com/Yaway_martian

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@benniefromthebricks links with @30deepgrimeyy on "Bloody Neighborhood".

@benniefromthebricks links with @30deepgrimeyy on "Bloody Neighborhood".

@benniefromthebricks links with @30deepgrimeyy on "Bloody Neighborhood".

 
Bennie from the Bricks has been holding it down for the Central IL scene for a long time. His latest effort finds him trading verses with one of St. Louis hottest rappers, 30 Deep Grimeyy. The pair takes turns trading verses about the potential ills of their respective neighborhoods. Listeners can't help but to keep their heads on a swivel after hearing these real life raps. 

Check out the single below and make sure to follow both @benniefromthebricks and @30deepgrimeyy on your favorite socials. 

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DaWeirdo (@DaWeirdoGod) - "Child of Englewood" (Video Trailer)

DaWeirdo (@DaWeirdoGod) - "Child of Englewood" (Video Trailer)

DaWeirdo (@DaWeirdoGod) - "Child of Englewood" (Video Trailer)

 

 

 DaWeirdo is an emerging American Hip-Hop artist, songwriter, producer, and creative director from Chicago, Illinois. Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago in the notorious Englewood neighborhood, his environment left him looking for an outlet to creatively express all that he was seeing. His visual for “Child of Englewood” shows a brief, but vivid description of that. Twitter/IG: @DaWeirdoGod

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Banks 1433 - "Lane Switch"

Banks 1433 - "Lane Switch"

Banks 1433 - "Lane Switch"

 

Los Angeles based rapper Banks 1433 just dropped his new single "Lane Switch". The trap infused song about discipline, getting money, and reaching your potential. A Lane Switch is the ability to make your skills work in multiple ways. Banks 1433 confides, "I say 'TRAP' a lot because Trap is another way of saying getting money, trap star, trap madness....gotta wake up and get money, then you can do everything after." His lyric states, “never got used to being average” and that reminds listeners to push for greatness everyday. His aim with his content is to make tracks that are magnetic and catchy, pulling you in with attention-grabbing hooks.

  Twitter: @banks1433

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#NewVideo Tremaine (@makeachange720) - 10 TALK

#NewVideo Tremaine (@makeachange720) - 10 TALK

#NewVideo Tremaine (@makeachange720) - 10 TALK

 

 

 Just when you   thought it was over..... While going hard for the new strip club anthem "off the floor" the Prince of Cashville "Tremaine 615" has a few Bar's to get off his chest "10   Talk" show's you the other side of "Tremaine" as he addresses betrayal, pocket watcher's, and the hate he receives from non grinders.... This is just a lyrical exercise meantime between time while finishing touches are being put on the next big surprise coming from the Prince of Cashville "Tremaine" wait4it for now press play   and tap in with "Tremaine" via Twitter @makeachange720 IG @TREMAINE

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Darrell Kelley – “Insane In The Ukraine”

Darrell Kelley – “Insane In The Ukraine”

Darrell Kelley – “Insane In The Ukraine”

 

Darrell Kelley sounds the battle cry against Vladimir Putin and Russia’s decision to invade the Ukraine region. “Insane In The Ukraine” harks back upon the iconic Cypress Hill title of their hit, “Insane In The Membrane”. Calling out the country, and the man who leads it, for the horrendous war crimes currently being committed on a daily basis inside the former Soviet Union satellite country, he pulls no punches. And this activist artist is not alone. Through several passages in the piece, the American president, Joseph Biden, whose voice is heard intoning the repeated phrase of “Who in the Lord’s name?” which was sampled from one of the USA elected leader’s more recent speeches concerning the Russian invasion.

Learn more on Darrell’s website: darrellkelleyofficial.com and follow @darrellkelleyofficial on instagram.
Click here to stream on Spotify.

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Olivia - "No Permission"

Olivia - "No Permission"

Olivia - "No Permission"

 

R&B vocalist Olivia drops her new single, "No Permission," which serves as the first taste of her upcoming EP UNDER PRESSURE. The sultry new tune is catchy and melodic, highlighting Olivia's remarkable vocal abilities and impressive penmanship. While staying fresh and current, she  pushes boundaries evoking nostalgic R&B without sacrificing quality.
Stay tuned for more new music coming soon from Olivia. 

ABOUT OLIVIA 
Olivia is a multi-faceted artist who has dedicated most of her life to the arts. Olivia was the first  artist signed by the legendary Clive Davis to his newly formed label, J Records. With his  mentorship, she was molded into a superstar. Her single "Bizounce" was certified gold and led  to her debut album, selling nearly half a million copies. As a result, she caught Jimmy Iovine's attention, who signed her to Interscope Records. 
Her career trajectory was launched when she signed with Interscope Records and collaborated  with Rap Icon 50 Cent on hits such as "Candy Shop" and "Best Friend." From there, she  flourished as the first lady of G-Unit. She achieved independent success with her singles  "December" and "Walk Away" shortly after leaving G-Unit. Olivia is gearing up to release her  sophomore album in 2022 and is pursuing acting roles on television and in film. 
Twitter: @1andonlyOlivia

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Krujay Continues To Evolve as an Artist With His New Groovy Single, “Recipe”

Krujay Continues To Evolve as an Artist With His New Groovy Single, “Recipe”

Krujay Continues To Evolve as an Artist With His New Groovy Single, “Recipe”

 

While other artists struggle to diversify their sound, Krujay makes it look effortless with his latest single, “Recipe.”

Born in Winnipeg, Canada, Dane Kryger aka Krujay now resides in Columbia, Maryland where his music career continues to flourish. His path to becoming an artist was prophesied since birth, finding a love for music through his parents who often indulged in songs of the 80’s and 90’s. As he grew, Krujay gravitated to hip hop and RnB acts like Eminem, Wu-Tang, Biggie Smalls, The Lox, A Tribe Called Quest, Usher, and Musiq Soulchild to name a few.

Krujay admired the range of sounds by those that held the title of hip hop goats, and developed a style of his own that was as versatile as the legends themselves. His music held a feel-good wavy vibe that took listeners to a chill fun place. That unique sound paved the way for his latest single, “Recipe” released through indie label, Duly Noted Entertainment. The track gives fans a taste of Krujay with his melodic singing flow mixed in with hip hop essence. It’s a fresh new spin on his already famed style of music and is already embraced and loved by audiences vibing to the single. The track is on pace to be the summer anthem of 2022 with its rhythmic cadence and intoxicating new sound. “Recipe” tells a story of infatuation starring Krujay as the employee head over heels by a waitress at his new job. The song is catchy, trendy, and fun, following his disfunction at the job due to his love interest while dealing with his infuriated boss.

Krujay’s new single is the Recipe for a good time, pun intended. Stream his latest hit and enjoy the visuals directed by Bruce Wood & Carl Casseus and produced by Aim Society.

Stream “Recipe”:

iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/3jrdbci
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uzOf99
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3O6gKTG
Soundcloud: https://m.soundcloud.com/krujay/recipe

Follow Krujay:
Website: www.krujay.net
Facebook: http://Facebook.com/KrujayOfficial
Twitter: http://Twitter.com/Krujay
Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KrujayOfficial
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@krujay
Contact: dulynotedent@gmail.com

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ILL G8z - "No Clout 2"

ILL G8z - "No Clout 2"

ILL G8z - "No Clout 2"

 

Dropping The Second installment to “No Clout” ILL G8z has created his own sound over the seasons bringing originality to the game putting pressure on the competition with 8 new wavy tracks!!! Prod. By. @xansung @seanondabeat @drewskiii96 @illg8z

Connect:

https://www.instagram.com/illg8z

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Star2 feat. $tupid Young - "Big Bands" (Video)

Star2 feat. $tupid Young - "Big Bands" (Video)

Star2 feat. $tupid Young - "Big Bands" (Video)

 

 “Big Bands” is Star2’s collab with acclaimed gold-record, Long Beach rapper, $tupid Young. “$tupid Young reps the Asian community and paved the way for all Asian rappers in the industry,” says Star2, referring to the icon. “Big Bands” chronicles Star2’s coming-of-age in the streets of City Heights, San Diego:  “Look I came from the bottom, now I’m riding to the top…growing up on the block, I been hearing lots of shots.  Pop after pop, all we hear is body drop…I gotta watch how they talk, ain’t nothin less than a boss.”

He raps in a gritty voice spitting the chorus: “Big Bands in my bank account.  Back then I had nothing in my bank account… I used to play with ones, I play with hunneds now.  You’re gonna notice me – every time you come around!”

$tupid Young takes it from there: “Big Bands in my bank account, hop out with the gang, do my thing and bounce. You pc’d up, took the scary route, we came broad-day and aired it out.”

The video tells the story of a bank hold-up, Star2 in the getaway car.  $tupid Young wears his trademark Golden “Afficials” Ace-of-Spades necklace: Star2 his Teddy Bear chain. The pair use their ill-gotten gains to go to a strip club “Big Bandy” and make it rain.  The track features dramatic staccato strings and a series of mysterious minor-chord notes that repeat and trail off at the end.

The track is the sixth on his upcoming Real Life EP featuring Luh Kel ("I Wanna Get F’d Up") and Lil Poppa ("Real Life"). It follows his last two hits: "Thinkin Bout You"and "Run Away"  Star2 recently recorded a song which features superstar Soulja Boy; the two have filmed a music video with Luh Kel to drop later this summer.

 

 Song Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/7i7n0S9nkSvngta9NFtT4D 

 Twitter: @Star2Official

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Young Zeek - "Blow 3"

Young Zeek - "Blow 3"

Young Zeek - "Blow 3"

 

Connect:

https://www.youngzeek.com/

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ATX Cypher Drops New Video "Toxins" As He Prepares For Barz, Jarz, & Cigarz Music Festival

ATX Cypher Drops New Video "Toxins" As He Prepares For Barz, Jarz, & Cigarz Music Festival

ATX Cypher Drops New Video "Toxins" As He Prepares For Barz, Jarz, & Cigarz Music Festival

 

Off his ATX collaboration mixtape "Codeine Metaverse" comes "Toxins" a different play on your typical drug 420 smoking vybe type track. We took it lyrical and combined that with a more melodic feel of a trap or club joint you might come to expect.

Atx Cypher & Nez Tha Villain has been making some real noise in Austin, TX. With such a unique combination of personalities with the lyricism its not something you have seen and heard 1 million times.

This is now the third visual they have collabed in with Big & Little Productions. Check out the visual below!

Atx Cypher also has a podcast dropping next week called You Gon Pass That? where he and Big T smoke weed, talk current events and music, and have good ol time!

Everything can be found at atxcypher.com.

Barz, Jarz, & Cigarz Music Festival

This festival taking place in Webberville, TX about 30 mins from Austin, TX features 50 ATX Emcees, graffiti artist, legal cannabis products, food trucks, river float, and much more. This came together as ATX Cypher thought there was a demand for a outdoor hip hop music festival in the live music capital of the world but there nothing like that here. Hip hop always get shoved under the rug at bigger events like SXSW and ACL. Cypher financed and put the whole thing together himself ax a way to give back to the ATX Hiphop scene as they are showing Cypher tons of support!

Website:

WWW.BARZJARZNCIGARZFEST.COM

Fb page:

https://www.facebook.com/BarzJarzNCigarzFestival/

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Face D'Ville - "Creep Slow" Hosted by DJ Burn One

Face D'Ville - "Creep Slow" Hosted by DJ Burn One

Face D'Ville - "Creep Slow" Hosted by DJ Burn One

 

Creep Slow' is Face D'Ville's first installation of a series that is guaranteed to be an instant classic. Produced by Face D'Ville, Hosted by Dj Burn One and engineered by the legendary Avery Johnson. The best description of Creep Slow is Introspective Smoke n Ride music. The entire mixtape is intended to be one cohesive vibe.

Click the link to Stream/Download "Creep Slow": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/facedville/creep-slow-vol-1
Follow Face D'Ville on Instagram @dville_music

Check out the great review by Dancing About Architecture.

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