Droppin’ Knowledge: Kahlil Blu Drops New Single With An Assist from MAVI – Listen
Harlem born and raised singer and rapper Kahlil Blu shares a new single, “runway talk.” The song features the hotter than hot Charlotte, North Carolina native, MAVI, on the second verse. The artists, both liked-minded purveyors of graceful, poetic and personal lyrics, share a natural comradeship on the track. Kahlil’s music often features lush arrangements, …
Droppin’ Knowledge: HANiF. The Barber & Tope Drop New Single LLC – Watch
Portland, Oregon rapper HANiF. The Barber and Tope share a new single from their new EP, No Clout. The song, “LLC,” was co-produced by HANiF. and Anthony Danza. In the video, the two emcess philosophize about life in front of, and inside of, the barber shop owned by HANiF., in downtown Vancouver, Washington. HANiF., who …
Droppin’ Knowledge: Dizzy Wright & Demrick Drop “All Night” From Blaze With Us 2 – Watch & Listen
West Coast rap duo Dizzy Wright and Demrick have dropped a video single from their new album, Blaze With Us 2. The record is the first from Cinematic Music Group’s new imprint, Smoker’s Club Records, headed by Smoke DZA, JohnnyShipes and Shiestbubz. The song, “All Night,” describes the pair’s trials and tribulations while waiting on …
Droppin’ Knowledge: Australia’s Stevan Shares New Video Single & Mixtape – Watch & Listen
Australian artist Stevan shares a new single from his debut mixtape, Just Kids. The song, “Tripping,” is a dreamy pop confection filmed during lockdown, with all the participants social distancing. The video explores the narrative of love in isolation and is directed by Ollie Bert. “Tripping’ is the turning point for me on the project,” Stevan …
Droppin’ Knowledge: UK Emcee Deema Releases New Single “Hash Brown” – Watch
South London rapper Deema shares a new single, “Hash Brown,” from his forthcoming EP, Chew Your Food. The EP, set for a July 3rd release, is Deema’s debut and contains seven tracks. On “Hash Brown,” Deem receives an assist from David Armada. This is the second single to drop from the EP. On June 3rd, …
Droppin’ Knowledge: Reggae Icon Buju Banton Shares New Single – Listen
Reggae and Dancehall icon Buju Banton has shared a new song from his forthcoming album, Upside Down, his first, full-length studio album in ten years. The single, “Blessed,” is the fourth song from the album to drop. According to the press release accompanying news of the new album, Banton says we “must find the light, …
Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Sir Froderick
What up, people. For today’s edition of Behind The Boards, we have royalty in the house. All hail Sir Froderick, from the House of FIVESPACE, http://facespaceshop.com. Sir Froderick, a knight of the Turn-Table and Cassette Deck, is also a sound alchemist, who drops aural specimens into his creative cauldron, agitates the boiling stew and mutters …
Droppin’ Knowledge – Listen: Chronixx Shares “Same Prayer,” Feat. Kabaka Pyramid
Roots reggae star Chronixx has shared a new single, “Same Prayer.” The song is the second single release from his forthcoming album, Dela Splash, slated to drop later this year. The track was produced by Zion I Kings and is available now via Soul Circle Music. “Same Prayer” is a meditative mantra, which begins with …
Droppin’ Knowledge: Listen – Jehst Shares “Wild Herb” & Rescheduled UK Tour Dates
UK wordsmith Jehst shares his new song, “Wild Herb.” The tune, released digitally in March, will also drop as a limited, 12-inch vinyl single, b/w “Autumn Nights,” on July 10th. The B-side features an assist from label mate Confucius MC. “Wild Herb,” which was produced by Jehst, opens with a squiggly G-funk vibe, perfect for …
Droppin’ Knowledge: Run The Jewels – RTJ4 Review
Unless you decamped to a cave atop a mountain or were attending a month-long, silent meditation retreat, you surely know that Run The Jewels released their latest spectacle, also know as an album, RTJ4. The musical and commercial hip hop juggernaut, composed of El-P and Killer Mike, graciously allowed the album to be downloaded for …