Aaron Rose - Parkside Ave (prod. by J57)

Take a trip to Pro Era rapper Aaron Rose’s stomping grounds on “Parkside Ave,” the grimy new single from his much anticipated new EP, Elixir.

Whereas previous single “Swank Corleone” was a straight-up banger, “Parkside Ave” showcases the Brooklyn artist’s ability to flow effortlessly over a grittier instrumental. It comes courtesy of J57, who provided a majority of the beats on Elixir. And on this track, his production is all murk and head-nodding drums.

Of course, the artist formerly known as A La $ole uses the Boom bap backdrop to his advantage, especially when nearly blacking out during the final verse. It’s another impressive display of just how technically gifted Rose is as an emcee, but more importantly, it’s another reminder that Elixir is shaping up to be one of the year’s finest Hip-Hop releases.

“Parkside Ave” can now be streamed, and is available for download as the second instant grat track off the iTunes pre-order for Elixir, which drops next Friday, December 16th, via Coalmine Records.

Elixir Press Release: http://bit.ly/ElixirPressRelease

Tracklist:

01. The Root of Sole

02. The Art of Sole

03. Parkside Ave

04. Break It Down (feat. Domo Genesis)

05. Jimmy’s Open Bar (Interlude)

06. The Shift (feat. Dirty Sanchez)

07. Swank Corleone

CD/Vinyl:

08. The Art of Sole (J57 Stay Paid Remix)

09. The Art of Sole (Instrumental)

*All tracks produced by J57, except for “The Shift” which is produced by The Audible Doctor, and “Swank Corleone” which is produced by Latrell James.

Download Pre-Order Links:

• iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesElixir

• Amazon: http://bit.ly/AmazonElixir

CD Pre-Order Links:

• Fat Beats: http://bit.ly/FatBeatsElixir

• Amazon: http://bit.ly/AmazonElixirCD

Twitter:

• Aaron Rose: http://twitter.com/TheAaronRose

• J57: https://twitter.com/j57

• Coalmine Records: https://twitter.com/coalminerecords

Aaron Rose Online:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaaronrose

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaaronrose

• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/theaaronrose

The Xtraordinair$ feat. BoomBaptist - Do Your Shit

MelodySoul is extremely proud to present an exceptionally talented production duo based out of Kansas City, MO. They go by the name of "The Xtraordinair$" and are comprised of producers Leonard Dstroy & Dominique Sanders. The duo has a knack for combining various styles that combine like Voltron to form elegant, soulful rhythms and grooves with just the right amount of abstraction. The album is a proper fusion of Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, Neo-Soul, and Funk, combined with exceptional lyricism, high quality performances and artistic prowess from all contributors.

X ESSENTIAL is the sophomore release from the production duo, and it is a true exercise in collaboration, which has always been at the heart of MelodySoul. Numerous local musicians (in Kansas City) were brought in to record segments to give it that live, jazzy feel. The track list is oozing with dynamic versatility. There is a little something for everyone.

The album is an exceptional piece of art that we are very proud to present. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Features include: BoomBaptist, ChromadaData, Jonah Christian, Anthony Saunders, Lindsay Olsen, Miles Bonny, Reggie B, Churchboi, Ubiquitous, Stik Figa, Kutty Slitz, Reach, Joc Max, Barrel Maker, Lee Langston, Peter Schlamb, Andy McGhie, Eddie Moore, Hermon Mehari, Paula Saunders, Jimmy Dykes, Sherwin Keith Rice II (King)

"X ESSENTIAL" album info:

■ Bandcamp:

-->> melodysoul.bandcamp.com/album/x-essential

■ iTunes:

-->> itunes.apple.com/us/album/x-essential/id1136905684

■ Spotify:

-->> open.spotify.com/album/7J1ON5VkmlDueXyQt4fR7Y

Label info:

Website: melodysoul.com

Facebook: facebook.com/melodys0ul

Twitter: twitter.com/itsmelodysoul

Instagram: instagram.com/melodysoulrecords

SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/melodysoul

Bandcamp: melodysoul.bandcamp.com

Contact:

mgmt@melodysoul.com

Akello G. Light - Heal Your Womb

"Letting a woman know she can still be loved after past abusive relationships is the goal!"

Macharo - Behind Bars (Mixtape) #LAOnLockExclusive

Macharo releases his 2nd consecutive mixtape, "Behind Bars". Executive Mastered by N3OnTheTrack

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Young Ceno - Turn Up Weekend (Mixtape) [Hosted by DJ Charlie Cinco & DJ Maj] #LAOnLockExclusive

Young Ceno's second mixtape release entitled "Turn Up Weekend" Hosted by DJ Charlie Cinco & DJ Maj. Mastered by @N3OnTheTrack.

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Steve DaMar - Sweet Dreams (Mixtape) #LAOnLockExclusive

Steve DaMar has been releasing music for his #TrackStarTuesdays series the past few months now. Now he has released a mixtape featuring every song from the series entitled "Sweet Dreams" Tune in & Enjoy! Comment your thoughts below.

FMTK "Superstar" Record Shows Progress | @FumasaTheKing

DMV artist on the rise FumasaTheKing is gaining attention. His new record "Superstar" really invites you deep into FMTK life. Letting you know where his mind and heart is far as music. Ready to show the world he makes worldwide music. This melodic record just takes you away. But soon as you hear FMTK on the beat, you'll turn up. He beat this beat up like a boxer. Check out the record below...

Ran Reed - The Crew (feat. U.G.)

With his much-anticipated compilation LP, Still Commanding Respect, set to drop at the top of 2017, Ran Reed delivers another punishing single, “The Crew,” featuring a scorching guest verse from U.G., with head-nodding production supplied by Nick Wiz. As fans of Reed already know, he and Wiz go way back—peep their Respect The Architect collaboration—so it’s only fitting they’ve teamed up again here

In addition to infusing elements of Das EFX’s classic cut, “Real Hip-Hop,” the true highpoint lies in the chemistry between Reed and his guest feature, U.G. of the Cella Dwellas (who recently dropped his own album, Portals). In addition to dropping their own verses, the two attack the third verse on some bad-guy, tag-team sh*t like a modern-day Harlem Heat (waddup, Booker T?).

Once you’re done listening to “The Crew,” be sure to peep Ran’s previous drop, “Gun Boy Interlude” featuring M.O.P. Other features on the album include Bumpy Knuckles, Kool G Rap, Sadat X, D.V. Alias Khryst, Shabaam Sahdeeq, DJ Modesty, LoVel, and more.

“The Crew” can now be streamed, and is available as the first instant grat track off the iTunes pre-order for Still Commanding Respect. The 20 tack LP is due out January 13th through Reed’s RRM Consulting imprint.

Pre-Order Links:

• iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesStillCommandingRespect

• Amazon: http://bit.ly/AmazonStillCommandingRespect

• Google Play: http://bit.ly/GooglePlayStillCommandingRespect

Tracklist:

01. Timeless

02. Hard Rhymer

03. The Crew (feat. U.G.)     

04. Still Commanding Respect

05. Stray Shot (feat. LoVel)                

06. Pathetic M.C.’s (feat. Bumpy Knuckles)        

07. Mind Of A Gangster                        

08. Silly Love

09. Doo Doo (feat. D.J. Modesty)

10. Walking Testimony

11. Marked For Death (feat. Kool G. Rap)

12. B.S.R.S

13. The Innovator (feat. Shabaam Sahdeeq)

14. Switch Up

15. The God’s Power (feat. Sadat X)

16. Made For Me

17. The Gun Boy Interlude (feat. M.O.P. )

18. Tortured Souls (feat. U.G.)

19. Invasion (feat. D.V. Alias Khryst)

20. Dedication (Part II)

Twitter:

• Ran Reed: https://twitter.com/RANREED

• U.G.: https://twitter.com/therealug

• Nick Wiz: https://twitter.com/whoisnickwiz

Ran Reed Online:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranreedmusic

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranreedmusic

Marc Fruto (ft. Elton, Jay Berdecia) - More Than Music

This is the first single. There is more to come soon by all artists featured on this track. Jay Berdecia's mix tape "Dreamers" is dropping within the next couple of months, no date set yet.

G.London - Denny's (Freestyle)

G. London is a young emerging artist/engineer from the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, NY that’s quickly being noticed for his musical versatility. From melodic tracks for the ladies, to vintage lyrical bars. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Donell Jones, Ryan Leslie and Pharrell Williams to Biggie, Jadakiss, and Nas, he has effectively found a way to mix up the elements and balance it into his own sound. With his well received    EP  “271” , which released this past October, London aims to showcase his lyrical skill, his knack for melodies, his unorthodox song compositions, and personality.

Social Media:

Twitter-@Iamglondon

Instagram-@iamglondon

Facebook-G.London

Sealy Troh - Credits (Prod. by DruPiano)

Los Angeles-based musician Sealy Troh earned considerable traction last year with his collaboration with Casey Veggies, 'See Me', but now he's standing tall on his own with the impressive 'Credits'. Its regal sounding keys and bouncy synths, combined with an addictive chorus, makes for the ideal musical recipe.

Travarius - Girl (Prod. BeatsInMyBackPack & SL¥)

Song for the girls that switched up and said they never would. Something to vibe and dance to. 

Monroyals - Cali Grown

* LUCHAMEDIA is LA based rapper and creative Luis Chavez (www.facebook.com/luchamedia)

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www.monroyals.com

The Abnorm - My Style Got Style

Some smooth vibes from The Abnorm entitled "My Style Got Style". Tune in below.

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Lex One - "Real Life Story"

Following the success of his hilarious, over-the-top “Gettin Dough” video, Miami’s Lex One returns with some audio heat in the form of “Real Life Story.” It’s another standout joint off the rapper/producer’s great 2016 album, Gold Plaque, that’ll leave you rushing to hear the full record once the track’s over.

Fellow Floridian Creole supplies the minimalist and hypnotizing production for Lex, who uses it to his advantage as soon as he hits the mic. The beat will leave your head nodding, but it’s the emcee’s vocals and lyrics that keep you engaged. As the track’s title implies, “Real Life Story” provides a look into the reality behind the boasts and brags of the music.

Don’t get it twisted, though, because there’s some great bravado lingering within the raps here, including a slick nod to Busta Rhymes and FlipMode Squad. But Lex balances them with real-life insights and observations, even in subtle ways. Like in the first verse when he drops “I’m too manic” into a bar or later says, “All day I dream about, all the things I been without.” It’s a clever means of getting personal without becoming an open wound, and it also makes for one of Lex’s finest tracks to date.

“Real Life Story” can now be streamed, and can be purchased for download along with the remaining tracks featured on Gold Plaque, which is now available through all major digital retailers, via GTPS.

Stream/Buy-Links:

• iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesGoldPlaque

• Amazon: http://bit.ly/AmazonGoldPlaque

• Google Play: http://bit.ly/GooglePlayGoldPlaque

• Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyGoldPlaque

• Tidal: http://bit.ly/TidalGoldPlaque

Lex One Online:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexOneGTPS

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexonegtps

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexOneGTPS

• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lexonegtps

BBRC (FKA Notes to Self) - Heartthrob w. Choosey

Toronto's Notes to Self link up with L.A.'s Choosey to drop something cold for the winter. 

 

Episode 7 - “Heartthrob II”
Quietly protesting against his mean math teacher, Roshin selects "C" for every question on a standardized multiple choice test. He hits the lottery when every answer indeed turns out to be "C." Bumped up into the gifted program, he starts to believe in the hype of his new-found intellectual prowess. Roshin decides to skip the Battle of the Bands to focus on his studies. Bronze and Arowbe recruit a secret weapon, rapper Choosey, who steps up in Roshin's place. When Roshin comes to his senses and shows up to join the crew on stage, a four way battle breaks out. But the crowd thinks it's all part of the show. They go wild for the phenomenal four. BBRC takes first place with a perfect score from the judges and history is made at Pacific Coast High School.

Project: TMR II (Loosies)

Artist: BBRC

Song: "Heartthrob II" with Choosey

Produced by Bronze

Additional processing by Book

Mixed and Mastered by Erich Preston

Artwork by Ruffmercy x Bronze (RUFFNOTES)

(Photography by Krystina Pucci | Model: Kali'i Dixon)

Lower - Nowhere EP [Teaser]

The inaugural release from South Korean downtempo producer: Lower.

"Nowhere"

Lower shows his skill of the groove with this 6 minute head nodder. Crisp drums, spaced samples, and cascading chords keep things funky throughout. Think LA beat scene meets Seoul underground hip hop.  

Never do

Lower’s second offering takes a more direct approach with intro vocals easing us into a big swinging beat. The young producer continues to show his colours as the track progresses through a variety of percussive flavours. This ones for the beat connoisseurs.   

#TrackStarTuesdays: Steve DaMar - Intended For You (Prod. by Progress) #LAOnLockExclusive

Steve DaMar releases the 13th track of his #TrackStarTuesdays series titled "Intended For You" Mixed by @N3OnTheTrack. Stay tuned for another brand new track next Tuesday.

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Kay B Brown - Travel

Coming from a place filled broken dreams and shattered beer bottles aspiring hip hop artist "Kay B" looks to overcome adversity and over ride the statistics of making it out of the "Scenic city". Born as Kelvin L Brown Jr in 1991, The 25 year old hails from The Southside of Chattanooga , Tennessee where dreams often become nightmares due to poverty and other extreme circumstances. Brown began his journey in music at the tender age of 7 when stepfather/former road manager of SliverHawk Records Ronnie Hill gave Brown the opportunity to get his voice heard traveling from Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama to performing which resulted in opening up for Pastor Troy and rap group Goodie Mob in the late 90's.In 2008, at the the age of 17 Brown and longtime friend JaVario Eagle formed the label "Brique garçon Forever" which is French for "BrickBoy" building a strong buzz around the city of Chattanooga which resulted in 2 label offers which both unfortunately failed due to personal matters. Today Brown is back stronger than ever looking claim what is his , his aggressive and rugged delivery grabs your attention like nothing other as he raps about the struggles and hard times he had to endure growing up and how he plans to never let the past repeat itself for his family and also himself. Brown most definitely has a story to tell and his new EP, released August 29th, 2016, coincidentally is entitled "Story 2 Tell" follow him on Twitter @_kelvinoway, Instagram , and like him on Facebook Kay B Brown. 

Tremaine Morgan - Wesstcoast

Tremaine Morgan brings that exciting West Coast Vibe, Signature Flow and Melodic Hook over this hard hitting West Coast smash! From the fun lavish style of the West to Tupac's "How You Want It Rendition", Wesst Coast is Definitely the banger to ride to! If you're not in the West, you'll definitely be missing the West!

Follow: @TremaineMorgan