Tunes Bridges drops off a new instrumental “Get It Poppin” to warm us up while he puts the finishing touches on his forthcoming mixtape. On “Get It Poppin,” Tunes uses an array of sounds coupled with impressive base lines to convey his signature sound. Over the years, the Connecticut based producer has been working nonstop to create a diverse sound that listener’s will quickly embrace. This is just the beginning of what Tunes has to offer.
This phonic fusion of artist/songwriter Phocuz and Producer J-Mac to crest their first mixtape called Vibes R Eternal. Both hail from North Carolina and both have mastered their areas in the state and have expanded to national attention.
“On My Mind” is the NC emcee’s first release since 2015’s New Gold project. This time around Phocuz is teaming up with fellow Carolinian producer J-Mac to release their first full length collab album Vibes R Eternal.
The video showcases the balance and struggle between love and music, as Phocuz delivers bars about the ups and downs of a faltering love affair. He also mentions the importance of his brotherhood with fellow emcee and new Epic records signee Swift. Check out the realistic, day in the life styled visual by Kyle Goldberg and look out for more Phocuz & J Mac
Psych Klan chief Rokeaux drops off a scathing two minute display of pure witty punchlines, flow, and delivery on top of a dark, haunting instrumental, made by SirRil, of Psych Klan as well. This “Rebel Rant” proves that although he has effortless Top 40s melodies and radio friendly material, he can still suit up as a lethal wordsmith and show up on his competition.
For years rappers and celebrities alike have been trying to claim Blood gang affiliation despite only having loose ties to the streets and the OGs. Now the streets are starting to clap back with their own music, as long time Blood Big Wy lets the streets know the “B” is “Not For Sale.”
Debuting on Noisey, Big Wy shows what a real affiliation to the Bloods looks like, as we get a candid glimpse into the street life of LA. Big Wy is originally from Inglewood and got his start rapping on the first infamous Bangin On Wax album in 1992. Shortly thereafter he began work with the group Young Soldierz, and that led to him being signed to Death Row, run by the MOB Piru Suge Knight. He then created a group called Relativez with his creatively named cousin Suga Buga.
Despite the hijacking of the Blood name and reputation with celebrity affiliations and media portrayals of gangs, Big Wy still maintains that the Blood name is theirs no matter the levels of exploitation in popular culture.
“This thing of ours, man, it’s strong. It was built on dynamic principles and respect, and it shouldn’t be exploited by people who don’t have that same level of respect for it. People just wanna hang around and start saying “Blood” or Cuz” because they with certain people and feel they have the right to do things on behalf of what we stand for,” Big Wy told Noisey. “Don’t get me wrong, you can be affiliated, but you don’t have the right to make decisions and do other things like the real ones do. We done rode, lived, and died for it. People say its ignorant or whatever, but it ours, though. And it’s not for sale. Period.”
In addition to his new visual for the “Not For Sale” single, Big Wy has a new freestyle over Rick Ross’ “Idols Become Rivals” beat that elaborates further on his feelings about the streets and his Blood ties.
Up and coming artist J. Pro released his visual for debut single “Just Getting Started,” which is directed by Be EL Be. Give it a spin and be on the look out for his upcoming ‘Profanity’ EP.
ReadyRockDee returns with a new visual for his single “New Years Rowdylution 2017”. The record was produced by Stewie Da Bo$$ of Most Hated Entertainment, and provides some nice momentum for his Rowdy City Movement to start off the year.
Take a look at the official video for “New Years Rowdylution 2017” below:
