Fresh Sounds: One Take (@Onetaketc) “Verrazano”

Queens rapper One Take knows how to move around the city and his pathway of choice  is the “Verrazano.” Aggressive and precise in his delivery, One Take rides the track, produced by Jonny Benjamin, talking about how he moves and what it costs. 

Jay IDK (@Jay_idk) feat. King Los and Devin Cise

DMV rapper Jay IDK releases his new lyric video for his single “My Vanity” feat. King Los and Devin Cruise. Jay  combines several elements to illustrate the song from the Cosby Show to orchestras to parties to scenes from NYC….Jay IDK invites you to get visual with him as he lyrically conveys issues that affect his Vanity.

Fresh Music: ‘Let Go’ by EHRIE

New artists, EHRIE, shows us that they can be versatile and not only give us old school R&B music with their newest track, ‘Let Go‘. This upbeat Pop tempo track screams out to be played in the club to bring everyone to their feet. On this single, EHRIE speaks to that someone special, and this time they are willing to give them their heart. They only ask that you “let loose and let down your guard” on the dance floor with them. This track will make you dance in your seat and make you feel the need to party immediately. Listen to Let Go below & we hope to “see you on the floor dancing like a freak”.

 

Also, check out EHRIE’s other hits ‘Dream‘ & ‘Get Me More‘ below.

 

 

 

What do you think of their music ?

Fresh Sounds: Yamin Semali (@Yaminallday) “Senior Dues”

East Point, GA rapper/producer Yamin, formerly known as DJ AmDex, presents Senior Dues, his new album featuring Tha Dogg Pound’s Kurupt, Count Bass D, J-Live, Boog Brown, Phene, Small Eyez, Joe D and Sa-Roc as well as production from from Illastrate, Dublohskytzo, and Sam Brown. Senior Dues is the newest release on Yamin’s imprint Yen Dollar Music; previous releases include his last album Yamin (clck here to listen and click here to see the “Yamin” video). Yamin’s work as one half of Atlanta rap duo Clan Destined garnered them a 5 out of 5 rating from Creative Loafing for their album Self Titled.  Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound appears on “Change Your Style (DF-DPG Remix)”, a new take on Yamin’s original song from his 2009 release The 7 Scrolls. Big Vision of Dungeoneze played the instrumental for Kurupt and the rest was history.  “Vision is a long-time homie who I’ve done a few songs with around the time of The 7 Scrolls release, ” says Yamin. “He showed love back when a lot of people weren’t paying attention.  This is full-circle for me to have a track with an old friend and a living legend all at the same time.” Of Senior Dues, Semali says it was “a fun experience that wouldn’t have been possible without having seen different parts of North America touring with Cyhi The Prynce, where I got to meet individuals who would influence this project and find the time to write ideas that would turn into songs on this album. I called it Senior Dues because I feel that I’ve shifted from one level of artistry to the next, where professionalism is seen in everything I do, from the art to the sound and presentation.  It’s like graduating to a higher state within the same culture.”

Take a listen to the album below and then head over to http://yaminsemali.bandcamp.com/releases# to get your copy!

Fresh Sounds: Barak The Rapper (@BARAKtherapper) “Bluffin” (audio)

The California based artist “Barak The Rapper”has made quite the impression in the music game. With his two previous visuals Be Someone  and Take Bow receiving great reviews from credible media outlets and blogs, Barak is back with his latest offering Bluffin’. On this Goldo produced track, Barak speaks to the naysayers and others who talk a good game, and claim that they what it takes to achieve success in this industry. Barak boast “If you don’t know get a clue” as he refers to those who claim he’s not a credible emcee and challenges these naysayers to do what he does. Barak thoughts on these guys “It ain’t nothing tho, it’s really nothing tho, they say a lot of sh*t, the really just be Bluffin tho”. Checkout Barak’s latest offering Bluffin and see why Barak is the real deal.

Fresh Looks: Robert Glasper Experiment feat. Jill Scott “Calls”

There are no words to truly describe Robert Glasper. Oh there is one….MUSICAL GENIUS and he has teamed up with another musical genius Jill Scott to give us the first offering from Black Radio 2, “Calls.” This feel good record and accompanying visual, are a metaphor for the modern day world. It is so cleverly and tastefully done that it only enhances the music. We cannot wait for Black Radio 2.

Fresh Sounds: Jesse Boykins III (@jesseboykins3rd) Covers Drake’s “From Time”

For the record, we love Jhene Aiko and Drake but what Jesse Boykins III did to this record clearly overshadows the original. Jesse’s perfect, hauntingly beautiful tenor and introspective lyrics can but you deep in your feelings. It is absolutely amazing the way he took the song and made it his. He adds rapper MoRuf88 and it gives the record even more power. If you like the conver below, then you should definitely check out his P.O.P (Purpose or People) EP, it is filled with his takes in other popular records…click the link below to hear possibly the sexiest thing you will hear all day.

Fresh Artist To Watch: Rhyon Brown (@Rhyon_Nicole) “Girls Love Beyonce” Cover

Rhyon Brown is most known from her portrayal of ‘Lizzie Sutton’ on the award winning television series Lincoln Heights. Now, a senior at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, she has added writing, directing and producing to her ever expanding list of accomplishments; making impressionable marks and solidifying her name in the entertainment industry.

In her most recent project, she teamed up with her sister RaVaughn (Compound U/Columbia Recording Artist) as the director of her new video “Best Friend” which was also written by Rhyon. 

Rhyon collaborated with singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger to cover Drake‘s massive hit “Girls Love Beyonce” but adds a flavor of Destiny’s Child past anthem “Say My Name” into the mix, and it is phenomenal! Check it out below… S/O to Stufflypeoplelike for introducing this young lady!

Fresh Looks: Tray Chaney (@traychaney) “Gettin Money”

Tray Chaney is out here getting money and making us want hibachi at the same damn time! Good vid though!

Fresh Looks: Solange (@solangeknowles) “Lovers In The Parking Lot” Video

We are not  to say we have a lot of love for Solange and we are jamming to her new video for “Lovers In the Parking Lot”