Baltimore artist maderanged’s “nineplusone” is the exception to my “rule” about passing on tracks whose beats don’t fully move me. That’s because the brother has BARS.
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301 Larusso Presents His “Take Chances” Series
If you want to hear what a DMV indie artist on the rise sounds like, I recommend checking out 301 Larusso’s music.
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CONFUSHANE? Presents “MAD?”
This one’s got a lot to say. Listen closely.
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Karras Gets Abstract on “Strange Towers”
The song is this chaotic, abstract rhymefest in which the Death Grips-esque instrumentation changes up and distorts its own space-time often.
Read moreJawn Locke Gets Biblical and Lyrical on “Eve”
Artist Jawn Locke’s “Eve” is equally parts “let’s rap about the Original Sin” and “love, even the most tawdry and forbidden of loves, can come and leave in an instant” vibes.
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VV Brown Takes Listeners on a Journey of Being “Black British”
This song is powerful. Take a listen today.
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