I’ve got some new bars from DC’s Muggsy Malone. If you want punchlines and multis that don’t exist just to show off skill, here you go. Muggsy chose to spit over one of the hottest tracks from 4:44 and he ends up doing it justice. There is not a line on here that doesn’t have a […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @STEALFSOULJA – The Stoned Introvert
DMV artist Stealf Soulja (currently residing in SE D.C., per Twitter) finally drops The Stoned Introvert. The project features the baritone-ranged rapper speaking on a plethora of topics, mostly revolving around his own personal growth. Through “robbin’ hoods” to dealing with a dad who told him “the only thing I can leave you is a good […]
Read moreNew Music: @TopDollaSweizy – Heart in the Hood
This project is from the heart. And, yes, the heart is in the hood as the title suggests. TopDolla Sweizy gives us ten tracks that properly display who he is and why he’s never changing–and why he should never change…for anyone. Featuring artists such as Big Flock, Lightshow, and other DC and DMV natives, the […]
Read moreSpeed on the Beat Interviews Angela Byrd of @IGotIt4Free & @MadeintheDMV
It’s been said that everyone in Hollywood can be connected within six degrees of Kevin Bacon. The same rule applies to the DMV rap scene. Just take out Kevin Bacon and swap him for Angela Byrd. The founder of artist and brand think tank MadeintheDMV and artist consulting service I Got It 4 Free, Byrd […]
Read moreNew Music: @MikeMelinoe x @inDCwetrust_ – "Suicide B4 29"
This track is trippy as balls. In a good way, of course, but still trippy as balls. Mike Melinoe recruits California native DC to contemplate life’s last moments. Instead of finding some sort of clarity or resolution, Mike, DC, and the listener are left with a crapload of questions, conflicting imagery and very few answers […]
Read moreNew Music – @DaBigFella – "OK"
Per artist rep: The Washington DC area music scene is growing & continues to produce breakout talent, including DC rapper Fatz Da Big Fella . You may know Da Big Fella from Wale’s Folarin project when he rapped the hook on “Let A Nigga Know” featuring French Montana, Chinx Drugs. However, he also collaborated with Shy Glizzy for Miami Vice […]
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