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Free Radicals – Bipartisan Baby Jail

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Free Radicals – Bipartisan Baby Jail
(Video)

“A representative showcase for revolutionary spirit and liberating ideas is included in the brand new single of “Free Radicals”. The Hip-Hop veterans are back to blow up our minds with their ability to communicate messages through sound. By featuring vocals from three more talented singers, it also establishes connection with a bigger group of listeners.”

-Nagamag.com

Free Radicals, a musical, political, and cultural force in Houston for over two decades, is back with a powerful new single “Bipartisan Baby Jail,” out now. The single is the first from their highly anticipated album White Power Outage Volume 2, which continues their quest to put an end to white supremacy.

Free Radicals’ White Power Outage Volume 1 (2020) made waves with the press, radio, and fans through its diverse sound and beautiful mix of vocalists and musicians representing shades of Black, LatinX, white, Asian, mixed, and indigenous people that make the up the culture of Houston Texas. They came together to make revolutionary music, and to demand an end to the white supremacy in the arts, culture, politics, the economy, and in their personal lives. The album received critical praise from the Houston Press, Black Grooves, and Bandcamp Daily, which called it, “…a defiant soundtrack to our turbulent times, penned in solidarity with the victims of state-sponsored violence and systemic oppression.”

Free Radicals have been working on beats for the White Power Outage series for many years before COVID hit. Nick Cooper of the band explains, “As we were wrapping up volume 1, Black Lives Matter was in the streets, and we were collaborating with rappers, singers, and poets of color around the world, all experiencing the pandemic, recording, and white supremacy differently. By the time volume 1 was named “Local Album of the Year” in the Houston Chronicle, we were already in the middle of producing volume 2. The band has been rehearsing and recording on each other’s lawns, or in parks. We started recording every rehearsal and quickly cut up and looped, and sent to our collaborators to start writing for it.” The result for Volume 2 is another batch of 20 plus songs featuring a revolutionary spirit and performed on real acoustic instruments. Every Free Radicals album includes a rich mix of sax, trumpet, trombone, bass, guitar, percussion, and tuba without ever using MIDI.

“Bipartisan Baby Jail” features Michele Thibeaux, Henry Alvarez and Karina Nistal. It also includes 4 year old kids from Peace Camp Houston and combines singing, rap, and poetry over funk. Nick explains how the song came to fruition, “We had shot a video on volume 1 for Karina’s song ‘Estamos En La Lucha’ in front of a Houston Immigrant Detention Facility. After Kamala Harris made some disgusting remarks at the border, we decided to go back to blast the Democrats for upholding Trump’s anti-immigrant unconstitutional policies.” Stay tuned for the music video of “Bipartisan Baby Jail” and more singles to come.

ONLINE:

Website: https://freerads.com

Instagram: https://Instagram.com/freeradicalsband

Facebook: https://facebook.com/freerads

Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/freeradsmusic

No Money Enterprise – Bosque

Categories: Audio, Hip-Hop, The Latest|Tags: Conscious Hip-Hop, Hip-hop, International Hip-Hop, Old-school Hip-Hop, Review (EN-RU)|

No Money Enterprise – Bosque
(Spotify)

“-Automatic Translation with Google Translate-
Original, with its specificity HIP-HOP, in which soft rhythms are intertwined with vocal lyrics. Kaleidoscope of high-quality samples, beautiful chords and mental atmosphere. Wonderful work, filling consciousness from the first sounds!”

“Оригинальный, со своей спецификой Hip-Hop, в котором мягкие ритмы переплетаются с вокальной лирикой. Калейдоскоп качественных семплов, красивых аккордов и душевной атмосферы. Чудесная работа, заполняющая сознание с первых звуков!”

-Nagamag.com

Fresh from their stellar performance of 'Mo Money, Mo Problems' on triple j's ‘Like A Version’, No Money Enterprise has returned ready, refreshed and more focused than ever with the release of their most well-rounded material to date - “Bosque”.

Finding their feet as a three-piece outfit in 2022, Logan born and bred Rndy $VGE, HA’I BRAA! & Tommy OT now make up the core group of No Money Enterprise. The new single marks their second official release this year for the trio and has been produced by Brisbane producer and writer James Angus (Last Dinosaurs, Example, The Veronicas) and up and coming producer Mess (Creed Tha Kid, Jai Waetford, Mason Dane), both of which are now known to be consistent collaborators with the group. Masterfully, they have delivered a contemporary twist on a boom-bap influenced record, tipping the hat to 90's hip-hop staples like Biggie Smalls, Ice Cube and 2Pac.

Proudly hailing from Woodridge, Logan City, No Money Enterprise continue to be fierce representatives of their community and after experiencing the blow of a missed opportunity to head to Austin, Texas and perform at South By Southwest, they switched their focus back home where it mattered most. They began working alongside pioneering youth movement Street University, an organisation dedicated to providing young people with a safe space, social support, life skills development opportunities and when required, therapeutic drug alcohol and mental health interventions.

As well as offering their community a mountain of support, No Money Enterprise have always had a goal to give back to the music space and provide opportunities for emerging artists. The vehicle to accomplish this has been embodied in their newly announced label project ‘Wembley Records’ in partnership with Sony Music's The Orchard. They have marked the launch with the recent signing of two Brisbane based emerging artists Bently and Vita.

Speaking to the vision of the group and the newly established label Rndy $VGE says:

“We want to share and tell our stories from growing up in Woodridge. At the same time, we want to put out anthems that are relatable to anyone who hears them but especially our community. We feel we can also do this through helping young artist achieve their dreams as well”

“Making music again with the boys is a lot of fun. Heaps of energy and lots of laughs, to have this opportunity is always a blessing, HA’I BRAA! Says - it's the closest thing to having brothers not by blood, but by a shared bond.”

Having amassed over 40 million streams across all platforms and achieving GOLD accreditation in both Australia and New Zealand, No Money Enterprise takes pride in sharing these achievements with their family, community and fans alike. As a group with humble beginnings, they continue to trailblaze as role models within the wider community...No Money Enterprise started from the bottom, now they're here.

Chris Cachia – Highness Bow

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Chris Cachia – Highness Bow
(Video)

“In a spirited and adventurous atmosphere, Chris Cachia can change your vision in the Hip-Hop scene. Lyrics of straight and authentic style, sound with crystal clarity and hidden power that will surely exceed all expectations!”

-Nagamag.com

The final single from Cachia’s latest album, “Highness Bow” is the culmination of a crime-to-crown story. Audacious and other-worldy, the track is an ode to the divinity of self. Get ready to feel the anointed.

http://www.chriscachiaaka.com/

Remulak – Caliente

Categories: Audio, Hip-Hop, The Latest|Tags: Conscious Hip-Hop, Hip-hop, Neo-Soul, Old-school Hip-Hop, Review (EN)|

Remulak – Caliente
(Spotify)

“Broklyn-based rapper Justo The Mc teams up with UK producer Remulak to deliver an indisputable neo-soul cross hip-hop banger bound to keep you up and about on those hot, frantic summer nights with a sick, old school beat that sticks to you like sweat on skin.”

-Nagamag.com

Caliente is the second single to drop from the 'Knockturnal' LP by Broklyn-based rapper Justo The Mc & UK producer Remulak

https://www.instagram.com/remulakbeats/

Bobby JaGGerJacK – My Own Way

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Bobby JaGGerJacK – My Own Way
(Spotify)

“Here’s a tune that’s a solid nod to old school hip-hop while at the same time managing to stay fresh and forward looking. Bubble bursting, heavy hitting lyrics delivered in an unrelenting, “borderline sociopath” tone over the chillest and illest of beats - so you won’t know if to lay back or frown forward. ”

-Nagamag.com

New from Bobby Jaggerjack comes "My Own Way". A record intended to depict the ins and outs of choosing to go the less popular route and grind your way to whatever your destination is.

https://www.facebook.com/BobbyJaggerjack/

Jay Gudda – Slay

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Jay Gudda – Slay
(Video)

“The new work from “Jay Gudda” is balancing between mystery and fear. Dark beat, chilling sound samples and original Rap style, pretty enough to affect your mood from the first seconds. Music with unique attitude!”

-Nagamag.com

Artist said about this song:

“Authenticity and sincerity are two of the rarest elements found in music today. While admittedly brash and ignorant, this song also represents staying unapologetically true to ourselves. Duality is part of life, and we can choose to either battle or embrace that. I chose to embrace the madness and do everything my way.”

http://www.whoisjaygudda.com/

Devin Roy – Lost Blessings

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Devin Roy – Lost Blessings
(Spotify)

“-Automatic Translation with Google Translate-
You will feel the taste of melancholy, as if from the side of the West, he was taking a light cool, but at the same time you will not leave the feeling of something important, because in the lyrics there are many necessary and such life words. This should be hip-hop for all times. Incredibly high-quality work!”

“Вы почувствуете вкус меланхолии, словно со стороны запада повеяло лёгкой прохладой, но при этом вас не покинет чувство чего-то важного, ведь в лирике много нужных и таких жизненных слов. Именно таким должен быть Hip-Hop на все времена. Невероятно качественная работа!”

-Nagamag.com

https://instagram.com/papifrio

Jay Love – Pedigree feat. Swigga

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Jay Love – Pedigree feat. Swigga
(Spotify)

“A new, classic masterpiece in the Hip-Hop scene is ready to rock the masses. Nobody forgets the influence of "Swigga" and most fans will appreciate his work with "Jay Love" too. Also packed with vibrant loops and scratches "Pedigree" can fulfill your expectations pretty well.”

-Nagamag.com

Master of ceremony Jay Love and renowned producer The Avid Record Collector are back with “Pedigree” the next single off their forthcoming project. This time Jay Love teams up with legendary wordsmith Swigga a/k/a L-Swift of Natural Elements to remind heads of their skin in the game. Many will remember Swigga & N.E. from their classic freestyles & 12” records in heavy rotation on NYC radio throughout the 90’s. The Avid whips up a neck breaking track for this one with a flawless scratch hook while Jay Love & Swigga slide in pocket effortlessly, resulting in a classic masterpiece.

http://www.jaylove.net

https://withkoji.com/@JayLove

http://instagram.com/the1jaylove

http://facebook.com/the1jaylove

http://twitter.com/the1jaylove

https://soundcloud.com/the1jaylove

blackwave – good day

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blackwave – good day
(Spotify)

“Most of us struggle to overcome difficulties in this life and "blackwave" knows this very well. In their new single they share some of the most honest thoughts with their audience and state the undeniable truth; A good day is just an exception to their rule...”

-Nagamag.com

Quote from Blackwave about the song:

"This song is definitely our most personal and honest one yet. A lot of the events that happened over the past years, since the release of our debut album in 2019, made us dig deeper than we ever did before. After releasing an album we worked on so restlessly, we had a hard time finding purpose again. Both in our own way, we went through really dark times. We decided that we needed a more direct approach in our songwriting, and 'good day' is a first byproduct of that new way of working.

'good day' is about being in a really dark place and dealing with it on your own while trying to maintain an untroubled image towards the outside world. We often don't think about what people are going through on a daily basis, and might only see them on a 'good day'. We talk about some really personal things in the lyrics, including depression and loss.

The instrumentation of the track is purposely uplifting and tuneful, as we wanted to create a contrast between the meaning of the lyrics and the overall atmosphere of the track, as well as to translate the feeling of trying to lift yourself up while being so downhearted. The gospel influence in the vocal samples and chords additionally contributes to the uplifting sentiment we ultimately want people to take away from the track.

It kind of feels like a triumph being able to release this track and talk about these things. We feel like it's important to break the taboos surrounding them and to be able to speak about it honestly and openly."

https://www.facebook.com/blackwavedot

Produced By @willem_ardui & @themischiefboy

Lyrics:

Chorus (Jay)

Dreaming

All night, all day I don't sleep

Gravity don't exist 'round here

I can't get off my feet

So why won't you blow the dust off my surface

Fix me up and give me purpose

Even if I don't need it

Just 'cause you caught me on a good day

Verse (Willem)

Laying still, taking pills

Just to get out of bed

I'm missing thrills, cannot feel

'Cause I'm light in my head

Ain't paying bills, way too chill

Wish I got fire instead

But on the real nothing feels like it's posing a threat

Everyday feels the same, I stopped looking ahead

A long time ago, I was sure this was my path

I wanna be lead, I wanna be taken away

Tears to be shed, but I don't feel nothing

You just caught me on a good day

And I'm just feeling like a bootleg version of myself

Should approach it in a new way

New pace, true friends, losing all my loose ends

Foolish, acting like it's easy to be fooled with

I gotta take it seriously, seriously

This shit is fucking killing me

I've been ignoring this for too long

I gotta move on, go to bed with my shoes on

And start

Chorus (Jay)

Dreaming

All night, all day I don't sleep

Gravity don't exist 'round here

I can't get off my feet

So why won't you blow the dust off my surface

Fix me up and give me purpose

Even if I don't need it

Just 'cause you caught me on a good day

Verse (Jay)

Two in the afternoon turn and I snooze

No Zzz’s, mind clouded by the news

Of my pops that suddenly died in foreign

Ears ringing, couldn’t even hear the silence for ‘im

Prrrrrr, I turn and I snooze

I'd rather be on fun shit but today i lose

A battle i didn’t choose but I had to pick

Right now i just need the world to get off my _

And quit tryna fix my shit for me

I just need time

But it seems I can’t afford it

Always need to be rollin, always something important

That be knocking at my dox in the morning

Yet I rise and shine but rarely on time

Tired of maintaining that 9 to 5 smile

While feeding my addiction of escaping what’s before me

Can’t control but i know i just gotta get back to

Chorus (Jay)

Dreaming

All night, all day I don't sleep

Gravity don't exist 'round here

I can't get off my feet

So why won't you blow the dust off my surface

Fix me up and give me purpose

Even if I don't need it

Just 'cause you caught me on a good day

Bridge

Chorus (Jay)

Dreaming

All night, all day I don't sleep

Gravity don't exist 'round here

I can't get off my feet

So why won't you blow the dust off my surface

Fix me up and give me purpose

Even if I don't need it

Just 'cause you caught me on a good day

Drew Drake – Losing My Religion

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Drew Drake – Losing My Religion
(Spotify)

“Choir and Piano Sets off this track. Cinematic and dramatic. Razor sharp drums and strings along with a deep 808 bass sets the tone. Drew Drake is fast and ready, with crisp and convincing Lyrics ”

-Nagamag.com

http://www.instagram.com/drewskiidrake