Big Weezy introduces his unique sound to hip-hop lovers with his debut mixtape, "No Genre".
The St. Louis native dropped his first 2 singles “Baller Alert” and “Don’t Stop” in 2021 but he's planning a big finish to 2022 with this mixtape, a tour, and original merchandise.
“When listening to the mixtape, it is tough to choose a favorite song,” Big Weezy says of “No Genre”. “You’ll want to bump your head and dance along to each one.”
No Genre" also features Rahli and is produced by platinum-selling production duo, RayRayandAR, The production by Davie Napalm, K Kudda Muzic, Kyboogs, and SwaggBoyyonthebeat.
Listen to Big Weezy "No Genre" mixtape on your favorite platform here.
With dueling juxtaposition between saving the world and merely surviving, International experiential alt. hip-hop collective Lazy Habits’ newest release “Waves” most closely resembles a cinematic production for the apocalypse.
Available now, the track lands ahead of the London, UK-based band’s forthcoming album, Vermillion Sands, and serves as a call-to-action, so to speak — however, the agenda is up to the listener.
Featuring spirited brass crescendos and driving string staccatos, “Waves” is toxically euphonious. Inspired by a collection of Short Stories by JG Ballard, Lazy Habits set out to create an immersive soundtrack for utter catastrophe and, in “Waves,” they don’t dare to hold back.
While the symphonic song presents itself as a powerhouse banger, its theme tackles being alone. “What we consider acceptable behaviour doesn’t fit the personalities of everyone,” the band shares. “This is about overcoming and learning and to function and live in the world that surrounds us.”
Lyrically, “Waves” focuses on the change from going through the motions to a shift in priorities, and the dilemma that comes with breaking the cycle of redundancy, or parting the ‘waves’ — a real-life experience frontman James Collins faced while penning the album as his daughter’s due date quickly approached, knowing it would affect the writing, he shares.
“I do not know the play, I do not surf the waves, I only came to say hey / I do not plan to stay, I won’t be led astray, I do not fly this plane”
It becomes more and more obvious through multiple listens that “Waves” is a song laced with lyrical entendre. While apparently very bright, “Waves” is more than just a feel-good anthem; its enticement is paired with intent to eat you alive.
“I think one of the reasons I write about dark subject matters is as an opposition to the lifestyles we are constantly sold through pop music,” Collins shares. “I guess it could be considered a red pill/blue pill moment.
“There are enough love songs out there,” he continues. “I have always read a lot – lots of Ballard, Poe, and authors who have a great imagination and are people drawn to the human condition.”
Lazy Habits is a live hip-hop band best be summed up as gritty yet melodic anthems; their productions shake floors and rattle windows with bold brass sections and soaring string arrangements accompanied by heavy drums and an underlying current of finessed hip-hop.
Following in the path of Questlove, Lazy Habits carries on the tradition of infusing live bands into hip-hop. Aiming to stand out in the crowded scene of London’s musical nest, Lazy Habits takes a unique approach to live bands by including two drummers and sizeable brass sections; their infectious sound and genre-bending prowess elevate this group above the sound-alikes and imitators.
And their unique approach to live band productions isn’t unnoticed. After their self-titled debut album reached Top 10 on the iTunes UK Hip-Hop chart Lazy Habits released their follow up: 'The Atrocity Exhibition' in May 2016. The album was greeted with glowing reviews, soaring into the Top 20 iTunes Hip-Hop chart in the UK and Europe.
From there, their first single “The Breach” found rotation on BBC 6 Music; the accompanying music video stars Taron Egerton (known prominently for his roles in Kingsman and Rocketman), and their single “Feed the Brass” was featured on “Shameless USA”.
“Waves” is available now. Vermillion Sands is available Spring 2022.
The young and versatile artist Justin Zissis aka SpiF. Coming out with melodic vibes with his new released single “Midnight Dreams”. Out of Miami Florida originally from the Bronx New York. He is ready to show the world what he has created Go check out his new single “Midnight Dreams” streaming on all platforms. You can find the artist @JSpiF & @SpiFMusic on Instagram.
Japreme Magnetic is not only a champ proven in the ring but on the mic as well. Just after the release of his critically acclaimed EP 'Killers In A Coffee House' Japreme laces up the Timb's and hits the pavement with Pacis and Rap God Billy Danze of M.O.P. Japreme wastes no time and spares no feelings as he drops hardcore bar after bar with knife-wrenching punchlines, sure to smack the fear into any rapper. His radiator energy along with Danze's hood royalty status overstep lyrically through the concrete jungle, crushing minuscule ants with each stomp...Welcome to Brownsville where things are built and then killed.
The thunderous track is driven by horns and hard basslines, both of which intensify the gritty vibe. Watch the official video for "BK" below.
Watts rapper Glasses Malone shares a new unapologetic Gangsta Rap single “21 Stimmy Flow.” Over hard-hitting West Coast production by Ervin “EP” Pope the Loc shares his thoughts on rappers who don’t stand tall and pretending to be real G’s.
“‘21 Stimmy Flow’ is a dedication record,” explains Glasses. “It’s dedicated to all male rappers wearing dresses. All male rappers painting their fingernails. And all the ‘so called’ street n*ggas who don’t press the line in the presence of a snitch! Take it how u wanna take it, punk!”
The song is from an upcoming project titled Cancel Deez Nutz releasing June 17. Lead single “Kanye Should’ve Never Married (That B*tch)” featuring the L.A. Giantz and OG West Coast rapper Suga Free addresses the trappings of toxic female sexuality. The song was covered by media outlets including HotNewHipHop, HipHopDX, SOHH, Power 106 and more.
Cancel Deez Nutz will follow his latest project Glasshouse (The Prequel), a reimagined version of his acclaimed 2012 mixtape Glasshouse. The updated version features remixes and new verses to fan favorites like “That Good,” “Super Sport'' and “Show No Love” along with all new music. Guests include Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, Ty Dolla $ign, The Game, Kurupt, Schoolboy Q, Xzibit, Warren G, E-40, Cypress Hill, Too Short, Raphael Saadiq, Kid Ink, Coolio and Tha Eastsidaz.
