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Phoenix rapper Richie Evans releases Highly Favored, a 6-track EP with music ranging from smooth jams to boom-bap rap with production from The Olympicks, Othello Beats, Tariq & Paul Cabbin, TrackPros and Kofi - stream it HERE. Featured guests include Los Angeles rappers Jay Rock and Eastside K-Boy along with platinum artists Rick Ross and R&B vocalist Vedo. The latter two are featured on the Highly Favored new single and music video “Can’t Knock The Hustle,” a track inspired by the classic from Jay-Z's debut album Reasonable Doubt. The music video will debut next Tuesday, 1/24 @ 12PM EST. Watch a trailer to the music video HERE.
“I’m excited for this first release under my own imprint The Evans Administration,” explains Evans. “I’ve learned so much working closely with entrepreneurs like The Game and Rick Ross. One of the most meaningful songs on the project is my latest single “Can’t Knock The Hustle.” When I recorded that song I felt that I had similar emotions to Jay-Z when he was hustling to build his own brand and legacy by any means necessary. I’m trying to grab a hold of that American Dream that he achieved with a hard work ethic, strong character and a hustlers mentality.”
HotNewHipHop recently declared Evans as “one of Phoenix’s most notable rap talents” and described the hard-hitting Highly Favored track “Pressure” (ft. Jay Rock and EastSide K-Boy) as one that delivered “boom-bap heads some solid skill.” The song gained over 150K plays on Spotify and landed the #1 spot on their playlist Spilled Ink that has over 1.6 million likes. While lead single “For You” featuring Vedo and produced by The Olympicks (Rick Ross, Lil Wayne) climbed Urban Radio charts earlier this year earning spins on top radio markets including Power 105 (New York), V103 (Atlanta) and Power 92 (Chicago). “For You” was covered by music sites including AllHipHop, ThisIs50, RESPECT, HipHopSince1987 and Hype Off Life, who said Evans has “undeniable lyricism.” MTV and BET both supported the “For You” music video. Watch it HERE.
In 1986, legendary DJ and DC Hip Hop pioneer DJ Kool released his first hit "Music Ain't Loud Enuff", mixing hip hop with DC's own music art form known as GoGo.
DC underground hip hop legend, Priest Da Nomad has teamed up with DJ Kool to remake this classic record with a hard boom bap edge, and is the new single from Priest’s current “Receipts” album.
Featuring Team Demo on production and soul/R&B crooner J Hill singing on the hook, Priest has updated this classic record with a new harder edge that thumps for the clubs and stadiums, often where DJ Kool does a lot of his current work. In the midst of so many mundane rap releases, this is a refreshing remake of classic, and is sure to be an anthem for DC area aka DMV (DC, MD, VA) folks and beyond.
Check out the video below.
Independent Bronx rapper Kamos hits 2023 flying with the follow up in his Extended Play 828 series.
"828 Vol 2" is a soulful, drum flipped infused project that navigates through Kamos thoughts on free speech, marriage, and friends.
Check out the EP below.
About Kamos
Rapper and producer Kamos hails from The Bronx of New York City. Kamos which he defines as power born by God self taught himself to play the drums at the age of three. Kamos has always been infatuated with the soul and sounds that comes from music. His father perceived by Kamos passion and persistence for music downloaded the FL Studio(formerly Fruity Loops) beat making software on their home computer when he was nine. They soon then transformed the bedroom into a home studio for Kamos to construct his songs. In 2014 Kamos caught a buzz through the blogs and social media with his nostalgic record “MYFB”. He shortly followed with “Own Supply” a twist to Notorious B.I.G “Ten Crack Commandments”, and then “Better Doe”. Kamos continued to build and perfect his sound working with local talent as the producer for their records. He has already created a following from his beat making abilities and is now looking to further his career as a talented MC.
Portland rapper Pricy is hitting it big in 2023 with the release of his new album, Big Castle, now available on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and more One of Portland's most prolific artists of 2022, Pricy wasted no time releasing more new music and proving why he's been one of hip-hop's best-kept secrets for years With lead single "U Know What ???", Pricy brought his style to Las Vegas to bring his lyrics to life in another classic Collective Films music video.
From the darkness comes, the Game Changers...quite literally, in fact. Armageddon Game serves as the first release and title track from the new EP from the Michigan/Ohio collective.
Armageddon Game is the first official release from Game Changers on the United Grind label, which is a lead in project before the release of the United Grind compilation album set to drop early 2023, entitled Grind Or Die Vol 1.
Check out the video below and click here to listen to the album.