YNS Talley (@yns_talley) delivers powerful message on his new single "Hypeman" (prod by Cake Boy Bally).
"In a society ravaged by social and economical injustice we must come together to fight the powers that be. Standing as one body amongst the masses that continue to oppress us we stand a chance to create change and influence.
Using our own individual voice outside of an audience we have the power to be more than the spark but the fire that lays waste for a new horizon. As once stated in the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. No help is needed to speak about what's right."
Today, we shed light on Lawrence, Kansas fast rising hip-hop artist, Ducoh. The talented Antwone "Ducoh" McAfee, who was first introduced into the music business by grammy-nominated Reuben "Bonyx Tekneko" Armstrong, returns with a brand new 10-track album and accompanying visual. The album, titled "2020," can be streamed and/or downloaded using link provided. Watch the video for "Day Walker," below and stay tuned for updates!
Legendary West Coast hip hop artist, Kokane, preps the release of his brand new album, "Wake Up Getcha Cake Up"
Kokane "TOP 50 RAP LIST" Produced by Theory Hazit
As Kokane gears up for 2020 with a new album, titled "Wake Up Getcha Cake Up," he is set to release "Top 50 Rap List."
Kokane is globally known for being the go-to guy when it comes to features and hooks. He has been blessing your favorite platnum & indie artists from around the world with his signature sound for 3 decades. Kokane is also known for superior lyrical skills, proficient in the sub genres of hip hop, street rap, reality, political and street gospel rap, among others. His upcoming "Top 50 Rap List" release sees Kokane reach back into his hip-hop roots with a new song and genre of music called "K-Funk," plus accompanying visuals.
Check out Koka's #Top50RapList
video intro, as Kokane leaves the audience in suspense. We will be following up with the legendary Kokane's new project in the weeks and month's to come. Be sure to visit Kokane's official Bud E. Boy website and pick up Koka's latest project, "Finger Roll." Stay tuned & keep it locked right here on the Dub.
Get your copy of "Finger Roll" by Kokane Here:www.budeboyent.com
Pomona, California hip-hop artist and protege to the Legendary Kokane, YD the Vet, releases a brand new single, titled "Creases." Stream the west coast banger, which features Trapaholik3rd, below.
Today, Miami based rapper Shepherd debuts a Spanish remix to his motivational crowd-rocking anthem “Gametime.” The hard-hitting inspirational hit song had major success with its original and official remix, earning over 6 Million Plays on Spotify and a special guest verse on the remix by NBA legend and cultural icon Shaquille O’Neal. Check out the brand new Latin-trap flavored remix below.
"It’s been an amazing experience having so much support from the fans, about to land over 7 million plays and leaving marks in the NFL, NBA and national gym franchises is a dream. Being a child of an immigrant and being raised to represent my Hispanic heritage proudly, I have been paying attention to all the countless messages, emails, mentions and I realize I had to do something unique. This Latin remix is a thank you to the fans, a step closer to my roots and an expression of my truest self. I love being able to talk about my people and our love for Latin trap,” explains Shepherd.
"This remix means so much more than a song…it’s the continuance of what's already been part of my life. At age 14, I made my first song, inspired by my Spanish rapping cousin and the whole record was Spanish. This was a great opportunity to circle back to those early years and represent for my people."
"Gametime" is already familiar to audiences across the country with plays at official NFL, NBA and NHL arenas and on playlists at multiple national gym facilities including Golds Gym, LA Fitness and Planet Fitness. The song is featured on the mega-popular Spotify playlist BEAST MODE and has helped lead Shepherd to over 250 Thousand Monthly Listeners on the platform.
Westside Connection affiliates and Inglewood, California hip-hop heavy-hitters, Squeak RU and Binky Mack, present the "Allfrumtha I 20th Anniversary" album, featuring three new tracks in addition to the entire tracklist from the original release.
Squeak RU and Binky Mack are certified staples in West Coast hip-hop. Originally garnering major attention as frequent collaborators with Ice Cube, Mack 10 & WC of the Westside Connection, and with Squeak RU's classic single, "County Jail," the duo returns with a revisitation of the classic project equipt with new material and new accompanying visuals.
Stream and/or download the album below! In addition, watch the first video released off of the project, titled "Thug Need Love." Stay tuned!
About Allfrumtha I:
Allfrumtha I is an American rap duo from Inglewood, California: Binky Mack and Squeak Ru. They first appeared together on Westside Connection's 1996 debut album, Bow Down. Before dropping their self-titled debut album on Priority Records in 1998, they appeared together on several Priority Records soundtracks and compilations, including: The Substitute, West Coast Bad Boyz II, Big Thangs, Gang Related, Straight Outta Compton: N.W.A 10th Anniversary Tribute, and Thicker Than Water.
Stream/Download:https://www.amazon.com/Allfrumtha-I-Explicit/dp/B07TDR69CV
Westside Connection affiliate, Squeak RU, releases a brand new visual for his recently-released single, "Make it Bang." The song is off of his upcoming "Greatest Bangers" project, which is schedule for an early 2020 release. Check the video, as Squeak pays homage to the West Coast hip-hop scene, the Westside Connection and the legendary DJ Crazy Toones (R.I.P.) Stay tuned!
This holiday weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, Duse M'$ and Active Chuck$$ Ent. will be presenting the inaugural "Ryders Ball" from 9pm until 2am, on November 30th, 2019. The event will feature live performances from Duse M'$, Lil Twist, Bad Seed, Doughboii and Luvaboy TJ, with DJ 2weezy on the one's and two's. If you are in town be sure to check out this event! Tickets available using link below. Stay tuned.
'Hit Yo Brimmin' Rapper Duse M'$ Releases New Single "Light Up"
Duse M'$ releases a dope new single, titled "Light Up!" Stream/Download the song using provided link.
ActiveChuckss is an acronym meaning "Aggressive Changes That Influence Various Ethnicities Communication Hopefully Unifying Communities Kneading Social Services," formulated in 1999 as ACEntertainent, the parent company of Thugtorious G's (ASCAP affiliate) by Lamonte "DuseM'$" Sims.
DuseM'$ was a troubled youth, birthed to a hustling mother and a gangster father. Although intelligent, Duse M'$, like his father, became heavily entrenched in the South Central LA gang culture, joining the notorious Bloods. As a result and to no surprise, he racked up numerous arrests, serving time in juvenile hall, camp, and C.Y.A. for assault with a deadly weapon. Frustrated with becoming just another statistic, a black male in a perpetual cycle of incarceration, DuseM'$ sought out another option. It was then when he turned to his one true passion, hip-hop. DuseM'$ decided to hook up with his OG homie and local hustler, Reggie Cudahay (President of JustAFew Records.) Next, he recorded his first demo (16tracks) under the pseudonym 'Desperado Angelino,' and even auditioned and qualified for the "Budweiser's Best In The West."
Discouraged by the stalled progress at Just A Few, as well as a conflict of interest, DuseM'$ returned to the Brims neighborhood and the fastlife of drug dealing and violent crime, mustering enough cash to resume recording music. It was then when M'$ really began envisioning ActiveChuckss. This was also about the time his then girlfriend, Lakeysha Andrews, became pregnant, at which time DuseM'$ made an honest woman of her, marrying her. Still entrenched in criminal activities, and desiring a better life for his family DuseM'$ made the biggest mistake of his life, resulting in his arrest on February 22nd, 2002 for conspiracy to commit armed bank robbery at the California Credit Union in Torrance,Ca. His dreams of ActiveChuckss came to an abrupt halt when the judge sentenced him to 120 months in federal prison.
In January of 2011, Duse M'$ was released to a federal halfway house, reawakening his dream of establishing ActiveChuckss as a relevant company in the underground hip-hop scene. DuseM'$ began recording immediately with superproducers Trak D, LeagueOfStarz and DTMakeshitz of Slaphouse Productions, resulting in the Still I Live mixtape, available now at datpiff.com. ActiveChuckss sold thousands of units out of the trunk of his Lincoln Mark Vlll while pushing the product. ActiveChuckss then partnered with local homeboy Wesley "G-Nutt" Crunk and YardDownmuzikInk assuming the responsibilities as President of Marketing and Promotions for the company. As a result of DuseM'$ marketing acumen, in conjunction with his drive and hustle, ActiveChuckss and YDM created a major buzz, performing at a multitude of venues including The HoÏ…se of Blues (Hollywood),The GClub, Club Cheetahs, Club Haute, and The Factory while recording music and performing with many major artists such as TyDolla$ign, TooShort, YG, JoeMoses, AVLMKR, JONGEEZY, REEM RICHES, MITCHYSLICK, OGELIFE, MUCHO DENIRO, MISTAH FAB, GOLDIE LOC, COMPTON MENACE, and Grumpy and LadyPinks of Hi Power Ent.
ActiveChuckss has also worked with Rob Lo (Crime Lab,) Tommy 'Bigshots' Martinez and a slew of other producers. Suprisingly to Duse, it wasn't through association with hip-hop's top tier hitmakers that ActiveChuckss gained it's notoriety. In 2012, DuseM'$ and FiveStarEnt. AOB artist, Fingers, recorded the streetbanger "Hit yo Brimin." The anthem was released as the first single on YDM vol. 1 #RNS via Hotnewhiphop.com and was co-hosted by Floyd Mayweather's TMT imprint disc jockeys, DJ J Bling and Ba, and DJ Caspa.
With a plethora of unreleased tracks, the success of DuseM '$ constituents, and the multiple resources available, the dream is currently manifesting.
RnB artist, Summarae, returns with a beautiful new single, titled "You Are." The song is produced by Bud'da (Ice Cube/Dr. Dre/Xzibit/Aaliyah), and can be streamed and/or downloaded below. Stay tuned for updates on the talented songstress!
Download Single Here:https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/you-are-single/1459037714
Rising West Coast hip-hop artist, YD the Vet, drops the official visual for his Kokane-assisted single, “Straight Locco.” Check the video and stay tuned for updates on the Pomona, Ca. emcee!
Today, Compton, Ca. hip-hop artist, West Haven Blast, releases a brand new project, titled "Movie." Stream and/or download the album, which features Kokane, Nico White, Breadwinner Kane and more, below. Stay tuned for updates!
Download Album Here:https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/movie/1437956086
Ill Slim Colin and Loesta have just released a brand new single, titled "Temptation." "Temptation" features West Coast veteran Loesta (Ruthless Records) and is off of the recently-released 5th producer album by Ill Slim Collin, titled "Music Was My First Luv." Check the dope new single below and stay tuned!
The Legendary Kokane has just released a brand new single, produced by Westcoast Stone, titled "Do It Koka." The slapper is off of Kokane's upcoming album, "Finga Roll." "Do It Koka" is available now on all digital online stores. Stay tuned for album updates!
Stream/Download Single Here:https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/do-it-koka-single/1435623344
New Single from QBD with assistance from battle rap sensation Cortez this is a perfect mix of bars with a new school feel diffidently a anthem! available on Itune, Spotify,Tidal and much more! follow @TheRealQBD on all social media!
We've all reached a point in our lives that we felt defeated. You're left wondering why me, why does it seem like everything is going bad? Some resort to self medicating via alcohol and drugs while others find comfort in prayer. Whatever your choice may be, there's no questioning that life can be overwhelming. Jackson, Tennessee artist DaTBoYZ3L attacks this topic in his newest single, Stressing", produced by Let That Boy Cook.
For those new to ZeL's music, he utilizes harmonizing techniques to his vocals. His multilayered approach gives him a very particulate style full of emotion and soul. "Stressing" is a Hip Hop based record but has hints of Gospel. The song carries a feature from Iam2j, who adds a strong street perspective to Z3L's story line of dealing with daily stress we encounter. At the conclusion of the song, don't be surprised if you find yourself reflecting on your life and throwing a prayer up to the man upstairs.
"Stressing" is the fifth single from "DatBoy", ZeL'3 2016 full length debut. Both the single and album can be streamed courtesy of Spotify.
London-based five piece Junior Empire release their debut EP, Junior Empire, today on Harvest Records - listen HERE. The EP includes the band's three previously released singles as well as two additional tracks, "I Know" and "Said And Done." Please see below for the full track-listing.
Speaking about the EP's opening track, the band said, "'I Know'
is about that moment you realize you have had the wool pulled over your
eyes. Along with a string of admirers, you have been falling for
someone's charm blissfully unaware until the moment you understand you
were just part of their game."
Junior Empire emerged on the scene last year with the summery "West Coast," which peaked as the No. 1 most popular track on Hype Machine and has steadily racked up over 1.5 million streams on Spotify. Pigeons and Planesdeclared
that, "the five-piece band come with a clean and direct pop-rock
sound," and called the track, "the kind of song you can imagine on
mainstream radio or being belted out on the main stage at a big
festival, and that is no bad thing." Following up the heels of "West Coast," the band released two additional tracks, "Decide," and "Danger," the latter of which Variance Magazine called, "entrancing" and wrote that everyone should, "definitely keep an eye for more from Junior Empire," as Clash agreed that, "the group seem set to dominate 2017."
Drawing fans in with their lively performances, Junior Empire performed
a sold out show at Folklore in Hackney earlier this year and kicked off
the summer with a performance at The Victoria Dalston earlier this
month. Stay tuned for more as additional dates will be announced soon.
Junior Empire is Jack Balfour Scott, Joey Arnold Zapata, Diego Belmonte, Hannah van den Brul and Jordan Grispino.
