Bay Area-based group known as 4amcollective started as a 4 man group some 5 years ago but is now a duo of Roberto Perez and Edwin Blaymar Monterrosa. The duo is now back in the saddle as they drop their latest EP i hope you hear this, which serves as their sophomore EP. The 6-track body of work is a collection of songs that tackle loss, the dynamics of love and the journey to self-awareness and acceptance of the facts.   The project starts with the sombre “Closure”, a barebones love ballad that dives into the aftermath of a breakup. The production is haunting and moody and is underpin ..read more

Multi-talented singer/songwriter/music producer Adi Oasis‘s “Le Départ” gets a revamp as she teamed up with vocalist Durand Bernarr. The result is a sublime funk-soul piece that dives into the essence of love and the complexities of human interaction and fleeting emotions. Listeners will be enthralled by Adi’s electrifying runs and Durand’s commanding vocals as they weave into each other over the soul-gripping and cinematic backdrop.   The original version of “Le Départ” has already amassed over 20 million streams worldwide and this new version is from Adi’s deluxe edition of her criti ..read more

British-Ghanaian rapper/singer/songwriter ShaSimone came into musical prominence after her freestyle went viral in 2020 and she followed it with a series of singles that garnered her more attention. This led to being featured on Dave’s 2022 album We’re All Alone In This Together, and shortly she released her debut EP SIMMA DOWN. Now she is back with a brand new single “Let Go” which is a follow-up to her “No Hands” single that came out earlier in the year. “Let Go” is a heartfelt and reflective tune that explores love, trust and matters of the heart. Over producer JB Made It‘s warm guitar plu ..read more

Veteran emcee REKS recently formed a partnership with Austrian label Soulchain Rec. to release his new EP Hidden Messages In Water. As we await the EP, REKS whets our appetite with the single “Good Thing” which sees him teaming up with bilingual emcee and producer Napoleon Da Legend with CHiLL-iLL on the boards. The production is warm, reflective and sublime and is perfect for the rapper’s uplifting message about being grateful for the small things life offers. This inspirational tune is something to help kick-start your day.       Keep Up with Reks: Spotify |&nb ..read more

The weekly Top Submissions aims to showcase a selected crop of acts that cross our paths. From the best tracks/videos from far and wide, we gather the upper echelon of artists you can find and give them a platform to be further recognized for their works. So, sit back and tune in, and don’t forget to show them some love by following them on all social media platforms If you like this article check out our previous entries HERE Listen to the playlist on Spotify 2 here:             Fortunato x The Dirty Sample – “Get It”. Fortunato and The Dirty Sample drop off the ..read more

Egyptian American emcee Mostafa‘s newest effort “Victor Valley Freestyle” is a nostalgic and reflective piece that sees him looking back in time up to the present. Over the sombre and soulful soundscape provided by producer O.G Neeks, Mostafa runs through his journey from his humble beginnings as a naive kid to being enlightened and wise to the ways of the world. He acknowledges the sacrifices, mistakes, losses and wins and how these experiences helped shape him to be a better person in the long run. The accompanying visual uses a simple DIY performance style approach with cuts that acce ..read more

Just like the meaning behind his music moniker, emerging DMV-based singer/songwriter/rapper Nouvèl is bringing something unique and different to the music landscape with his brand of insightful and personal story-driven music.  His latest release Nite Drive Therapy, is a 16-track project that explores the dynamics and complexities of life. From the good to the bad times and the in-betweens, the singer offers audiences a chance to journey with him as he finds his true North in love, success and life.   “Vel’s Prayer” opens up the project on a spiritual note as Nouvèl delivers a so ..read more

Long Island sound designer/producer/disc jockey, DJ Concept  is dazzling his fans with back-to-back releases.  From his last instrumental project Meditations 4 to the collaborative EP entitled Conceptual Thoughts with Buffalo lyricist Y.N.X. 716, the prolific producer returns with the instrumental version of Ghetto Concepts, his collaborative LP with The Bay State spitter, Ghetto, of St Da Squad fame (Termanology, Ea$y Money, Reks, DJ Deadeye).  The 8 track compilation packs a megaton punch with its array of samples, thumping grooves and emotion-laden textures that leaves list ..read more

Music producer Snowtail enters our site with two singles ⁠”It’s Humid Outside” and “Awakened” and we just had to share it.   ⁠”It’s Humid Outside” is the first cut and as the title suggests, it offers an overwhelming comforting vibe with its rich guitar plucks, solemn strings and somewhat moody pads that exude pure bliss. This track is the title track of Snowtail’s EP which is released via the Dutch label Lofi Lagoon. Stream ⁠”It’s Humid Outside” on Apple Music, YouTube, Deezer, Pandora     The second track “Awakened” shows Snowtail’s versatility as he employs a ..read more

I was the DJ for the LeoTheLionz headlining show in Sarnia a few months back. I recorded the whole thing for Word is Bond Rap Radio. This is the second part of that show. If you missed the first episode, you can catch it here – https://www.patreon.com/posts/sarnia-hip-hop-100626305 Today’s show features a mixset I did live at The Crown Bar and Grill and three live performances from February. I love live music and being able to share it is great. I hope you enjoy the show for the first time or get to experience it all again. Listen for free (on Patreon) Chase March & Unlearn ..read more