Today, DMV rising star Travy Nostra unveiled his new body of work titled Leave Me The F*** Alone, which comes with 15 songs and additional features from Unlvcky Nas, G30, Ahksxma, Peets, Lightshow, Shug Da Trappa, Joony, and JustSantana. Via press release, he further explained the meaning behind the project’s very direct title: “During the process of creating all the music I was in a serious state of depression, on the verge of suicide honestly, as well as health issues and finding out my heart could stop working at any time … it really put me in a dark place where I just wanted to be left a ..read more

Up and coming artist, Goon Des Garcons* has recently released his debut album, Sheesh! and this is one project you need on your summer playlist. Sheesh! is the perfect combination of strong lyrics and addicting beats, which makes for one unforgettable project. We sat down with Goon to talk about his debut album, what he has coming up next and his love for his fans. Press play on Sheesh! while you read our interview with Goon below!   RESPECT. Interview: Who is Goon Des Garcons*? What makes Goon Des Garcons* the artist that he is? I’m just a normal guy haha. I think what makes me the art ..read more

Next week, A$AP Ant and his Marino Infantry collective will drop off the second installment of their Enter The Infantry series. Before that, the Baltimore/Maryland-based collective unload another dope track titled “Mega Man X,” which sees production from E-Major Unruly, Ceez Neckmusik, and Cream Wallo. The single also sees an accompanying visual courtesy of 1drince that shows the trio performing the track in different areas around Los Angeles. Check out “Mega Man X” below. The post A$AP Ant, Lulu P and Soduh Drop “Mega Man X” (Prod. E-Major Unruly, Ceez Neckmusik and Cream Wallo) appeared fi ..read more

At the top of the year, D.C.’s artists Richie Starboi and A1 delivered the drill-inspired cut “Huncho,” eventually adding on a dope visual to match. Now, they upgrade their hit single with a remix that features DMV frontrunner Xanman. Check out both “Huncho (Remix)” and the aforementioned visual below — hopefully, we’ll be hearing more from these guys sooner than later. The post Richie Starboi and A1 Flow Recruit Xanman for “Huncho (Remix)” appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture ..read more

Anderson, SC rapper J.Say has been making major waves lately. In our recent interview, we chatted with the artist about his childhood, forthcoming music, and inspirations amongst other things. Peep our chat below. What was your childhood like? How would you describe the South Carolina scene? Growing up I lived a very diverse life. I was born in Austin, Texas but soon after moved to California. It was just me and my mom for a year struggling to make ends meet until we met my stepdad who eventually took us in and raised me as his own. I spent a couple of years in California moving around the cen ..read more

I Got Issues Delivers With A Powerful Supporting Cast Of True Lyricists—J. Cole, Post Malone, Nas, Moneybagg Yo, 21 Savage, Roddy Rich & More West Coast legend, voice of the streets and RESPECT. wall-of-fame cover subject,  YG, has done it again—unleashing his sixth studio album, I got issues via Def Jam Recordings. I Got Issues blasts YG’s smooth, raw and powerful speak in his signature unorthodox style … and while rocking’ a red tux only he can drip in the visual for his new song “I Dance” — featuring Duki and Coco. Having blown past the 12 billion career s ..read more

    Image Credit: Cover Art   Multi-Platinum recording artist, producer, and entrepreneur Russ drops a surprise new single “Last Night” via DIEMON Records following a sneak peak to his fans on Instagram. This follows the reflective single “That Was Me” released earlier this month.   Introduced by soothing acoustics, “Last Night” describes the sudden ending of a relationship and coming to terms with change. Russ sings with high-pitched vocals, “I didn’t know that today was the day I was going to say goodbye to you.” He blames himself for the relationship fal ..read more

  Image Credit: Cover Art   Toosii will release his new EP, Boys Don’t Cry, on October 7, via South Coast Music Group/Capitol Records. Today, as the EP pre-save launched, he shared his new single, “Heartaches.” Produced by ADELSO and Armas, the hard-hitting track explores the life-changing, cyclical nature of heartbreak. Listen to “Heartaches” HERE.   “Heartaches, they don’t discriminate,” says Toosii.   On the track, he sings, “You’ve done taken my heart, put it in a bitter place…Let another break my heart, they wish they coul ..read more

  art by Alondra Buccio Samaria is one of R&B’s most thrilling storytellers on the rise. The Bay Area singer uses vulnerability as a superpower that fuels her intimate songwriting. Today, she shares her new single “Still Got 4ever” which showcases her lush vocals as she bares her soul while going through the motions of a fizzled-out relationship. Produced by Neenyo, Keanu Beats and Colby Toral, listen to “Still Got 4ever” HERE. Speaking on her new release, Samaria shares: When I wrote “Still got 4ever,” I was in a confusing place in my relationship. This was the person I h ..read more

    Image Credit: Durband Bernarr Performance artist and your favorite cousin on your father’s side, Durand Bernarr, debuts his highly anticipated sophomore album Wanderlust, available today. The twelve-track album arrives on the heels of Lil Bit, the lead single.   LISTEN TO Wanderlust – HERE   Written and arranged by Durand Bernarr, Wanderlust embodies an intimate unveiling of Durand’s introspective journey and his arrival to renewed self-awareness. The album offers productions by Durand Bernarr, Sam Hoffman, Roman GianArthur ..read more