AJ Bray surged onto my radar this week with the release of his “2 Cell Phones” video and oh my lord, this shit is fucking phenomenal. His charisma is undeniable and he has bars for days, but not the type of bars that put you to sleep. He keeps you entertained with the lighthearted subject-matter and smooth delivery. The hook of this track is magnetic and I have not one complaint about “2 Cell Phones.” And oh, by the way, the visuals are magnificent, switching between high-quality shots and VHS footage with vibrant colors, all directed and edited by DONTHYPEME. … Continue reading AJ Bray’s “2 Cell Phones” is one of the best visuals I have seen all week | #Music

It is always frustrating as a writer to hear about an artist from your city making waves that you did not know about and this is exactly the case for me and Nashville rapper Reaux Marquez and his incredible new visuals for his track “Pass Go.” This track, truly, is fantastic and between the head-knocking instrumental and his endless bars, Reaux has certainly made a distinct statement here. The visuals take place in the heart of Nashville and are obviously aesthetically inspired by the Black Panther movement, which is fitting given that Nashville was one of the main outposts of … Continue reading Nashville artist Reaux Marquez makes a statement with his visual for “Pass Go” | #Music

Denied Approval recently blessed us with a very intimate look at the creations of Young Thug’s beloved album cover for Jeffery. Atlanta photographer Garfield Larmond detailed this process in the exclusive video and revealed some secrets about his personal journey as an artist, as well as some secrets about the artwork that many people likely did not know. Hear more about Garfield Larmond’s Young Thug experiences here: Continue reading Garfield Larmond details the making of Young Thug’s ‘Jeffery’ album cover in an exclusive new behind-the-scenes offering | #Music

LA-based artist ihateyouALX was a standout submission in our inbox recently and we already are big fans after hearing his project Corazon that gives several intimate vignettes of the youthful talent’s life. His tracks are breezy and laid-back and instrumentally he blurs the lines of alternative-pop and hip-hop and this blend of head-knocking percussion and smooth strings and synths set the ideal backdrop for ALX to shine. He has a sweet singing voice and bars that don’t overwhelm you with wordiness, but his intentions are always clear and verses are concise. Features come from Lil Ugly Jit, KB Devaughn (whose guest appearance … Continue reading ihateyouALX’s mixtape “Corazon” is one to remember from the young artist | #Music

Baby Keem has become one of the music industry’s most talked-about figures this summer, and rightly so. He is on an unbelievable hot-streak after his most recent project DIE FOR MY BITCH was released and met with incredible amounts of love from critics and casual listeners alike, and while his project has been streamed at a very high rate, we have still only been given limited close-up looks at Keem and most can agree that these visuals are just as entertaining as the mixtape. The “BUSS HER UP” video is not only a chance to see more of Baby Keem, but also … Continue reading Baby Keem unloads his dizzying visuals for “BUSS HER UP” | #Music

Plewto Smith merges unique artistry with frantic energy in his records. The Atlanta singer, rapper, and producer draws influence from Freaknik-era bass and random life experiences. Plewto Smith leans on his individuality to stand out from his contemporaries in his songs. The song is the intro to the album Diary of a Lonely Trick, independently in 2019. Follow Plewto Smith Twitter Instagram   Continue reading Plewto Smith talks “Facts” in new video | #Music

Lyricists Glenn Saddler and Bias The Black, and guitarist The Living make up the Atlanta hip-hop trio Far Out Family. Directed by Van Jensen, the video stars Jenna Kanell. It was shot by Nick Willard and it was written by Tobias ‘laRose’ Harris and Glenn Saddler. It was produced by Glenn Saddler. The guitar was played by by The Living. Bass was handled by Alex Szotak and the mix was done by ProRow. It’s a soulful, bluesy song that borders on rock. The video is a trip. Follow Far Out Family Twitter Instagram Continue reading Far Out Family lays claim to “Lightning” in new video | #Music

Atlanta creative duo Danger Incorporated return with the release of their new single and music video via Awful Records/RCA Records. This is the next evolution of Danger Incorporated, made up of Louie Duffelbags and Boothlord. The duo found harmony in contrasting soundscapes, bouncing between Louie Duffelbags’ smooth vocals and Boothlord’s raspy flair while acoustic guitars go up against gritty synth lines and heavy drum pads. It’s gloomy, spacey and very much embodies the left-of-center spirit of Awful Records. “Wassup Phonies” marks the first release since the duo’s 2018 Danger Reality EP, which featured singles, ‘Casting Spells’ and ‘Superstars.’ It marks the next wave for the Atlanta creatives, unveiling their latest vision with hints of … Continue reading Danger Incorporated blurs the lines of hip-hop, 90s grunge and 80s synth-wave | #Music

Lule has been on a prolific run lately. His latest song, “Chanel No. 5”, released exclusively to Soundcloud first, was produced by Sahara. The first note of the song is overwhelmingly familiar, and the rhythms and blues that follow sync with it like a puzzle piece. All of Lule‘s music is available for streaming on Apple Music and Spotify via his distributor Art.Amour. Follow Lule Twitter Instagram Continue reading Lule whittles romance down to a cologne on “Chanel No. 5” | #Music

Nessly just dropped a surprise project. The 5-track effort is available on YouTube. See the track titles and times below. 1. Bleep Back – 0:00 2. Don’t Breakdance – 2:38 3. Already – 5:10 4. Sad Hundreds – 6:42 5. Letsgetit – 9:39. On this project, Nessly sounds as confident as ever. His ear for production is at an all time quality. Follow Nessly Twitter Instagram Continue reading Nessly drops surprise album Float, Don’t Fall | #Music