Smokepurpp has his awaited mixtape DEADSTAR releasing on Septemeber 29th and anticipations are high as this project can potentially be his defining imprint. Nearly 5 months ago, the Chicago-born and Miami-bred artist teased a snippet of the now released “To The Moon” music video directed by RaheemIsBlind. The visual is abounding in color, to say the…
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There’s no doubt that NYC’s NamGawd is a voice of testimony that deserves recognition. His most current music video for the track, “Adventures” is a glaring testament to his lyrical savvy that doesn’t have to work extremely hard to pass on the message. “This is about being at the lowest you can be and willing…
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Bronx rhyme spitter, and Tase Grip representative, Maxx Brown returns with the visual for his most recent single “Winter Regrets.” The song is an introspective reflection on both sides of Maxx’s recent successes, from highs like touring with Joey Fatts and being featured on Revolt TV to the lows of feelings emotionally distant and mistrusting…
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There’s absolutely no room for anyone to be sleeping on TJ Bridges. The previously released track “Iceberg Slim” was exalted to new heights with the official music video detailing vibrant graphics directed by Brandon Holyoake. The previously released track is instantly captivating with the hook-filled flow and suave production. The visual takes viewers through some…
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On each project, even with an intermission between, Lexxy never fails in releasing cohesive music that exceeds expectation. The R&B singer and songwriter returns with an enticing visual dedicated to her latest single “Disconnected”. The track itself projects Lexxy’s rich, distinctive voice matched with an abundantly honest take on lyricism that attracted us to her…
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NYC native and artist, Johnny Based, has pledged his commitment to bringing new and exclusive frequencies to the East Coast scene. He begins his undertaking with an inviting visual that surpasses assumptions of what can come from a rap artist’s first official music video. Director, Whipalo, successfully takes the lead to guide viewers perceptions of…
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Just months after their sophomore project, Saturation, the consistently emerging collective, Brockhampton, recently released their first single and visual for the highly anticipated forthcoming album, Saturation II. The latest track, “Gummy,” stocks listeners with inevitable and unremitting flows from each California-based rapper. We can’t stress enough the importance of creating music videos that are art-filled…
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Just one month after the release of his mixtape You Will Regret Ski Mask The Slump God teams up with the renowned video director Cole Bennett for “Catch Me Outside.” Ski Mask strolls and rides through Times Square for a visual fixed with animated flames, disoriented face, and some lean fed to the Child’s Play villain, Chucky.…
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Tyler, the Creator built up weeks of anticipation regarding news on his upcoming projects which finally released today. Directly following the trailer for his new VICELAND show Nuts + Bolts, Tyler premiered a new track, “Who Dat Boy”, with an affiliate visual featuring A$AP Rocky. The music video opens with an uncanny production and completes with a lyrical A$AP collab…
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The Brooklyn-based rapper, KV, recently premiered some visuals for his gripping track, “Around Me.” The song previously released on SoundCloud three months ago, but still, continues to build traction. Chris Bernard, Jai Marlee, and KV collaborate with The ADZ on creative direction to produce subtle scenes with higher messages. We got a chance to speak with KV on defining the…
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Florida’s very own, Fame On Fire, dropped an insane culture blend over the weekend with a remake to Lil Uzi Vert’s “Xo Tour Llif3”. The single itself has already seen a magnitude of success including peaking at number 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 list, but this band just pushed the entire track to new levels of…
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Kevin Abstract’s American Boyband is the latest docuseries coming to Viceland while highlighting key moments during Abstract’s first headling tour. Episode one takes us through an introduction to Kevin’s world including the Brockhampton collective. There’s innocence and excitement found here as they head out to their first shows in Portland and Vancouver. When speaking with…
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A$AP Ferg and Remy Ma salute New York in the new music video for Ferg’s latest single “East Coast”. Directed by A$AP Ferg and Shomi Patwary, the visual hits with captivating imagery and low-angle shots. Remy Ma pulls up in the gothic building reminding us that her entry back into the game is ceaseless. During…
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During his recent visit to Power 106 in Los Angeles, Goldlink was challenged to put his own spin on the Children’s book, “Llama Llama Red Pajama” by Anna Dewdney. He’s given a quick ‘Kokamoe Freestyle’ instrumental produced by Swindail as his friends guide him through each page and Goldlink kills it with animated effects…
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The U.K.’s very own Lethal Bizzle and Skepta joined forces this week in the official music video for “I Win.” The visual compliments the track’s confident tone as the two Grime icons are found celebrating their recent victories in the industry with motorcyclists, fine women, and Lambos. The upbeat tune “I Win” was produced by…
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Just hours ago, Kendrick Lamar and the TDE family released an unexpected visual for the second track off of the DAMN. album, “DNA.”. Featured in the video is Don Cheadle going head-to-head with a shackled Kendrick as the MC is hooked up to a lie detecter machine. Once the machine turns on, Cheadle is infused…
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J.Cole and the rest of the Dreamville family expand this week with their most recent signee, J.I.D. The Atlanta based rapper throughly creates while his sound isn’t your typical rap music coming out of the city right now. In a more blunt tone, this distinction pushes him far away from, the well-known, trap music. We’ve…
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Yams day 2017 marks the the two year anniversary of the A$AP members death. The second annual memorial concert for A$AP Yams took place last night at NYC’s The Theater at Madison Square Garden. The line-up included back to back performances from A$AP Mob, Danny Brown, Young Thug, TDE, Cam’ron, Joey Bada$$, Lil Uzi Vert…
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Last December, Migos briefly flew over to Lagos, Nigeria for a performance at a local radio station’s Christmas. During their takeover, the trio took the opportunity to film their latest music video for the track , “Call Casting”. The song comes to us from their soon to be released Culture album. The visual includes wildlife shots and some laid out verses by Quavo,…
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Tisakorean invigorates every characteristic we need to see in more artists today. As a videographer, producer, and artist he hopes to change the way we view and hear music in the near future. After speaking with Tisakorean we learned, that he has one of the most indigenous minds that can do just what he seeks out…
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