
Dom From the West – “Twitter Bitch”
Dom From the West lets everyone know he can’t cuff a twitter bitch on his latest song, produced by GasChilly.…
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Dirt Rich – “Money Walk” ft. Mac PDawg
“This that money talk, money talk, it’s that money walk.” Dirt Rich and Mac PDawg link up for a new…
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Rucci – “Cholo”
It doesn’t get any more West Coast than Rucci’s latest single “Cholo,” produced by Romo. Sampling the beat from Down…
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GoGettaKB – “Doin Me” ft. GoGettaEssco and 1Take Jay
GoGettaKb links up with GoGettaEssco & 1Take Jay for his new track “Doin’ Me.” The name explains itself, with lyrics…
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Bearcap – “Hittem Up” ft. 9800 Caspeer
Bearcap teams up with 9800 Caspeer on his latest slap “Hittem Up.” Raspy vocals and aggressive lyrics punch through the…
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AzSwaye – “Pop Shit”
AzSwaye links up with JR on his new single “Pop Shit,” rhyming over stadium-sized synths that create a menacing atmosphere.…
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Shoreline Mafia – “Player’s Club” ft. AzChike
Shoreline Mafia & AzChike come with a new flavor on their latest single “Players Club,” rhyming over a soulful sample…
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HeyDeon – “Dreams”
HeyDeon kicks off the year with his new track “Dreams.” Deon showed us on Long Story Short that he was…
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Donny Loc – “Money Baby”
Donny Loc’s latest song “Money Baby” will instantly put you on a vibe, with it’s breezy production from Hollywood and…
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MCM Raymond – “Every Week”
Cool out to MCM Raymond’s new single “Every Week,” featuring chilling production from Ereq Fuh Eva. Raymond’s melodic flow bounces…
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Kabwasa – “Louder for the People in the Back”
Showcasing both versatility and groove, Kabwasa returns to the LA music scene with his EP Louder for the People in…
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Rucci – “Drunk Drivin’”
Photo credit: Brian William Green Rucci and Skeme are representing for Inglewood as they link up over a Michael Crook…
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AzChike – “Digits” ft. Saviii 3rd and AzSwaye
AzChike recruits Saviii 3rd and fellow Cult member AzSwaye for his new song “Digits,” produced by JayNari. Already gaining immediate…
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1TakeJay – “This Beat Hit”
1TakeJay continues to drop new heat. Now, LowTheGreat’s heavy production definitely hits on Jay’s latest song “This Beat Hit,” providing…
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T. $poon – “Money is a Must” ft. 03 Greedo
T. $poon just released a new single in “Money is a Must,” featuring 03 Greedo. The Paupa & Koast production…
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Devin Off Western – “Renegade”
Devin Off Western just dropped a new song called “Renegade,” opening with a synth riff that echoes a bit each…
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Blueface – “DM”
Blueface drops his latest single “DM,” featuring YBN Almighty Jay with production coming from FBeat Productions. Blueface comes in early…
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Ty31z – “Thuggin”
Ty31z returns with “Thuggin,” a menacing street cut that sees the rapper outlining his lifestyle with pride. Over rattling bass…
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GQ Mos – “Sentimental”
Photo credit: @chriist_photography GQ Mos returned with his new song “Sentimental,” around the same time that he released a 5-song…
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Kalan.Frfr – “Love Song”
Photo credit: @joe.jpgg Kalan.frfr dropped a new “Love Song,” featuring Damar Jackson who adds nicely to the smooth lyrics and…
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Dom From the West – “Twitter Bitch”
Dom From the West lets everyone know he can’t cuff a twitter bitch on his latest song, produced by GasChilly. Here, he’s throwing out some

Dirt Rich – “Money Walk” ft. Mac PDawg
“This that money talk, money talk, it’s that money walk.” Dirt Rich and Mac PDawg link up for a new song called “Money Walk,” which

Rucci – “Cholo”
It doesn’t get any more West Coast than Rucci’s latest single “Cholo,” produced by Romo. Sampling the beat from Down A.K.A’s well-known song “Lean like

Jetpack Jones Drops Off a Mellow Gem on his ‘Goats’ EP
Coming off of a four project year in 2018, Jetpack Jones is returning with another evolution in his artistry on…
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Almighty Suspect and AzChike are Hostile as Ever on ‘Almighty Chike’
Two of the pioneers of LA’s new wave in Almighty Suspect and AzChike have teamed up for an aggressive, thoroughly…
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Fih – “La Brea & Slauson”
La Brea native Fih comes with soulful sounds on her new two track “La Brea & Slauson.” Freestyling over Jay-Z’s…
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Westside $tew’s ‘Dedication’ is a Fast-Paced Exercise in Shit-talking
Westside $tew has upped the tempo on his newest mixtape Dedication, switching it up from last year’s Fidel Cashflow Vol.…
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TrapDes Wins with his Charisma on ‘The Problem’
TrapDes’s latest project The Problem opens with a verse from jail by Des’ homie Dody6, who’s been locked up for…
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Rucci and 1Take Jay Go for Gold on ‘The Winning Team’
This year, 1Take Jay and Rucci have made quite the uproar. They’ve racked up streams and taken their music across…
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REASON WILL LEAVE YOU THINKING ON “THERE YOU HAVE IT”
You can hear it in REASON’s voice when he speaks: the ravenous hunger, showing that there’s nothing else he wants…
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WESTSIDE $TEW DOES IT ALL ON ‘FIDEL CASHFLOW VOL. 2’
Westside $tew’s latest project, Fidel Cashflow Vol. 2, is his greatest work yet. The immense energy he brought into the…
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Jetpack Jones Drops Off a Mellow Gem on his ‘Goats’ EP
Coming off of a four project year in 2018, Jetpack Jones is returning with another evolution in his artistry on his newest EP GOATS. He’s

Almighty Suspect and AzChike are Hostile as Ever on ‘Almighty Chike’
Two of the pioneers of LA’s new wave in Almighty Suspect and AzChike have teamed up for an aggressive, thoroughly produced EP, Almighty Chike. The 3

Fih – “La Brea & Slauson”
La Brea native Fih comes with soulful sounds on her new two track “La Brea & Slauson.” Freestyling over Jay-Z’s “Imaginary Players” and YBN Nahmir’s

Behind the Boards: JoogFTR
After growing up in the Leimert Park area and attending Crenshaw High School, JoogFTR has emerged as one of the…
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Behind the Boards: Laudiano
Lil Laudiano’s rising success has been truly impressive, as he’s already landed plenty of noteworthy accomplishments early in his career.…
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Kee Riche$ is Putting in the Work to Help his Whole Community ‘Get Rich’
From creating hits in the booth to serving those in his community, Kee Riche$ has been showing day to day…
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Behind the Boards: Ricebovvl
Ricebovvl, a rising producer from Los Angeles, has found his distinct sound with bass trembling beats that include a unique…
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How MoThoro Balances Music with his Studies at Hampton University
Roughly 3000 miles away from his hometown of Los Angeles, MoThoro sits in a Hampton University lecture hall as he…
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Behind the Boards: Mike Crook
Mike Crook has been making noise in the streets of LA. By now, his tag has been on Blueface’s viral…
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HeyDeon Makes Great Music, But Don’t Expect Him to Let You Know
Spend 15 minutes talking to HeyDeon, and you may never discover he’s a musician. Be in the same room with…
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Behind the Boards: Romo
If there were a “King of Sampling” in LA, Romo would take the crown. Whether it’s revisiting soulful classics on…
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Behind the Boards: Ron-Ron
“Ron-Ron Do That Shit!” You cannot think of the new LA rap scene without the man who made the blueprint…
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Meet MaZhe, the one-of-a-kind creator who just wants to be great
The suburban city of Glendale offers a rather calm atmosphere, serving as the home to massive shopping malls and nearby…
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Behind the Boards: Yike Mike
Yike Mike grew up in the I.E., but by now he’s been making noise all across California. Already, he’s worked…
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Behind the Boards: Scum Beatz
We caught up with the man behind some of Blueface’s biggest hits.
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Prince Kofi Tells the Story of his Five Years in LA
A lot can change in five years. Move to a new city as well and it’s likely your life will…
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Why Do Sound Engineers Matter More Than Ever? We Asked a Few to Find Out
The importance of having a quality sound engineer work on your project can’t be stressed enough. For those looking to…
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“EVERYTHING IN MY LIFE WAS ON THIS STREET”: KEE RICHE$ DESCRIBES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ‘RAISED OFF ROSECRANS’
In all the years Kee Riche$ has lived at his Compton home just off Rosecrans Avenue, his block hasn’t changed…
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“I Was So Shy I Didn’t Know I Was Funny”: KYLE Breaks Down Toxic Masculinity
KYLE knows all too well what it means to feel crappy about feeling like men aren’t allowed to express themselves.…
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INTERVIEW: Music isn’t the Answer for Jetpack Jones, it’s Step One of the Pyramid
Jetpack Jones doesn’t look at music as the be-all and end-all of his artistic journey. In fact, Jetpack Jones doesn’t…
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Behind the Boards: JoogFTR
After growing up in the Leimert Park area and attending Crenshaw High School, JoogFTR has emerged as one of the hottest producers in the city.

Behind the Boards: Laudiano
Lil Laudiano’s rising success has been truly impressive, as he’s already landed plenty of noteworthy accomplishments early in his career. The 20 year old producer

Kee Riche$ is Putting in the Work to Help his Whole Community ‘Get Rich’
From creating hits in the booth to serving those in his community, Kee Riche$ has been showing day to day progression not only as an

Behind the Boards: Ricebovvl
Ricebovvl, a rising producer from Los Angeles, has found his distinct sound with bass trembling beats that include a unique twist at every turn. A

How MoThoro Balances Music with his Studies at Hampton University
Roughly 3000 miles away from his hometown of Los Angeles, MoThoro sits in a Hampton University lecture hall as he works toward his Masters of

Best Projects of 2018
It’s safe to say Los Angeles had an incredible 2018. Artists in the city are hungrier than ever as the…
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Best Producers of 2018
It’s safe to say Los Angeles had an incredible 2018. Artists in the city are hungrier than ever as the…
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Artists to Watch in 2019
It’s safe to say Los Angeles had an incredible 2018. Artists in the city are hungrier than ever as the…
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Best Songs of 2018
It’s safe to say Los Angeles had an incredible 2018. Artists in the city are hungrier than ever as the…
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Why Do Sound Engineers Matter More Than Ever? We Asked a Few to Find Out
The importance of having a quality sound engineer work on your project can’t be stressed enough. For those looking to…
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LA Takes NY: Inside Shoreline Mafia’s Only The Xclusives Tour
Photo credit: Yatta From coast to coast, LA knows how to show out! Last week, 1Take Jay, AzChike, Rucci, &…
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The Faultline, Vol. 6: Ranking the Hottest Songs of the Summer
Summertime in LA is always special. We have mother nature to thank for the gorgeous (if sweltering) weather, lovers and…
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The Faultline, Vol. 5
When Silk Penny speaks, you better listen. When the man behind Silk Penny’s character a.k.a. Premo Rice speaks, you better…
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Best Projects of 2018
It’s safe to say Los Angeles had an incredible 2018. Artists in the city are hungrier than ever as the wins are starting to roll

Best Producers of 2018
It’s safe to say Los Angeles had an incredible 2018. Artists in the city are hungrier than ever as the wins are starting to roll

Artists to Watch in 2019
It’s safe to say Los Angeles had an incredible 2018. Artists in the city are hungrier than ever as the wins are starting to roll