Music Review: Lazy Anthem by Coolidge - Hip Hop - Mississippi, USA | Music Discovery XO

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22-05-2020 22:27 GMT

Music by indie artist, Coolidge on Soundcloud |

Coolidge

"Lazy Anthem"
Hip Hop


Happy

Released on the 27th of March, just before the world started going into lock down one city at a time, the new single by Mississippi, USA’s rising hip hop star, Drevo Coolidge is a fun, feel-good record that wants nothing more than to uplift you and make you happy. Inspired by Bruno Mars’ “Lazy Song”, it is a more pop-oriented record than we’ve seen from the critically acclaimed Southern underground rapper in a while, and by far one of the best according to many. So good in fact that critics are speculating that this could be "The One" that catapults him to international superstardom and cements his name in the history books as one of the most authentic and most talented new hip hop artists from the South this decade.  

Explicit.

Music Review: Santa Baby by Dorothy Milone | R&B Song | Stream free | Soundcloud

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03-12-2019 01:19 GMT

Music by indie artist, Dorothy Milone on Soundcloud 

Dorothy Milone

"Santa Baby"
R&B



Christmas is here again. Yes, those thousand year old songs are back once again to haunt our dreams until we are completely happy – whether we like it or not. As the years go by it seems like those eager neighbors who put their decorations up too early are putting them up earlier and earlier, and those who never seem too keen are putting them up later and later, while some are dropping out of the Christmas game completely and not bothering to put any up at all after a while. But regardless of how people feel about Christmas there's one thing no one can resist - Black Friday, that special day when everyone puts their reservations about the holiday season and even their differences aside, and rushes out to grab those irresistible bargains they’ve waited for all year long. And then before long, rush back out again to do it all over again on Cyber Monday. “Santa Baby” is one of several songs you’ll hear at least one thousand times over the course of the next month (count it if you don't believe it) so it’s important you treat yourself to as many variations of it as possible. Here’s one that will make your toes twinkle. Happy Holidays!

Music Review: The Sweetening by Lunarians | Psychedelic Song | Stream free | YouTube |

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07-08-2019 21:18 GMT

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Lunarians

"The Sweetening"
Psychedelic


Sneaks up on your sweet spot like dark chocolate

Featured on Bristol, UK psychedelic rock sensation, Lunarians' debut album, "Lost Light Receiver", this record still receives praise today as one of the most infectious and authentic independent psychedelic rock releases out of the South West in a very long time. It's pacey, sweet - as the title suggests, yet dark and pensive with a rather ominous, disturbing and unsettling feel about it at the same time. It introduced fans to a sound that was and still is very rare in rock music today, and several years after its release critics still reference and rave about it every chance they get. It's particularly good because it is not one of those songs that aims to please, but it does so in so many ways. Bury your ears in this when you need a quick getaway from the mainstream's super happy stuff and need something seriously good that will get you thinking and then blow your brains out when you are not looking so you feel no more pain. 

Music Review: Drink & Smoke by Keyon Stacks | Hip Hop Song | Stream free | Soundcloud

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02-08-2019 16:11 GMT

Music by Keyon Stacks on Soundcloud

Keyon Stacks

"Drink & Smoke"
Hip Hop


The best combo since peanut butter and jelly, and by far the two most used words on Friday night now have their very own anthem, and it's good for you.

Whether you drink, smoke, pop pills or love nothing more than to spend the whole weekend making cookies and cream and stuffing your face with all types of junk, or you don't do participate in any such activities, nothing lets you know it's Friday night once again like a bunch of smokers getting together to do what they've craved all week long - they'll probably be playing this song too.

This is one of those records you'll never hear on a Monday morning. It's so infectious it will drag you to the nearest party and fire up the biggest bong just for you. California's Keyon Stacks has been known for songs like this since he made his mark on Los Angeles' emerging hip hop scene with the release of "I Smoke Good" back in 2011/2012 and he has kept smokers entertained and motivated to be themselves all through his career with a repertoire that's so potent Snoop Dogg would smoke it. This one was released back in 2017 and it's still getting a lot of radio airplay, and love from fans and DJs.

It's loud, wild and impatient, with a serious sense of urgency and a beat that'll make Lil' Jon go "Yeea-ahh".

It's free to download so get it while you can.

Explicit.

Music Review: Vinci Code by Coolidge | Hip Hop Song | Stream free | Reverbnation |

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15-07-2019 14:37 GMT

Music by Drevo Coolidge on Reverbnation

Coolidge

"Vinci Code"
Hip Hop


Solid!

It was the first single released before Mississippi rapper, Drevo Coolidge officially dropped his latest mixtape, "Drevvy Xxperiment" on the 1st of July. It set the tone for what is now being described as yet another monumental moment in Mississippi underground hip hop as the independent Jackson star continues on his quest for world domination.

Masterful production, hypnotic beat with a mildly melancolic backdrop that creates an air of mystery. Great structure, a very consistent theme all the way through, steady groove and a solid feel overall - this will really blow your socks off. Features Mississippi rapper, Mafiello.

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Music Review: Fucc Up The Vibes by Hoolie Gu | Hip Hop Song | Stream free | Soundcloud |

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05-07-2019 16:46 GMT

Music by Hoolie Gu on Soundcloud

Hoolie Gu

"Fucc Up The Vibes"
Hip Hop


Showing versatility

Hoolie Gu switches things up with and slows the pace in his latest record. Vaguely reminiscent of Xxxtentation's "Sad!", it's a song about relationship struggles. It was released just over a week ago, on the 24th of June and is one of the first records out that reveals a softer side to the Brooklyn, New York emerging gangsta rap star who is now well on his way to becoming the next big international artist out of the East Coast.

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Music Review: Just Say No by Tamara Bubble | R&B Song | Stream free | Soundcloud |

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05-07-2019 10:10 GMT

Music by Tamara Bubble on Soundcloud

Tamara Bubble

"Just Say No"
R&B


A musical journey back in time to emerging New York female rap sensation, Tamara Bubble's early days, when she first made her debut as an R&B singer. With memorable hooks, often with a message, Tamara sung her way into the hearts of many of her home region's discerning urban music fans and brought back a style of R&B that was dying at the time. She gained widespread recognition across the East Coast of the US and became one of the most closely watched emerging singers and one of the most promising new female indie artists Brooklyn had seen in a long time.

"Just Say No" was just one of several that put Tamara's name on the map just over 5 years ago. Reminiscent of songs about relationship struggles by artists like Brandy back in the '90s, the record is still a fan favorite today, even as she prepares for worldwide hip hop domination.

Music Review: Death Of A King by Kairo Myth | Hip Hop Song | Stream free | Soundcloud |

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24-05-2019 18:21 GMT

Kairo Myth

"Death Of A King"
Hip Hop


Deep inside your mind on a dark starless night

Possibly one of the most authentic hip hop tracks released this decade. Songs like this reassure old school hip hop fans that the genre is just going through a phase and before long will return to its very essence.

Soak your feet in this after a hard day's work.

Explicit.

Music Review: Taiwan Lights by Coolidge | Hip Hop Mixtape | Stream free | Spinrilla |

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20-04-2019 16:39 GMT

Coolidge

"Taiwan Lights"
Hip Hop


KO

Heart-stopping good

Will give you chills

If really fiery, hungry hip hop is heavy on your mind and like many hip hop fans you are desperately in need of something that packs a punch strong enough to put more Oomph! in your speakers than N.W.A, then look no further. Released on the 1st of January, no underground hip hop release has come even remotely close to matching the energy contained within this 8 track album which features back to back hits by the hottest emerging rapper in the Southern region of the United States, Drevo Coolidge including the critically acclaimed singles, "Premeditated" and "Convictions". The mixtape still has many lost for words and probably will for a very long time. Masterfully written and orchestrated from start to finish, it grips you right from the instant you hit the play button till the moment you have no choice but to hit repeat, and then it grips you again.

Explicit.

Music Review: Breathe by Ian And The Dream | Pop Song | Stream free | Download mp3-320

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24-10-2018 14:19 GMT

Ian and the Dream

"Breathe"
Pop


Exciting, refreshing and uplifing.

If really infectious, meaningful feel-good pop is what you are into then you'll hardly ever need to look any further than indie pop band, Ian and the Dreams' well-sized discography, which is packed with exactly that. They've been Milwaukee, USA's top indie pop band since they made their debut and it doesn't look like that's about to change anytime soon.

"Breathe" is one of those songs you can just throw on at any time of the day or night, put your feet up, and well, just breathe. It's exciting and it'll have you humming along and playing your air guitar to in no time. 

Music Review: Trappin Ain't a Hobby by Yung Rackz | Hip Hop Mixtape | Stream free | Download mp3-320

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17-09-2018 17:26 GMT

Yung Rackz

"Trappin Ain't a Hobby"
Hip Hop


So good.

A truly exceptional mixtape.

This mixtape is so refreshing we had to bring it back one more time, and we'll probably do it again in the near future.

Mainstream hip hop makes it so difficult to enjoy rap music sometimes, with all the infusions, crossovers, gimmicks and publicity stunts for mass appeal. When an artist like Yung Rackz drops a new song, album or mixtape there is no doubt what to expect - authentic, original hip hop sounds and lyrics that'll take you away.

If you are not yet familiar with North Carolina's underground rap sensation, Rackz then you better get familiar. This mixtape is packed with 18 solid tracks and every single one of them will remind you why you started listening to hip hop and still continue to do so even as the genre struggles with what can only be described as an identity crisis.

As the name suggests, "Trappin Ain't a Hobby" will take you through the darkest parts of inner city and paint a picture that reflects what life is like there.

Rackz tells stories masterfully delivered with flows that'll make your head spin. If real hip hop is what you need then this free mixtape will fulfil your every desire every single time. It will get you motivated and keep you uplifted throughout. Just hit the play button and let it blow you away.

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