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Donny Block: In His Own Lane Taking "Abstract Hip-Hop" To New Heights

Donny Block: In His Own Lane Taking "Abstract Hip-Hop" To New Heights

Hailing from California, 23-year-old Donny Block is taking hip-hop to the next level... not just your 'regular, trap beat, redundant sounds hip-hop,' his own coined "mixed bag." Donny Block's style is an eclectic mix characterized as "something weird or experimental" but stays true to the essence of authentic hip-hop with lyrics that matter and subject matters that people can relate to and vibe with. He's not your "average rapper." Block started writing music at around 15 years old but didn’t start recording until he met other musicians in high school. His creative process ranges from writing about things that happen in the typical...

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BeFlow's 'Free Press' Find It's Own Spot In Hip-Hop Royalty

BeFlow's 'Free Press' Find It's Own Spot In Hip-Hop Royalty

[Song]: Free Press[Artist]: BeFlowOverall Grade/Rating: 9/10Production: 10/10Lyrics: 9.7/10Melody: 8/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin The prolific Chicago rapper’s recent project features some of his heaviest hard-hitting production, sly wit, and clever lyricism to date.  Free Press makes it's entrance with pure grandiose. From the muttered intro that leaves listeners in anticipation to the monumental beat drop and drum rolls, we're put on notice that this track belongs in the vault of hip-hop's elite. There's a spirit of renaissance that hollows over the single, a type of proclamation of BeFlow's lyrical ability that shows his fearlessness and...

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BeFlow's "Much More" Gives Classic Vibes

BeFlow's "Much More" Gives Classic Vibes

[Song]: Much More[Artist]: BeFlowOverall Grade/Rating: 8.5/10Production: 8.5/10Lyrics: 8.5/10Melody: 8/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin Straight from the beginning, "Much More" reeks of classic hip-hop: heavy bottom, deep baseline and a steady rhythmic hi-hat.  The dense and complex single is cautionary, theatrical, colorful, and at times sarcastic, but often all at once. Proclamations like "women want everything, therapy, better sex, I'll be an icon if I choose, refuse to lose" - a witty play on words as he connects two separate topics. Like any artist who has a certain level of prestige as BeFlow does, he's greeted with high...

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Music Review: Saay Park's "Hobby" Gives R&B The Right Voice

Music Review: Saay Park's "Hobby" Gives R&B The Right Voice

Overall Grade/Rating: 9/10Production: 9/10Lyrics: 8.5/10Melody: 9/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 10/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin From the very start, Saay Park's "Hobby" captivates with what seems to be reminiscent of a classic sample with voices layered on top of each other that add an undeniable richness to the track. "Hobby" overall boasts a mellow feel yet is equally elegant and beautifully emotive. The sample amplifies the catchiness of the production that smoothly breaks when Saay Park begins his verse.  The authenticity of his vocals ring out as he proclaims, "Tell me what you want from me" in a seductive way...

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Mike Sarge's 'No-Go' Delivers From Start To Finish

Mike Sarge's 'No-Go' Delivers From Start To Finish

[Single]: No-Go [Artist]: Mike Sarge Overall Grade/Rating: 9/10Production: 9.6/10Lyrics: 9/10Melody: 9/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8.2/10Replay Value: 10/10Originality: 8/10 Rarely these days do you hear a sound that captures the listener in the first second of playing... this is what Mike Sarge's 'No-Go' does in an effortless way.  The tone and commanding vocals has just the perfect tinge of the 'chopped and screwed' effect added that makes this intro an instant attention grabber. From there, Mike Sarge makes his presence known -- his energy and intensity is instantly felt from the start of the catchy chorus.  The passionate rapper’s debut single gives an honest...

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