Tennessee rapper Shawn Cooley drops visuals to Beast Mode and this one will keep you at the edge of your seat, literally. Shawn wrote, produced, and of course, performed the track himself and the video serves as a sneak peak to his upcoming project entitled The Curse of a Dreamer. Convince yourself of the triple-thread abilities of this up- and coming emcee by peeping the video. Add Shawn Cooley on Facebook, check out his tracks on Soundcloud and subscribe to his Youtube channel. It’s worth it!
Category: Fresh Artist
[FRESH ARTIST FRIDAY] Cristion D’or – Ice Cream (Freestyle)
If you’re looking for a new favorite rapper with witty wordplay and fresh flows, New York’s Cristion D’or may just be the guy for you. Cristion has just released this gem of freestyle and new listeners beware; after pressing play you will find yourself searching for more material from this wordsmith. We’ve made the hunt a little easier by providing you with a link to some of Cristion’s mixtapes. Following Cristion D’or on Facebook and Instagram is also highly encouraged!
Vinnie Dewayne – The St. John’s Scholar
Portland native Vinnie Dewayne has been working on music since 2009, but 2016 might be the year his name breaks out beyond his hometown. His newest mixtape is a certified gem and should be listened to anyone that is looking for a rapper with solid lyrics and a smooth flow. On The St. John’s Scholar Vinnie reflects on his time growing up in the rough neighborhood of St. John’s, all while keeping your head nodding over some soulful instrumentals. We recommend anyone who is a fan of Kendrick or J Cole (pretty much everyone) to peep this tape. You can stream it below and watch the short video for “Page 37” below.
[FRESH ARTIST FRIDAY] Qbaby of TeamQ– Choosin (feat. Shaneo)
Cincinnati-born rapper Qbaby drops off visuals to his “Choosin“ cut and this one is set to get you moving. The multi-talented artist, who also performs as a dancer and a singer, delivers a melody-accompanying flow over a minimalist produced beat and Shaneo wraps the song up with a solid guest appearance. Altogether, “Choosin“ is a complete success and should be included in your next party’s playlist. Follow Qbaby on Facebook and Instagram.
[FRESH ARTIST FRIDAY] Vasco – Birmania 2
Representing Alabama, Vasco dropped the second issue to his Birmania series last month. With Birmania 2 the Birmingham rapper solidifies his status as one of the hottest artists within the Alabamian indie circuit. Vasco entertains his audiences with ferocious flows and flamboyant lyrics, all over solid productions that get your head nodding. Stream above and convince yourself, and don’t forget to stop by Vasco’s Twitter and/or Facebook.
[FRESH ARTIST FRIDAY] Case Arnold – Hope$ and Dream$
If you have not yet tuned in to Case Arnold you are missing out. The Clarksville emcee has dropped some of the most significant tracks within the Tennessee indie-scene, and the number of plays on Youtube and Soundcloud stand witness to this up and coming artist’s star-potential. Featured here is the video to “Hope$ and Dream$“, a smooth boom-bap instrumental produced by Chiefus, over which Case Arnold serenades his listeners with a mellow delivery and insightful lyricism. If you had hope and dreams of discovering new music from a talented emcee, your needs should be met with this guy! Be sure to check out Arnold’s Twitter, Facebook, Soundcloud and Youtube channel.
[FRESH ARTIST FRIDAY] HassaanHTX – Houston’s Hottest
With his recent project, Houston’s Hottest, HassaanHTX has made his mark on the Houston underground circuit. The 18 track mixtape is packed with catchy tunes and compelling flows. Songs, such as I’m On, Relentless (Back to Back Remix), and Throw It Up, demonstrate Hassaan’s hit-potential and also serve as a testimonial to his lyrical ability. Hassaan is slotted to perform at the Los Magnificos Carshow and Concert at Reliant Stadium on November 21st. You can follow the Houston’s Hottest on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
[Fresh Artist Friday] Yo DOT – The Get Back (feat. Vincent Van Great)
With “The Get Back”, Milwaukee-native Yo DOT motivates his listeners to overcome setbacks and to refrain from abandoning their dreams. As a seasoned veteran on the indie scene, he has overcome many of the struggles associated with becoming a breakthrough artist. Although Yo DOT has yet to penetrate the national market, he has been recognized by the Shepherd Express as one of the few artists that are currently shaping the Hip Hop culture in Milwaukee. With an upcoming project entitled Burleigh Bodega, the Wisconsin emcee aims to win over new listeners. You, too, can join the movement by stopping by Yo DOT’s Soundcloud and by following him on Twitter and Facebook.
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