RDGLDGRN-Robots

The multicolored trio comes out with their first single since their 2013 debut RDGLDGRN EP. "Robots" demonstrates their signature style of combining upbeat instrumentals and both rapping and singing.

Capital STEEZ-AmeriKKKan Korruption

I'm pretty late to this one but I need to post about Capital STEEZ. STEEZ was one of the founding members of Pro Era, along with Joey Bada$$. He released a single project before tragically committing suicide. Fortunately, he left behind a legacy. He was one of the creators of the Beast Coast Movement and released an incredible album, featuring Joey Bada$$, MF DOOM, and Madlib. R.I.P. STEEZ. 

Vacationer-In The Grass

Undoubtedly the best new band of the summer is Vacationer, who after releasing a couple of singles have dropped their sophomore album Relief. "In The Grass" is a song you can play over and over again before summer comes to an end.

Russ-Silence

One of my favorite projects as of late has been Russ's 3rd mixtape of the year, Silence. The man produces, writes, and puts his own vocals on all of his tracks with minimal features and is constantly releasing music. In fact, he's already released another single since this mixtape dropped featuring the long silent Chiddy. With Silence Russ is finally getting the attention he deserves, getting some radio time and a shout out from DJ Booth as one of their new top prospects for the year. Don't sleep on this guy.

Shlohmoh & Jeremih-The End (ft. Chance The Rapper)

Chance has been shy about releasing music for a while. Consumed by his touring, I'm unsure how much time he's had to work on his new album. However, the touring just ended and he's on a break until Lollapalooza so hopefully we'll here some of his new solo work soon. In the meantime, listen to "The End" off Sholohmoh & Jeremih's excellent new six-track EP No More, which features a short but good verse from Chano.

Trap Playlist

To me, trap is anything with a cool beat and a heavy drop. I've compiled a playlist of all the trap I've liked in the past month and a half. Including a remix of War's "Low Rider" and the theme for the addicting Two Dots iPhone game. I've also put in my favorite producer 20syl's stack patterns, which includes the beat from his and Oddisee's outstanding collaboration, "Ongoing Thing." There's also a rework of Diplo's "Revolution" which will be featured on his upcoming album Random White Dude Be Everywhere. A couple of songs by Tincup are on here as well, which seems appropriate considering the success of his Anxiety EP.

Angel-Keys

It's been more than a month since my last post but I assure you I haven't stopped finding new music. For the next few days I'll be trying to catch up on posts and then I'll return to the regular daily posts. First up is Angel. I can't find too much information on this guy but it's clear from his new EP, The Lost Tapes, that he's talented. Each song has an impressive backdrop and a pretty dynamic and interesting flow from the newcomer. "Keys", howerver, is far and away my favorite track of the project. Angel finds a perfect balance between Hip-Hop and R&B and makes the beat seem like it was tailor-made just for him.