Going from one profession to another is no easy task for anyone but that is exactly what Dan Duminy has accomplished. A professional racing driver for 11 years, Dan shifted gears into music in 2020 with the release of his debut single “Vision.” The South Africa native brings nearly 200K Instagram followers with him into the music world and they’re certainly looking forward to his EP which is slated for release later this year.

Listen to the track above and be sure to drop us your thoughts in the comments.

The post ICYMI: Pro Race Driver Dan Duminy – “Vision” (Audio) appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

The post #PeepTheVisual: MobBeatz & Kubilay Karça – “S.O.S” appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

The grind don’t stop…..

ItsBizkit clearly hasn’t been sitting around the crib during the pandemic struggle.  The world’s biggest blogger turned rapper connects with living rap legend Jadakiss and BX-based DreamDoll for his latest summer heater, “Outside Wit It”.

The post ItsBizkit Calls on Jadakiss & DreamDoll For – “Outside Wit It (Remix)” appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

Passion, hunger, aggression, and skill; these are just a few words that might come to mind when you hear independent Chicago emcee TtheGAWD. “GAWD” is an acronym for Getting Ahead Without Devolving. With a unique baritone, agile flow, TtheGAWD has an ear for production that compliments his style. Hailing from Chicago’s now defunct LeClaire Courts housing projects, TtheGAWD realized his love for music early on. His mother would always sing around the house and she even taught him the alphabet using notable musicians of the time: “A” is for Al B. Sure, “B” is for Bobby Brown, and so on.

After taking a step away from music for two years, TtheGAWD returns with a 12 track project, fully loaded with noteworthy quotables and hard hitting beats.  He knew exactly what he wanted to accomplish with the I Am GAWD album, and alongside Chicago producer Max Julian, TtheGAWD convincingly displays the tenacity of his penmanship, his ear for solid production as well as the ability to tell engaging stories through songs. I Am GAWD is an ode to the mid to late ‘90s, grimey New York era, combined with his personal experiences growing up in Chicago’s inner city.

“I Am GAWD is for the struggling artists with all the talent in the world who just want to be heard. For the emcees and producers who are constantly told to switch their sound because this style of music is no longer profitable. For the underdog and avid Hip-Hop head in general.” — TtheGAWD

TtheGAWD set out to rediscover who he is as an emcee and artist with this album. No autotune, no formulaic song structure, and no redundant content. Just a masterful display of a level of art that’s not really being heard on a large scale from Chicago at the moment. The title says it all: I Am GAWD — which translates to “I Am Getting Ahead Without Devolving.” Meaning, he won’t compromise who he is to get where he’s going.

I Am GAWD is available now, exclusively on BandCamp and will be available on all digital streaming platforms on August 14th.

Listen to the project in it’s entirety above, courtesy of RESPECT., peep the thought-provoking visual for “The Spook Who Stepped in the Booth” below, and be sure to drop us your thoughts in the comments section!

The post RESPECT. Premiere: Chicago’s TtheGawd Unleashes ‘I Am GAWD’ Album + New Visual! appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

To peep the visual for “Free Spirit” visit www.krownvic.com now!

To keep up with Krown Vic, follow him at @Officialkrownvic

The post #PeepTheVisual: Krown Vic – “Free Spirit” appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

600 Breezy is without a doubt a Chicago mainstay. Emerging from the Drill movement that took the nation by storm, 600 forged his own path with his unique flow and vocals which endeared him to fans across the globe. Having overcome personal hardships and tragedy, 600’s circumstances fueled his work ethic, releasing a bevy of mixtapes and even captured the attention of rap superstar Drake, who used the then newcomers vocals on his More Life playlist track “Lose You.” The fanfare was short-lived though as 600 Breezy was arrested on a probation violation. In his time away, he received much support, included from Drake himself.

After serving 16 months, 600 was released and wasted no time getting back into the studio. Fast forward to 2020, now on Asylum Records, the Chicago native has returned with the release of Iceman Edition 2. The project is a departure from his more recent sounds, describing it as an apologetic return to his gangsta roots.

“I went back to my hood to reconnect with myself,” says Breezy. “I locked myself into the studio, slept on floors with my people, and watched the sun come up for days. I had to shake the Hollywood nonsense off me and get back to shit-talking Breezo. I created this project strictly for the streets.”

The 10-track project features production from Kid Hazel (21 Savage), Bankroll Got It (DaBaby), Womatictrack (2 Chainz), and more. Further upping the ante, 600 Breezy released a visual to accompany the project in the form of the 3ZFilms-directed “Signature.”

Peep the visual above and check 600 Breezy’s new mixtape Iceman Edition 2, out now via Asylum Records.

The post #PeepTheVisual: 600 Breezy – “Signature” appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.

Songstress. Lyricist. Phenom. Auburn Meadows is a young upstart with potential to redefine the post millennial generation of R&B. Signed by Michigan imprint, ‘Flight School Group’ off of her first record, Auburn shows poise and presence beyond her years.

With her debut single / video “Telling Lies,” Meadows went above and beyond to deliver a comprehensive experience. In the midst of the COVID crisis, Auburn met with Michigan mega-star Rio Da Yung OG to record and film a single that’s as memorable as it is mature. “Lies” diagnoses the struggle of loving a partner addicted to drugs. “Lies” is the introduction to a new era of urban music with endless replay value that challenges the listeners’ social norms.

Peep the visual above and be sure to drop us your thoughts in the comments section!

The post #MusicMonday: Auburn Meadows Offers Up New Single – “Tellin’ Lies” appeared first on RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture.