Moe kicked things off in late 2019 with a pair of back-to-back tracks, “I Know” and “Black,” that featured the likes of G-Eazy and Blu, respectively, and showcased different sides of his approach. On “I Know,” Moe collaborates with G-Eazy over the brassy and upbeat production supplied by Darias Lanham and David D’Angelo. And while there’s a similar level of tenacity there on “Black,” that feeling is squarely aimed at society and America in general, with Blu and Moe lyrically firing rounds at their oppressors.

As for the third single, it’s the more recently released “Out My Mind” produced by Aaron Gershon which dropped this past Feb. 21. The track features the burgeoning rapper providing some insight into his mindset as an artist and as a young man, both of which offer a heavy dose of no-f*cks-given attitude and swagger.

All three tracks are available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms, and can be streamed right here, courtesy of RESPECT. These songs are not associated with any larger body of work, but stay tuned for more content from the NOLA-based emcee.

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lilmoemusic
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilmoemusic

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Jimmy ValenTime is a fixture in the New York City underground hip-hop scene and for his latest offering, as the ​Summer rolls in, the Bronx native taps ​popular LA rapper, ​Blu​,​ for a smooth, old school vibe. The song deals with the aftershock of a break-up that ​one didn’t ​ see coming. The remix explores the themes even deeper as the sober production describes the feeling of regret once a relationship has ended. Each artist approaches the sentiment from different perspectives, making for an interesting listen.

Give it a spin above, and be sure to drop us your thoughts in the comments section.

Connect with Jimmy ValenTime on Twitter: @JimmyValentime​

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*Press photo designed by Frank “DJ Concept” DeMaria (IG: @concept1200)

To celebrate Record Store Day 2018, Ohio-based Funk/Soul label Colemine Records, and the Brooklyn-based indie Hip-Hop label Coalmine Records have teamed up for a limited-edition 7-inch 45 titled, “Head Above Water.” The double label venture boasts a new Soul jazz groove from the LA-based Funk/Soul collective, The Rugged Nuggets for the Side-A, or the “Cole Side,” B/W a reinterpretation of the track, flipped by Coalmine’s go-to producer, Small Professor for the B-Side, or “Coal Side,” which features blistering verses from Smoke DZA, Mutant Academy’s Fly Anakinand Blu, with cuts by the incomparable DJ Revolution.

This sure to be collector’s item, which boasts artwork designed by Joe Buck, is now available exclusively for Record Store Day, and can be purchased through all participating Record Store Day vendors. An even more exclusive version pressed on transparent blue haze can be purchased online via Fat Beats, while supplies last. Both the music and partnership embody the spirit of RSD, which emanates feelings of community and soul over the bullshit…cause we’re all just tryin’ to rise up and keep our heads above water. Check out the track right here, courtesy of RESPECT.

Smart URL (Digital/Vinyl): http://smarturl.it/HeadAboveWaterRSD

Twitter: 
• Smoke DZA: https://twitter.com/smokedza
• Fly Anakin: https://twitter.com/flyanakin
• Blu: https://twitter.com/HerFavColor
• DJ Revolution: https://twitter.com/DJRevolution
• Small Pro: https://twitter.com/smallpro
• Colemine Records: https://twitter.com/ColemineRecords
• Coalmine Records: https://twitter.com/coalminerecords

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Beatnick and K-Salaam drop Movin’ It. Photo Courtesy of: Meccahnism Consulting

We’ve got a banger on our hands! From the crew that brought you the sounds behind Lauryn Hill’s live show and the first production team in history to score music for the Olympics, comes the Mass Appeal premiere of “Movin It” featuring Midwest legend Tech N9NE & his Strange Music artist, Wrekonize.

Beatnick, K-Salaam, Tech N9ne and Wrekonize built 2003-2005 neo-soul and hip nostalgia back with their latest “Movin It” track.

No lies!! 

Man it legitimately sounds like a combination of Outkast’s Bomb’s Over Baghdad coupled with the feel of Talib Kweli’s Just To Get By! 

According to a press release sent over to RESPECT Magazine, the first single off the upcoming album The Bluest Flame, finds Tech and Wrek skating over the high octane track that combines Trap with Rock and R&B, accompany that with some bangin drums and a unique musical style that is both innovative and vintage at the same time.

Adding words to the stellar production are the likes of Talib Kweli, Bun-B, Blu, Joell Ortiz and more. The scene has officially been for the kind of hip-hop and real music that the game has been missing.

“We make all of our beats from scratch,”  K-Salaam, tells RESPECT Magazine.

He added:

“We design our own sounds, our own drums, we come up with new chord progressions. We don’t need to sample, but people are already sampling us.”

The Bluest Flame drops August 25^th worldwide. Worth noting, the duo is also releasing their Reggae EP “Give Love” w/ Junior Reid on the same day.

While you’re a it, go ahead and follow these gentlemen on all social media and content providing platforms: 

Twitter – Beatnick & K-Salaam
YouTube – Beatnick & K-Salaam
Website – Beatnick & K-Salaam
Facebook – Beatnick & K-Salaam

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For the second single off his upcoming Carolinafornia Nightmare LP, Fluent teams up with LA’s Blu on “Make It,” an anthem for anyone who’s ever chased their dreams and worked to make them a reality.

Both Cali-residing rappers sound great together over New York producer J. Cardim’s atmospheric instrumental. And it’s a fitting backdrop for both artists to wax poetic about simply wanting to be the best at their crafts. “I got big dreams that are this long,” Blu spits in his opening verse before making a slick Manute Bol reference. And Flu follows it up with his own knowledge on the hook, “Grind and rhymin’ all my life, I’m just really want to know what’s next.”

As Fluent’s ambition propels him forward, he understands that the grind is never easy and it never stops. The thing is, it’s the result of that grind—like the music that you’ll find in Carolinafornia Nightmare—that makes the hard work worth it.

“Make It” can now be streamed right here courtesy of RESPECT., and is available as the 2nd instant grat track off the iTunes pre-order for Carolinafornia Nightmare.The 12 track LP which boasts features and production from the likes of Colby O’Donis, Lantana, Yung LA, J. Cardim, D.R.U.G.S., and of course Blu, drops Nov. 11 through Fluent’s Supreme Regime imprint, via EMPIRE Distribution.

Tracklist: 
01. Carolinafornia Nightmare (prod. by J. Thrill)
02. Wave (prod. by D.R.U.G.S.)
03. The Bed (feat. Colby O’Donis) [prod. by J. Cardim]
04. Getting Paid (feat. Yung LA) [prod. by J. Cardim]
05. Way You Do It (feat. Kaze & Defacto) [prod. by TwanBeatMaker]
06. The One (prod. by TwanBeatMaker)
07. Make It (feat. Blu) [prod. J. Cardim]
08. Now You Know (prod. by D.R.U.G.S.)
09. Me & You (feat. Alexis Brooke) [prod. by Gotti]
10. Rain (feat. Lantana) [prod. by TwanBeatMaker]
11. In Love (prod. by DJ Shaw-T)
12. Ready, Aim (prod. J. Cardim)

Pre-Order Links:
• iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesCarolinaforniaNightmare
• Amazon: http://bit.ly/AmazonCarolinaforniaNightmare
• Google Play: http://bit.ly/GooglePlayCarolinaforniaNightmare

Twitter:
• Fluent: https://twitter.com/FluentTheGod
• Blu: https://twitter.com/HerFavColor
• J. Cardim: https://twitter.com/jcardim

Fluent Online: 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retro_flu
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fluentsupremeregime

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Returning from a second tour in Europe, 60 East is releasing a video for the critically acclaimed collaboration to celebrate the announcement of his appearance at this year’s A3C Festival. Unfortunately, Sly Boogy’s incarceration ruled him out of appearing in the video but 60 & Blu hold it down regardless. If you’ve never wanted to visit L.A before, you definitely will after a watch of “The Origin.”

Peep the visual above, and let us know if you’re diggin it!

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