Check out “Handful” below.

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Following his SpiderMan: Into The SpiderVerse contribution, Maryland’s Chaz French connects with fellow DMV artist IDK and L.A.’s Jay 305 for the strip club collab “Caliente.” Stream below.

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D.C. emcee Chaz French is back in action with a new single titled “Can’t Stop Us,” an inspirational new cut that’s recently been featured in the trailer for the upcoming film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Check out both track and trailer below…hopefully, there’s more coming from Chaz French soon.

If you missed it: check out our digital cover story on Chaz French here.

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Emerging R&B songstress, Maycee, unleashed her Indecisive EP last November and it came fully equipped with six tracks that displayed her entire capacity.

The finished product delivered plenty of gems and this time around, Maycee returns to provide the official music video for “Faded” featuring the Washington, D.C. based rapper and Capitol/Motown signee Chaz French. Now with proper visuals, the jazz-infused “Faded” — an ode to a toxic relationship that only seems to work under the influence — comes to life as the visuals paint a picture of a relationship that most have encountered at one point or another in their lives.

Peep the visual at the top of the post and be sure to cop Maycee’s Indecisive EP,  available across all platforms here: http://smarturl.it/IndecisiveEP

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Even though the well-received big label debut True Colors is still fairly recent, that’s not stopping D.C.’s own Chaz French from delivering new heat to keep the fans warm this Winter. This week, he delivers a 6-track “playlist” titled Kill Vol. 1: A DMV Original, which sees him bringing some of his DMV peers along for the ride — Fat Trel, Big Flock and Q Da Fool join Innanet James, Lul Big Brother and more.

He explained the release via Mass Appeal:

I’ve had an incredible 2017 with my debut album out and all—but so has the DMV when it comes to hip hop… I decided it was a good time to put together a short playlist of records, kind of like a soundtrack that pays homage to daily DMV life with some of my friends also making a lot of noise here. I wanted to show the unity amongst the artist community, shine light on new talent, and pay homage to our culture.

Stream Kill Vol. 1 below, which is available via all streaming platforms.

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Enjoy “Hol Up” above and — if you’re missing out — pick up the very dope True Colors here…you can also check out our own digital cover interview with the ThreeSixEight/Motown-signed artist. In related news, Shy Glizzy also has something to celebrate: “Crew” (his collaboration with another D.C. artist, GoldLink) has earned him a Gold Platinum plaque.

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Raheem DeVaughn and Wes Felton. Photo Credit: Syreta J. Oglesby of SJO Public Relations

 BMG US is proud to announce the reunion of The CrossRhodes, the activist hip-hop/r&b group featuring three-time Grammy Nominated Recording Artist, Raheem DeVaughn, and his longtime collaborator, Wes Felton. The group is set to release their new album Footprints On The Moon on September 22, 2017.

Back in 2004, the group helped usher in a socio-political revolution with songs such as “Dreamin” and “I Woke Up” from their self-titled debut ‘The CrossRhodes‘. The duo blends the gifts of soulful crooner Raheem Devaughn with the multifaceted wordsmith and actor Wes Felton. In the 12 years following their hiatus, The CrossRhodes has achieved individual success in arts and music. Raheem has cultivated an image as the “Love King” and become of one of music’s most respected artists, earning two BET Awards and three Grammy Nominations. Wes would continue his ascent as a notable actor and a wordsmith collaborating with notable artists such as Eric Roberson, Sy Smith, and Prince Paul.

The current climate of political and social unrest has invigorated the artistic prowess of DeVaughnand Felton. Empowered by the burgeoning passion fueled in support of leaders within the Black Lives Matter and Immigration Reform movements, The CrossRhodes reunited to break their silence and reactivate the masses.

Raheem DeVaughn and Wes Felton’s The Crossrhodes.
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Music has always been interwoven within social and political movements. Footprints On The Moonis providing the soundtrack for the movement towards social progress. Listeners can expect special appearances and production from notable artists and producers such as Scarface, Talib Kweli, 9th Wonder, Rapsody, Chaz French, Phil Ade, The Colleagues, The Fr3shmen, and many more.

“With the current state of political uncertainty, creatives have a responsibility to be the voice and reflection of the people,”  says Devaughn.

“Music with a message is a much needed and welcomed disruption. Footprints On The Moon plans to inspire and incite positive and catalytic change.”

“We come from a rich legacy of black artists who created music to wake the consciousness of the masses, said Felton.

“Music is supposed to inspire. We do not promote escapism or a fantasy. We have created reality music. Footprints On The Moon will expose racial and social injustices, economic disparities, and issues that affect real people. It is our hope that the people will support artists and movements that reflect the changes needed for our communities.” 

Fans can connect with The CrossRhodes via www.thecrossrhodesmusic.com.

Check them out on social media as well: Instagram: @crossrhodes368 and Twitter: @crossrhodes368.

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