What makes a ‘song of the Summer’ contender? Catchy hook? Check. Memorable production? Check. Artist with that “it” factor? Check. Connor Evans covers all these bases on his new single “American Bandstand.”Driven by production from The Cratez, who worked with the likes of; Bryson Tiller, Joyner Lucas, Kevin Gates, this song is powered by a memorable hook that sees Connor getting the ladies “hooked like the xan man”:

“She through her leg up like can can/ i got her hooked like the xan man/ i hit the club got her dancin/ look like american bandstand/ all these women keep dancin/ all these women keep dancin/ look like American Bandstand/ look like American Bandstand.”

Connor has been keeping busy recently with performances at A3C and BET Music Matters along with spending time in the studio with Taylor Gang. He can also be seen in Rich Nice‘s new original web-series “POUNDZ” and can be heard on Zak Downtown‘s new single “Paradise.”

Keep an eye out for Connor‘s upcoming album “RAM” and while you’re checking out “American Bandstand,” peep the Virgin Islands based artist’s latest album “The Vibe” featuring the Spotify hit track “Go” feat. Taylor Gang’s JR Donato.

Stream “American Bandstand” at the top of the post, via Spotify, and feel free to drop us your thoughts on it!

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Connor Evans kicks off 2016 with his new single titled “Go,” featuring Taylor Gang upstart emcee J.R. Donato. As Connor tells it, “Go” is a record that sees him recapping his 2016, and much like the rest of the world, the year had it’s up and down, which included a difficult cancer battle for his father.

Here’s what Connor had to say about the record;

I met J.R. through a mutual friend and actually ended up coming through his video shoot for “Trust No More”.  I ended up in the video and we grabbed some grub afterwards and vibed… the next day after I performed at A3C I came through to show love at his show.  We decided to get in the studio that night and cooked up a couple records.  “Go” is just me getting a lot off my chest talking about all the crazy shit that’s been happening in my life: everything from having my records spun in 40/40, to my dad getting cancer and fighting that while I’m on the road, to leaving my hometown and not wanting to return until they book me for Coachella. It’s just like a big fuck you to anyone who’s doubted me, I’m making this shit go no matter who doubts or what obstacles get in my way.  I love the energy J.R. brought to the record. In an era where mother fuckers are afraid to make actual rap songs me and J.R. straight spit for an entire record and we showed why the fuck people need to be paying attention to us as that next class of cats to really watch.

Listen to “Go” at the very top of the page and feel free to leave us your thoughts in the comments.

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After dropping So Cal Soul, Connor Evans takes things back to the rappity rap side and delivers three minutes worth of bars without a hook. Check out the BHB-produced cut below.

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