What a week in hip-hop it’s been! We got to see Gucci Mane bask in the glory of freedom at his “Homecoming” show, we got to hear a FIRE new track from Kendrick Lamar and Big Sean and let’s not forget finding out that Nas‘ album is finished… Shoutout DJ Khaled for the key. But nothing dominated the rapsphere quite like the petty feud between Drake and his off and on buddy Joe Budden. At this point, Joey has hit The Boy with about 60 diss songs while Drizzy has responded only with a couple uninspired lines about Joe being a one hit wonder. Then of course there was Joe getting ambushed by some fans at his house which followed in him issuing death threats to the kids. No seriously, he really did that check it out. With all that wonderful tomfoolery occurring, I’m pretty sure you missed out on some dope tracks that are bubbling in the pipelines. Don’t even trip, we got ya covered. Check out this weeks version of With All Due RESPECT.: 5 Songs You’ve Been Sleeping On below!

Black Bag Brothers – “Fritz”

Consisting of Las Vegas local juggernauts Trade Voorhees and Rob Falco, the Black Bag Brothers creep into the list with the dark but informative track, “Fritz“. “Regurgitating lines/ Yeah it’s fine but like save it hoe” raps Voorhees over wavy synths and relaxing cymbals. The track gives off an eerie vibe, while conveying a tale of two partners who are beginning to find themselves in the often deep waters that is the ocean of the music industry. Featuring top notch lyricism from both artists, “Fritz” is the perfect track to throw on while you light one up and ponder the intricacies in life… See, the lyricism has rubbed off into my writing with words like “intricacies”… Don’t miss out on the dynamic duo, check out the track below.

Profane – “No Return”

Keeping it in the City of Sin, we check out the man who is the definition of slept on in Hispanic torch bearer Profane and his track, “No Return“. Produced by Profound, the track is a lyrical assault on whack rappers and posers. Lines such as: “There’s no surviving for the whack and the weak/ I’m underground in the trenches where I’m happy to be” give you an idea of the overall vibe of the song, while bars like: “Peeps asking who the best and does he need ammo?/ Like an instrument with keys, the answers P and No (Piano)” show off his wavy wordplay abilities. Profane has been heating up in the west coast scene for a while, but has had trouble breaking out of the “Hispanic Rapper” category that has plagued artists such as Bodega Bamz over the years. With tracks like this one, he won’t be slept on for much longer. Check it out below.

Trill Soulutionary – “Whatchamacallit” 

From the absolute jump, Little Rock native Trill Soulutionary kills this inspiring track produced by Buddy Freeman. Utilizing a childhood favorite phrase, Trill flexes his lyrical chops with lines like, “Things aren’t as they was but I change as change does/ and it’s all cause I was born to make change cuz” while flowing over soothing pianos keys and a consistent drum break. The track, which is off his project, SupaDupaFrizzle and is a groovy track that you don’t want to sleep on for much longer. Check out the track below and be sure to give a listen to Trill’s tape, SupaDupaFizzle.

ShaqIsDope – “Innocent Youth”

At this point, it’s not even fair. Toronto has been taking a strong choke hold over the rap game for a minute now with artists like Drake, The Weeknd, Jazz Cartier and plenty more making waves in the states. Well it looks like they’ll be running up the score as they have another one — Khaled voice — with 6 native ShaqIsDope. Specifically the track, “Innocent Youth” which is off of his fantastic new project Black Frames. Utilizing clever wordplay, original flow structures, and a surprising on key singing voice, “Innocent Youth” takes you on a journey through the mental of Shaq while refreshing you with soothing hymns in the chorus. Shaq has been buzzing lately and fortunately, we decided to stop sleeping. You should too. Check out the Toronto native’s track below and be sure to give a listen to Black Frames, out now.

GABRL – “Too Much Left”

I know, I know, I know — Mick Jenkins voice — this whole list has been full of lyrical prophets and thought provoking jams. At this point, you must be thinking, “Where are the bangers?” Well enter in Broward County native GABRL and his BANGING new track, “Too Much Left“. Produced by Tyshane & 8X8, “Too Much Left” is a hyphy track from the Florida native that features him showing off his high pitched flow over hard hitting synths and 808’s. Mark my words, you’ll be hearing this song EVERYWHERE soon. Check out the thumping track below and be sure to keep your eyes and ears on the Florida native who’s sure to blow.

There you have it! Let us know how we did, did we get it right? Are we still sleeping on your favorite local artist? Let us know in the comment section below!

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The South Florida underground rap scene has been blowing up and well isn’t so underground anymore. A new guard of emcees has emerged with the likes of Denzel Curry, Kodak Black, Pouya, Sylvan LaCue, XXX Tencion, Swaghollywood and more. With Denzel Curry and Kodak Black making the XXL 2016 freshman cover they could end up opening the flood gates for other Florida artists to break out to the mainstream. South Florida along with Milwaukee are the next two cities in line to breakout to see a flux of talent stemming from. Their rise could possibly be reminiscent of Chicago and Atlanta’s and could give us some solid music from a variety of artists in the upcoming years.

Next up is an artist that’s creating a buzz from the Broward area of Florida that goes by the name of GABRL. Following up his impressive breakout project “Here’s A Mixtape” he’s retuned today to drop a new single with “Take Your Money.” GABRL showcases a brash flow and wordplay over production that uses Desiigner ad-libs and MIA sample by Justin Trax and Tyshane. This is said to be the first single off of GABRL’s forthcoming project which is also titled “Take Your Money.” As GABRL builds momentum towards his next release it should be interesting to see what else he drops.

Stream Broward, Florida’s own GABRL new single “Take Your Money” blow.

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Independent artists keep music exciting & always remind us that there is so much talent in the world. Nowadays it is easy to get swamped with all the mainstream music that is out & you often forget to take time out to discover some new sounds that’s where Unsigned Spotlight comes in. Sundays at Respect Magazine will now be dedicated to giving Unsigned artists the spotlight & showcasing their talents. These artists will come from all over the country & have various backgrounds but all their music will be unique in a way as they pave the way for the next wave of music. Enjoy!

1. wifisfuneral – (@wifisfuneral)

wifisfuneral comes out of Florida with an energetic, uptempo sound. His lyrics are charged up and his flows come with entertaining rhymes and ad-libs. The Florida talent has done well crafting his sound and has shown his ability to provide various sounds. He keeps new material coming out consistently and has proven to hold a solid work ethic. Get in tune.

– What’s the biggest goal you hope to accomplish in 2015?

– What message do you hope your music gives to the listeners?

– How would you describe your own sound?

– What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned since making music?

2. IshDARR – (@ishDARR)

IshDARR comes out of the Midwest with feel-good energy and a nice blend of sounds. He describes himself as a young spirit with an old soul and his music is a testimony to that. The Milwaukee artist’s lyrics give us his life perspective as his abstract production gives him a sound of his own. Having shown us rhyming abilities and some vocal showcases, his sound only gets better.

– What’s the biggest goal you hope to accomplish in 2015?

The biggest goal i hope to make for 2015 is making a name for my city musically wise, or at least start to build one. I feel we have talent that is slept on so us kids are going to be heard one way or another.

– What message do you hope your music gives to the listeners?

I hope my music gives listeners faith that dreams can turn reality quickly if you put your mind to it. Once you put your mind to it, it gradually just takes off and before you know it you have a bunch of people vibing with you and wanting more.I want to make sure my music stays pure and touches the people.

– How would you describe your own sound?

I would describe my sound as unique and always growing. I am still finding my own sound by various ways. Playing with voice tones and melodies as well as keeping it all HipHop. My sound is not complete at all yet, and hope to only improve it. I do not want to be stuck in a box of one sound especially that is not true to me so I am working on that every day until im comfortable and find my main sound. I just do however I’m feeling right now.

– What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned since making music?

The biggest lesson I learned about making music is that to stay relevant you have to just remain true yourself. The people love you more if your being you instead of trying to be someone else. I like singing and doing melodies and shit, but some times I just want to get on Talib Kweli shit and murder with the facts. Its something many artist just forget once they get some attention but I know where my roots are at and how all this music started for me.

3. Messiah Da Rapper – (@MessiahDaRapper)

Messiah Da Rapper comes out of the South and is bringing back that smooth sound. As a self-proclaimed pimp, Messiah keeps it real and infuses his lyrics with real life situations and plenty of games. His laid-back flow adds to his sound as he represents as part of the Southern Playas.

– What’s the biggest goal you hope to accomplish in 2015?

My biggest goal was the Release of my mixtape #SweetTooth.  I had already gained to notoriety of being a rapper but this tape was to show the people and the fans what I was bringing to the table

– What message do you hope your music gives to the listeners?

My listeners need to know that they’re dealing with a renaissance man…I can do it all. I know, because I have.  In life and in music, I provide the sound that any and everyone can relate to. And at the end of a day wit me, you’ll understand. It’s about PIMPIN LIFE . Don’t let it Pimp you.

– How would you describe your own sound?

– What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned since making music?

Uhh I think my biggest lesson is uhh…making the music I WANT TO MAKE and how I want to make it. Not worrying so much on what I think wants to be heard. Ya know, like I’m myself on every track. What I display is who I am on an everyday basis. For the longest I tried to change my style of rap because of certain comparison and voice similarities that have been mentioned . But I had to understand that this is me. This is my sound.  There’s no changing or altering that. So to sum it up, my biggest lesson was making sure I was being myself and perfecting my sound.

4. GABRL – (@GABRL954)

GABRL is a Florida talent that is packed with variety. He has the ability to provide us with an R&B sound but can also lace us with quality rhymes. The emerging artist continues to provide music that ranges in styles and is a great songwriter. As he continues to build on his sound, the music continues to get better and better.

– What’s the biggest goal you hope to accomplish in 2015?

– What message do you hope your music gives to the listeners?

– How would you describe your own sound?

– What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned since making music?

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Born in Miami and raised in Broward, South Florida upstart GABRL offers up his debut album titled, “Here’s A Mixtape.” His most successful song, “Lies,” landed a spot on shade45’s Wake Up Show with Sway Colloway and DJ King Tech. Connecting with fellow South Florida producer, Tyshane , who has worked with the likes of 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Big Sean, among many others, GABRL decided to shed light on his hometown of Broward County, releasing seven brand new tracks all available for download. With witty lyricism, complimented with catchy hooks and mesmerizing production, GABRL’s new project is definitely something you’ll have on repeat the reamainder of the Summer. Stream “Here’s A Mixtape” below!

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