Khary and Lege Kale push emotional buttons on their latest track, “Stronger.”

The purple cover art remains heavily drug connoted and adds to the vibe that the song is so effortlessly suffused with. The name of the game is unrequited love, and Khary & Lege Kale offer up the promise that they’re remaining strong- and getting stronger- through the matters of the heart they’re so reluctantly facing.

The ethereal instrumental reverberates in the background as the duo turn sensual cravings into sonics- and do a great job. A lazy melody playing in the background, arbitrary disruptions in the instrumentals, and soft singing decorating the track make for an emotional song about a quotidian struggle in most people’s lives. “Love me, you say you love me but you don’t/call me, do not call me on my phone,” are the first words spoken in the sing-song hook, before continuing to state the aforementioned strength, and erupting into a rap ballad. Rapid fire bars about the woman in question will be sure to stir up the feelings in any listener.

Interestingly enough, the bass/side chaining pattern is extremely reminiscent of a dance song, adding on to this “better than thou, stronger than thou” attitude being tinged on the track.

Keep on a lookout for the duo’s upcoming EP, Tidal Graves, which, given the name, will most likely be filled with similar haunting ballads as the one we were teased with now.

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Can you believe it’s almost been 3 months since this segment premiered? We at RESPECT. Mag just wanted to take the time to thank everybody that’s been rocking with not only the segment, but the magazine for so long. We’ve seen tracks from heavy hitters such as Mick Jenkins and new names such as Malik Burgers. We’ve also witnessed the complete evolution of alumni Rob $tones‘ career, going from promising prospect, to a bonafide rising star. We hope to keep you guys coming with the finest of the slept on music. Now enough of the sappy sh*t, let’s get to these bars *Ebro Darden voice*.

Dezmond MF – “Deez Xanax”

Anime and Hip-Hop have always had a love affair. From RZA putting his own creative spin on the series Afro Samurai, to The Underachievers’ AK creating his own full blown Anime series, Hip-Hop has always shown love. Las Vegas native Dezmond MF looks to be the next in that mold. Whether it be him utilizing Anime for music videos, or for cover art, Dez gets it. Oh and he can rap his a** off too. This is proven in the energetic track, “Deez Xanax” which features Dez showcasing his aggressive cadence and rap style. If you are a fan of Pouya or Denzel Curry, then this is the guy for you. Check out the track below.

Khary – “Find Me”

Combining wavy hi-hats with soothing trumpet horns and introspective lyrics, Rhode Island native Khary delivers a fantastic track in “Find Me“. “In high school I wouldn’t listen to Lil’ Wayne/ Money over bitches just seemed a little profane/ Till I realized all the girls that I liked was really bitches/Ever since that moment, I’ve been rapping a little different” raps Khary in his best Kendrick Lamar impression over the uplifting Lege Kale produced track. Check out “Find Me” below and be sure to keep an eye on the Rhode Island product.

Eli Sostre – “New Pirelli”

Remember the first time you ever heard, “Don’t” by Bryson Tiller? Do you remember that cool wavy feeling you got at the pit of your stomach? Okay now get ready for that again once you press play on Brooklyn native Eli Sostre‘s infectious track, “New Pirelli“. Combining his surprisingly on key vocal abilities with a respectable flow, Sostre will be playing everywhere sooner than later. Stop sleeping now before it’s too late! Oh and did I mention he’s from Marcy son? *Jigga voice* If you’re not sold yet — which c’mon, MARCY — then check out his fantastic new mixtape Still Up All Night, which features “New Pirelli“.

Moonchild – “Ocean Deep”

Before you read the rest of this description, I challenge you to first press play on the track below, and then create a visual of the artist in your head… Did you do it??? Sounds like a neo-soul revival right? Well you can thank the soul trio Moonchild for that nirvana like feeling in your body right now. Comprised of horn/reed players, Andris Mattson and Max Byrk, as well as amazing vocalist Amber Navran, Moonchild has been making waves in the soul scene. Their last two albums Be Free and Please Rewind, have garnered acclaim from legends like Jill Scott, Stevie Wonder and more. Check out their soothing track, “Ocean Deep” below and light a few incense, or something a bit more festive — if you catch my drift.

Dae Dae – “What u Mean (Remix) Feat. Lil’ Yachty”

The South is definitely in the building with Atlanta native Dae Dae‘s exuberant track, “What u Mean“. After picking up some steam with the original version, Dae Dae did the right move and picked up Hip-Hop enigma Lil’ Yachty for the remix. Though Dae Dae murks this beat, it’s Yachty’s verse that is sure to turn some heads. After garnering PLENTY of criticism for his perceived lack of lyrical ability, Lil’ Boat absolutely rips this track to pieces. “Ball like free-throw I’m the Don Dada/ All my hipster bit*hes call me Big Papa/ Shoutout Zeus that’s my top shotta/ Sell out every show cause I’m a show stopper.” raps Yachty with the best cadence I’ve heard him use to date. Check out the track below, which is starting to bubble up fast in Atlanta.

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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Providence’s Khary is gearing up for a new project in intern aquarium. The forthcoming body of work is highly anticipated due to the talented rapper’s impressive string of recent releases that include “Ambidextrous,” No One Knows,” “Zodiac,” and “Find Me.” The latter, which is produced by Lege Kale recently hit 300,000 plays on Spotify.

As he puts the finishing touches on intern aquarium, Khary delivers a new release in the mesmerizing “Cheaters Never Win,”  produced by Europe’s John Savage.  It won’t appear on the project, but it’s worth a listen especially since the Ocean State representative gives insight on his background. Equipped with a boatload of confidence, Khary takes listeners on a journey as he details his life over the last few years. From moving to the Big Apple when he was 21 to working The FADER to now focusing solely on his thriving music career, Khary has made great strides without cheating or taking any shortcuts, and he doesn’t plan to stray from that.

There’s no release date on intern aquarium but according to the man himself, it will arrive “very soon.” Expected contributions include Latrell James, Tedd Boyd, Swell, and Lege Kale. Stay tuned for more details, but for now, enjoy “Cheaters Never Win.”

Khary Drops Off Some Inspiration With Latest Single “No One Knows”

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Khary spoke with Pigeons and Planes, who premiered the song, about the inspiration behind  “No One Knows”:

“I was the kid who moved to New York to chase his dreams. I was lost looking for answers until I decided that I would have to come up with the answers myself. We’re all just kind of winging life, so no really knows what they are talking about.”

“No One Knows” is just a sample of what you’ll hear on his upcoming project. If you had any doubts about the path you were on or following your dream, listen to Khary’s “No One Knows” below:

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In the words of your favorite Instagram caption, last night was a lituation. In the heart of Chinatown at Santos Party House, Tory Lanez and Khary Durgans turned up during their performance.

With is spontaneous bars and perfect air guitar solo, Khary warmed up the budding crowd with an energetic set!

The Rhode Island rapper closed out his set with his current single, “Ambidextrous”.

Canadian rapper and headliner, Tory Lanez followed Khary’s performance. As soon as he hit the stage, the party began. The newest Interscope signee performed a plethora of his hits including “Say it”, “Priceless,” “Diego”, and much more.

During his set, Tory Lanez not only hit us with some old school including his rendition of “Candy Rain” and “In Those Jeans”. But the 23 year old rapper stage dived and crowd surfed with the turnt crowd! With his amazing stage presence and hilarious storytelling in between songs, it’s clear Tory Lanez is a force to be reckoned with.

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