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If you’ve heard Jazz Cartier‘s new Mike WiLL Made It-produced song “Make A Mess,” you’re familiar with Ro Ransom. The New York songwriter/rapper is steadily making a name for himself with high-profile looks, from writing for Khalid‘s American Dream album (“Let’s Go”) to touring the country with Dua Lipa in March. Now, he delivers his new mixtape Momentum:

With production from Leven Kali (Playboi Carti), Tim Suby (Childish Gambino), and more, Ro showcases his crossover songwriting mastery that’s earned him his aforementioned nods while crafting a sonic universe in isolation.

You can also stream Ro Ransom’s newest offering via Apple Music and Spotify.

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Ro Ransom – “Talk Too Much”

Watch: Ro Ransom featuring Kensei Abbot – “See Me Fall”

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1. Apollo Mighty – “Magnetic”
With an upcoming project due this April, Memphis crooner Apollo Mighty unleashes a brand new heater, this time for “Magnetic”. Described as a song about “pushing the boundaries of one’s limitations”, “Magnetic” is vibes galore. This is one of those joints that sounds ten times better at night and even in the company of the opposite sex. Press play.

2. Ro Ransom featuring Kensei Abbot – “See Me Fall” (Y2K Remix)
Last year, New York emcee Ro Ransom teamed up with Kensei Abbot to give us the gloomy, yet trappy banger, we’ve come to know as “See Me Fall”. Ahead of the release of his forthcoming mixtape, Momentum, producer Y2K has revamped the track and it’s just as crazy as the original. Take a listen below, and be on the lookout for Ro’s next single, “Doppelgänger”.

3. Earlly Mac featuring Big Sean – “Do It Again” (Video)
If you’ve been following Big Sean’s career up to this point, then there is no doubt that you are extra familiar with Earlly Mac, as the two have always been close. As we get ready for Earlly’s upcoming EP, God Knows, he gives fans what they’ve been waiting for, reuniting with Big Sean for the extra player “Do It Again”. Peep the video, below.

4. Isaac Castor – “Hole In One”
Formerly known as Gameboi, Issac Castor is a rising emcee who calls Michigan home. With Arjun Singh delivering the hard-hitting production, Isaac goes full-throttle on “Hole In One”, and the kid is definitely talkin’ that shit. Take a listen!

5. Daz Rinko – “Angel” (Video)
Another artist who calls Memphis home is Daz Rinko, who recently dropped off a cleverly animated set of visuals to “Angel”, a bouncy ode to the ladies, similar to something you might hear from GoldLink. Daz’s upcoming project, L.I.F.T.E.D. is slated for a Spring 2016 drop.

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“This song is one piece of a much larger story. But it’s best to know to move in silence, for your own good. My life changed forever after my infamy became exposè. Nobody likes a tattle tale.” – Ro Ransom

Listen to “Talk Too Much”, below.

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There’s always gonna be someone out there waiting in the wings for you to fall off; that’s just how it goes. New York emcee Ro Ransom knows a thing or two about that, and along with Kensei Abbot, he addresses such in his new video for “See Me Fall”.

The clip, which is pretty dark and slightly twisted, actually compliments the song in a way you probably wouldn’t expect. Check it out above and be on the lookout for more from Ro Ransom.

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Cuey decided to treat the fans to a track that ended up on the cutting room floor during his Angry Young Man sessions. “Never Do Better” is produced by Felix Snow and although it won’t make OnCue‘s forthcoming album, it’s still more than worth checking out. Listen and download below.

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