Hype Highlights: Starring J Stone, Ghetto Starr, Bankroll Freddie & more
Ghetto Starr - “Trizz” ft. Chris Maybe
Hailing from the home of Hip Hop, Ghetto Starr drops a brand new banger, “Trizz”. Borrowing a sample from Usher’s 2001 hit, “U Got It Bad” so expertly flipped by talented producer, Traxsta, watch as Ghetto Star, Chris Maybe and their crew keep it all the way playa 🎲 The crisp Ford Films/Ghetto Starr-directed visual adds to the vibes as it throw it back to 90s memories when music video exuded class and artistic excellence (think Hype Williams and Belly.)
FOLLOW: @iamghettostarr // @chris_maybe // @traxstabeatz
J Stone - “Soul Search” ft. Trae Tha Truth, GP45 & Lyrivelli
Whether he’s releasing dope visuals, dropping projects or otherwise on his grind, J Stone has been on a roll. Coming in at track #5 off of his latest full-length release, “The Definition Of Pain”, J Stone links with Trae Tha Truth, GP 4/5 and Lyrivelli for another heart-felt anthem. Shot in Houston, TX and Directed by Trill Art with Bvtman on production, the reflective track deals with introspection, as the artists trade stories of about their come up and following through with their vision.
FOLLOW: @jstone_allmoneyin // @traeabn // @gp_45 // @lyrivelli
If I Was President (Remix) - Las Cafeteras ft. Sa-Roc, QVLN, Mega Ran, Boog Brown
Los Angeles’ Las Cafeteras and The Center for Cultural Power present "If I Was President - Remixed”. 5 artists, 4 cities and 3 Swing states come together to elevate a Collective Vision of America that represents Black, Indigenous, Working People of Color who changed the direction of the country. Produced by Sendai Mike and David "Degruvme" Cardena, with Hector Flores handling visual direction “If I Was President” touches on the things each emcee would change if they were president, like preaching peace, free higher education and equality. It’s definitely a banger and something that will spark some minds for change!
Las Cafeteras - Los Angeles (@lascafeteras)
Boog Brown - Detroit (@1boogbrown)
Sa-Roc - Atlanta (@sarocthemc)
Mega Ran - Phoenix (@mega_ran)
QVLN - Mesa, Arizona (@qviolin)
Dutch ReBelle - “Stony”
After dropping a slew of impressive features and a jaw-dropping freestyle to build back her social media after being hacked and deleted, Dutch ReBelle channels her inner “Stony” and provides the visual epilogue to the legendary Jada Pinkett’s “Set It Off” character after losing her crew (Cleo, T.T and Frankie), but coming up on a serious bag. Shot by HighAssMonkey, Dutch ReBelle is joined some of Boston’s finest to bring you the much-awaited visual for the Intl Show-produced bop.
FOLLOW: @thedutchrebelle
DKE Author - “FAKE LOVE" ft. Yungeen Ace
South Florida’s DKE Author brings a level of introspection, humor and character to his music, drawing from his roots as a bonafide storyteller to craft relatable narratives over lavish soundscapes. “FAKE LOVE” is no different, as DKE Author links with Duval County’s Yungeen Ace. Directed by TeoShotThis, watch the Florida phenoms delve into disloyalty and other forms of fake love.
FOLLOW: @dke_author // @yungeenace
GoGetta KB - “FLOAT" (Remix) ft. Haiti Babii
Los Angeles rep GoGetta KB comes through with the long awaited remix for his locally viral hit, "Float”, featuring Haiti Babii. The renewed single, produced by Yo Boii Trey sees the two West Coast artists interchanging player bars, seducing and enchanting their women following with desires of being wanted and admired. Having recently surpassed 15 million streams across all platforms and an eventful commencement to the year, GoGetta KB has positioned himself to succeed throughout 2021.
FOLLOW: @go.gettakb // @haiti_babii
Bankroll Freddie - “Add It Up”
Backed by haunting keys and thundering drums, Bankroll Freddie catalogs every comma on this ominous Trap banger. He raps with unshakeable confidence, his Southern drawl enhancing the nonchalance he shows in spending his “pocket change.” While Freddie celebrates leaving the streets for the industry, he delivers a flex in nearly every line: “40 on my AP / Wait until I cop the Lamb, gone make these niggas hate me.” Keenly aware of the envy he’ll inspire, Freddie asserts his place in the rap game with a confidence as impressive as his stacks of cash.
FOLLOW: @bankroll_freddie
