Hype Highlights: Starring JULESTHEWULF, Damey, Kenny Mason & more
Groov Marro - “City View” ft. Garf of Generation GT
Standing out among his peers with a very unique style, comes Groov Marro with “City View”. Whether it be his unique look, his positive/deep yet clever lyrical ability, or his humble yet cocky personality, one thing is for sure is that Groov Marro is in a lane of his own. Currently serving his 6th year in the U.S. Army National Guard, he juggles working as an American soldier and persuing his full-time career in music.
FOLLOW: @groovmarro // @garf_1d
JULESTHEWULF - "LATE NIGHT KILLER"
JULESTHEWULF draws inspiration from an eclectic mix of influences such as Prince, Jimi Hendrix and Travis Scott to create an enticing hybrid of R&B fused Trap Soul with elements of Rock and Synthwave. JULESTHEWULF will release his label debut “SEEYOUTHERE!” on April 16th via Asylum Records. The pulsating lead single “LATE NIGHT KILLER” serves as the perfect introduction to the conceptual project, which JULES produced, engineered, arranged, recorded, and composed entirely by himself.
FOLLOW: @julesthewulf
Jay Loud - “No Safety”
Rising artist Jay Loud gets personal with the release of “No Safety” via Taj King Ent/Art Club International/Asylum Records. On the thoughtful single, the 21-year-old rapper/singer reflects on his journey navigating the troubled streets of Indianapolis. A few years ago, Jay Loud traveled to Washington state with a one-way bus ticket and an unwavering desire to begin a new chapter.
A chance meeting with Seattle entertainment mogul Taj King landed Jay his first studio session and would chart the course for his music career. Since that life-altering session, Jay has blessed fans with a string of buzz-worthy releases including 2019’s Nap Town, accumulating over 1.2 million streams upon its release. His upcoming project Deep End will delve deeper into his R&B roots and position Jay Loud as one of 2021’s new artists to watch.
FOLLOW: @jayloud317
Clo 9 - “Lingo”
London-based artist, songwriter and producer, Clo 9, comes through with “Lingo” - a bouncy, yet chill and modern Hip Hop track. Reflecting on his personal and artistic growth, “Lingo” finds Clo 9 realizing he is no longer a student to the game of life, rather a mentor for whoever chooses to listen. It’s a heavy take on the realism of what it takes to reach this place, and the sense of bliss when reaching it and is perfect for fans of modern UK Rap and Hip Hop.
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Kenny Mason - “Rih”
The fast rising Atlanta rapper Kenny Mason is back with a new track and visual, "Rih" (prod. by Julian Cruz and SKUFL). "Rih" is a dark and ethereal record with droning synths that carries Kenny's ominous bars over a pulsing beat and is set to a looping visual featuring a black and white clip of Kenny and his crew. "Rih" follows Kenny's recent singles, "Partments," "Pup," and "Play Ball", as he continues his hot streak leading up to the release of his upcoming 12 track project, "Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut" which drops April 16th with features from Freddie Gibbs, Denzel Curry, Angel White, and Ambar Lucid.
FOLLOW: @kennymason
Steven Malcolm - “Glory On Me” ft. Childish Major & Taylor Hill
Award-winning Hip Hop artist Steven Malcom is back with a brand new single entitled, “Glory On Me” featuring Childish Major and Taylor Hill. Collectively, the trio delivers a soulful track enlivened with production by Grammy-nominee Track or Die.
“2020 was a year of darkness and discouragement, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel,” says Steven Malcolm. “God’s still in control, and he still gets all the glory.”
Riding high on the success of his Dove-nominated album The Second City, Malcolm counts his blessings and glorifies his maker with “Glory On Me”, a celebratory track about redemption, hope, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Rapper/producer Childish Major, known for producing Rocko’s smash hit “U.O.E.N.O.” and his work with Dreamville, SZA, Big K.R.I.T., and Ludacris adds his dynamic flair to the song. Atlanta-based R&B/Pop artist, Taylor Hill enhances the rhythmic harmony with ravishing vocals.
Track or Die, whose collaborated with several mainstream rap artists like Nipsey Hussle (“Hussle & Motivate”), Dave East (“Everyday”), and Meek Mill (“YBA”) creates a soundscape perfect for the song’s spiritual message.
“Glory On Me” begins with a gospel chorus, followed by three minutes of hip-hop wordplay and pop melodies. “We give praise before the beat drops, so the song has a real gospel foundation,” Malcolm adds. “But it’s got a crazy sample, too, so it’s also very rooted in hip-hop. More than anything, it’s uplifting. It’s the song we all need in a time like this.”
FOLLOW: @stevenmalcolmmusic // @childishmajor // @taylorhillmusic
Damey - “Stop Playin"
Currently residing in LA, Damey takes to the streets and public transportation to give listeners a classic, retro-inspired visual for “Stop Playin” filmed and directed by SM Visuals707. A founding member of Diligentz with Jay Ant and AKAFrank, Damey is one of the artists who helped usher in a new sound in The Bay Area and sparked the post-hyphy punk-rock era all through Northern California.
An unsung hero of his region, Damey has continued to drop quality music and show his artistry even when the spotlight directly wasn’t on him. Helping influence the music scene as a whole and artists like Lil B, Iamsu, P-Lo, and more Damey continues to reinvent himself with new sounds and styles.
“Stop Playin” marks a new chapter for Damey as he really brings to reapply the pressure in his personal life and musical career. Recently having his single “Store Run” featured in the film "Blindspotting" Damey continues to find a way to win as an independent artist and creator while being a hidden pioneer of the Bay Area 2000s sound.
"I went through a lot these past 10 years becoming a father and making up losses during the trial and error era. I felt it was necessary to speak my unfiltered, uncut raw truth on my life and be accountable for things that may have gone astray" - Damey
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