AUDIO: Spaidez – Fryerz
Spaidez’s newest heater puts the classic MKE trap sound in the spin cycle.
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In The Crates: Lisza Battikha aka Sheikha
In the first installment of In The Crates, Ben Slowey talks with Lisza Battikha aka DJ aka Sheikha about her background in music and ultimately her decision to pursue DJing.
Read moreAUDIO: Looney Babie – See You In A Minute
Throughout the 11 tracks on the album, Babie accomplishes a melodic and meaningful sound while mixing in a healthy dose of trapping as well.
Read moreMag!c: An inspiration to the masses to never give up on your dreams, this artist helps aspiring musicians to dive into an independent and special journey
Growing up listening to Lil Wayne, Mag!c started creating beats 2 years ago and ran with their newly found talents to start exploring the boundaries of the music industry. With Lil Wayne being this artist’s prime inspiration, it’s no surprise that Mag!c has taken influence to shape their own music with edgy hip-hop elements, although also uses the trap and
Read moreG-Menez Sings About Turning Your Flaws Into Strengths In His Song ‘Purgatory’
G-Menez‘s songs have dark vibes accompanied by aggressive vocals that set an ominous, demonic environment. The heavy bass and chilling bells add to the hostile tone. His sound was inspired by contemporary, popular horrorcore, death rap, rap metal, and other sub-genres of trap music. He has always been attracted to the sounds of rock and trap together and it is
Read more‘I’ve Had Enough’ By Joe Day Is For All The People Who Just Broke Up With Their Toxic Ex
Joe Day‘s sound is a mix of hip-hop and pop punk. His music is influenced by the likes of blink 182, Sum 41, Neck Deep and Machine Gun Kelly. He has been getting into more trap music recently and is a big fan of Juice Wrld, 24k Gldn, Landon Cube, Sueco and The Kid Laroi. He loves the bridge between
Read more‘Gone With The Wind’ by Eryn Young Is An Emotional Journey Towards Self-confidence
‘Gone With The Wind’ by Eryn Young was inspired by the feeling of being stuck in a relationship you knew was never meant to last, and begs the other party to recognize that by letting you go. The lyrics are an intimate look into the feeling of being held back, missing your full potential and the slow build in confidence
Read more‘Wanna Be A Stripper’ by Shaye D feat South Memphis Lil Meka Combines Trap Music and Pop Culture
‘Wanna Be A Stripper’ by Shaye D feat South Memphis Lil Meka was created by three long-time friends that reconnected after five years of separation. This is the first collaboration from these artists and the track will make anyone want to break out into a contagious dance. Some people always wanted to be a stripper and live the lavish lifestyle
Read moreListen to DonnieSTR’s Catchy New Song ‘1st CONTACT’
‘1st CONTACT’ by DonnieSTR is the artist’s newest single. When asked what the song is about, the artist says, ‘When you step inside a new venue, new scenery, and you are the ‘flyest’, the highest and the most ‘vibey’ person there. I think my fans will connect to this song because of the sheer vulnerability of the track. Everybody can
Read moreJump Around and Have Fun with Mogley Miroma’s Track ‘something_Blue’
‘something_Blue’ is a track from Mogley Miroma’s newest album ‘floo&smoo’. This song in particular came from the artist’s need to create something he has not captured yet. He wanted to write something approachable but real. Usually, Miroma’s songs tend to be a bit despondent and dark so this time he wanted to have fun and create something joyful. The general
Read moreAUDIO: RL Grime – “Halloween VII”
RL Grime gets spooky with the seventh installment of his annual Halloween mix.
Read moreAUDIO: Hot Science – “Fly” (Premiere)
Hot Science is back with six hard hitting beats on his new EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Lil Chicken – “Chicken Scratch”
Lil Chicken aka Chicken P steps out of the coop for his new album.
Read moreAUDIO: $hunmillion$ – “Twin$”
$hun drops a trap freestyle worthy of multiple plays with his latest.
Read moreAUDIO: Southside Trappin Ent. – “Young Thug”
The often-overlooked south side of Milwaukee does in fact make contributions to the city’s music scene, and hip hop trip Southside Trappin Ent. are set to make their part of town known. Their latest track, “Young Thug”, puts a unique spin on local hip hop, with a different kind of bounce being injected into the style of the group’s music.
Read moreAUDIO: King Fantastic – “Expats”
Ever since I was introduced to King Fantastic’s music, shortly after their “Finger Snaps and Gun Claps” album dropped, I’ve been eager for more and more music from Troublemaker and Killer Reese One. The duo have slowed down in some respects, but a new mixtape featuring remixes, edits, and blends of the tracks that helped develop their following is very
Read moreVIDEO: Slowlife Tito – “Senzu Beans”
Since a rebrand as Slowlife Tito, it’s been nothing but releases from the Milwaukee artist once known as Tito The Scumbag. The latest drop is of the visual variety, with the clip for “Senzu Beans”. Directed by Austin White, the video combines gritty Dragon Ball Z visuals with the Slowlife rapper and associates. While Tito starts with what could be
Read moreAUDIO: ADHD – “Holy Ghost”
Off the heels of their album, “Full Circle”, Milwaukee hip hop group ADHD is back with a new single, “Holy Ghost”. Produced by HCLLS, the track blends trap, hip hop, and just a very faint touch of R&B on the hook. The loose track is pure hype, as each member of the group finds a way to put their own
Read moreAUDIO: Cherub Satori Featuring Bankx – “Moonroom”
The evolution of Cherub Satori as an artist is nothing short of compelling. With a shift of sound to encorporate more trap-friendly tracks, Cherub has put together catchy bangers, like his latest, “Moonroom”. With the help of Milwaukee’s Bankx, the two give us a heavily-autotuned track, which flows well with production from 4Keys. The end product is music that you
Read moreAUDIO: Lvrd Teague – “Unknown”
About three weeks after his last drop, Milwaukee newcomer Lvrd Teague is back with a new street single in “Unknown”. The track is anything but subtle, talking about how real things can get in Milwaukee, soundracked by a tough trap beat courtesy of producer $uijin. With the right momentum behind him, it’s easy to see how Teague could create a
Read moreAUDIO: 12 Days of Christmas Mixes: DJ Annalog
The 12 Days of Christmas Mixes are nearing the halfway point, and on Sunday we decked the halls with DJ Annalog of Higher Education Records. Ever since we first saw her spinning on The Shenanigans Tour way back in the day, she’s been one of our favorite DJs. On this mix, she keeps the energy all the way up, putting
Read moreAUDIO: Bili Ro$e – “Hardcore Water Whippin”
Bili Ro$e made a name for himself in 2013 with an incredibly strong project in “Last Supper”. His next release, “Paradise Lost” is on the way soon, and the second single from the project lets us know that there is more to come where “Last Supper” left off. “Hardcore Water Whippin” is an extra-thick bass filled track, mixing elements of
Read moreAUDIO: Hood Payaso – “Fuck Ya Life (NoLivesMatter)”
The roster of Milwaukee talent keeps expanding, and we can add trap artist Hood Payasso to that list. With a brash, intimidating single in “Fuck Ya Life (NoLivesMatter), Payasso makes his presence known very quickly. However, the best part of the track is the double-time flow over the trap production, which was done by Payasso as well. With a rapid
Read moreAUDIO: Edubbs – “Dubbs In Tha Cut”
At only 16 years old, Milwaukee rapper Edubbs has the sound of a veteran trap artist. His latest, “Dubbs In Tha Cut”, is a high energy track, guaranteed to get you bouncing. Produced by D-errick Beats, Dubbs gets off on the track, going above and beyond the call of duty for most trap rappers. With some actual lyrics and a
Read moreVIDEO: Slightly Flagrant – “All I Know”
The creativity coming out of the Pacific Northwest is real, and the latest video from Seattle’s Slightly Flagrant for “All I Know” is no different. The crew takes a spin on the traditional trap video, adding some spastic visuals to a track that you’re probably gonna bounce around to without consciously knowing you’re doing it. Besides, who else do you
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