Featuring tracks by Drippin So Pretty, Lil Raven, Hook, OmenXIII, Helica, and more essential songs from underground artists
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Drippin So Pretty – “Going 90” (Charlie Shuffler X Thislandis)
Prolific mainstay Drippin So Pretty keeps up his momentum with his infectious new full-length Die For You. With the help of Charlie Shuffler and Thislandis’ signature production, “Going 90” invokes the magic of a quickened heartbeat around your latest crush. — Jenna DePasquale
Lil Raven – “falling through the window” ft. Rawska (prod. no handshake)
Lil Raven is back with his latest rock-fused project Tornado. Electrifying riffs take hold on “Falling Through The Window,” with Rawska joining in to help tell the story of a dynamic romance. — Jenna DePasquale
Hook – “Stand It” (prod. swvsh x 2thousand9)
Hook keeps up her tireless work ethic on another no holds barred cool classic. “Stand It” serves as a standout track on her anticipated EP I Love You, Hook, which pours forth her distinct vision with crisp confidence felt in every word. — Jenna DePasquale
OmenXIII – “Aut0matic” (Prod. Chris Ray & Curtis Heron)
OmenXIII exemplifies his seductive new wave through Product Of My Environment‘s opening track “Aut0matic.” The towering 20-track album serves as a formal entry into a new era for the rapper while retaining his admired fearlessness. — Jenna DePasquale
Leesta – “Upgraded” (prod. Nikia)
“Upgraded” sees Alaskan phenom Leesta pair up with UK-based producer Nikita for a blisteringly speedy offering. The 18-year-old divulges his latest wardrobe changes and new add-ons to his cars over a bouncy acoustic beat. — Ben Lindsey
Blvc Svnd – “What U Gon Do?”
The ever-unapologetic artist lets punk rock antiquity run amok on his blood-soaked single “What U Gon Do?” Blvc Svnd not only allows his vocal diversity to speak for itself, but he asserts some of his most gripping instrumentals to date. — Jenna DePasquale
Helica – “Gaze” (prod. Helica)
Visual artist and musician Helica returns with “Gaze.” Throughout the single, eerie synths combine with layered ambiguous imagery to deliver a chilling soundscape. — Rani Boyer
Curtis Waters – “Hurting” Derek Bendixen
Hopeless romantic Curtis Waters releases his newest alternative pop single, “Hurting.” Light guitar chords and upbeat organic percussion set a structure for Curtis to detail his adorably frustrating relationship encounters. — Derek Bendixen
Yung Van – “Pray To Me”
Yung Van’s ominous soundscape “Pray To Me” serves as the third installation in Sad Chill’s compilation record The Anomaly. The regarded YouTube plug also teams up with Scum, TrippyThaKid, Yung Scuff, and more to present his conceptual take on a dizzying journey. — Jenna DePasquale
hottub johnny – “you weren’t born yesterday” w/ RIP ETERNAL
Southwest Florida denizen Hottub Johny and Philly native Rip Eternal join forces on this surprising hidden gem of a track. Hottub Johny’s production mixes reverb-heavy guitar twangs with a warm bass line, punchy drums, and a warbling chip-tune synth lead that all meshes quite well with the serene falsetto of his hook. Rip Eternal delivers his verse in his signature calm and cool sing-rapping flow, helping to tie the song together nicely. — Sam Weinberg