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Kenzo Balla Files Away His Feelings with “Attachments”

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11 months ago

June 23, 2023

Weasel

Whether he’s barking battle-ready rhymes with unhinged aggression or venting his romantic woes like a kettle at its boiling point, Kenzo Balla delivers nothing but raw intensity behind the mic. Eager to drop some emotional deadweight and continue his rise, Kenzo returns to cut ties, sharing “Attachments,” his new single. Over a saturated, groaning drill beat that perfectly sets a lovesick vibe, Kenzo jumps on the track like his heart is about to burst if he doesn’t express his conflicted emotions: “If I say I’m leaving, I ain’t capping/If I mean it, then you past tense/It’s like damn I don’t know what to do, should I stay to myself, should I focus on you?”

His latest emotional missive, following in the wake of the similarly soul-baring video for “In My Moods,” “Attachments” is the latest single to emerge in the wake of The Year Of The Balla, Kenzo’s high-powered EP. Home to songs like the unrelenting “Opp Huntin’” (2.6 million views), the soulful “What’s The Move,” and the TG Crippy and Rayy Balla-featuring “Unfinished Business,” The Year Of The Balla is the Bronx rapper’s most expansive effort to date, incorporating new elements while remaining rooted in the East Coast drill sound. The Year Of The Balla is available everywhere via 10k Projects.

A rising name in one of the nation’s busiest rap scenes, Kenzo Balla made his mark on the scene with his relentless rhymes and high-energy vocals. Known for collaborating with fellow Bronx heavyweights like his brother TG Flockaa, Kenzo kicked off his career with a frenzy of fiery videos, including local hits like “5th To Sev” ft. TG Flockaa & Pdot Sav (2.3 million video views), “OOTAZ,” and the “Love Nwantiti”-remixing “Let Me Know” (2.3 million views). This summer, the former AAU baller tore up the streets with “Dead Gzz,” a vicious, uptempo missive that racked up over 1.9 million video views since its release in June 2022. Kenzo closed out 2022 in typically aggressive fashion with Mr. Ready to Blitz (Deluxe), home to the NPR-approved “Krash Out.”

Continuing to rise as his year progresses, stay tuned for much more from Kenzo Balla.

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@uknowflyboi rips up the beat in “Boston Kreme”

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5 days ago

May 13, 2024

Weasel

It’s no secret that rappers from Detroit are, honestly, carrying the game right now. Whether it’s inspiring Lil Yachty’s Concrete Boys or just providing the rap game with some of the most original flows around, it’s always a good time when their biggest artists drop new releases.

One of those artists is Flyboi Rich — one of the city’s top rising artists with tens of thousands of organic listeners on Spotify. His new release, “Boston Kreme,” packs in energy like sardines in a tiny can, showcasing his trademark lyrical dexterity and previewing an exciting drop schedule that he plans to act on this year.

Check out “Boston Kreme” below.

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Big YBA Show & Prove With ‘Definition Of Living’ Deluxe Album

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1 week ago

May 11, 2024

Kalisha Perera

Upping the ante, NC representative Big YBA unloads the Deluxe edition of his most recent album the Definition of Living. Featuring five new tracks including “New York,” “For Your Love,” “Rap Assassin,” “Rebellious,” and “Cut ‘Em Off,” which was premiered by way of popular live performance platform Off The Curb, the enhanced body of work accents the original flawlessly.

Three months removed from his “Swag Surfin'” sampling collaboration “Hypnotic” featuring Rich The Kid signee SetitOff83 and the strategic seeding of LP standouts “30, “Rookie, “Lord Forgive Me,” “Venting Session,” “Mercy,” and “DOA,” the now 20 track collection of songs includes a lone guest appearance from GetRichZay while production duties are handled by Jozzex, KH Beatz, Maineestreamm, Prod No Heart, and Trippy XVI.

Raised in Durham, Big YBA is rapidly emerging as one of the most electrifying young artists from the Carolinas. With a brand built on authenticity, his versatility and melodic sound have allowed him to break through the industry release after release. Determined to experience success outside of his hometown, he views his personal and professional growth as motivation for listeners with similar ambitions.

Stream the Definition of Living (Deluxe) via Nu Nation / Vydia as well as watch his Off The Curb performance visual for “Cut ‘Em Off” after the jump.

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D.N.A. Reveals ‘Life Sucks And So Do You’

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1 week ago

May 9, 2024

Kalisha Perera

New Jersey native D.N.A. procures music that speaks to people who need an avenue to feel safe to value their mental health.

Recently signed to the A.M.G. (American Music Group) umbrella the new age musician D.N.A. has aims to become one of the biggest artists on planet earth and has music set to release soon set to touch the hearts of millions worldwide. To best describe his distinct sound would be a blend of alternative rock/rap bliss meshed with his real life experiences and distinctive voice that hits the hearts of anyone who presses play on his songs.

Two notable tracks from the Jersey king of alternative music are “September” and “Wake Me Up” that showcase his overall potential to be a star sooner than later. They resonate with the emotions of people in a manner that matters more than just being good songs.

Now his latest album is out and it’s a sentimental play though chock full of different emotions geared to make his audience feel into with who they are. His Juice WRLD and Three Days Grace influence can be heard in spades.

Listen here.