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BUZZING NEW YORK DRILL PHENOMENON 26AR RELEASES NEW MIXTAPE ‘STILL DRENCHIN’
Bulldozing a path to the forefront of New York drill, rising critically acclaimed Brooklyn rapper 26AR presents his anxiously anticipated EP, Still Drenchin, out now via Def Jam Recordings. Listen to Still Drenchin—HERE.
Living up to a promise to bring the sound, style, and spirit “back to the trenches,” these 12 tracks illuminate his evolution as a gritty outlier in the scene with an uncompromising vision and bulletproof flow. Ominous bells toll on the opener “We Outside.” He unleashes a flurry of menacing bars over surging 808s before issuing a warning, “Fuck it, I’m coming outside.” Among many highlights, he links up with Rocko Ballin on “Gotta Be,” which finds the duo trading rhymes in a crossfire over a charging trumpet melody. The introspective and infectious hook resounds, “She be asking me, ‘Why you so cold? I just gotta be.” Then, there’s “Raise The Rate.” It could double as the climax of your favorite big-screen gangster robbery flick as he laments, “All of the shit I been through, can’t tell you.” The mesmerizing “Deep Waters” concludes Still Drenchin. Uplifting piano underlines another side of his lyricism with a clear-eyed closing confession, “Got me in deep water, I just wanna sleep normal, then I wake up and I thank father, for making me way stronger.”
Check out the full tracklisting below.
He initially set the stage for Still Drenchin with “My Set Pt. III,” “Wild Wild West,” and “HEARD ABT ME” (feat. Sdot Go). Beyond piling up over 1 million total streams and counting, “Wild Wild West” reeled in critical plugs from the likes of HipHopDX. Meanwhile, FLAUNT declared, “26AR prides himself in his ability to spit—poised to be the voice of the streets for the new generation.”
2022 saw 26AR turn up with his Def Jam Recordings debut FLYEST OODA. Tallying millions of streams, office summed it up best, “26AR does Brooklyn drill right.”
In 2021, he lit up the culture with “Maneuver,” posting up 4.1 million Spotify streams and 7 million YouTube views on the music video. In its wake, KAZI. declared, “26AR is a big reason for Brooklyn’s rising drill wave,” and DJ Booth attested, “26AR is already a Brooklyn Drill Hero.”
His takeover continues with Still Drenchin. Drill may never be the same!
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.
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.
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.
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