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BUZZING RAP PHENOMENON MIKE DIMES RELEASES NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “FLEEK”

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Capping off a breakout year, rising critically acclaimed San Antonio, TX rapper Mike Dimes reveals a new single and music video entitled “FLEEK”. Listen to “FLEEK” HERE and watch the music video HERE.

On the track, a threatening synth loop pulsates underneath an anxiously taut beat as Mike locks into an airtight flow. It builds towards a pummeling proclamation on the hook, “No cap, no lie, I can’t be with them guys.” The accompanying visual opens with a shot of Mike as he emerges from a tent in a haze of smoke. He proceeds to cruise in a golf cart as he simultaneously raps. The story takes a turn as night falls, and a bus beckons him and a group of friends to “Camp Billy.” With a cliffhanger ending, the moment has all the makings of an eighties slasher flick setup, but we’ll find out soon!

It lands in the wake of “247.” The latter has already generated 1.2 million Spotify streams and 425K YouTube views on the music video. Right out of the gate with critical acclaim from Consequence of Sound as well as  HotNewHipHop who proclaimed, Mike Dimes is commanding attention, this time with his new single ‘247’.”

Most recently, he dropped “TALK2ME” over the summer. So far, it has generated north of 3 million Spotify streams and 328K YouTube views on the music video. Beyond reeling in hundreds of millions of total streams, he has continued to garner critical acclaim as well. Pitchfork proclaimed, “His performance will grab your ears and shake your brain for loose change, and Billboard attested, “San Antonio’s Mike Dimes is becoming the city’s newest rap hero.” In addition, XXL plugged him as part of The Break.

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Trapland Pat Announces 6/2 ‘Professor Trap’ Mixtape, Recruits Tee Grizzley For “Spoof” Video

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Trapland Pat‘s wide-eyed charisma and gently melodic flow have established him as one of South Florida’s most exciting young emcees. Preparing for the release of his upcoming Professor Trap mixtape, Pat shares Spoof,” a cross-regional collaboration with Detroit heavy-hitter Tee Grizzley. Produced by frequent collaborator 2Side, “Spoof” is an exuberant and thumping anthem for the hitters, inviting each rapper to lock into the beat with their signature styles. Pat leans into his intensity, picking up the pace with rising melody as he elevates his flexes: “Went and got some property through the realtor, coulda got a car/The way these n****s really make wishes, they just seen a star,” spits Pat. For his part, Tee Grizzley proves he’s a beast in his city, and assures that he always keeps his homies fed. In the video, directed by Pat’s frequent shooter ShotByJolo, Trapland Pat and Tee Grizzley connect in Detroit, as the Florida favorite adapts admirably to the weather, rocking an Isiah Thomas Pistons jersey and a Bape winter coat. Watch the “Spoof” video at 5pm ET on Trapland Pat’s YouTube.

This week, class is in session with Professor Trap, the new mixtape by Trapland Pat. The tape gives a home to standout singles like the effortlessly funky “Backstreet” ft. Luh Tyler, the sinister Z Land,” and the Big Business” (Remix), which adds a verse from Rick Ross to Pat’s 2021 breakout hit. Featuring additional appearances from Big YavoG.T., and Pat’s Bang Biz label boss Fredo BangProfessor Trap hits the streets on June 2nd via Bang Biz./Alamo Records.

The upcoming Professor Trap is the anticipated follow-up to Trapnificent, Pat’s acclaimed 2022 mixtape. Pat’s first release for Bang Biz and Alamo RecordsTrapnificent earned praise from Pitchfork, who called the project a “zippy distillation of his regional roots” and said that Pat’s music is “extremely regionally and culturally specific, like so much exciting and promising new rap music.” Trapnificent kept up the momentum from 2021’s Thru The Door, home to “Big Business,” which generated over 10 million streams and earned a spot on Passion Of The Weiss’s list of Best Rap Songs of 2021.

Ready to build on his impressive 2022 and bring his South Florida street raps to a larger audience, Trapland Pat has the goods to be Broward County’s next big star. Stay tuned for Professor Trap, coming very soon.

Watch “Spoof” ft. Tee Grizzley here!

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Lil Duece Drops New Visual For “Big Flex” Featuring Daj Dolla

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You ain’t the hottest if you ain’t big flexin’, and rising star Lil Duece is on fire right now with the release of his Daj Dolla-featured new single “Big Flex,” which is accompanied with music video.

A follow-up to his latest single “Blessings,” the Larry J-produced single’s visual stars Lil Duece roaming the streets with the gang and getting to the bag while enjoying their trendy lifestyle. Aligned with Daj Dolla, the two stars trade off trendsetting street lyrics with one another and show new and old fans why they got next up.

“Big Flex” will appear on Lil Duece’s upcoming album coming in 2023. The Inglewood native released two album prior in 2 Vicious (2021) and Demons & Angels (2020) that generated the artist’s current fame. Lil Duece is best known for his hit song “Outside.” The infectious track has exceeded a collective 1.5 million streams across all platforms and over 1 million views on YouTube since its release in mid-February 2021.

“Big Flex,” available now on all streaming platforms, is the perfect origin point for newfound fans of the West Coast artist. Daj Dolla appears on the track courtesy of own label.

Watch “Big Flex” below, and afterward, follow Lil Duece on social media.

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Foreva Sosa Channels His Inner Prince Charming on “Cinderella” 

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Foreva Sosa is a 27-year-old melodic rapper from Paterson, New Jersey. He has recently released a new visual for his smooth new single “Cinderella.” The female-friendly bop showcases his ability to use his emotions to paint a picture within his music. The new mini-movie shows him and a woman of interest daydreaming about a potential link-up if life differed. Unfortunately, the young lady’s current partner did everything he could to interfere. 

Inspired by industry greats like Metro BoominDrakeYoung Thug, and Kanye West, Sosa studied the greats. He started as a producer in 2016 before becoming an artist in 2020. He started his career by working with Fetty Wap collaborator, P-Dice. Sosa belies that his music expresses how he views the world. His newest track, “Cinderella,” is about a crush he had in high school that always overlooked him before he reconnected with her as an adult. Being genuine is how Sosa has gotten this far and is just getting started. 

Check out Foreva Sosa’s VEVO-stamped mini-movie for “Cinderella” below!

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