With his stone cold swagger and rumbling rasp, DUSTY LOCANE has plenty of bite to back up his bark. Connecting with 3Kizzy, a suvy from DUSTY’s home neighborhood, the Canarsie capo keeps a steel surprise for anyone wishing to see his “DEMISE” in his new video single. Kicked off by 3Kizzy, who appeared on DUSTY’s 2021 debut album, UNTAMED, the track is nothing short of a workout, with the duo daring listeners to keep up as they ring off their tough talk: “Know that we roll like the task force/Don’t give a f*ck ‘bout Illuminati, I got demons I ain’t ask for.”

Directed by MIDAS, the video for “DEMISE” feels like GTA meets Friday the 13th, as Kizzy and DUSTY fort up in an eerily neglected cabin in the woods. With its newspaper-lined walls draped in yellow tape, the structure evokes a different strain of horror. The house is haunted, but by its occupants, and any opp bold enough to come knocking is bound to get shook.

“DEMISE” arrives on the heels of “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN Pt. 3 (BEEN ROLLIN)” (1.6 million views since its late July release), DUSTY’s first single since his debut album, UNTAMED, which capped off a massive 2021 for the 23-year-old artist. In December, DUSTY joined the exclusive ranks of artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty, and many more, as a member of the #RIAAClassOf2021 after receiving his first GOLD certification this year with his debut single, “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN FREESTYLE,” which racked up over 200 million combined streams. The EMPIRE artist struck gold again with “Rolando (Caught In The Rain)” (86 million Spotify streams) and  “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN PT. 2 (PICTURE ME),” which generated well over 131k video creations on TikTok. 

Stay tuned for much more music from the Canarsie native as summer rolls on.

Watch “DEMISE” ft. 3Kizzy!

Equally adept at spinning fast-paced rhymes as unleashing soaring melodies, Virginia’s yvngxchris is a special talent. Taking time to bask in the light of his youthful success, Chris shares “Giig”, his new music video. Produced by CXDY & ThankYouWill, who layer thumping 808’s with a candy-coated experimental instrumental, “Giig” gives the 17-year-old rapper the opportunity to show the full breadth of his abilities. In the video directed by Box Boys (KA$HDAMI, Lil Pump), Chris gives fans a day-in-life of his life on the Tecca Loves You Tour splitting between images of Chris interacting with fans, to live show footage of Chris stage diving in packed venues. Watch the new video HERE.
 
“Giig” is the rapper’s second effort following his hyper-melodic “Ain’t No Fun” and the announcement of his upcoming project VIRALITY. Laying as the foundation to his new wave, VIRALITY is Chris’ most self-assured and versatile body of work yet, delivering bangers his fans expect while showcasing a facility with atmosphere and melody. Featuring production from Dylvinci, MathiaStyner, and others, VIRALITY arrives August 19^th sandwiched with Chris’ headlining performance in Cleveland, Ohio, and a co-headlining tour with fellow riser SSGKobe.
 
As one of Virginia’s most popular rising new stars, yvngxchris made his name on SoundCloud, building a loyal following and earning millions of plays on each track. Signed to Columbia Records, yvngxchris drew mainstream recognition with the release of “off the leash!” with Tana (formally Baby Santana) and Luisss, which earned hundreds of millions of streams on all platforms including 25 million on Spotify and Chris created another splash with the release of “bitch im joe biden” which accumulated over 9 million streams on Spotify alone leading up to his Somethings In The Water Festival performance this summer as well as Rolling Loud New York this fall.

Masters of the DIY grind, Louisville rap crew The Homies know how to have a good time. Today, the 4-man collective comprised of Ace Pro, 2forwOyNE, Shlobb, and Quiiso share the new video for “Thirsty.” Produced by group member 2forwOyNE, “Thirsty” combines elements of two late ’00s rap cuts–using a sped-up sample of Drake’s “Houstatlantavegas” and vocals of Missy Elliott’s “Ching-A-Ling”–into a cohesive and incredibly catchy whole. Directed by Ace Pro, the video has a breezy summer vibe, as The Homies play beach volleyball with a group of fine ladies. The follow-up to “Shake,” which arrived with a Hype Williams-esque video, “Thirsty” is a highlight from It’s A Lot Going On, The Homies’ next album, and it arrives shortly after they hosted celebrities like Jack Harlow, Cole Bennett, Master P, and many more for their annual Celebrity Kickball Tournament in Louisville.

The perfect recipe to cool down the dog days of summer, It’s A Lot Going On compiles 14 brand new tracks into a sleek and boisterous package. Ping-ponging from hard-hitting trap on tracks like opener “Out Here” and the funky “Had To,” to effervescent rhythmic anthems like “Goat Mami” and “Trouble,” the album is buoyed by the chemistry of the four artists. Marked by playful lyricism and easygoing melodies, It’s A Lot Going On percolates with creative energy and signals even bigger things ahead for the Derby City natives. With appearances from Marzz, Jace, and Australian artist Mason Dane, who The Homies met on a recent sojourn Down Under, It’s A Lot Going On arrives on August 19th.

The “Thirsty” video arrives shortly after The Homies announced that they’ll be joining their Private Garden co-founder Jack Harlow on his “Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour” this fall. Also featuring support from the City Girls, the 26-date tour gives Ace Pro, 2forwOyNE, Shlobb, and Quiiso the chance to show off their performance chops in front of arena-sized audiences. The tour kicks off on September 5th in Cincinnati, just a few miles up the road from The Homies’ hometown. Tickets are available now.

With much more music on deck and an unshakeable passion for their craft, The Homies are ready to follow in the footsteps of their friend Jack Harlow from the Louisville underground to the rap mainstream. Sit back, and watch their rise.

Watch “Thirsty” here!