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Kenzo Balla Shares ‘The Year Of The Balla’ EP
Swiftly rising through the rap ranks of the Five Boroughs and beyond, applying pressure to his opps every step of the way, Bronx rapper Kenzo Balla is taking his explosive sound to new heights. Continuing a high-volume hot streak of releases, Kenzo shares his new EP, The Year Of The Balla. Featuring kaleidoscopic drill and Jersey club-inspired production from FaZe Kaysan, Cxdy, Sandstorm, Marstikkupp, and more, The Year Of The Balla is available everywhere via 10k Projects.
Home to high-powered recent singles like the unrelenting “Opp Huntin’” (1.3 million views on YouTube, 1 million streams on Spotify), the soulful “What’s The Move,” and the TG Flockaa and Rayy Balla-featuring “Unfinished Business,” The Year Of The Balla is anchored by a cohesive, contemporary East Coast sound which benefits greatly Kenzo’s most wide-ranging sound palette to date. Tracks like “Emotional Damage” and “My Type Of Time,” produced by Cxdy of Internet Money, are immediate standouts as two of Kenzo’s most vulnerable songs yet, while hard-nosed cuts like “Who Spinnin” and the Set Da Trend-featuring “Brand New” stay true to form, with Kenzo’s war-ready energy booming through each bossed up bar.
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 (2.2 million video views), “OOTAZ,” and the “Love Nwantiti”-remixing “Let Me Know” (2.1 million views). This summer, the former AAU baller tore up the streets with “Dead Gzz,” a vicious, uptempo missive that racked up over 1.7 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.” Kenzo is currently nominated for XXL’s “10th Spot,” with a chance to be voted onto their 2023 Freshman Class–vote for Kenzo HERE.
With The Year Of The Balla officially underway, stay tuned for much more from Kenzo Balla.
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4 Unveils New Song “Talk Nasty”
As he puts the finishing touches on Wiley Park, 4DHouse Entertainment head honcho Danuel House Jr. aka 4 follows up the release of NSFW posse cut “S.M.O. (Slut Me Out)” featuring verses from “Chain On” lyricist Bando and G5 with Thizaezbeat produced single “Talk Nasty.” Continuing his campaign of raunchy records, “Talk Nasty” does an excellent job of educating women on exactly what’s needed to help men reach their sexual peak.
Danuel House Jr. grew up right across the street from Wiley Park. Being raised in the 4th Ward, House saw a lot of things as a kid that teach you how to survive; combined with a large family including relatives who educated him on the do’s and don’ts of the streets. He later moved to the Southwest side of Houston, where he attended Welch Middle and then Sharpstown High School. Ahead of graduation he spent some time in Missouri City and attended Hightower High School. Though he would frequently return to his hometown to visit his grandmother while attending the University of Houston and Texas A&M, he officially settled back in the Lone Star State to play professional basketball. After 8 years in the NBA, he decided to devote his time to making music. Recently partnering with Steve Stoute’s United Masters, the hooper turned Hip Hop artist and his 4DHouse crew are poised to win big whether in the streets or the stadium. The resourceful raplethe has already secured features with Paul Wall, Bun B, Z-Ro, Kenny Muney, and OTC Toro.
Stream “Talk Nasty” after the jump and expect more loosies from the 4DHouse collective to drop soon.
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Drea Dominique Releases New Single “Let’s Go”
Drea Dominique returns with a captivating new single, “Let’s Go,” showcasing her signature blend of East Coast grit and West Coast flair.
“Let’s Go,” directed by Cobian Studios, captures the essence of 90s nostalgia with its fun, sexy, and sultry vibe. Drea’s infectious lyrics, “I know you like it, so don’t even front, don’t want no smoke, know I’m too blunt,” are sure to resonate with fans, blending confidence with undeniable allure.
She has already proven her ability to captivate listeners, with her previous hit “Switch” currently in rotation on MTV’s Spankin’ New. As “Let’s Go” hits streaming platforms, fans can look forward to turning up the volume and riding out to the latest anthem from an artist who continues to make waves in the music scene.
Her resume includes Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Robin Thicke. “Let’s Go” continues to demonstrate the undeniable charisma that has already earned her over a million views on YouTube and a growing base of more than 14,000 subscribers. Her newfound popularity matches the buzzworthy music, making the forthcoming album patiently awaited by fans.
Watch “Let’s Go” below. And afterward, feel free to follow Drea on social media for daily updates and more.
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4DHouse Presents “S.M.O.”
4DHouse Entertainment releases it’s NSFW posse cut “S.M.O. (Slut Me Out)” just before temperatures take a dip. The raunchy Rap record was produced by in-house instrumentalist Thizaezbeat and features verses from “Chain On” lyricist Bando, G5, and label head Danuel House Jr. AKA 4. Serving as yet another example of what fans can expect from the HTX’s based collective’s forthcoming compilation album, “S.M.O (Slut Me Out)” will get the ladies vibing and the fellas’ heads nodding.
Danuel House Jr. grew up right across the street from Wiley Park. Being raised in the 4th Ward, House saw a lot of things as a kid that teach you how to survive; combined with a large family including relatives who educated him on the do’s and don’ts of the streets. He later moved to the Southwest side of Houston, where he attended Welch Middle and then Sharpstown High School. Ahead of graduation he spent some time in Missouri City and attended Hightower High School. Though he would frequently return to his hometown to visit his grandmother while attending the University of Houston and Texas A&M, he officially settled back in the Lone Star State to play professional basketball. After 8 years in the NBA, he decided to devote his time to making music. Recently partnering with Steve Stoute’s United Masters, the hooper turned Hip Hop artist and his 4DHouse crew are poised to win big whether in the streets or the stadium. The resourceful raplethe has already secured features with Paul Wall, Bun B, Z-Ro, Kenny Muney, and OTC Toro.
Press play on “S.M.O. (Slut Me Out)” on your DSP of choose below and watch Bando’s music video for “Chain On” | HERE.