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@realnue Releases “Feel It Now”
Toronto-based rapper Nue releases the first single “Feel It Now” from his forthcoming full length album Playground due in early 2022 on Wax Records and Republic Records (UMG Worldwide). The angsty and lilting love song was inspired by alt-rock legends the Pixies “Where Is My Mind?”. He told producer Nellz he always wanted to sample the 80s’ song (which is in the final scene of 1999’s Fight Club), then he spit the lyrics over the final track. The song was completed in just 45 minutes, but that’s just the kind of prolific rap skills Nue possesses. “It was the fastest song I’ve ever done,” says the Scarborough-bred rapper of Jamaican descent who loves anime, weed and tequila. “It’s crazy because when I went to the studio, we were stumped for ideas. The producer asked me if there was anything specific that I wanted, and I always had this one song in my head that I wanted to sample, then we sampled it, and it wasn’t looping right, so we had to replay it and it was perfect. I freestyled pretty much the whole song.”
For those somewhat familiar with the current world-beating dark, emotional “Toronto sound”, Nue is not new to this. In fact, Nue’s highly touted genre-bending approach to hip-hop and alternative R&B was first heard in 2017 with his critically-acclaimed mixtape Iroquois and then again with his 2018 project, u met me at a strange time, which led to a tour with Fetty Wap, a remix collaboration with Pressa, landing placements on the Call of Duty video game series, ghostwriting for major artists, and even setting precedents, once becoming the first and only Canadian artist to sign with 300 Entertainment (Migos, Young Thug). And with most every Nue release, the accolades poured in. After comfortably landing on XXL’s “15 New Artists You Should Know”, Complex / Pigeon and Planes’ “13 Rising Artists You Should Know”, CBC’s “Meet the New Faces of Canadian hip hop” lists, and with Paper Mag dubbing him “the Toronto rapper to keep your radar on”, it became quite obvious that he was bringing a considerably Nue energy to the hip hop game.Fast forward to today, and you can hear Nue’s sky high musical integrity shine bright like a diamond on “Feel it Now”, with its catchy hook, potent lyrics, and thick melodies, mixed in with guitars and gauzy trap beats. Nue is that Toronto rapper who brings the perfect blend of underground sensibilities with global accessibility.
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Navigating through the bustling, raw lanes of Omaha’s rap scene, Loso Tha Artist has unleashed his latest EP, Vibes Only,” a title that perfectly encapsulates the hustlers dream in rare music form. From the visceral, throaty melodies to the pounding 808 drums that mimic the heartbeat of a frantic metropolis, Loso does more than just sound the depths of human emotion; he charts it. The 5 song effort which includes production from his frequent collaborators Kontrabandz, Will Alexander, Buckroll & Sahmir, Loso proves his sound goes beyond the norm without a doubt. Songs to check for include “Act Right Pt.II”, “Keep Going” & “Vent” where Loso dives deep into conversation about life; it’s up’s, downs and resilience. The EP’s sound evolution is particularly evident in the way it captures the essence of being unmoored yet unbreakable. Each track serves as a chapter in a larger narrative, portraying the continuous search for self amidst the chaos of life’s transitions.
The production choices made by Loso—ranging from the gritty, Travis Scott like mixes to the finely balanced mastering—ensure that the music remains unfiltered and impactful, conveying a sense of immediacy and sincerity. Stream Vibes Only now and follow @Loso_Tha_Artist_ on social media.
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This dope duo revealed a new single on Thanksgiving to boost morale for families worldwide with “WE AINT NUMB.” Iz LaMarr and Kenny Dreams take turns on a vibrant, melodramatic spacious beat delivering smooth vocal performances that should resonate with fans of music in the vein of Don Toliver, Travis Scott, and Teezo Touchdown.
Kenny and Iz chemistry is akin to Kobe and Shaq, the feel the two music artists is unmatched. “WE AINT NUMB” marks the latest release under the upcoming movement Roaring20s which they started to empower artists worldwide and it also previews more music to come.
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Following collaborations with the late Fatman Scoop, P-Lo, and LaRussell on top of a strong co-sign from Bootleg Kev among other key industries figures, Bay Area native Miles Minnick (TW/IG) connects with San Diego’s Jon Keith (TW/IG) for a West Coast rap anthem titled “HIM.” Produced by Jon, who signed with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkin’s Alienz Alive label over the Summer and left a lasting impression after scorching his On The Radar freestyle, the collaboration serves as the first look into what fans can expect from their forthcoming WEST INDIES project.
“For us, we want to make something of substance that has the sound of the culture that birthed us. West Coast culture. The song represents the boldness we get from knowing that Big G will slide on our behalf regardless of the situation,” said Minnick when asked about the pair’s new release.
“We wanted to make a song that brought believers together but also unified the whole West Coast. We love our state and really want to see God move through California,” echoes Keith in a press statement about the single.
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