JC Flow Ft Jennifer Newberry – Day Dreaming

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How much more under the radar can an artist be and what does it really take to be appreciated? Surely JC Flow knows the answer but seems to see his situation clearly as it progresses and stays humble throughout. The fact that he has amassed a huge following over the past few years is amazing with over 26,000 Facebook likes, 250K downloads, and not to mention a Reverbnation superstar. If no one hears you no one can like you and JC Flow understands that principle best as he gets his music on every outlet possible. Whether you decide to support or download you will have no shortage of JC Flow tracks in your ears. In preparation for his next solo album due out later this year JC has released his ninth single from the upcoming release titled “Day Dreaming” The inspirational song holds back no substance with lessons at its core and the beautiful vocals of Jennifer Newberry make for a classic collaboration. Songs come and go……music lasts forever.
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Nottus Tre Ft Glasses Malone – Da Scrilla

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This Is What That Scrilla Sound Like!! Yeah Nottus Tre giving them street heads something to recite with his latest paper cuts anthem “Da Scrilla” featuring none other than Comptons own Glasses Malone. After dropping FNS 2 recently Nottus is prepping for the third release in the series and we can all be suckers for a good street anthem. All bullshit aside we all coincide with the fact that our favorite color is money green and the two easily bully the track with a by any means necessary nature. FNS 3 should be out this summer with a  prelude of freestyles every couple days leading up to the actual release date.
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Voice – Ice In My Cup

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R&B is kind of getting a new kick these days with the emergence of artists who halter the vocals but also don’t rely on carrying a sound so traditional. Artists like Frank Ocean have really gasped attention of fans lately with R&B that takes more of a rappers approach which has caught on well. Whilst many people can sing those that actually take it serious are numbered and as talented as the pool of new artists is coming from Portland only recently has it had a onset of singers. Voice from NBG (New Beginin Global) will be amongst the few who try to take his talents from the Northwest on. After appearing on Talentine 2 compilation Voice is releasing the first pre-heater “Ice In My Cup” from his upcoming project “Fallen Angel” which is expected sometime later this year.
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v1creative & Terminill Present – PDX Pass The Mic

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Who said Portland doesn’t have emcees? Produced by Terminill for Flatline Studios, Pass The Mic is the city’s ultimate rap cipher and the opening track for Flatline Studios Complilation Volume 1. Inspired by the Pepsi Smash campaign of late, the crisp audio-video collaboration puts 8 of the city’s hottest, most explosive rappers on display. Serge Severe (of Animal Farm) leads off repping Portland on an incendiary digital beat loop, and makes way for Th3oryHazit (Humble Beast) and Jon Belz (Chill Crew) to work magic on the track. Aquick skip in the beat and it’s time for Luck One (of Seventh Science) to add his bit before Quiz Zilla flirts with double-time flows. Next, Mila Gordana adds a woman’s touch with her distinctively sultry sound before Cassow gets init, leaving the final verse for Braille (Humble Beast) to drop knowledge. With this project, Portland becomes the latest in a long line of cities to create a Pass The Mic track. Houston, New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas and Chicago have all represented their respective metropolitan areas in this manner with success. Now it’s Portland’ sturn to show and prove. The associated music video – shot and directed byV1Creative – is sure to turn heads, and will hopefully attract more attention to the Northwest’s growing rap scene. In the words of Terminill, “I just want for the world to get a taste of what Portland has to offer hip-hop.” You can rest assured, this collection will not disappoint.
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Young Fame Ft 2 Chainz – Make It Work

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Most artists dropping a independent solo album is enough, getting that little love of selling a few CDs, garnering a few fans makes the common artist content. Not for the artist formerly known as Taj Mahal who’s “Fat Of The Land” was just a mere spectacle of what he has in store for the future. Now going by Young Fame Tacoma’s own has begun fortifying his future as an artist by taking the business side of things serious bumping elbows with the suits. While the day of a feature no longer makes or breaks you why not get the hottest artist in the game right now in 2 Chainz. Two hustlers grinding for their representative areas to simply “Make It Work” which is the first single from Fame’s upcoming mixtape with DJ Skee titled “Welcome To The Social Club”.
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Far Squad – Paper Route

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A couple years in today’s music game almost seems like a eternity when it comes to how the fads and trends change. Was not even not even a few years ago we was on so and so but now they are considered near irrelevant. New school movements come and go but the young trio that make up the group “Far Squad” hope their unique-ness and non typical Northwest sound will help them rise quickly. Made up of members Darius, Legendary, and Francis the youngsters make relatable music for their age bracket being they are still in school but also draw influence from great artists like Eazy E and Bone Thugs N Harmony. Churning out new songs daily the group plans to select the best tracks for their upcoming mixtape “Road To Success” but in the meantime is currently promoting their first single “Paper Route” produced by Johnny Juliano.
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TxE – Higher

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TxE is combination of some of the youngest fine talent coming out of Portland right now. A long time album in the making the group has played lead along since the release of the “Rain In Cali” EP a few years back. Members include Tope artist/producer who has done some solo work and group projects as part of Living Proof. G_Force Aka Calvin Valentine also dually talented as a producer/artist has had his name attached to a projects with Illmaculate, Planet Asia, Halfmanhalf, N.VS, and even his own solo album! Last but not least is Epp the under-rated artist who has shined at every chance when gracing tracks. The albums first single “Higher” features Strong Arms Phil The Agony and honoree member Illmaculate. The full length debut is set to release in the coming months titled “We Get It In True”.
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InfinitRakz – Lord Knows

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InfinitRakz is preparing the release of his “Music Laundering” mixtape which really has his full focus and will be his most determined project yet. The last leak “Ham & Cheddar” served more as a teaser but now Infinit is moving on to the appetizer as he releases the second single “Lord Knows (I Try)”. While talk is cheap Infinit bleeds his hunger onto the track talking about doing his utmost best in becoming the best artist he can be while also uplifting and supporting this northwest movement. Its just the beginning for this #RakzLife movement, look for more singles and several videos in the coming months as Infinit prepares for the mixtapes release.
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Brothers From Another – Mr Dynamite

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Seattle’s young duo BFA aka Brothers From Another keep it hard to suppress likability as they continue to make good music. Steady on a EP onslaught in preparation for the next chapter in the growing lives of Tiglo and Cole they release a teaser “My Dynamite”. Produced by Morg the song feels more summer-ish and exemplifies the whimsical and care free vibe we have come to love from BFA. As nonchalant as two youngens can get its their own pimp-esque take on the ladies and it is a good hold over until the next project due in a few months, also look for the new video “Neon Nights” premiering soon.
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Neema – Thinking Bout You

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Neema’s shaped himself into a pretty good artist since the early days and his hustle locally has always bee something to be envied, if only some other artists shared a tenth of his ambition. While last year brought the surprise collaboration that was “Black Roses” and a fan fare that say it was his best work yet you wonder can he strike gold twice? Well an early indicator could be the first single release from his upcoming project called “The Cigar Room”. The early leak has him paired up with west coast vets Glasses Malone and Mistah F.A.B. as well as in house vocal queen Latin Rose on ClubNB Keyboard Kid produced “Thinking Bout You”.
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