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ATMoney – “ITID”

March 3, 2023

Tennessee’s very own ATMoney is reportedly coming through with his third installment of ITID (I think I’m Dope 3) in March of 2023, but gave his fans a top tier music video with the title track “ITID.” The music video displays ATMoney genuinely rapping his face off while his friend whimsically dances in the background, perfectly representing the lyrics the Tennessee MC is spitting. ATMoney is regarded as the “Toxic Avenger” and is actively spreading awareness against toxic behavior, and this latest drop is no exception. There is a 300% chance you will think you’re dope after peeping out the self affirming “ITID.” We’re excited to see what ITID 3 will bring after watching the title track’s music video on repeat. Stream “ITID” on Spotify  Watch “ITID” on YouTube

Steven Araico – “Ivory Keys”

March 3, 2023

Steven Araico’s voice alone emits this undeniably ethereal energy. With such a gentle voice, the instrumental doesn’t need to do much. The percussion throughout “Ivory Keys” grants it universal emotion accessibility; as in you can listen to it in any mood and it’ll still hit. The short-bursted hi hats bring more life to the track, along with progressive 808s that offer a fantastic supporting element to the melodic hook. The piano paired with the synths also work together to bring a cinematic feel to “Ivory Keys,” helping the audience paint their own picture of what this summer might look like bumping Steven Araico. Listen to “Ivory” on Spotify  Listen to “Ivory” on Apple Music

“Revenge” – Cole Connor

February 26, 2023

Cole Connor and mentor, Master Splnta came back with movie-like production on their latest collab. “Revenge” (the video) has double the run-time of the song, but summarizes everything leading up to it, displaying clips of Cole Connor’s past with Master Splnta as Cole feeds into his contemplation of his mentor. After meeting up, the track starts and the rest is history. Cole comes in with a delivery that’s rapid fire, yet effective, due to the charming timbre in his voice, while Splnta tags in with ever-so clever wordplay such as “Ain’t’ that what revenge is. Punctuation On the end of a sentence.” The two MC’s have a very contagious chemistry that drives what looks and sounds like friendly competition; and it’s a thrill watching them compete. This is in fact a duo that the world very much needed back in the pendulum swing of things. Listen to “Revenge” on Spotify [...]

Khi’leb – “Tempt Me”

February 23, 2023

Khi’leb came through with an absolute production of a track titled “Tempt Me” from his deluxe album Project In the Suburbs. I pressed play and thought I had an idea of where the track was headed but as soon as Khi’leb laid down the first vocals, that thought went out the window. The amount of vocal layers on the hook are likely to reach the moon and back; not only to harmonize but to fulfill the main vocals to their maximum potential. “Tempt Me” is just as beautiful of a track as it is hard. The Australian artist conveyed the feeling of a triumphant underdog overcoming a world of adversary in such an authenticated way. Listen to “Tempt Me” on Spotify or on Apple Music or get acquainted with his previous work via the YouTube link below.

Coi Leray – “Players”

January 7, 2023

Coi Leray came through with a bold statement to end 2022. Her versatility was put to the ultimate test after rapping on one of the most iconic beats of all time. Coi Leray over Ice Cube’s “Check Yo Self” instrumental is the cross-over no one saw coming, but everyone needed. She slides through the smooth & bouncy surface of the baseline to deliver instantly classic lyrics. “Players” is the epitome of a perfect song for your pregame/party playlist! Listen to “Players” on Spotify Listen to “Players” on Apple Music

Ski Mask The Slump God – OOGA BOOGA!

November 27, 2022

Hip-Hop’s ultimate enigma, Ski Mask The Slump God, came through on Halloween with the ever so festive “OOGA BOOGA!” Listening to how Ski Mask floats over the instrumental is like watching your favorite cartoon character come out of the screen and start dancing in your living room. The amount of caption worthy bars given out like candy within a two minute and twelve second time stamp is just absurd. Both the lyrics and flows in “OOGA BOOGA!” can be sourced back to none other than The Slump God, he is a true pioneer of what I could only describe as animated rap. The once “SoundCloud rapper” has turned himself into a household name by making songs that sound like they’re emanating from a golden GameCube on Friday the 13th. Listen to “OOGA BOOGA!” on Spotify Watch the visualizer for “OOGA BOOGA!” on Youtube

Kod!e – Cycle of Man

November 15, 2022

On October 1st, 2002, an artist named Kod!e was born into a life of makeshift homes & painstaking anxiety. To celebrate making it 20 years through this journey of life he calls the Cycle of Man, Kod!e decided to drop a 13 track album titled just that on his twentieth birthday, October 1st 2022. The alt rock/hyperpop inspired album has distinctive vocal textures. On tracks such as “Burn This Town” and “STAY AWAY,” the Buffalo-based artist’s vocals carry similar timbre to a chainsaw in a horror film. Respectively, on tracks like “What is wrong with me” and “Descending,” Kod!e’s voice floats through the atmosphere he’s engineered for himself. The wide range in dynamics and delivery over Cycle of Man is what distinguishes Kod!e from peers in the Buffalo alt rock/hyperpop demographic. A music video with scenes ranging from a cemetery to a Buffalo loft for track six, “I Knew it[...]

Pasha X Coucheron – “Gold Chain”

November 9, 2022

I personally have never felt the primal urge to headbang anymore than the first five seconds into “Gold Chain” by Pasha X Coucheron. Introducing a club song so refreshing it’ll make the introverts feel like extroverts and the extroverts feel like dancing deities for two and a half minutes. “Gold Chain” is the type of track you’d hear leaking from the back entrance of an intergalactic nightclub. The loosely intoxicating delivery by Pasha tied in with rhythmically hypnotic production via Coucheron is what separates a “good club song” from an experience no matter the dance floor. Listen to “Gold Chain” on Spotify Listen to “Gold Chain” on YouTube

Kent Odessa – “Neighbors (feat. Jackson Reese)”

November 2, 2022

“Neighbors” by Kent Odessa & Jackson Reese was a breath of fresh air for the industry as a whole. Kent Odessa’s vocals gave my ears a melodic high they haven’t experienced in a while. Jackson Reese’s innovative flows and casually rebellious delivery gives the track a substantial focal point. Kent Odessa takes that focal point & wraps it up with tantalizing vocals that glisten like shimmering wrapping paper on Christmas day. Needless to say, “Neighbors” is a collaboration from Kent Odessa & Jackson Reese that the world had no idea it needed. Stream “Neighbors” on Spotify Kent Odessa · Neighbors (feat. Jackson Reese)

Myles Smith (feat. Hex) – “alone.”

October 30, 2022

Through unforgivingly vulnerable vocals, the love-stricken Myles Smith speaks to those who grow stale in their room for days on end. With ever-so-delicate delivery, the London singer offers a shoulder to lean on whenever you feel “alone.” As we move closer to winter, Myles Smith’s latest drop only hits harder throughout these shorter days and longer nights. He teamed up with UK artist Hex who delivered an emotionally vicious first verse. A music video for “alone.” filmed and edited by Sean ‘SLA’ was dropped just two days after its initial release on October 14th. Stream “alone.” on Spotify Stream “alone.” on SoundCloud Watch the Music Video for “alone.” on YouTube

Satara X Milano The Don – Intravenous

October 5, 2022

The Norwegian producer Satara graced New Jersey rapper/producer Milano the Don with the opportunity to lay vocals on his masterpiece of an instrumental… Needless to say, the Don returned the favor ten-fold. “Intravenous” is the epitome of EDM trap music. It might as well be an mp4 file for how cinematic it sounds. The track includes various sounds such as phones ringing, bullets falling, flying, and anything else to make you feel like you’re sitting front row at the movies. Why spend two hours & thirty dollars at regal cinemas when there’s Satara X Milano the Dons’ two and a half minute “Intravenous” for the same effect. Stream Intravenous on Spotify Stream Intravenous on YouTube

Tymain Robbins – “Being Black Is Scary”

September 11, 2022

North Carolina’s very own Tymain Robbins decided to touch on a topic that the city of Buffalo is still recovering from. To say May 14th was devastating would be an understatement; the North Carolina MC brought tears to my eyes in a very powerful way. “Being Black Is Scary” focuses on racism in America and its focal point is Buffalo. Tymain Robbins uses several clips from the breaking news for the intro, the lyrics laid down are unapologetically real, his delivery is 10/10 and this is a message people must hear. “Being Black Is Scary” also features a music video of the camera slowly zooming in on Tymain Robbins as he prophetically depicts what happened not only on May 14th, but every day in America. Stream “Being Black Is Scary” on Spotify Stream “Being Black Is Scary” on Apple Music Watch The Music Video of “Being Black Is Scary” on[...]

SeeEyeGee x Alyssa Jane – “Is This Just a Dream”

September 6, 2022

“Is This Just a Dream” has to be one of the most cinematic songs I’ve heard in months. Producer SeeEyeGee and singer/songwriter Alyssa Jane came together and created a 4 and ½ minute moment that will last forever. The delivery of the production and vocals are next level from the two musicians; it’s incredible how both the beat and lyrics are actively telling a story throughout the mighty and dynamic track. “Is This Just a Dream” has landed it’s rightful spot on my personal playlist and is coming soon to yours. Stream “Is This Just a Dream” on Spotify Stream “Is This Just a Dream” on SoundCloud MP4W Records · Is This Just A Dream

Lecrae – “Spread The Opps”

August 16, 2022

Grammy-winning mastermind by the name of Lecrae stopped by to spread his good message: “Spread The Opps” to all of his bona fide and soon-to-be fans. The track is tethered with one of the most triumphantly hype hooks I’ve heard in my time here at buffaBLOG, consisting of kids in a choir singing “Spread The Opps” to a beat meaner than a correctional officer. Lecrae also came in with vintage black and white visuals that tell a captivating story. By bringing innovative aesthetics to every aspect from the sounds to the visuals of “Spread The Opps,” Lecrae has most certainly secured himself another one. Stream “Spread The Opps” on Spotify Stream “Spread The Opps” on Apple Music Watch the music video for “Spread The Opps” on YouTube

Connor Terrones – “Ain’t No Sunshine (feat. Mxlcxlm Z)”

August 16, 2022

Have you ever wondered what a song would sound like in black and white? Connor Terrones has it covered with his latest, “Ain’t No Sunshine (feat. Mxlcxlm Z).” The track is a stellar cover of the original “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers with a modern make-over. The track starts very lofi, yet western, up until Mxlcxlm Z kicks down the saloon doors with smooth flows and lines laced with fire. “Aint No Sunshine” was a cinematic song to begin with, but Connor Terrones & Mxlcxlm Z took it and ran miles down Hollywood Boulevard. Oh, and the second verse? One of the grimiest guitar solos I’ve heard in a long time. Stream “Ain’t No Sunshine (feat. Mxlcxlm Z) on Spotify Stream “Ain’t No Sunshine (feat. Mxlcxlm Z) on Apple Music