Chicago’s J-Oats, an artist popularized for his raw, unapologetic, and real-life storytelling lyrics, consistently transforms his intertwined passions into his music, and continues to drop great music as he propels to superstardom. Today, J-Oats steps into the director’s chair for his new single “Ain’t Me.” Stream it here.
The video was inspired by real-life events and was officially released a few days ago. It was shot and edited by Jerome Lucas and the single was produced by DJ Strez. For newfound fans, “Ain’t Me” is the perfect origin point to hop on the J-Oats’ bandwagon. “Ain’t Me” builds up to the new artist’s forthcoming album.
21 Savage collaborator and Upper Marlboro native Big Flock joins Krown Vic for his Kidd Slopes produced single “Knock Knock.” Less than a week removed from The Notorious B.I.G.’s Life After Death anniversary, which features inspiration drawn track “Kick In The Door,” the cohesive cut finds the DMV rap acts trading tails from the hood over menacing production.
“I was put on to Flock’s music when I was doing my thing in Maryland. Females I dealt with would always be bumping him so I started to become a fan. Now that I make music, I felt it was only right to collaborate, ” say’s the Virginia mainstay about how the record came into fruition.
Vic is a VA raised rapper who, alongside in-house producer Garso Dio, combines Hip-Hop beats and witty wordplay with a Trap-Punk twist. Though he stays true to his lane of street storytelling, K.V.‘s lyrics double as a cautionary tale to the youth about how making the wrong decisions can derail you from personal growth. As an adolescent, he admired heavy-weight entertainers like Eminem and Michael Jackson, who influenced his sonic stylings.
After touring the West Coast and Florida with Lil Pump, D Savage, and Joey Fatts, Vic regularly performs at local Washington D.C. venues Eden, Griffin, and Rose Bar. He has also shared the stage with Billboard chart-topping artists Gucci Mane, 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, and DRAM.
Stream “Knock Knock” on your DSP of choice below via Firm Records/United Masters.
Once again connecting with in-house producer Kidd Slopes, Virginia native Krown Vic follows up his KP Skywalka-assisted release “Business Is Business” with “Strike V2.” The high-level trap record sonically appeals to the masses while simultaneously fitting the criteria for the perfect strip club cut. Krown’s storytelling when decoded is a vivid description of the underworld and what it takes to stay alive in the lawless environment.
“I love SV2 because it was a relevant way for me to express the psychotic personality that I bury inside. When you learn better you do better, so I no longer act on every thought or impulse. It’s a fun turn-up record that happened on one of the many 10-hour sessions with Slopes and me; the only difference is that this was what we call a runner backer and we couldn’t stop playing it. We knew it was going to hit and motivate the streets,” the Firm Records CEO details in an exclusive statement to #MCA about the song’s origins.
Vic is a DMV-based rapper who, alongside in-house producer Garso Dio, combines Hip-Hop beats and witty wordplay with a Trap-Punk twist. Though he stays true to his lane of street storytelling, K.V.‘s lyrics double as a cautionary tale to the youth about how making the wrong decisions can derail you from personal growth. As an adolescent, he admired heavy-weight entertainers like Eminem and Michael Jackson, who influenced his sonic stylings.
After touring the West Coast and Florida with Lil Pump, D Savage, and Joey Fatts, Vic regularly performs at local Washington D.C. venues Eden, Griffin, and Rose Bar. He has also shared the stage with Billboard chart-topping artists Gucci Mane, 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, and DRAM.
Watch the Visionarts Production-directed music video for “Strike V2” and stream the official audio on your DSP of choice below via United Masters.
The song starts with a suspenseful beat, leading into Frisco Hardbody Sco’s smooth chorus, followed by Onsight Deeda’s chilling verse. Frisco then delivers his own compelling verse, wrapping up with his captivating chorus over the mesmerizing beat.
Hailing from Peoria, Illinois, and Abbeville, Louisiana, respectively, Frisco Hardbody Sco and Onsight Deeda join forces for a fiery collaboration that sets the tone for the first quarter of 2024.